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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - Market View: US dollar strength and implications on emerging markets, Euro's strength on the bloc's cost of living crisis and Japanese Yen weaknessCurrency news take the center stage today, as we break down key movements in major currencies, including the US dollar.
We're also keeping our eyes on Europe, where the shared currency has jumped to a more than three- week high against the dollar recently.
Back in Asia, the Japanese Yen's weakness against the dollar has drawn some warnings from central bank officials, but how likely is it for authorities to intervene?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Gan Li Xing, FX Strategist at Zeta Labs.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - What is the "Quiet Quitting" phenomenon and why is it trending?The Great Resignation, which saw droves of workers leave their jobs or switch careers, may still be going strong — but another new workplace phenomenon is emerging: “quiet quitting.”
What is “quiet quitting” and why is it trending in the workplace?
In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Frank Koo, Head of APAC Talent Solutions, LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, to find out more.
Highlights:
01:44 How would you define “quiet quitters”?
02:23 Are quiet quitters the same as disengaged workers?
03:30 What are the reasons behind quiet quitting?
05:55 What is your advice for disengaged workers?
08:09 How should organisations manage this phenomenon?
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - ST: The Big Story, 13 Sep - Case wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked tripsThe Consumers Association of Singapore wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked trips.
This comes after more than 100 customers were denied boarding cruise ship Genting Dream on Sept 4 due to overbooking.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Case president Melvin Yong to find out more.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - As red hot rents increase, is co-living a good housing alternative now?Soaring property prices and record rental fees have forced many Singaporeans to look for other housing options.
As a result, co-living has become quite a popular alternative for those on a budget.
Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Ernee Ong, Co-Founder of Bespoke Habitat, a room rental and shared space co-living specialist, to find out more.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - ST The Big Story: Robust debate in Parliament over new scheme to woo foreign talentThere was a robust debate in Parliament (Monday) over the new scheme to woo top foreign talent.
Sixteen MPs had filed questions on the new ONE Pass, asking specifically about plans to prevent abuse or fraudulent applications.
Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said safeguards are in place and provided more details on the new pass.
Here’s more from Multimedia Journalist Cheow Sue-Ann on the Straits Times The Big Story.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - The UK in the second week of mourning Queen Elizabeth II’s passingQueen Elizabeth’s coffin left Balmoral yesterday heading to capital Edinburgh, Scotland before her state funeral on Monday 19 September.
In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Pete Ross, Producer/Presenter, BBC for more on the Queen’s last journey, King Charles III’s plans amid the economic uncertainty in the country as well as calls among some countries to be removed from the Commonwealth.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - SG Extra: MOM will carefully vet through ONE Pass applications to avoid abuseThe Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass has had Singapore talking ever since it was announced by Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng on Aug 29.
In Parliament today, Dr Tan said the ministry will carefully vet applicants for new One Pass, with safeguards against abuse put in place.
On SG Extra today, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Straits Times to talk about Singapore’s new work pass - the magnet for global talent.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - Market View: A glimmer of hope for European economies and markets?We ended the previous week on a rather sad note, with the UK mourning the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch of seven decades. But there has been some glimmer of hope as well, as UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a broad stimulus package to help its people cope with rising energy bills. Elsewhere in Europe, the European Commission is mulling drastic moves to control energy prices as well. But how effective will these measures have on UK and European markets?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian speaks to Vincent Mortier, Group Chief Investment Officer, Amundi to find out more.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - Why are some HDB upgraders ditching private homes?Private property cooled in the first half of 2022 after the property curbs and higher mortgage rates started from Dec 16 last year.
HDB upgraders are also ditching private homes, while younger Singaporeans are renting homes instead.
What is the property outlook like in Singapore? Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Nicholas Mak, Head of Research & Consultancy, ERA Real Estate to find out more.
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