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DoubleVerify recently announced that it is rolling out a first-of-its-kind tool to measure advertisers’ carbon footprint. Since digital advertising is a deceptively carbon intensive space, how can one use such tools to minimise carbon footprint when planning a digital advertising campaign?  Jordan Khoo, APAC Managing Director, DoubleVerify tells us about their latest innovation and more.  See omny...

With digital transformation happening in almost every economic sector, banks would also need to start venturing into the crypto currency sphere and Web 3.0 to stay relevant and survive in the long-term.  So how should banks upgrade their infrastructure to maintain their presence in the digital economy? Nigel Vaz, CEO, Publicis Sapient shares on how banks can upgrade their Web 3.0 infrastructure an...

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast.  The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. They discuss the key takeaways from the final Congressional hearing into the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.  They also chat about China issuing stark private warnings to the Biden administration ab...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we unpack what investors need to keep on their radar this week, including the FOMC policy meeting, earnings including from the likes of Apple and Alphabet, an IMF World Economic Outlook update as well as a Japan-U.S. economic dialogue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suresh Tantia, Senior Investment Strategist, Credit Suisse,  lays out how markets will react to the upcoming FOMC policy meeting, a slew of big tech earnings, and whether the Chinese property woes have bottomed out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on July 22. Malaysia's Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz will be appointed treasurer of Selangor Barisan Nasional at a ceremony graced by the Umno-led coalition’s top state leaders on Sunday (July 31), confirming months of rumou...

Melvados has been helping Singaporeans address their food needs since 2004 with their host of ready-to-eat meals and desserts. But just like any business, they were also hit by supply chain disruptions and of course Covid-19. So how have they pivoted to stay in the game?  Manmeet Singh, Co-Founder, Melvados  shares his experience running a business amidst tough times over the years.  See omnystudi...

On today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss markets response after the Nord Stream 1 pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe, strength in the Euro seemingly to have lost some steam and takeaways from ECB's recent actions.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

foodpanda, a name familiar to many of us, has just recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary. And to celebrate this milestone, the company has launched its new regional HQ in Singapore and PowerUp! Tech Academy.  Jakob Angele, CEO, foodpanda  shares with us the company's plans to strengthen their commitment in Singapore and the region plus his vision for the company in the next decade.  See om...

Businesses in Singapore especially the F&B sector, have been trying their best to pick up the pieces after Covid-19 hit them hard. But unfortunately, this sector has been a target of a new restaurant reservation scam. Anil Lalwani, Director, DL Law Corporation shares his views on how the F&B industry can safeguard themselves from falling prey to such scams.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is expecting four to six million visitors to arrive in Singapore this year with the sector returning to pre Covid-19 levels “by the mid-2020s”. With the uncertainties the world is facing right now, is this a realistic forecast?  Paul Kent, Partner, Advisory, KPMG in Singapore shares his views.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metaverse allows you to be transported anywhere in the world and anytime with just a headset, which will soon be the future. But with its arrival, comes many legal implications such as intellectual property issues that arise or will arise given the unexplored legal terrain of the technology. This leaves us to wonder who or what should be governing the metaverse. Nathanael Lim, Co-Founder, Avium ex...

On today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the latest earnings headlines from a few companies like Tesla and the possibility of the first rate hike in more than a decade at ECB's policy meeting with Charu Chanana, Markets Strategist, Saxo Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As countries strive towards digitalising their economies, the facilitation of safe cross-border data flows has never been more important. While concerns over security and privacy are no doubt valid, asserting control or restricting the movement of data is not the best way forward.  Does this mean that encouraging free-flow data is a must when trying to achieve a more digital economy?  Anand Ramamo...

As inflation sets in across APAC, food and drink brands are tasked with helping consumers manage the cost of living by providing grocery value. This also means consumers are seeking ways to save money on food and drinks and will visit stores with cheaper prices.  So why is it more important than ever for F&B players to be transparent with price increases?  Cormac Henry, Global Food & Drink...

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker. They discuss ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's possible next move after being asked to leave Singapore.  They also cover the latest from Malaysia's Lower House meetings and the rejected attempts b...

On today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss with Manpreet Gill, Head of FICC Investment Strategy, Standard Chartered Private Bank  on how the fall in oil and other commodities could extend amid rising recession worries and Singapore broadening cryptocurrency regulations to cover more activities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audience Analytics is a company dedicated to furthering the potential of next-generation businesses in Asia. And despite pressures from Covid-19, the company is determined to continue expanding its ecosystem with the vision of creating a one-stop platform that services all one’s business needs. Datuk William Ng, Chairman & Managing Director, Audience Analytics shares his plans for the company....

Since the stablecoin meltdown of early May, all eyes have been on Bitcoin. Major crypto exchanges such as Coinbase and Gemini have also announced hiring freezes and layoffs recently.  Is this a sign of a crypto-winter? And how would this impact the cryptocurrency landscape in the long-term?  U-Zyn Chua, CTO & Co-Founder, CakeDeFi sheds light on the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. They discuss the Covid-19 situation in China, with case numbers increasing once again. Also, highlights from Chinese Premier Xi Jinping visit to Xinjiang last week and the possibility of China stumbling into its...

On today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss with Mary Nicola, Portfolio Manager, Global Multi-Asset, PineBridge Investments on how inflation over the next six months could largely set the direction and pace of growth for economies in the next two years and China’s recovery play out amidst its Zero Covid Policy,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues that they exposed. In this episode, we revisit the spate of mass hysteria in Malaysia's north-eastern state of Kelantan to find out why the disorder is more prevalent among schoolgirls. ST regional correspondent Jia Ning Tan speaks to Ustaz A...

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast.  The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. They discuss US President Joe Biden's first presidential trip to the Middle East where he confronted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.  They als...

An entrepreneur must be resilient and focused on their goals, enduring the many highs and lows of their journey to building a successful business. On the other hand, an investor must ensure the businesses they go for are adaptable and directed. Prantik Mazumdar, Managing Director, CXM Group, Dentsu Singapore who has a foot in both camps, tells us about his experiences and thoughts, especially in t...

On today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the potential ECB rate hikes' effect on markets and the Euro. Tesla and Netflix are also under the microscope. We speak to Azeem Sheriff, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada  more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.