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Football Association of Singapore president Lim Kia Tong died on Wednesday. He was 70.

Lim is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was found collapsed in his office when he did not turn up for a hearing.

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz shares more on Lim's contributions to the football world as well as the legacy he left behind.

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Sustainability has been a key concern of Chief Financial Officers for quite a while. However, burdens from the costs and regulations of sustainability is relatively remarkable, the privilege of pursuing it so far has not been very quantifiable. In the sweep of Covid-19 pandemic, challenges related to such issues are more well-aware.  

Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with  Bhavik Vashi, Area Vice President Asia, Anaplan  to find out more. 

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Currency news take the center stage today, as we break down key movements in major currencies, including the US dollar.

We're also keeping our eyes on Europe, where the shared currency has jumped to a more than three- week high against the dollar recently. 

Back in Asia, the Japanese Yen's weakness against the dollar has drawn some warnings from central bank officials, but how likely is it for authorities to intervene?

On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Gan Li Xing, FX Strategist at Zeta Labs.

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The Great Resignation, which saw droves of workers leave their jobs or switch careers, may still be going strong — but another new workplace phenomenon is emerging: “quiet quitting.”

What is “quiet quitting” and why is it trending in the workplace?

In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Frank Koo, Head of APAC Talent Solutions, LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, to find out more.

Highlights: 

01:44 How would you define “quiet quitters”?

02:23 Are quiet quitters the same as disengaged workers?

03:30 What are the reasons behind quiet quitting?

05:55 What is your advice for disengaged workers? 

08:09 How should organisations manage this phenomenon? 

 

 

 

 

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The Consumers Association of Singapore wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked trips.

This comes after more than 100 customers were denied boarding cruise ship Genting Dream on Sept 4 due to overbooking.

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Case president Melvin Yong to find out more. 

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Soaring property prices and record rental fees have forced many Singaporeans to look for other housing options.

As a result, co-living has become quite a popular alternative for those on a budget.

Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Ernee Ong, Co-Founder of Bespoke Habitat, a room rental and shared space co-living specialist, to find out more.

 

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There was a robust debate in Parliament (Monday) over the new scheme to woo top foreign talent.

Sixteen MPs had filed questions on the new ONE Pass, asking specifically about plans to prevent abuse or fraudulent applications.

Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said safeguards are in place and provided more details on the new pass.

Here’s more from Multimedia Journalist Cheow Sue-Ann on the Straits Times The Big Story.

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Queen Elizabeth’s coffin left Balmoral yesterday heading to capital Edinburgh, Scotland before her state funeral on Monday 19 September.

In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Pete Ross, Producer/Presenter, BBC for more on the Queen’s last journey, King Charles III’s plans amid the economic uncertainty in the country as well as calls among some countries to be removed from the Commonwealth.

 

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Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. 

The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times, speaks with Money FM 89.3's Bharati Jagdish.

The Ministry of Manpower will carefully vet through applications of the Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass, to prevent abuse and fraudulent applications. Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said this in Parliament on Monday (Sept 12).

In this week's episode, the team looks at the ministerial statement and debate over the new work visa to attract global talent.

Produced by: Zakir Hussain ([email protected]) & Money FM 89.3

Edited by: Money FM 89.3’s Anthea Ng

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The Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass has had Singapore talking ever since it was announced by Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng on Aug 29.

In Parliament today, Dr Tan said the ministry will carefully vet applicants for new One Pass, with safeguards against abuse put in place. 

On SG Extra today, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Straits Times to talk about Singapore’s new work pass - the magnet for global talent.

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