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Singapore aims  to reach net zero by or around mid-century - And as the city state commits to doing its part to tackle climate change - the energy sector plays a key role in reaching the country's targets. Rachel Kelly speaks to Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority as he shares his views on Singapore’s future energy journey. This SIEWcast is brought to you by Singapore Inte...

While most 7-year-olds were out in the playground or learning how to ride a bicycle, Roy Ang was out hustling with his father who worked as a Karang Guni. And from a former Grab executive - he has now gone on to launch his own lifestyle brand, Evo. Their signature product - a pill that claims to help those who take it ‘bounceback’ . On Your Health, Rachel Kelly is joined by Roy Ang, Co-Founder and...

The dollar has climbed close to a 24-year peak against the yen today after hotter-than-expected inflation boosted bets for even more aggressive monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. The dollar surged as high as144.965 yen, taking it close to the144.99 level hit a week ago. On Money in the Market, Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Philip Nova explains the dollar's impact on the Japanese yen, the Chi...

Global investment in clean energy will need to triple to an estimated $3.5 trillion annually by 2030, and nearly every industry will need a period of heightened investment. On the back of this - Singapore bank DBS has announced a landmark set of decarbonisation commitments.  Rachel Kelly speaks to Yulanda CHUNG, Head of Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group, DBS to find out more. See omnystu...

On Money in the Market, we take a look at the current trends of emerging markets in the current market, as we continue to face the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, surging inflation and continuous interest rate hikes. Steve Sun, Senior Portfolio Specialist with the Emerging Markets Equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins us as we dive into the outlook of EM equities as well as...

Oil prices have declined at the start of this week, amid mounting speculation that global demand is weakening. Crude has sunk by nearly a third since June, shedding all the gains since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. On Money in the Market, Serene Cheong, Team Leader of oil trading in Asia at Bloomberg, joins us to tell us more about the recent oil price trends.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Singapore’s healthcare leaders are stepping up focus on social responsibility and are looking to digital solutions to support goals in this area. According to the latest Future Health Index findings from Philips - there is a noticeable shift in the leaders’ attitudes towards environmental sustainability. Coming up in the best of The Afternoon Update - Rachel Kelly speaks to   Ivy Lai, Country Mana...

Fundnode is a new distributed ledger fund settlement utility that was launched by public-private partnership group The Singapore Funds Industry Group (SFIG) to improve the efficiency of funds settlement in Singapore. This new utility leverages the distributed ledger technology, and provides a single platform for market participants, such as distributors, fund managers, transfer agents and fund ser...

Investors will be closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech later today as markets brace for another 75 basis-point hike later this month. And the European Central Bank is set to raise its own interest rate hike later this evening as well - and markets are placing their bets on a 75 basis point rate hike. But what does this mean for markets in the region? On Money in the Market...

Exposure to chemicals in nonstick cookware have been linked to elevated liver cancer risk - That’s according to recent research from the University of Southern California. Rachel Kelly spoke to  Professor Pierce Chow, Senior Consultant, National Cancer Centre Singapore  to find out more and what you need to know about liver cancer.  01:33: How prevalent is liver cancer in Singapore? 04:06: Why do...

Online trading platform Tiger Brokers has recently announced the launch of TradingFront. It’s a new extension to its wealth management platform. TradingFront aims to transform the financial advisory sector by leveraging Tiger Brokers’ next generation technology platform. On Money in the Market, Grace Yong, Business Development Director of Tiger Brokers, joins us to tell us more about this new plat...

Rachel Kelly speaks with Alexander Hammond, Policy Analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs to find out more about the new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss. and what the government under Liz Truss means for businesses and the British economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of digital money has spearheaded an array of sustainable financing initiatives. By leveraging technological ecosystems, such as artificial intelligence, mobile payment platforms, machine learning and digital tokens, businesses are better equipped for sustainable and inclusive growth moving forward. So - can embedded finance  foster eco-conscious behaviours? Rachel Kelly speaks to Shailesh...

On Money in the Market, Alvin Liew, Senior Economist at UOB joins us to talk about several data releases from the US and Japan; with focus on Japan's household spending and what it says about the country's economy; whether the yen will continue to fall; last week's US jobs report; and whether the US is in a recession or headed to one.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presenter Rachel Kelly speaks to Nicholas Ionides, Vice President of Communications at Marina Bay Sands to find out more about the The Sands for Singapore Charity Festival. Kicking off on 8 September with a special edition of Spectra, Marina Bay Sands’ light and water show, the three-day charity extravaganza will transform the Event Plaza into a bustling Giving Marketplace for non-profit organisat...

Inflation in ASEAN countries has pushed central banks in the region to prioritise economic recovery over monetary tightening. But they will step up efforts to contain price appreciation as inflationary pressure grows. A recent report by Moody’s Investors Service says that such rises in interest rates will lead to a widening of banks' net interest margins. However, the report also highlights that a...

In March 2020, theatres had to close due to the pandemic, and remained shut for a further six months. Theatre companies had to adapt and pivot to new ways of working. On The View, Melissa Hyak speaks to Nathalie Ribette, Artistic and Executive director, Sing'theatre to talk about what lasting impact the pandemic has had on business practices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX joins us to give a market wrap for the week; with focus on the STI's performance; liquor giant Emperador's addition to the benchmark from Sep 19; Singapore's GDP forecast and PMI expectations; as well as what to look out for for the release of US jobs report later this evening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By 2045, temperatures in Singapore could hit 40 deg C on some days due to a warming planet. - the hottest we’ve experienced this year is 36.7 or 36.8 degrees Celsius. And with the heat turning up - the use of cooling systems will only increase. But - systems such as air conditioning use a large amount of energy - it hurts the environment, and with energy prices the way they are now, it also burns...

Singapore’s first digital bank, Trust Bank, is officially in business! Backed by Standard Chartered and Fairprice Group, Trust Bank launched with savings accounts and credit card offerings for retail customers. On Money in the Market, Finance Producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Trust Bank’s CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu to find out more about this new digital bank and what it aims to offer to consumers.  See o...

More than 1 in 10 people worldwide suffer from some form of lower back pain. And the number is only set to increase with an ageing and growing population. On Your Health, Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr Colum Nolan, Senior Consultant and Neurosurgeon from Oxford Spine to find out what you can do to prevent lower back pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Philip Wee, Senior Currency Economist at DBS Bank to discuss the current currency market amid markets negatively affected by US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech last Friday, where he warned there would be no respite from interest rate hikes. With expectations of further rate hikes in the US, the US dollar strengthened to a fresh 20 year high earli...

Palm oil prices have seen significant declines seen in July and early-August, but in a recent report, Fitch Solutions sees a slight recovery in the prices going forward. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sabrin Chowdhury, Head of Commodities at Fitch Solutions to talk about the outlook for palm oil prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer prices in Singapore hit a 13-year high in July - up 4.8% on year - that’s the highest level since November 2008 when it peaked at 5.5%. With prices of commodities and fuel on an upward trend businesses too are feeling the heat - As inflation bites into business costs. On What’s Trending, Melissa Hyak speaks to Lindsay Brown, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Go...

Shares of Grab Holdings tumbled last week after it reported a wider loss than analysts had estimated. The firm says its net loss for the second quarter was about $547 million, contracting almost 30% from a year earlier. But, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, that's was more than the $335 million loss analysts had projected. On Money in the Market, Olivia Poh, Reporter at Bloomberg News tell...