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Chinese shares are off to a strong start in 2023, putting behind a dismal year as signs of the second largest economy are turning friendlier to both the outside world and its own entrepreneurs. Chinese market is looking like an investor darling again, as optimism about the eventual benefits of the abrupt end to Covid curbs outweighs concerns over the short-term pain. So can Chinese equities contin...

Did you know there’s an alternative investment that you can actually taste? Well, that’s the case of fine wine investments. PhillipCapital has recently announced that it has issued the company’s first Digital En Primeur Wine-Based Token, providing an attractive alternative investment opportunity to cater to the needs of modern-day investors. To find out more about these wine tokens, finance produc...

Savills Singapore recently announced the sale of shopping mall Ming Arcade at a record-breaking price. Setting a new price benchmark in Singapore, this exceeds the previous price record that Hong Kong-listed Shun Tak Holdings paid for Park House en bloc sale site in 2018. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to the man who brokered the deal - Jeremy Lake, Managing Director...

As we come closer to the end of the year, how have REITs performed? What were some of the trends we saw when it came to investing in REITs? And what can we expect for the year ahead? And what type of REITs should investors look out for next year? On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vijay Natarajan, Analyst at RHB Group and Rachel Tan, Property, REITs and Healthcare Ana...

The coming 2023 may be “another exciting year” for the telecom sector, with mobile recovery set to continue, led by doubling of 5G users and tourist arrivals. Before we ring in the new year, on Money in the Market, we discuss the telco sector. How did they perform in 2022? Were there any surprises? Sachin Mittal, Head of telecom, media and technology research at DBS joins us to help us dive in dee...

ESG and climate investing were thrust into new spotlights in 2022. Global regulators introduced rule proposals aiming reduce greenwashing in the fund industry.  To recap the year that was - and what we can expect in 2023 when it comes to ESG investing Rachel Kelly spoke with Miranda Carr, Head of Applied ESG & Climate Research,  MSCI.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New private home sales slid to an eight-year low in November as developers held back on major new launches amid the seasonal year-end slowdown. That said - property prices and rentals continued to rise for most of 2022. With a high interest rate environment and with other macro economic issues - what does the year ahead hold for the property sector? Rachel Kelly spoke to Ismail Gafoor, Chief Execu...

Rising interest rates have boosted the banking sector. So how much did our banks benefit? On Money in the Market, Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research at Maybank Securities Singapore, joins us to take a closer look at the year our local lenders have had. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From laying flat, to quiet quitting, and even quiet firing - the job sector has been flooded with an array of news terms over the past 12 months.  What does this mean for job seekers? And what skills should you look at to navigate the job market in the year ahead? Rachel Kelly speaks to Adrian Choo, CEO/Founder of Career Agility International to find out.   Highlights: 01:03 - What term best descr...

The Covid-19 lockdowns in China, monetary policy in the US and the fallout from the energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have heavily moved the commodity markets this year. So how did commodities perform overall? And will it be another choppy year for commodities in 2023? On Money in the Market, Priyanka Sachdeva, Market Analyst at Phillip Nova, joins us to tell us more. See omnys...

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly affected the health of Singaporeans, with fewer of them engaging in physical activity and the country seeing a drop in the number of people going for chronic disease and recommended cancer screening. Rachel Kelly speaks to J oyce Teo, Senior Health correspondent at The Straits Times to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the private sector shape and accelerate climate finance in Southeast Asia? Rachel Kelly speaks to Margie Ong, Partner, Southeast Asia at ERM to find out her thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forex markets have been quite volatile this year - with many major Asian currencies among the worst performing currencies. And that’s as the US dollar had quite a strong year amid rising interest rates. But as we head to the end of the year, several Asian currencies have rebounded, with the King dollar showing some weakness. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Ch...

While some of the world’s billionaires such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates dominate the news headlines, their wealth cohort is outnumbered nearly 10-to-1 by a fast-growing global group of highly influential ultra-high-net-worth movers  -  the Centi-millionaires.  The Afternoon Update Anchor, Rachel Kelly, speaks to Nirbhay Handa, Group Head of Business Development at Hen...

Crypto has had a very chaotic year this year. This year’s crypto rout sliced almost 70% off a gauge of the top 100 digital assets. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Joanna Ossinger, Senior Reporter for Crypto at Bloomberg News, to take a look at how crypto markets performed this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From co-ordinating international video coverage in Hong Kong to making media memories in Bangladesh, Satish Cheney, AFP  Singapore & Malaysia Bureau Chief shares with Rachel Kelly his journalism journey and what it takes to be successful in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the market wrap of the week, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX joins us to tell us about the latest NODX numbers out of Singapore, and how that weighs on Singapore's economy and whether we can see further action from the MAS. Other topics also include STI's performance for the week; markets' response the US Fed rate hike decision; as well as what to look out for as we head to the new y...

It’s the holiday season. And of course, one of the most popular songs during this time of year is "12 Days of Christmas." On Money in the Market, we take a different look at the song, by seeing how the so-called “gifts,” my true love sent to me , have performed this year with commodity guru, international investor and author Jim Rogers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPH Media and the National Youth Achievement Award Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This MOU aims to provide youths with opportunities to hone their journalistic skills and participate in the development of SPH Media’s news content. On the back of the MOU six winners of the National Writing Competition, themed “Towards A Sustainable Singapore: How Youth Can Make A Difference?” we...

After finally emerging from a world-changing pandemic, economies and markets have been subject to an array of headwinds, including more persistent inflation, rising policy rates, supply chain disruptions and escalating geopolitical tension. So is a global economic slowdown looming as a result? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Omar Slim, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Fix...

US Consumer-price data suggests the worst of US inflation may have passed, making it easier for officials to downshift to a smaller rate increase this week. Will the US Fed deliver a 50 basis point hike? But even if they do, will they continue its hike path for longer? On Money in the Market, Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank joins us to help break down those i...

China is rapidly abandoning the mass testing, lockdowns and centralised quarantine that defined its stringent, three year-old Covid zero policy. And the nation is facing a daunting task to ensure a smooth exit from its policy. But can Chinese markets enjoy some smooth gains as the economy reopens? Or will be a rollercoaster ride? On Money in the Market, Xiao Zibang, reporter at Bloomberg News, to...

As we head to the end of the year, He Ruiming, Co-founder of The Woke Salaryman, joins us for a market hit, to tell us some of the lessons he learned in the past year, as well as more about the number one question he's been asked by those looking for financial advice.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you know him from pop band The Sam Willows, his online comedy sketches, there’s no question about Benjamin Kheng’s musical, acting, and comedic chops. But as much as he finds joy in creating content and making music - how is he when it comes to money management? On The View, Benjamin Kheng joins us along with Gregory Van, Chief Executive Officer of Endowus, to tell us more about his invest...

Are millennials setting a new tone for future generations when it comes to investing? A new report released by St. James’s Place Asia uncovers significant differences in the wealth management approaches between older and younger investors in Singapore. On Money in the Market, Gary Harvey, CEO of SJP Singapore joins us to tell us more about the key findings of this report, which looks at how afflue...