Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
APR 27, 2022
27/04/22 - Across the ASEAN: Can Indonesia Sustain Strong Gains This Year?The Jakarta Composite Index has been on a roll, rising by as much as 10% since the start of the year, and buoyed by the commodities boom that's seen Indonesian exports surge, and miners in the resource-rich nation thrive. But might China's COVID-19 lockdowns thwart the commodities boom and end the good times for Indonesia's stocks? How are rising costs impacting the average Indonesian? And will the recent export ban on palm oil curb higher cooking oil prices? John Rachmat, Chief Strategist for PT Pinnacle Investments, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss Indonesia's strong gains, and how one of their funds was able to outperform the Jakarta benchmark.
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APR 27, 2022
27/04/22 - Can Gold Sustain Its Solid Start to the Year?With strong gains bolstered by safe haven demand and investors seeking inflation hedges, 2022 may finally be gold's year to shine. But with rising interest rates and a strengthening dollar, could gold's solid start to the year fade? Robin Tsui, Gold ETF Strategist at State Street Global Advisors, joined us on Prime Time to share his outlook on the precious metal.
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APR 26, 2022
26/04/22 - ST The Big Story, 26 Apr - Safe distancing and SafeEntry no longer required as S'pore lifts most Covid-19 rulesSingapore's Central Business District regained a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday morning (April 26), with all workers allowed to return to the workplace following a major relaxation of Covid-19 rules.
Gone are the lines of people waiting outside office buildings and malls to do SafeEntry check-ins.
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist from the Rophi Clinic on this development.
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APR 26, 2022
26/04/22 - Q1's Encouraging Real Estate Performance Builds for an Optimistic Year AheadWhat impact will the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures and pressure on interest rates have on the property market here? In Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Desmond Sim, CEO, Edmund Tie to find out if the overall real estate sector will remain resilient this year.
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APR 25, 2022
25/04/22 - France's Macron wins new term after far-right battleEmmanuel Macron has become the first French president to be re-elected in 20 years. Macron won 58 percent of the votes while Le Pen won nearly 42 percent. Marie Le Pen has promised she would not abandon the French people, though it is the third time France has rejected her far-right politics.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Pete Ross, Producer/Presenter, BBC for more on the results.
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APR 25, 2022
25/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 25 Apr - 1,600 HDB flats, integrated sports facilities to be built in Farrer ParkAround 1,600 new HDB flats will be built on a 10ha site in Farrer Park, and integrated with sports and recreational facilities including a new sports centre. The Build-To-Order projects will be launched for sale within three years.
In a nod to the area's rich sporting heritage, about 20 per cent of the site will be set aside as open spaces for sports and recreational uses, including a 1.2ha central green space comprising a field and a park.
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz about the reactions from the sporting community to these plans.
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APR 25, 2022
25/04/22 - Breaking Down Singapore's Rising InflationSingapore inflation jumped 5.4% in March - -its highest since 2012. Song Seng Wun, Economist at CIMB Private Banking, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the numbers, how big a part rising wages and surging energy costs played in the inflation print, how effective the MAS' recent tightening measures may be in helping Singaporeans weather the inflation, and if the price of beer at his neighbourhood pub has already risen.
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APR 22, 2022
22/04/22 - The Great Resignation: How the global phenomenon is hitting SingaporeFirst coined in 2021 in the US, the 'Great Resignation' implies a global workforce trend where millions of employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs, having borne the worst of the pandemic with their current employers. It seems what is typically being seeing as a Western phenomenon is now hitting close to home. In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak poke to Adrian Choo, CEO, Career Agility International to find out more.
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APR 22, 2022
22/04/22 - Can Singapore become a regional hydrogen hub amid the energy crisis?The surge in energy prices is causing nations to rethink their energy security and dependency on fossil fuels. What are the green alternatives? Will Singapore need nuclear power to meet its climate goals and build a low-carbon, prosperous economy? On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Shabana Begum, Journalist, The Straits Times.
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