Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Some analysts posited that rising commodity prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war may benefit commodity-linked markets in Southeast Asia like that of Malaysia's. But with the FBMKLCI still up about 2.5% since the start of the year, why have equities north of the causeway been a bit sluggish? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us from Kuala Lumpur on Across the ASEAN to talk about valuations, inflation, and his outlook on palm oil and the rubber glove sector.

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On Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Oliver Withers, Biodiversity Lead within Global Sustainability at Credit Suisse to find out more about a new ‘rhino bond’ launched to raise funds for conservation. 

Highlights of the conversation:

1:35 - The impetus for rhino bonds 

2:54 - How wildlife conservation funds can be used and what do they aim to achieve 

5:16 - Who can invest in rhino bonds 

6:13 - What kind of demand has Credit Suisse seen for such products 

7:00 - Other sustainable products in the pipelines

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Close to half a billion dollars has been set aside for initiatives like a wellness festival and an action sports facility in Orchard Road where visitors can skate, surf, ski and snowboard.

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Consumer correspondent Anjali Raguraman about the Singapore Tourism Board's plans to rebuild the tourism sector

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Nightlife businesses in Singapore can resume with safe management measures in place on April 19.

At clubs and discos where there is dancing involved, a supervised antigen rapid test will be required for patrons before entry.

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Nasen Thiagarajan, president of the Singapore Nightlife Business Association on this development.

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C&W Services, the facilities and engineering arm of leading global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, launched its newly transformed headquarters at Chai Chee last month. The new workplace embodies the firm’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the adoption of smart technology that promotes both sustainability and well-being.

In Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Natalie Craig, Managing Director, C&W Services to find out how they are reimagining the future of work with the transformation of its headquarters.

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