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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - In The Spotlight: France's Macron and Le Pen head for cliffhanger April 24 election runoffFrench leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified on Sunday for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential election runoff on April 24.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Rich Preston, Senior World News Reporter and Presenter, BBC on what to expect next from the French elections, as well as other global headlines he’s tracking in the week ahead.
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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 11 Apr - Sentosa reviewing long-term plans in wake of Covid-19 pandemicThe masterplan to redevelop Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a choice tourist destination will be reviewed to account for trends arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesman for Sentosa Development Corporation told ST.
First announced in 2019, the redevelopment plans divide the two islands into five zones – Vibrant Cluster, Island Heart, Waterfront, Ridgeline and Beachfront.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Journalist Ng Keng Gene to find out whether the review means it's back to the drawing board for the masterplan.
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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - The Risks If the Fed Does-- or Doesn't-- Reduce Its Balance SheetThe minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting revealed that the US Central Bank is planning to shrink its bloated balance sheet which is at almost 9 Trillion US Dollars. But what's the worst that could happen if the Fed keeps those assets? Noli de Pala, CIO of Trilake Partners, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's plans to shrink its balance sheet, and if there are still opportunities out there amidst all the uncertainty.
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APR 10, 2022
10/04/22 - Increase in firms seeking mediation at SIMC amid the pandemicThe value of disputes heard by the Singapore International Mediation Centre has been on the rise.
In 2021 alone, the total value of disputes heard amounted to over US$3 billion, equalling the US$3 billion total dispute value for the previous six years (2014-2020) since SIMC’s inception.
To find out why - and to get a better understanding of the process - Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to George Lim, Chairman, Singapore International Mediation Centre and Ng Chai Ngee, Board Member, Singapore International Mediation Centre.
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APR 10, 2022
10/04/22 - Forex Fridays: All Systems Go for the USD and the Aussie?The Federal Reserve's plans to significantly trim its balance sheet has kept markets on their toes, with the Dollar Index firming above that 99 level. And while the Aussie has seen a burst of strength thanks to strong commodities and the RBA's recent comments, the Japanese Yen seems stuck. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading and Research at State Street, spoke to us on Forex Fridays and also touched on the Singapore Dollar's outlook ahead of this weeks GDP release and the MAS' Policy Statement.
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APR 8, 2022
08/04/22 - What The Trimming of the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet MeansIn a new hawkish twist, the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting revealed that FOMC officials aren't just gearing up for multiple rate hikes, but also a significant shrinking of the Fed's near- 9 Trillion Dollar balance sheet. But what will this mean for markets? Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's latest moves, and the current volatility in crude oil markets.
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APR 8, 2022
08/04/22 - How will Russia’s war in Ukraine reshape the European political scene?In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Dr Cai Daolu, Visiting Senior Fellow, Dept of Strategy & Policy, NUS Business School to find out what the war in Ukraine means for the Euro economy.
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APR 7, 2022
07/04/22 - Easing of Covid-19 measures and its impact on Singapore's employment marketAccording to figures from the Ministry of Manpower on Thursday (April 7), unemployment rates continued to fall in February, with the overall rate at 2.1 per cent, down from 2.3 per cent in January.
With Singapore further easing Covid-19 measures, what does it mean for the employment market moving forward?
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go spoke to David Setiawan, Head of Marketing at JobStreet Singapore to find out.
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APR 7, 2022
07/04/22 - Tech Talk: Opportunities in the cybersecurity sectorIn Tech Talk, Prime Time’s Timothy Go spoke to Brian Fernandez, Managing Director at Biztech.Asia to find out why cyber security in Singapore is becoming increasingly important as digital and online activity continues to intensify globally. They also discuss career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry.
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APR 7, 2022
07/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 7 Apr - HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio identified for Sers scheme; over 600 households affectedFour Housing Board blocks in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 have been picked for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme, the first such project announced since May 2018.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Christine Sun, senior vice-president of research and analytics at real estate firm OrangeTee & Tie to find out more.
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