The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.
AUG 4, 2022
04/08/22 - Money in the Market: A potential forced delisting for Alibaba- Will it be manageable for the e-commerce giant?Alibaba shares jumped today as investors repositioned ahead of its quarterly results, where the e-commerce giant could see its first revenue decline on record but analysts expect sales to recover later this year. Earlier, the US Securities and Exchange Commission added Alibaba to a list of Chinese companies at risk of being delisted from US exchanges. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Stephanie Sim, Analyst for Chinese Corporates at CreditSights to talk about the outlook for the e-commerce giant.
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AUG 3, 2022
03/08/22 - Your Health: Should you be screening for colorectal cancer?Colorectal Cancer is the number one cancer in Singapore - and it can be treated with early detection. In Your Health, Rachel Kelly speaks to Dr David Tai, Senior Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore to find out what you need to know what it comes to colorectal cancer screening.
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AUG 3, 2022
03/08/22 - Money in the Market: Is the worst bear market here?Commodity Guru Jim Rogers earlier warned that the worst bear market of his lifetime is coming. But is the worst here yet? And will he be buying the dip? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to international investor and author Jim Rogers to find out more about the current market for commodities amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties and what type of commodities investors should be buying and holding on to.
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AUG 2, 2022
02/08/22 - Eco Money: How data can create better ESG outcomes“FiscalNote ESG Solutions”, a suite of technology-driven services, data, advisory, and community to help guide and corporates to manage their ESG goals has been launched in Singapore.
Rachel Kelly speaks to Quentin Fouesnant, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, FiscalNote ESG Solutions to find out more.
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AUG 2, 2022
02/08/22 - Money in the Market: Will the 140 yen exchange rate no longer happen?The dollar has continued to fall today, dropping to its lowest in two months against the reviving Japanese yen and losing ground on other peers. And that's as investors believe the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates at a less aggressive pace. Plus, the impact of a potential visit to Taiwan by Nancy Pelosi is also driving safe-haven flows to the yen. On Money in the Market, Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB tells us more about forex in the current market.
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AUG 2, 2022
02/08/22 - What's Trending: Tackling climate change with sustainable citiesSupply chain shocks and rising inflation have left an estimated 828 million people worldwide going hungry this year. But, less than 2 per cent of food waste is captured and circulated back into the ecosystem.
What role can urban spaces play in tackling issues such as food waste and climate change? Rachel Kelly speaks toKerryn Coker, Co-Chair of Arup to find out.
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AUG 1, 2022
01/08/22 - What's Trending: Singtel on Singapore's 5G futureWhen thousands of people want to stream the same content at the same time - technology is important. This year’s National Day Parade will be streamed via 5G by Singtel.
Rachel Kelly speaks to Mark Chong, Group Chief Technology Officer, Singtel to find out more about the telcos journey to 5G rollout.
03:33: What will a 5G Singapore look like?
06:28: How are enterprises using 5G now?
08:00: What can viewers expect watching the National Day Parade via 5G?
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AUG 1, 2022
01/08/22 - Money in the Market: Could there be more upside to the dollar?The dollar weakened last week on a less hawkish Fed, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points for the second straight month to tame inflation, and Fed chair Jerome Powell’s comments spurred hopes for a slower hiking path. But could there still be more upside to the dollar? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Ruth Carson, Senior Reporter for FX & Rates at Bloomberg, who tells us more about the King dollar and how it’s upending markets.
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JUL 29, 2022
29/07/22 - The View: Consumer demand for gold in Singapore up 43% on-yearSafe-haven demand and inflationary concerns have led to an increase in retail gold investment in Southeast Asia. But what impact will the continued inflationary environment have on gold prices? The Afternoon Update's Rachel Kelly speaks to Andrew Naylor, Regional CEO, APAC (ex-China) at the World Gold Council to find out.
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JUL 29, 2022
29/07/22 - Money in the Market: US enters a technical recession- how is this impacting regional markets?On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at SGX gives a market wrap of the week, with focus on a slew of earnings reports out of Singapore, including UOB's net profit for the second quarter, and SIA's Q1 operating profit soaring on the back of surging travel demand; as well as further explains what it means for markets as US enters into a technical recession.
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