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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 19, 2022
19/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 19 Apr - Patrons sing their hearts out as karaoke studios reopen |Family-style karaoke chain Teo Heng is back on song again, with its reopening on Tuesday (April 19) drawing students, married couples who took the day off, and long-time regulars to its Suntec City outlet.
The branch, which has 19 rooms, is already fully booked till June, such is the pent-up demand for belting out tunes, and despite Teo Heng raising prices at all its four outlets.
Meanwhile, nightclubs are also allowed to reopen their doors on Tuesday, though most are not in a rush to do so.
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Nasen Thiagarajan, president of the Singapore Nightlife Business Association, discusses the challenges faced by these establishments when it comes to reopening.
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APR 18, 2022
18/04/22 - In The Spotlight: The MAS' Dual Action to Tame inflationAfter raising their inflationary outlook for the year- - the Monetary Authority of Singapore introduced not one, but two, measures to support the Singapore Dollar in an effort to tame inflation. Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg's Senior Asia Economy Reporter, joined us on In The Spotlight, to discuss the MAS' One-Two punch, its unique approach to containing inflation through the local currency, and broad inflationary trends across the region.
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APR 18, 2022
18/04/22 - SG Extra with Zakir Hussain: When will Lawrence Wong take over from PM Lee?Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has been named as the leader of the fourth generation of Singapore's political leadership, paving the way for him to become the country's next Prime Minister.
On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor, The Straits Times to find out what's next.
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APR 18, 2022
18/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 18 Apr - Only 13% of S'pore's domestic waste was recycled in 2021, even as households throw out more rubbishThe National Environment Agency said in a report on Monday that households generated 1.82 million tonnes of waste in 2021, up from 1.77 million tonnes in 2020.
For both years, only 13% of domestic waste was recycled. Between 2017 and 2019, the domestic recycling rate hovered between 17 per cent and 22 per cent.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Journalist Shabana Begum to find out more about the report.
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APR 18, 2022
18/04/22 - Is A China Economic Slowdown Still On The Cards?China's economy grew by 4.8% in the 1st quarter. And while that was above what economists were expecting, there are still signs that the world's second largest economy may be slowing down. Tommy Wu, Lead Economist for Oxford Economics, joined us on Prime Time to share his thoughts on China's GDP print, what effects it may have on vulnerable economies in the region, and expectations of further policy easing by the PBOC.
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APR 14, 2022
14/04/22 - Recapping Advanced 1Q GDP Figures and the MAS' One-Two PunchAdvanced figures for Singapore's 1Q GDP showed that the economy grew by 3.4% in the 1st 3 months of the year, missing consensus estimates. On top of that, the Monetary Authority of Singapore enacted not one, but two, tightening measures while raising their inflation outlook for the year. On Prime Time, JP Ong spoke to Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of Treasury Research & Strategy at OCBC, to get her reaction to the numbers.
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APR 14, 2022
14/04/22 - How to promote sustainable travel behavior in the post Covid-19 worldRebuilding travel sustainably in the wake of the pandemic has become a priority for the industry. Changing travel habits, new technologies and subsidies for biofuels are key enablers.
Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Nicola Eliot, Vice President, BBC StoryWorks to find out more about sustainable and responsible travel.
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APR 14, 2022
14/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 14 Apr - S'pore makes aggressive move to tighten monetary policy to fight inflationSingapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy on Thursday (April 14) for the third time since October in a double-barrelled move to combat inflation that is expected to heat up.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Irvin Seah, a senior economist at DBS Bank on whether the move signals another round of tightening in the coming months. He also shares what it means for Singapore's trade-reliant economy.
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APR 13, 2022
13/04/22 - Eco Money: Why agrifoodtech investment is explodingInvestors’ interest in agritech startups has increased tremendously today as agritech is one of the few sectors that not only survived but thrived during the pandemic.
On Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to John Friedman Executive Director, AgFunder Asia & GROW Accelerator on the agritech trends he’s keeping an eye on in 2022.
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APR 13, 2022
13/04/22 - Across the ASEAN: The Philippine Economy and Its Inflation VulnerabilitiesThe Philippine economy is said to be one of the most sensitive in the region to inflationary pressures, and with surging prices worldwide compounded by recent volatility in energy markets, just what sort of risks do these pose for the Philippines? Rob Ramos, Head of Trust and Investments at RCBC, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss how inflation's hitting markets and everyday life in Manila, and if there's still a reason to be confident for Philippine markets this year.
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