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.
FEB 25, 2022
25/02/22 - ST: The Big Story, 25 Feb - Russian troops press on towards Ukraine's capital KyivMissiles pounded the Ukrainian capital today as Russian forces pressed their advance. Air raid sirens wailed over Kyiv amid unconfirmed reports that a Russian plane had been shot down and crashed into a building.
Meanwhile, countries around the world are up in arms, imposing stricter sanctions against Russia.
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh about these developments.
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FEB 25, 2022
25/02/22 - QR code scams: What you need to know before scanning themScammers have diversified to include using QR codes to dupe victims, with the police warning of two new scams involving the barcode. Sengkang Neighbourhood Police Centre on warned of a scam involving a printed flier of a Grab food voucher giveaway and a QR code.
On SGExtra, Shehzad Haqur and JP Ong spoke to Jean Iau, Journalist, The Straits Times to find out how these scams work, as well as the rise of QR code scams and what you should know before scanning them.
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FEB 25, 2022
25/02/22 - What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for AsiaIn news out today, missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital as Russian forces pressed their advance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with the international community to do more, saying sanctions announced so far were not enough.
In While You Were Working, Shehzad Haque and JP Ong spoke to Dr Samir Puri, Senior Fellow in Urban Security and Hybrid Warfare, International Institute for Strategic Studies to find out what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Asia.
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FEB 24, 2022
24/02/22 - The Big Story, 23 Feb: US President's response to Russia invading UkraineIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh, on US President Joe Biden’s reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions that may follow.
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FEB 24, 2022
24/02/22 - What Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for global economiesExplosions rang out before dawn in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and several cities, after Russia announced a military operation. Shehzad Haque and Melissa Hyak spoke to Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Sciences, INSEAD about the situation in Ukraine.
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FEB 24, 2022
24/02/22 - Inside Hong Kong: Budget and Covid-19 updatesHong Kong has announced a S$139 billion budget for next year with most of the money devoted to dealing with its deteriorating Covid-19 situation. Rachel Kelly spoke to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times to discuss the key takeaways from the 2022-23 budget, as well as updates and analysis from the territory.
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FEB 23, 2022
23/02/22 - ST: The Big Story, 23 Feb - Singapore will soon see Omicron peak, says expertIn The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Associate Professor Alex Cook, vice-dean of research at NUS' Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health about Singapore's present Covid-19 situation with new cases jumping to a record high 26,032 on Tuesday. The previous highest number of cases recorded was 19,420 on Feb 15.
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FEB 23, 2022
23/02/22 - Eco Money: How does Budget 2022's sustainability initiatives stack up?The Singapore Budget 2022 statement unveiled ambitious targets to tackle climate change, including an increase in carbon tax and plans to achieve net zero by mid-century.
On Eco Money, hosts Shehzad Haque and Melissa Hyak spoke to Ng Wai Mun, Assistant Editor, Eco-Business on the sustainability initiatives in this year’s Budget.
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FEB 23, 2022
23/02/22 - Sustainable Singapore: Reactions to Budget 2022 & how business and sustainability overlapThe carbon tax rate in Singapore will be increased from the current $5 per tonne of emissions to between $50 and $80 by 2030, a move that will help the nation reach new, more ambitious climate goals.
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said in his Budget speech that the aim is for emissions to dwindle to net zero by or around 2050,
On Sustainable Singapore, hosts Shehzad Haque and Melissa Hyak spoke to Som Shantanu, Regional Engineering Director of GE Gas Power on what the carbon tax price increase means for the energy market in Singapore.
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FEB 23, 2022
23/02/22 - Across the ASEAN: Why Vietnam May Benefit the Most from the RCEP PactDBS thinks that Vietnam stands to gain the most among Southeast Asian nations who have joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, as the country also tries to recover from the impact of prolonged COVID-linked closures of factories last year. On Across the ASEAN, JP Ong spoke to DBS Economist Han Teng Chua about their outlook for Vietnam this year.
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