The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said today’s world reminds him of the situation before WW1. He said the world is entering a very dangerous phase where miscalculations could easily lead nations down a path of conflict, and that the period of growth and opportunity Singapore has enjoyed since independence has come to an end. Dr Balakrishnan was elaborating on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech in which he spoke of how Singapore's external environment has become very troubled on The Straits Times The Big Story with Lynn Lee-Foo.

The US inflation situation continues to dominate our conversation here, especially with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell set to make his comments at the Jackson Hole economic symposium later in the day. What is US inflation picture, and how will markets end the week? What strategies investors can take to hedge against the risk of further interest rate hikes? On Market View today, Prime Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions with Gary Dugan, CEO of The Global CIO Office.

A company that needs no introduction - Google and when it comes to its success in Asia, Singapore has always been central. From the creation of its engineering team and the setting up of its first APAC data centre. In the Best of Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish spoke with Ben King, Managing Director of Google Singapore to find out what’s next for the tech company and how Google will continue to support the nation’s vision of a digital-first future.

A task force launched last month is expected to attract 10,000 youth aged from 18 to 25 to have more insight into their career, financial and mental well-being goals. Gen Z or Zillennials are fast becoming predominant percentages of the workforce. They are seeking better employment treatment, flexibility, and work/life balance. So how can employers make this future workforce happy? In the Spotlight, Bharati Jagdish speaks with David Chong, Recruitment Project Director, Korn Ferryto find out more.

The verdict of suspended Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha could come in September. Will Thailand be expecting a new Prime Minister? In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Tan Tam Mei, Thailand Correspondent at the Straits Times to find out more.

Over the past few days, US and European markets have experienced quite a number of noteworthy events. In the US, volatilities kept investors waiting for the comments of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the upcoming Jackson Hole economic symposium. European markets also did not have a positive week with the continual crisis making gas prices spike by 13 percent. On Market View, Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian speaks to Thomas Rupf, CIO Asia & Head of Trading Execution, VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branchto find out more. 

Building digital trust has the potential to unleash trillions of dollars in economic growth. In the Best of Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish spoke with Namrata Jolly, APAC General Manager, Callsign  for more insights on their latest findings in a report called "The Value of Digital Trust Index".

One of the side effects of pandemic lockdowns is severe social withdrawal. As countries slowly open up, some people struggled to re-emerge from a period of isolation. And as the world is transitioning from epidemic to endemic, such disorder seems to be more worrying for those affected. Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Prof Jan. Ondrus, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Associate Dean of Faculty, ESSEC Asia Pacific to find out more.

Masks will not be required in most indoor settings from Monday (Aug 29), as Singapore takes a significant step towards living with Covid-19. However, ministers and public health experts say that Singaporeans should wear a mask if they are feeling unwell or have been exposed to the virus. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Dr Alex Cook is an Associate Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health to find out more about these developments.

Manchester United has gained attention from investors in the past week after billionaire Elon Musk’s joke about buying the club. Concurrently, British billionaire, Jim Ratcliff also showed interest in buying the Red Devils. Whoever owns the club is expected to invest in the restoration of the club's former glory. Is investment in the football industry starting to heat up? On Market View today, financial presenter Chua Tian Tian speaks to James Walton, Deloitte Southeast Asia Sports Business Group Leader to find out more.  Highlights: 01:24 : What is the revenue growth in European football in the past year? 03:13 : Which football clubs or league are the main contributor to the growth? 06:11 : How can leagues secure broadcasting rights in Asia to help boost revenue? 07:25 : What is the football investment landscape now? 11:30 : What is the outlook of European football in the upcoming season?