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After a turbulent two years of absorbing blows from the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore businesses are in better shape to bounce back. But, overall, firms expect to take another one to two years to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic.

These were among the findings from the Singapore Business Federation's latest annual National Business Survey. 

Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Lam Yi Young, CEO, Singapore Business Federation to find out more.

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In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Anbarasi Boopal, co-chief executive of Animal Concerns Research and Education Society about the situations in which otters may attack humans, as well as general wildlife etiquette.

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With just 10 days to go until the legislative council election, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has urged voters to cast their ballot. But, with only candidates who are deemed to be patriots allowed to run for election, Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly asks Claire Huang, Hong Kong Correspondent, Straits Times what this might mean for voter turnout.

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Malaysian stocks have had a torrid year, with the FBMKLCI falling more than 8% since the start of the year, along with resurgent COVID-19 infections, difficult lockdowns, and companies facing allegations of labour abuse all hitting sentiment hard. Is the year ahead going to be kinder to Malaysian markets? Alexander Chia, Head of Regional Equity Research at RHB, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss what 2022 may have in store.

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On Eco Money, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific to find out how household appliances such as faucets and toilets can play a key role in sustainable solutions.

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