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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 14, 2022
14/01/22 - Equipping workers in Singapore with relevant skills for the green economyMinister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said Singapore aims to equip its workers with relevant skills so they can benefit from the green economy, as the nation works towards pursuing its sustainability goals.
For instance, a traditional car mechanic will need to learn how to repair an electric vehicle, while an investment manager will need to learn about sustainability standards and green financing.
How else can businesses and workers here grasp the opportunities in the green economy?
On SGExtra, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak find out from Cheryl Tan, Journalist at The Straits Times.
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JAN 14, 2022
14/01/22 - In The Spotlight: Will NFTs shake up the regional art market?The art exhibition scene - like many other industries - has been put on pause over the past two years as a result of the pandemic.
But like others - it has had to find ways to adapt and move forward.
S.E.A. Focus is a showcase of contemporary art from Southeast Asia.
Prime Time's Rachel Kelly went down to the exhibition to speak with Emi Eu, project director of S.E.A. Focus and executive director of STPI to find out how this year’s event has adapted with the aid of virtual viewings and her thoughts on NFTs.
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JAN 13, 2022
13/01/22 - Better days for greater China Markets?China markets faced a myriad of challenges in 2021, but there are some signs of hope coming back to stocks in the mainland and Hong Kong at the beginning of this year.
Finance Presenter JP Ong asks Peter Chun, Founder, Silverbear Capital if the worst is over for China markets?
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JAN 13, 2022
13/01/22 - How should employers tackle 'The Great Resignation'According to a survey by jobs portal Indeed, one out of four Singapore workers are planning to leave their current employer in the first half of 2022.
So what solutions can businesses implement to slow this trend, and should this be seen as an opportunity for change?
Jolin Nguyen, Managing Director of AYP Group share more with Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak.
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10:43
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JAN 13, 2022
13/01/22 - Fintech trends to watch in 2022Embedded finance, digital one stop solutions, Forex evolution, and Crypto currencies, Brian Fernandez, Managing Director, Biztech.Asia shares with Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak the key fintech trends to watch out for in 2022 and what they mean for consumers.
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10:57
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JAN 12, 2022
12/01/22 - Eco Money: Amundi presents its new “ESG Plan 2025” In Eco Money Rachel Kelly speaks to Sylvia Chen, Senior Sustainability Officer, Amundi to find out about a new environmental transition rating that assesses a companies' efforts in decarbonising their operations.
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JAN 12, 2022
12/01/22 - Across the Asean: How global factors may impact regional markets in 2022In Across the Asean, Prime Time’s Finance Presenter JP Ong speaks with Todd Jablonski, Chief Investment Officer of Global Asset Allocation at Principal Global Investors on how global factors such as Covid-19 and the hawkish US Fed minutes, may impact regional markets.
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JAN 12, 2022
12/01/22 - Sustainable Singapore: How Singapore Crawfish aims to enhance world food securityAfter an unexpected discovery, Desmond Chow, Founder and CEO of Singapore Crawfish found that one of the most profitable livestock to rear and sell was the small and unassuming crawfish. On Sustainable Singapore, Rhianne Lovell-Boland went farm in Lim Chu Kang to find out more about their technology which enables crawfish with a reduction of up to 90% on manpower cost and 80% on energy usage.
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JAN 11, 2022
11/01/22 - Of Fed Hawks, Chinese Slowdowns and GST Hikes in SingaporeHeng Koon How, Chief Markets Strategist for UOB, spoke to JP Ong on Prime Time about what he's bracing for in markets this year, touching on multiple rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, China's economic slowdown, and the prospects of a possible GST increase in Singapore, and if the economy has the cushion to absorb this.
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JAN 11, 2022
11/01/22 - How Brexit and Omicron are impacting the UK economyUK Retail sales inched up year on year in December but saw its services sector suffer a 10-month low due to the Omicron variant. Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque speak to Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, IHS Markit who shares what this means for the UK economy.
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