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.
JUN 23, 2022
23/06/22 - Market View: Will a US recession trigger more Asian economies to fall into recession as well?On Market View, Melissa Hyak is joined by Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking to talk about Singapore's CPI results for May; Fed chair Jerome Powell's most explicit acknowledgment to date that steep interest-rate hikes could tip the US economy into recession; and whether that will lead to other Asian economies falling into a recession.
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JUN 22, 2022
22/06/22 - Health Suites: CAR-T - A breakthrough cancer treatmentOn Health Suites, back in March, Indonesia's 16th richest person, Ang Tjoen Ming, personally delivered a S$100,000 cheque to a 5-year-old Malaysian boy who was suffering from leukaemia in Singapore. And it was a story that touched the hearts of many. This story of a little boy’s fight against cancer had shed light into the long and arduous journey that is casted upon patients and their families. Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr Francesca Lorraine Lim, Senior Consultant Haematologist at Singapore General Hospital to find out more about an alternative medical option for those fighting aggressive cancer called CAR-T therapy- a medical breakthrough and a first in Southeast Asia.
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JUN 22, 2022
22/06/22 - Market View: Why are Asian currencies hitting multi-year lows today?On Market View, Melissa Hyak is joined by Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank to talk about the growing concern that a US recession is imminent as Goldman Sachs economists double their expectations on the potential for a US recession over the next year to 30%; with focus on how this will affect Singapore and markets in the region; whether Philippines and Indonesia will raise their rates following the Fed interest rate hike; and more about why Asian currencies are falling further.
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JUN 21, 2022
21/06/22 - Health Suites: 3D printed bone implants giving patients a new lease of lifeOn Health Suites, in the past, the use of titanium implants had long been the norm. However, in the long term, these are prone to rejection by the body and can cause infection. Melissa Hyak speaks to Assistant Professor Vincent Nga, Consultant at the Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery at NUH to find out more about 3D printed bone implants that are biodegradable and serve as a scaffold for new bone to grow.
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JUN 20, 2022
20/06/22 - Health Suites: Break free from the bruxism journeyOn Health Suites, over the last 3 years, bruxism has been on the rise in Singapore amidst the pandemic, with dentists seeing an influx of patients who grind their teeth. Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr. Matt Thompson, Co-Founder and Clinical Director at expatdental to find out more about bruxism and how it can be treated.
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JUN 20, 2022
20/06/22 - Market View: If US falls into a recession, how will that impact Singapore and other regional areas?On Market View, Melissia Hyak is joined by Lionel Lin, Director of Research at SGX to discuss what to look ahead in markets for the week, with focus on STI's expected performance for the week; last week's series of interest rate hikes and its effect on regional markets; and how a US recession will impact Singapore and other regional areas.
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JUN 17, 2022
17/06/22 - Soul of Business: Embracing a smart logistics management platformOn Soul of Business, the Courier, Express and Parcel industry is witnessing a pivotal moment right now. What they do today, their goals and the transformation objectives will decide how relevant and profitable they will be 10 years from now. Melissa Hyak speaks to Soham Chokshi, Co-Founder and CEO of Shipsy to find out how this industry can embrace a smart logistics management platform as a way forward.
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JUN 17, 2022
17/06/22 - Market View: What does Singapore's NODX figures for May signal?On Market View, Melissia Hyak is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX for a wrap on the week's markets with focus on US Fed's interest rate hike and its ripple effect on the central banks across the region; STI's performance this week; and Singapore's NODX results for May.
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JUN 16, 2022
16/06/22 - Market View: Will the Fed's biggest interest rate hike since 1994 lead to a recession?On Market View, Melissa Hyak is joined by Alvin Liew, Senior Economist at UOB to discuss the latest interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve; with focus on what it means for the US economy; whether a recession in the US is imminent; whether other central banks in the region will follow suit; and the European Central Bank's plans to design a new bond-buying plan to tackle market turmoil.
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JUN 15, 2022
15/06/22 - Health Suites: Neighbours can affect your sleep, then your healthOn Health Suites… Could having noisy neighbours become a public health issue? Melissa Hyak speaks to Assistant Professor Fan Yi, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School to look into a new study on urban noise, sleep disruption and health, which found that noise from one’s neighbours can have a significant impact
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