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Wild Rice is bringing one of the world’s most beloved characters to the Singapore stage - Pinocchio!

It’s been described as a  hilarious and heartwarming celebration of family, friendship and the importance of being true to yourself, AND the perfect holiday treat. 

Wood they lie? 🤥

Rachel Kelly speaks to Director, Pam Oei to find out more about the production. 

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The inaugural STEM Festival is happening tomorrow - focused on building the pipeline of future female leaders - it aims to provide a platform for girls looking to explore the limitless possibilities of cutting-edge STEM organisations.

United Women Singapore is presenting interactive booths, panel discussions, workshops, human libraries, and 1-1 job consultations with over 15 partners.

Georgette Tan, President, United Women Singapore joined Rachel Kelly on The Afternoon Update to share more. 

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Asian shares dropped today following declines on Wall Street as investors contended with disappointing results from tech giants. Recently, stocks have been influenced largely by the earnings season. On Money in the Market, Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro & Investment Strategy, BNY Mellon Investment Management joins us to tells us more about the current market trends. 

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It’s been named as the world’s smallest note by the Guiness Book of World Records. The Romania 10 bani note is the smallest banknote ever issued. It measured 27.5 mm by 38 mm. That's about one tenth the size of a US$1 banknote.

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The US has taken unprecedented steps to limit the sale of advanced computer chips to China. The moves are designed to cut off supplies of critical technology to China that may be used across sectors including advanced computing and weapons manufacture. On Money in the Market, Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy at Citi Global Wealth Investments, joins us to tell us more about these curbs and how they may impact the global economy. 

Highlights:

1:01 - How reliant is China on semiconductors from the US?
2:35 - What do the curbs on China mean for the global economy? 
3:19 - Effects on Japan and South Korea
4:26 - Long term effects for the tech sector
7:13 - Advice for those investing in the tech sector

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By 2025, Asean aims to generate up to 23 per cent of its energy through renewable sources. South-east Asia is already home to several large-scale renewable power projects. Over the past few years, Singapore has increased its solar energy capacity exponentially - but this is only one pillar of the energy mix.

In a special SIEWcast brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week, Money FM 89.3 and ExxonMobil, Rachel Kelly speaks to Mr Koh Chiap Khiong, CEO, Singapore and Southeast Asia, Sembcorp Industries about the future of Singapore’s energy mix.

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Yesterday we saw the Chinese yuan sliding to a new low after the People's Bank of China loosened its currency grip. Meanwhile, market participants are closely watching out for another possible intervention by Japanese authorities to prop up the Japanese yen. On Money in The Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB to discuss this and other currency moves. 

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High global energy prices have been a major concern for Asian economies. The impact of higher USD-denominated energy prices is being amplified by a strong USD. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Markus Müller, Chief Investment Officer ESG & Global Head Chief Investment Office at Deutsche Bank to find out how the rise in the global energy prices is affecting economies across Asia.

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The Afternoon Update, Anchor, Rachel Kelly and Dividentitan.com's Willie Keng speak with Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX to recap the highs and lows of this week's market moves - as well as to take a deeper dive into how sS-REITS are trading. 

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The long-awaited True Colors Festival featuring Katy Perry will be livestreamed free as part of its commitment to being accessible. It takes place on 19th and 20th November and presents more than 90 artists from around the world in a celebration of diversity.

The Afternoon Update, host, Rachel Kelly speaks to Audrey Perera - Executive Producer, True Colors Festival and rapper - Wheelsmith to find out more. 

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