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.
MAY 3, 2024
03/05/24 - Industry Insight: Why The Streaming Giants Are Exiting Original Production In Southeast Asia & How Producers Plan To Bounce BackSoutheast Asia, at one point, was considered a key growth opportunity for international streamers such as Prime Video and Disney+, but recently, TV and Film Producers in South East Asia are facing a very different, much quieter landscape.
How can Producers in South East Asia bounce back?
Justin Deimen, Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Audio-Visual Association, shares his thoughts.
This podcast is presented by Lynlee Foo (lynlee@sph.com.sg) and produced and edited by Sean Cheong (seancheong@sph.com.sg)
Do contact them for topics: C-Suite, Sustainability, Property, Automobiles, Industry Outlook, Media, Entertainment and trending businesses in town.
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MAY 3, 2024
03/05/24 - Weekly Wrap Up: PM Lee bids farewell in final major speech, marking the start of DPM Wong tenurePrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his last major political speech as head of government at the annual May Day Rally.
This comes a fortnight before he is set to pass the baton to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will be sworn in as the Republic’s fourth prime minister, at a ceremony to be held at the Istana on May 15.
Did PM Lee's last major speech in a way mark the start of DPM Lawrence Wong's tenure as PM?
Dr Felix Tan, Independent Political Observer tells us more.
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MAY 2, 2024
02/05/24 - Industry Insight: Where are things headed in Singapore's commercial leasing space?We are taking a look at the Singapore office market. Is it looking jaded? Industry observers say there are signs that are starting to show up in deals, vacancies and future projections: and landlords are nervous about who their next tenants will be.
So, where are things headed in the commercial leasing space?
Ashley Swan, Executive Director, Commercial Leasing, Savills Singapore tells us more.
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APR 30, 2024
30/04/24 - Financial Hit: Was April a strong month for stock markets?On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX for a wrap on markets for the month. So how did markets fare overall in April? And what should investors watch out for in May?
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APR 30, 2024
30/04/24 - Money in Market: Feeling FOMO? Should you choose fundamentals?After a mostly strong quarter in the US equity market, equity valuations remain mixed across regions, with the global average skewed to look expensive by the Magnificent 7 in the US. St. James’ Place's recent report "FOMO: We Choose Fundamentals" highlights the current performance of the US equity market and how investors should explore the dynamics that’s shaping today’s investment landscape. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Angelina Lai, Chief Investment Officer, St. James’ Place, to find out more about the key findings of the report.
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APR 30, 2024
30/04/24 - What's Trending: Baby Reindeer: Who’s the real stalker?On What’s Trending, the creator of Netflix’s new hit series titled Baby Reindeer might be getting a lawsuit against him. Also, NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured detailed images of the Horsehead Nebula. And lastly, zebras went on the loose at Washington.
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APR 29, 2024
29/04/24 - Money in the Market: Can the US Fed hike rates instead?This week on Wall Street, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates steady. But when will rate cuts begin? More specifically, how many rate cuts can we expect by year-end? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing, Prime Brokerage, Maybank Securities, to find out more.
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APR 29, 2024
29/04/24 - What’s Trending: Titanic’s golden relic out for auctionOn What’s Trending, a gold pocket watch auctioned from the Titanic cemented its status as a new world record for Titanic memorabilia. Our fur friends also made headlines this week - a dog became a ring bearer during its owners wedding and Seoul has a new paw-trolling team.
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APR 26, 2024
26/04/24 - Financial Hit: Should you sell in May and go away?On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong and Sean Cheong discuss a popular seasonal trade strategy - Sell in May and go away. But should you sell in May given the current market conditions? Or should you buy?
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APR 26, 2024
26/04/24 - Money in the Market: Are investors’ expectations of the Magnificent Seven boost from AI too high?The Magnificent Seven is in focus this week, as a slew of earnings from the big tech behemoths was released. Tesla kicked off the earnings from big tech, followed by Meta Platforms’ disappointing outlook, leading to a drop in tech stocks. But tech stocks saw revival after Alphabet and Microsoft crushed forecasts. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Too Juncheong, Equity Dealer, Moomoo Singapore, to find out more about the latest tech earnings.
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