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AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - The outlook for the cruise industry post-pandemicThe Covid-19 pandemic was a disaster for the cruise ship industry. Images of “plague ships” with stranded passengers and crew, many ill with the virus, travelled around the globe.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak speak with Angie Stephen, APAC MD & VP of Royal Caribbean International to discuss the state of the cruise industry in 2022 and beyond.
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AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - Market View: Working capital of the S&P 1500 companies returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but what does it mean for firms' performance for this year?According to a recent report by J.P. Morgan, the working capital of the S&P 1500 companies returned in 2021 to levels prior to the COVID-19 outbreak led by a recovery in the global economy. The report also found cash levels amongst corporates reducing last year as firms deploy funds strategically after a period of cash preservation. But how will all that weigh on firms performance for the rest of this year?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Gourang Shah, Global Advisory Head for Payments at J.P. Morgan, and author of the report for more.
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AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - ST: The Big Story, 12 Aug - Couple linked to $32m luxury goods scam faced death threatsThe couple allegedly involved in a luxury goods scam, related to undelivered items worth $32 million, were hauled to court on Friday afternoon (Aug 12).
Pi Jiapeng, 26, and his wife, Thai national Pansuk Siriwipa, 27, were each handed two charges of cheating and an additional charge of leaving Singapore illegally.
The couple were arrested at a budget hotel in Skudai, a 20-minute drive from the Causeway, as they were about to check into the hotel at about 11pm on Wednesday.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke with Journalist Nadine Chua to find out more about the details of the case.
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AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - The impact of tech and inflation on the MICE industry post-pandemicAs countries move towards Covid-19 endemicity, participation for in-person MICE and business events is expected to grow and hit pre-pandemic levels in the next year or two.
But how will rising inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and increasing transportation costs of goods moving across international borders impact the MICE industry post-pandemic?
Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke with Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Dusseldorf Asia to find out more.
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AUG 11, 2022
11/08/22 - Rethinking the way we produce clothes to decarbonize apparel manufacturingHave you wondered about the environmental cost of a pair of your favourite pair of jeans? In fact, how we make and buy clothes is hurting the planet.
In The Spotlight, Prime TIme’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak speak with Edwin Keh, CEO of the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, to find out about the fashion crisis and sustainable solutions available to alleviate the environmental implications.
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AUG 11, 2022
11/08/22 - Market View: How should we read into the latest US CPI data, and how will the Federal Reserve move interest rates in September?The US consumer price index for July came in at 8.5%, better than the 8.7% expected last night. This, contradicting an earlier report indicating that the US labour market added 528,000 jobs in July, more than double of a Dow Jones estimate. So what are the reasons behind the discrepancies? What is the state of the US economy right now, and how will the US Federal Reserve move interest rates when officials meet in September?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro & Investment Strategy of BNY Mellon Investment Management for more.
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AUG 11, 2022
11/08/22 - ST: The Big Story, 11 Aug - Number of homeless people in Singapore fell during pandemicThe number of homeless people in Singapore fell slightly in 2021 despite the Covid-19 pandemic leading to homelessness spiking in many countries as unemployment and poverty rose.
The second nationwide street count of the homeless here found about 1,000 people last year - 7% fewer than the first such count in 2019.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke withDr Ng Kok Hoe, a senior research fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy to find out more about the findings.
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AUG 11, 2022
11/08/22 - The potential and perils of quantum technology in SingaporeSingapore is progressing in terms of developing its quantum safe communication technology, to counter the threat of quantum computing.
In Tech Talk, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak speak with Wei Ling Neo, Vice president of Product Management at Fortinet about the potential and perils of quantum technology.
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AUG 10, 2022
10/08/22 - Customer happiness is key to revenue growth, but are brands making them happy?A Happiness Report by Oracle has revealed that only 1 out of 5 brands have done enough to deliver happiness to the local buyers.
It found that brands that can create fresh experiences for customers and are up to their satisfaction, can achieve higher revenues.
So, why aren’t the rest of the brands doing more?
Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak speak with Jay Tuseth, Vice President, Applications, ASEAN and General Manager, Customer Experience (CX), Oracle, APAC, to find out more.
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AUG 10, 2022
10/08/22 - Market View: Opportunities in infrastructure investmentsInfrastructure investments have gained increased attention as broader equities weaken in 2022 due to inflation, rising interest rates, global supply chain disruptions from COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. We’ve also seen equities trading on fast-moving events, making infrastructure’s long-term proposition has been looking more attractive to investors today. But where are the opportunities and potential income benefits for investors in this space?
On Market View today, Financial Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Shane Hurst, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager of ClearBridge Investments, a specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton, to find out more.
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