ESG issues have become a priority for many businesses of late. What exactly do fun, health, leisure, and other millennials' values have to do with ESG investment trends? Rachel Kelly finds out from Julie Saussier, Senior Equity Analyst, Consumer Goods and Daniel Rupli, Head of Single Security Research on Climate Change, Credit Suisse.

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On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia, Mizuho Bank to talk about another hot inflation report and the start of earnings season, which are expected to make this week a bumpy ride in markets; with focus on expectations for US inflation data for June; Bank of Korea's expected 50 basis point rate hike; and Japan's central bank committing to its ultra-loose monetary policy even as the yen weakens. 

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On the Soul of Business, while conversations around digital transformation are largely centred on the benefits digitalisation can bring to businesses, non-profit organisations (NGOs) can also reap efficiencies. Melissa Hyak speaks to Fannie Lim, Executive Director of Daughters of Tomorrow to find out how one NGO is helping women in Singapore out of poverty by leveraging digitalisation.

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On Health Suites, Justin Bieber’s recent experience with Ramsay Hunt syndrome has thrown light on the importance of protection against shingles and herpes zoster virus. Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, is a painful disease caused by the reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox that can affect up to 1 in 3 people. Additionally, the risk of shingles can be elevated for up to six months after a COVID-19 diagnosis. Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Senior Consultant Infectious Disease Physician at Rophi Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital to find out more about this disease and how vaccines are important to protect us against these diseases.

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On Market View, Melissia Hyak is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX to talk about inflation, with focus on how the key commodities gauge as plummeted since reaching an all-time high a month ago; more central banks in Asia hiking interest rates to tame inflation, including the central bank of Sri Lanka; while Morgan Stanley says bets that Asian central banks will keep ramping up interest rates are overdone; and what to expect for US inflation rate for June set to be released next year as well as Singapore's quarter 2 GDP estimates.

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On The Soul of Business, in order to effectively address the accelerating demands of our current ever-growing tech world, the skills imparted to learners have to be rewired and tweaked constantly. Therefore, tailored training that equips learners with practical knowledge for them to keep abreast of the times will be quintessential in resolving the issue of skills gap. Melissa Hyak speaks to Prateek Hegde, COO, Asia-Pacific and CEO at Generation Singapore to find out more on skills-based hiring and skills gap in Singapore, and how they contribute positively to a nation progressing towards digitalisation.

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On Health Suites, while COVID-19 has put diagnostics on the spotlight globally, the power of diagnostics far extends beyond this one disease. Diagnostics has a crucial role to play in addressing healthcare’s greatest challenge, ranging from infectious diseases, cancer or other serious health threats. Despite the value of diagnostic technologies, barriers in regulatory frameworks, funding and reimbursements discussions, and societal-based dilemmas limit the adoption of these tools. Melissa Hyak speaks to Chris Hardesty, Strategic Advisor at APACMed to find out the crucial role of screening and diagnostics to strengthen healthcare systems.

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On Market View, Melissa Hyak speaks to Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist at Standard Chartered Private Bank to discuss minutes of the Fed’s June meeting; with focus on how another possible 75 basis point rate hike will have an impact on the markets in the region; consumers believing that a recession is already here in the US; and how regional markets will react to a US recession. Separately, they also discuss the ease in food inflation and what another lockdown in Shanghai in China may mean for regional markets. 

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On The Soul of Business, a concrete pathway for Singapore to advance its progress in gender equality and empowering women in society is underway. A 10-year road map to ensure all Singapore women have greater access to opportunities, and more equal partnerships with men was endorsed by Parliament in April. Melissa Hyak speaks to Verena Siow, President and Managing Director, SAP Southeast Asia to take on the topic of women empowerment, and see whether Singapore business can rise to the task.

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On Health Suites, in Singapore, one in six couples experience problems with infertility, for many different reasons. In about 39 per cent of these cases, the cause is female infertility. In 20 per cent, it is male infertility, and in 26 per cent the problem lies with both partners. Female infertility has various causes, such as lack of ovulation and womb problems. Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr Anupriya Agarwal, Senior Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, IVF Clinician from Virtus Health to find out all we need to know about fertility health. 

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