The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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AUG 25, 2022
25/08/22 - Sustainable Singapore: Mapping out a sustainable future for the regionRachel Kelly speaks to Kavita Prakash-Mani, CEO of Mandai Nature about an open source mapping tool that is being developed to seek out areas in the region that can sequester carbon and tackle climate issues.
01:40: What are nature based solutions and how can they tackle climate change?
03:32: How can technology support nature based solutions?
08:32: Are best practices being developed to help guide nature based solutions?
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AUG 25, 2022
25/08/22 - Money in the Market: Have asset class allocations changed with recent economic developments?Slowing economic growth, surging inflation, tighter monetary policy and heightened geopolitical risks have all taken their toll on financial markets. But in a recent report, Pictet Asset Management believes most risky asset classes have yet to fully price in a recession – a scenario which to them looks increasingly likely. On Money in the Market, Luca Paolini, Chief Strategist at Pictet Asset Management, tells us more about the recent commentary,
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AUG 24, 2022
24/08/22 - You Health: Treating Covid-19 for Immunocompromised patientsIn Singapore, about 8,500 patients are undergoing dialysis, which forms one of the largest groups of immunocompromised patients locally.
Rachel Kelly speaks with Dr Behram Ali Khan, Medical Director, The National Kidney Foundation to discuss Covid 19 treatment for Immunocompromised patients.
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AUG 24, 2022
24/08/22 - Money in the Market: Is the Japanese yen's retreat temporary?On Money in the Market, Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Phillip Nova, breaks down the recent currencies moves; including the return of the Japanese yen's weakness; euro's brief touch below parity for the second time; and the Chinese yuan's slump to its lowest in nearly two years against the US dollar.
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AUG 24, 2022
24/08/22 - What's Trending: Masks off indoors from 29th AugustMasks off in indoor areas from 29th August - Vaccines for children aged as young as 6months.
These were some of the updates from this morning’s Multi-ministerial taskforce media briefing. Rachel Kelly speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Diseases Specialist at the Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital for his thoughts on the latest developments.
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AUG 23, 2022
23/08/22 - Eco Money: How to invest in the future of foodIt’s estimated that 33% of food is wasted - And yet at the same time, nearly one in three people in the world (2.37 billion) do not have access to adequate food. There is no denying the future of food is a mega trend - But how can we invest to combine profits with purpose and make a difference in the food supply cycle? On Eco Money - Rachel Kelly spoke to Gillian Diesen, Client Portfolio Manager, Thematic Equities, Pictet Asset Management to find out.
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AUG 23, 2022
23/08/22 - Money in the Market: Could gold rebound anytime soon?When there’s a strong US dollar and negative investor sentiment, Gold seems to lose its shine. Just yesterday, gold prices fell to near a one-month low amid sharp declines in precious metals due to a stronger dollar, with looming Federal Reserve interest rate hikes also denting bullion’s appeal. But gold prices edged a little higher today, helped by a slight pullback in the dollar, although lingering worries over further aggressive US interest rate hikes kept gains in check. On Money in the Market, Andrew Naylor, Regional CEO (excluding China) & Public Policy at World Gold Council gives us an outlook on gold and what the demand looks like for gold in the region.
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AUG 22, 2022
22/08/22 - What's Trending: Club Med launches new science-based play programmesClub Med has launched a brand-new science-based framework inspired by Positive Education - where play, cooperation and kindness are celebrated to help a child develop soft skills while on vacation.
Rachael Harding,CEO of Club Med East, South Asia and Pacific Markets shares why this is important post pandemic.
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AUG 22, 2022
22/08/22 - Businesses respond to National Day Rally - Manpower issues a top concernIn his National Day Rally speech - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted that Cost of living is at the top of everyone's minds. Rachel Kelly speaks to Kurt Wee, President Association of Small and Medium Enterprises to get the business community's reaction to this year's speech.
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AUG 22, 2022
22/08/22 - Money in the Market: Will the Fed pause its tightening path any time soon?The recent stock market rally suggested there was a recovery underway from a recession. But have we had a recession yet? And looking at data out of the US earlier this month including July payrolls - are there enough evidence for the US Federal Reserve to moderate its policies? On Money in the Market, Ken Peng Head of Asia Investment Strategy at Citi Global Wealth Investments joins Finance Producer Hongbin Jeong to answer these questions.
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