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 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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APR 7, 2022
07/04/22 - Across the ASEAN: The Curious Case of the Sluggish Year for the FBMKLCISome analysts posited that rising commodity prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war may benefit commodity-linked markets in Southeast Asia like that of Malaysia's. But with the FBMKLCI still up about 2.5% since the start of the year, why have equities north of the causeway been a bit sluggish? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us from Kuala Lumpur on Across the ASEAN to talk about valuations, inflation, and his outlook on palm oil and the rubber glove sector.
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APR 6, 2022
06/04/22 - Eco Money: Credit Suisse and the World Bank’s ‘Rhino BondOn Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Oliver Withers, Biodiversity Lead within Global Sustainability at Credit Suisse to find out more about a new ‘rhino bond’ launched to raise funds for conservation.
Highlights of the conversation:
1:35 - The impetus for rhino bonds
2:54 - How wildlife conservation funds can be used and what do they aim to achieve
5:16 - Who can invest in rhino bonds
6:13 - What kind of demand has Credit Suisse seen for such products
7:00 - Other sustainable products in the pipelines
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APR 6, 2022
06/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 6 Apr - $500M set aside to push Singapore’s tourism recoveryClose to half a billion dollars has been set aside for initiatives like a wellness festival and an action sports facility in Orchard Road where visitors can skate, surf, ski and snowboard.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Consumer correspondent Anjali Raguraman about the Singapore Tourism Board's plans to rebuild the tourism sector
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APR 5, 2022
05/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 5 Apr - Tough for S'pore's nightlife sector to rebuild after 2 years of restrictions, says associationNightlife businesses in Singapore can resume with safe management measures in place on April 19.
At clubs and discos where there is dancing involved, a supervised antigen rapid test will be required for patrons before entry.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Nasen Thiagarajan, president of the Singapore Nightlife Business Association on this development.
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APR 5, 2022
05/04/22 - Powering Your Property: Reimagining the future of workC&W Services, the facilities and engineering arm of leading global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, launched its newly transformed headquarters at Chai Chee last month. The new workplace embodies the firm’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the adoption of smart technology that promotes both sustainability and well-being.
In Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Natalie Craig, Managing Director, C&W Services to find out how they are reimagining the future of work with the transformation of its headquarters.
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