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Core inflation hit a 13-year high in July - and many economists say respite is still months away. So as our pockets start to feel the pinch - what do you need to know when it comes to understanding and tackling inflation? Rachel Kelly speaks with He Ruiming, Co-founder, The Woke Salaryman to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is the largest global exporter of rice. Between 2012 and 2021, India accounted for 29.5% of the world’s rice exports by value – in the second-half of that period, its share had risen to 30.7%. But India has recently announced its intention to prohibit the export of 100% broken rice and to impose a 20% duty on the export of several other rice grades. On Money in the Market, Charles Hart, Anal...

Would you give up a monthly five figure take home salary to start a consumer brand? The founders of homegrown tissue brand Cloversoft did just that. In The Afternoon Update, Rachel Kelly speaks to Angela Sim and Lynn Yeo , Co-Founders of Cloversoft to find out more about their entrepreneurial journey and what’s next for the brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran Singapore Actor, Paul Foster, joins The Afternoon Update to inspire us to lead a more meaningful weekend as well as share an exciting project he is working on to tackle ocean plastics - https://www.allclearfuture.com/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX joins us to give us a market wrap of the week, with focus on STI's performance; the top actively traded counters of the day, including Genting Singapore; Singapore's export numbers; SGX's annual report; analysis of key US data, such as CPI and PPI; and expectations for next week as the US Fed announces their interest rate decision. ...

The coming of age for institutional interest in cryptocurrencies has seen the emergence of many digital assets-focused businesses seeking to capitalise on the industry’s potential, but few have found product market fit at such an early stage. Since its founding in 2018, Talos has been instrumental in enabling wide-scale adoption of digital assets by institutions and launching one of the industry’s...

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...