The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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JUL 13, 2022
13/07/22 - Your Health: Three things you need to know about gynaecological cancersGynaecological cancers are amongst the top 10 most common cancers affecting Singaporean women today - yet Dr Jack Chan, Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singaporesays more awareness is needed around early detection - the Afternoon Update's Rachel Kelly finds out why.
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JUL 13, 2022
13/07/22 - Money in the Market: Is the euro facing an existential crisis?On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Phillip Nova to discuss forex in the current market; with focus on the euro sinking to within a whisker of parity with the dollar; the US dollar strengthening ahead of the Fed's interest rate hike decision later this month; and the continuous weakness of the Japanese yen amid the central bank's commitment to its ultra-loose monetary policy.
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JUL 12, 2022
12/07/22 - Eco Money: What do millennial consumption habits mean for ESG investment trends?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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JUL 12, 2022
12/07/22 - Money in the Market: Can we see US inflation data for June to cool after seeing it hit the highest in 4 decades in May?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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JUL 8, 2022
08/07/22 - Soul of Business: Digital transformation to better support underprivileged women in SingaporeOn 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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JUL 8, 2022
08/07/22 - Health Suites: Importance of vaccines to protect against disease that infected Justin BieberOn 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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JUL 8, 2022
08/07/22 - Market View: Are bets that Asian central banks will keep ramping up interest rates overdone?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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JUL 7, 2022
07/07/22 - Soul of Business: Skills-based vs. Certification-based Hiring: Which will prevail?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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JUL 7, 2022
07/07/22 - Health Suites: How can enhanced diagnostics and screening access help with reining in the burden of infectious diseasesOn 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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JUL 7, 2022
07/07/22 - Market View: Can regional markets handle another 75 basis point rate hike by the Fed?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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