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According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry on Tuesday, Singapore’s economy grew by 3.8% in 2022, slowing sharply from the 7.6% growth achieved a year earlier. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent Hairianto Diman spoke with Associate Editor Vikram Khanna about his outlook for 2023.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to an end, the customary flow of economic outlooks is in full swing. In the Spotlight, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Pushan Dutt, Professor of economics and political sciences at INSEAD on what to look out for in the regional and global political situations, their economies, as well as Singapore’s outlook in 2023.  Produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg ) See omnyst...

It’s the last trading day for 2022, and that means it’s also a time for us to look back on some of the key market stories that made the headlines this year.  In the US, all major averages are heading for their worst year since 2008 but what are the big themes for markets as we kickstart 2023? And speaking of stocks, how could we miss out Elon Musk and Tesla, after the billionaire told employees no...

68% of Singaporeans are actively investing, with many of them looking for new and exciting alternative assets to get in on. From gold to classic cars, alternative assets have skyrocketed in popularity with investors. However, when it comes to fascinating alternatives with seriously untapped potential, why not choose one that ages like a fine whisky? That’s why in recent years, whisky has become on...

South Korea said on Friday it will impose mandatory Covid-19 tests on travellers from China, joining the US, Japan and other countries in taking new border measures after Beijing’s decision to lift its stringent zero-Covid policies. Separately, the latest data out of China shows no new Covid-19 variant has emerged, in spite of the large number of infections spreading throughout the country. A Dec...

Imposing structures, impressive portfolios, and exquisite buildings – these are dreams in the pipeline for aspiring architects. Yet, the lack of work-life balance and high stress have led to the high turnovers and low retention rates in the architecture industry in recent years. One company is defying all odds to ensure it is the best place to work and learn. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharat...

On Market View, Willie Keng speaks with Stanley Lim, Content Creator, YouTube Channel "Invest with Stanley" on the top 3 sectors long term investors should be looking at in 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking ahead to the new year, many will be watching the property market in Singapore with great interest. Will prices of private homes and HDB resale flats rise at a slower pace in 2023? On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent, Hairianto Diman speaks with Christine Sun, senior vice-president for research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, on her outlook and the property tr...

There are countless promotional sales events throughout the year, especially online, such as The Great Singapore Sale, Double Eleven, Black Friday and of course the holiday sales season. But these can be a double-edged sword for online merchants. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish finds out why from Byron Fernandez, Group CIO, TDCX a New York Stock Exchange-listed digital customer exp...

It has been a rough 12 months for markets across the world – rising rates, emerging market governments stumble into default, currencies suffer and double-digit losses in stocks and bonds alike - though many investors are optimistic that 2023 could bring some relief. Could we have predicted all this? What can we as investors do?  Willie Keng speaks with Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and portfolio mana...

Tech talents that were once so sought after are now facing immense stress and fear of being next on the chopping block. In recent months, top tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Twitter have announced mass layoffs. Ecommerce platform Shopee has also announced its third wave of job cuts.  In light of the current layoffs, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with David Setiawan, Head of Marketing,...

Are you having withdrawal symptoms from the 2022 FIFA World Cup? Well, the English Premier League season has resumed on Dec 26, with other major European leagues enjoying a slightly longer winter break. In the Spotlight, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Chris Chelliah, Senior Vice President, Technology and Customer Strategy, Oracle Japan and Asia on how sports and technology converge to provide the ult...

Despite property market cooling measures and rising interest rates, the demand for homes in Singapore shows no signs of abating, even if a slight slowdown in the pace of inflation can already be observed. Now, Singapore’s residential property sector is set to face a slowdown due to sluggish economic growth in 2023. In Powering Your Property, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr. Lee Nai Jia...

China will scrap quarantine measures for overseas arrivals starting Jan 8, after nearly three years of strict pandemic border restrictions. The National Health Commission announced the downgraded containment measures for Covid-19 in an online notice, adding that travellers would only need a PCR test taken 48 hours pre-flight to enter China. On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia Correspond...

On Market View, there's been a lot of buzz since China's eased its Covid-zero policy and announced its reopening to the world on Jan 8 next year. How will that impact global markets and economies, Willie Keng speaks with Suan Teck Kin, Head of Research, UOB for more insights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Digital or Die” has become the motto for the financial services sector. Consumer expectations are pushing further and further into digital realms, and they’ve never been higher. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Vincent Goh, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan, CyberArk about the top threats that local financial organisations are facing and how to prevent the...

Business leaders are now saying that their network maturity is slowing growth, according to a new report from NTT. As enterprises enter the next stage of growth in their digital transformation roadmap following the acceleration into the endeavour over the past two years, how can these organisations plan for their networks to remain robust and agile enough to adapt to new demands? Prime Time's Bhar...

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent Hairianto Diman spoke with Senior Transport Correspondent, Christopher Tan to find out more about the car that came out tops in The Straits Times Car of the Year 2022 list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post COVID-19 travellers have an even greater fervour to fly, but they are also a lot more picky about travelling. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with David Coiley, Asia Pacific Regional Vice President, Inmarsat Aviation, on the findings of their recent Passenger Experience Survey, which highlights the key issues that would influence passengers’ travel preference with a par...

With the array of specialty coffees and a wide range of ready-to-drink options popping up around the island in the last few years, we know one thing – Singaporeans love their coffee. But does this mean that we are losing our traditional Kopi culture amongst the mass integration of atas café coffee? In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish find out Simon Lieberum, Founder and...

Southeast Asia’s burgeoning digital economy, propelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, shows no signs of abating – and with it, the urgent need for modern digital skills.  On Career 360, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Cecily Ng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Salesforce Singapore & Taiwan on their efforts to accelerate digital skills amongst youths in Singapore. S...

Decentralised Finance has gotten a bad name, so have Web 3.0 and NFTs. The recent Fall of FTX has many called it the Lehman brothers of crypto. Believers said DeFi needs a hard reset. Can it? And what’s the next phase of recovery? In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with James Gordon, Partner, Digital Assets Lead, Asia Pacific, Oliver Wyman, to find out if the next...

Singapore’s red-hot rental market shows no signs of abating, with both the condo and HDB rental indices continuing to rise since July 2020. So what does that mean for tenants looking to rent? Could this be an opportunity for aspiring landlords to enter the market? On Powering Your Property, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Nicholas Mak, Head of Research and Consultancy, ERA R...

In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish are joined by Pete Ross, Producer/Presenter from the BBC, who has been following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, for a report card on the football showcase in Qatar, both on and off the pitch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street is in a retrenchment mode with job cuts and hiring freezes in the tech world making their way to the finance industry.  Major banks including Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse Group have either announced plans or carried out rounds of layoffs ahead of an impending recession. Is this a cause for concern or should investors heave a sigh of relief that banks are taking...