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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.
MAR 18, 2022
18/03/22 - Forex Fridays: Of Fed Rate Hikes, Swinging Oil Prices, and a Waning Safe HavenWhile the Federal Reserve made its rate hike in more than 3 years, oil prices continued to swing as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to spook sentiment. And while news of Saudi Arabia opting to sell oil to China for Yuan instead of dollars boosted the Renminbi, the Japanese Yen seemed to have lost its luster as a safe haven in recent times. Jeff Ng, Senior Currency Analyst at MUFG, joined us on Forex Fridays to discuss.
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MAR 18, 2022
18/03/22 - ST: The Big Story, 18 Mar - Biden, Xi in first call since Russia's invasion of UkraineUnited States President Joe Biden will warn Chinese President Xi Jinping against supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, said the Biden administration ahead of Friday’s call between the two leaders.
The call will happen in the evening Beijing time, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, which said that “China-US relations and issues of common concern” would be discussed.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay and China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei look ahead to Friday's call between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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MAR 18, 2022
18/03/22 - Why young Singaporeans are split on getting a degree or working firstOn March 7, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing told Parliament during the debate on his ministry's budget that the Ministry of Education is considering allowing more working adults to get places in government-funded degree programmes.
While there will be more opportunities for younger Singaporeans to get university degrees later in life, they are still split on whether to continue studying or enter the working world.
On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Ang Qing, Journalist at The Straits Times to find out why.
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MAR 17, 2022
17/03/22 - Asian Insider: Inside Hong Kong (17 Mar)Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Thursday that she was mulling easing some of the city's Covid-19 restrictions due to waning public tolerance.
Meanwhile, according to an estimate of the damage caused by the deadly Omicron wave, about half of Hong Kong’s 7.4 million people have already been infected with Covid-19.
On Inside Hong Kong, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for an update on the territory's Covid-19 situation.
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MAR 17, 2022
17/03/22 - The Federal Reserve Kicks Off A Series of Rate HikesThe Federal Reserve hiked rates by 25 basis points -- and laid out plans for multiple rate hikes this year to combat rising inflation. But how complicated did rising energy costs and conflict in Ukraine make the Fed's decision this time around? And was the Fed too slow to react to inflationary pressures. JP Ong spoke to Taimur Baig, Chief Economist at DBS, on Prime Time about the Fed's recent decision, and what their plans to begin reducing its near 9 Trillion USD balance sheet means.
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MAR 17, 2022
17/03/22 - ST: The Big Story, 17 Mar - US central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2018The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaled hikes at all six remaining meetings this year, launching an aggressive campaign to tackle the fastest inflation in four decades even as risks to economic growth mount.
The hike is likely the first of several to come this year, as the Fed said it “anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video Editor Olivia Quay spoke to Selena Ling, chief economist and head of treasury research and strategy at OCBC Bank to find out how this move might have an impact on Singapore’s interest rates.
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MAR 17, 2022
17/03/22 - Tech Talk: Netflix will start testing a fee for customers who share their passwordsNetflix says it is testing charging a fee to subscribers who share their accounts with people who don't live in their homes.
The United States-based steaming service has long taken a relaxed approach to users sharing passwords with family or friends, but recently saw stock dive on quarterly results that showed cooling subscriber growth.
On Tech Talk, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Tech360.tv’s Journalist, Cheryl Tan about all things tech, including the changes we might soon see from the streaming service.
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MAR 17, 2022
17/03/22 - Victim of Buangkok sword attack among 6 'everyday heroes' lauded by policeA victim who was allegedly injured by a man with a sword in Buangkok was among six people who received Public Spiritedness Awards from the police on Tuesday for helping to restrain the suspect.
The six people, including Mr Amila Chinthana, were each awarded a plaque at Ang Mo Kio Police Division’s headquarters.
Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Mr Amila Chinthana to find out what went through his mind during the incident and why he did what he did.
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MAR 16, 2022
16/03/22 - Eco Money: MSCI’s annual Women on Boards reportWomen representation at the board level has improved; despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 saw a moderate improvement in the rate of increase in women representation on boards compared to 2020.
On Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go spoke to Miranda Carr, Head of Thematic ESG Research, APAC at MSCI to discuss the latest MSCI’s annual Women on Boards report on the state of women’s representation on corporate boards.
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MAR 16, 2022
16/03/22 - Across the ASEAN: How Volatile Commodity Prices Might Impact Southeast Asian EconomiesThe last few weeks has seen commodity prices trade in volatile fashion thanks in part to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But how sensitive are Southeast Asia's economies to these price swings? On Across the ASEAN, JP Ong spoke to Ong Sin Beng, JPMorgan's Chief Economist for Emerging Asia and the ASEAN, about the possible implications.
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