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JUN 23, 2022
23/06/22 - ST: The Big Story, 23 June - Singapore sees a surge in consumer prices with the most rapid pace within 13 yearsSingapore's core consumer prices in May surged at the fastest rate in more than 13 years, led by the rising costs of food, electricity and gas.
Core inflation - which excludes accommodation and private transport costs - jumped to 3.6 per cent in May on a year-on-year basis, up from 3.3 per cent in April.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke with Lee Ju Ye, economist, Maybank Investment Banking Group on what this means for household budgets in the coming months, and whether Singapore is heading for a recession as prices continue to rise.
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JUN 22, 2022
22/06/22 - Transparency is needed in voluntary carbon markets in its pursuit of net-zero achievementFears of potential mass greenwashing are growing among businesses as countries, cities and companies have reached net-zero emissions promises recently. The aim of ensuring carbon offsets was launched last year to help developing nations access the climate finance of the market.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Dr Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of digital exchange, MetaVerse Green Exchange to find out more.
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JUN 22, 2022
22/06/22 - Market View: What should investors look out for in Europe and the US this week?US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to testify before Congress to give his regular semi-annual update on monetary policy. And in the meantime, European Central Banks are planning to form a new instrument to fight financial fragmentation and mend the gap in borrowing costs within EU country members. What should investors look out for in the US and Europe this week, and how should they allocate their assets amid the current uncertainties? In Market View, Prime Time’s Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Fiona Cincotta, Senior Market Analyst, City Index to find out more.
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JUN 22, 2022
22/06/22 - ST: The Big Story, 22 June - Singapore sees a rise in the number of Covid-19 Omicron subvariant casesSingapore has witnessed a 23 percent week-on-week increase in Covid-19 community infections, with the rise largely driven by an increased spread of the newer Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. On the Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Professor Dale Fisher, Yong Loo Lin Singapore of Medicine NUS, to find out more and what we should take note of.
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JUN 22, 2022
22/06/22 - Singapore’s efforts to inject new blood in the maritime industryEmphasis has been put on decarbonisation of particular businesses since maritime becomes more concentrated on ESG. Regardless of its outstanding role in Singapore and worldwide, not many locals are aware of diverse job opportunities from the industry.
On SGExtra, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with David Lee, Senior Manager, Maritime Singapore Connect Office, Singapore Maritime Foundation and Ahmad Noorfahmy, Maritime Law Associate, Helmsman LLC to find out more.
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JUN 21, 2022
21/06/22 - Market View: Where are the bright spots in Asia right now?Economies in Asia are facing multiple headwinds, ranging from inflationary pressures to disrupted supply during the pandemic. But analysts believe there are longer term opportunities in the region even in the current environment. In Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Pang Kin Weng, Fund Manager, Asian Multi-Asset at Schroders to find out more.
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JUN 21, 2022
21/06/22 - Advice for “Sandwich generation” on balancing their finance control amid world inflation“Sandwich generation” is an emerging term referring to individuals undergoing financial burden to support their ageing parents and their own children. At the same time, this generation themselves also have to handle their own needs in daily life. With such pressure, pursuing financial independence after retirement is a growing trend among the 40-to-60 age group in Singapore.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Elson Goh, Head of Asia Portfolio Management at wealth management group, St James’s Place to find out more.
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JUN 21, 2022
21/06/22 - ST: The Big Story, 21 June - Singapore households and businesses will receive new support packages due to the challenges by world inflationA $1.5 billion support package was announced on Tuesday (21 June) to help households and businesses in Singapore tackle the impending economic challenges resulting in higher global inflation. The Straits Times’ The Big Story highlights the key measures, and Senior political correspondent Tham Yuen-C joins Assistant video editor Olivia Quay to discuss Singapore's current economic situation
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JUN 21, 2022
21/06/22 - Market View: What are the factors contributing to Singapore's resilient manufacturing activity amid global uncertainties?Manufacturing confidence in Singapore held up despite uncertainties from the war in Ukraine and inflation rate hikes by central banks around the world. Factory activity expanded faster in May. The sector also welcomed new entrants each year despite the pandemic. But what are the factors contributing to the resilience we saw in the manufacturing sector, and what are the challenges and opportunities going forward? How are global headwinds weighing on the sector? In Market View, Prime Time’s Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Lennon Tan, President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation to find out more.
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JUN 21, 2022
21/06/22 - Property buyers return to the market five months after cooling measuresNew private home sales have reached their highest point within 6 months. Compared to April, the figure for sold flats is double and even 51.5% higher than last year. At the same time, there seems no ease in the surge of housing prices among condominiums and HDBs. On SGExtra, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Christine Sun, Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, OrangeTee & Tie to find out more.
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