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.
JAN 27, 2022
27/01/22 - In The Spotlight: Singapore-Indonesia bilateral relationshipEarlier this week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Joko Widodo witnessed the signing and exchange of three agreements at the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat. Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly speaks to Made Supriatma, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute who breaks down the details.
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JAN 27, 2022
27/01/22 - How to best protect yourself from online scamsIn the first six months of last year, there were 658 cases of job scams - a 16-fold increase from just 40 in the same period in 2020. This as contact-free digital payments become more prevalent during the pandemic. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Aaron Bugal, Global Solutions Engineer, APJ at Sophos to find out more about the types of scams currently in the market and how you can best protect yourself.
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JAN 27, 2022
27/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 27 Jan - Singapore to continue to host Formula One Grand Prix until 2028In one of the strongest signals that Singapore is committed to reopening and returning to life in a world with Covid-19, the Singapore Tourism Board and promoters Singapore GP announced a new seven-year deal to continue hosting a Formula One race here.
The Big Story’s Olivia Quay speaks to Straits Times’ Assistant Sports Editor, Jonathan Wong who shares more on what a 2022 race may look like amid the ongoing pandemic.
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JAN 26, 2022
26/01/22 - Eco Money: Is Asia’s EV drive going fast enough?As the green transition takes off around the world, the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) has become a fundamental part of this strategy.
That's because road transport accounts for 10% of global emissions, and its emissions are rising faster than those of any other sector.
But, what are the common barriers to EV adoption? On Eco Money, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Joseph Incalcaterra, Chief Asean Economist, HSBC to get a clearer picture of the EV situation and the road ahead for e-mobility.
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JAN 26, 2022
26/01/22 - Across the ASEAN: Outlook for the aviation sector in 2022The covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the aviation sector in the past two years, but IATA has called for removing all travel barriers for those fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine. Could this signal a light at the end of the tunnel?
Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Shukor Yusof, Founder, Endau Analytics who shares his analysis on this, and the latest updates from Singapore Airlines and Air Asia X.
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JAN 26, 2022
26/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 26 Jan - Singapore draws $11.8b in fixed asset investments in 2021 despite Covid-19Singapore attracted $11.8 billion in fixed asset investments in 2021, bolstered by large manufacturing projects from semiconductor and biotech firms despite challenges amid Covid-19.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Damian Chan, executive vice-president at the Singapore Economic Development Board to discuss these latest results.
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JAN 26, 2022
26/01/22 - Sustainable Singapore: Why what you eat, matters for the planetA new study by ‘Nature Food’ has found that if people in developed nations adopted a healthy, low-meat diet, a huge amount of carbon would be cut by letting farmland revert back to its natural habitat.
On Sustainable Singapore, Rhianne Lovell-Boland speaks to Joanna Chen, Executive Director at Centre for a Responsible Future who shares more on the impact adopting a vegan lifestyle has on the planet, and how CRF supports individuals and businesses in their plant-based journey.
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JAN 25, 2022
25/01/22 - How can space tourism join the mainstream of commercial, leisure travel?Space tourism took a giant leap in 2021, but with many concerns still hanging over the industry, when might it take off in the mainstream market? Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly speaks to Japnit Singh,Deputy CEO at Spire Research and Consulting who shares more on how the sector may develop in the coming years.
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JAN 25, 2022
25/01/22 - Powering your Property: Is a SPAC listing suitable for a real estate company?What does the SPAC-listing boom mean for real estate? On Powering Your Property, Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly speaks to Song Chang Cheng, Professor of Finance, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University who shares more on whether a SPAC listings are suitable for a real estate company, and what real estate investors should take note of.
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JAN 25, 2022
25/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 25 Jan - S'pore and Indonesia agree on three longstanding bilateral issuesSingapore and Indonesia have signed a set of agreements, addressing long standing bilateral issues on the flight information region, defence cooperation, and extradition of fugitives.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Singapore editor Zakir Hussain to find out more.
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