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As world leaders gather in the resort island of Bali for the G20 Summit to discuss how countries can “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” from the pandemic, macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, slowing growth and US interest rate hike continue to weigh on governments and central banks.  For one thing, Indonesia’s central bank is set to raise its interest rates by 50 basis points later this...

From $10 in the bank account and up to one’s ears in debt to S$1 million in revenue in 4 four years - this is the story behind Uncle DiDi - famous for their unique Popcorn & Cotton Candy flavours. What was the secret behind their success? In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with one of the co-founders Caleb Li of Uncle DiDi to find out more. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng...

Donald Trump has announced he's running for US president again in 2024, saying he wants to ‘save the US' with White House bid. On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia journalist, Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief at the Straits Times in Washington D.C for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations Environment Programme found that circularity is key in promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns. But it has yet to be at the centre of business strategies, with HR departments long been regarded as inconsequential in our path towards carbon neutrality.  Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Tim MacCartney, Senior Vice President APAC, CoachHub to find out ways...

All eyes are on China after the country announced a more targeted approach to handle the pandemic. While that has provided a boost to Chinese stocks, for how long can this continue? In the meantime, private equity firms are seeing an increased number of ultra-wealthy Chinese investors exploring bigger investments in private assets as they seek shelter from wild swings in public markets.  But does...

World leaders will be in Thailand later this week for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit starting Friday. Another summit that has been complicated by the Russia-Ukraine war. There’s also a survey on Thailand’s leadership succession, with the daughter of a former PM a popular candidate. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish discusses what to expect with Syetarn Hansakul, Analyst...

A highly anticipated meeting between China's leader Xi Jinping and President Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, saw both leaders expressing an openness to restoring channels of communication and repairing a relationship that has been compared to a second Cold War. On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia journalist, Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Danson Cheong, China Correspondent...

The US economy is on our agenda today, after October’s inflation print came in better-than-feared at 7.7% on-year. While that suggests that consumers are reacting to the Fed’s series of outsized rate hikes, is a pivot within sight?  Meanwhile - we saw massive layoffs by a number tech giants in recent weeks including Twitter and Meta. So what does this signal for the tech sector going forward as we...

In the Spotlight on Prime time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Rob Hugh-Jones, Editor, BBC Partner Hub on the top stories they are tracking this coming week. These include what to expect from this week’s G20 Summit in Bali, the key bilateral meetings on the sidelines, plus the latest in the war in Ukraine, whether Russian president Vladimir Putin is changing his strategy with the pullout from Kherson...

As inflation continues to eat away at each dollar and push up the cost of living, the National Wages Council (NWC) has called on employers to raise salaries for employees in guidelines released on Monday. On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist, Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Desmond Choo, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC for more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Audience insights company GWI’s latest Travel study reveals that more than 1 in 5 Singaporeans say vacations are very or extremely important to them. Meanwhile, over 70% are planning a vacation in the next 12 months. With travel finally catching up to pre-pandemic levels, what are on the minds of Singaporean travellers and how have they changed because of the pandemic? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish...

The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place next week, on 15-16 November 2022 in Bali. In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with John Marrett, Senior Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on what to look out for at this leaders’ meeting, as well as Indonesian president Jokowi’s legacy. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg ) See omnystud...

In a significant calibration of the Covid Zero policy that has isolated the world’s second-largest economy and raised public ire, Chinese health authorities  have eased some of the country’s strict Covid-19 rules. These include a reduction in the amount of time travellers and close contacts of infected people must spend in quarantine. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent C...

Have you thought about what’s for dinner yet? Well, today’s discussion could leave you wanting for a juicy burger to kickstart the weekend.  With over 166 locations across the US, and internationally in countries such as Brunei and Saudi Arabia, American burger chain Wayback Burgers now wants to further expand its footprint in Asia.  The company signed a master franchise agreement through WB Burge...

A slowing Chinese economy, in part due to its zero-Covid strategy, has raised concerns among investors and businesses. How can businesses brave this storm, what digital marketing and tech trends can they adopt for 2023?  In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish finds out more from Josh Gardner, Chief Executive Officer, Kung Fu Data, a senior China strategist and a recognised authority on Ch...

What if job seekers finding the right job fit and recruiters finding the perfect candidate was like the Netflix reality television series, Indian Matchmaking , but faster and 80% cheaper? On Tech Talk, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Jansen Gwee, Founder of OppTy to find out how AI can be used to streamline the job recruitment process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may take days for the final results of Tuesday’s midterm elections to emerge and decide the political make-up of the US Congress; in some cases, run-offs may be necessary. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia Correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with ST’s US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh for the latest developments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korean and Thai credit markets are at the heart of our discussion today. Speaking of South Korea, the country has been scrambling to prevent a credit market meltdown from sparking broader contagion, after local corporate bonds suffered one of the most rapid sell-offs in the past three months.  More recently, South Korean insurer Heungkuk Life Insurance said it’ll delay the buying back of per...

If you’ve been walking around major malls, you might have seen these three letters - Yuu - popping up in recent weeks.  What exactly is this yuu - you might ask? Apparently this is a reward app founded by minden.ai in strategic partnership with DFI Retail Group. The tech venture also partners with BreadTalk Group, DBS Bank and even Singtel and Mandai Wildlife Group.  As always on MONEY FM, we want...

How can luxury watches hedge against inflation and fight climate change? In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Nelson Lee, Founder of UltraLuxe and Singapore Watch Fair and Matt De Bakker, Founder of Atelier Holgur for more insights. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg ) Highlights from the conversation: 01:50: How do luxury watches match up against other as...

Planning to embark on a mid-career switch can be very exciting, but it can also be a daunting and life-changing decision. For mid-career switchers, joining a new industry might seem like a restart to their careers but it could also mean taking on a junior position and a lower salary. So how can one navigate a midlife career change successfully? Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish finds out from Geraldine...

Laws to tackle online harms will kick in in 2023 after Parliament passed an Online Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill on Wednesday, with unanimous support from MPs. The Bill seeks to amend the Broadcasting Act to  make social media platforms liable if they fail to protect local users from online harms , placing the Republic among front runners regulating a space that has so far been self-super...

Singapore’s first-ever Human-Centred Design Institute (HCDI) was launched to help organisations upskill their employees with design thinking skills through its suite of customizable training programmes to keep up with the rapid rate of digitalisation in the post-pandemic landscape.  In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish finds out more from Edwin Tan, Project Lead at The Sandbox - Ngee An...

Singles Day/Double 11 is just around the corner and it's not just an online carnival anymore – it now incorporates offline activities. So what does this ‘immersive experience’ mean for retailers and commercial property developers?  On Powering Your Property, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Claire Cormier Thielke , Head of Greater China at Hines, a privately held company that invests in an...

The US economy is on our agenda today as Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections. Observers are spurring bets of a split government, but what would this mean in terms of government spending and could this be good news for markets? Elsewhere - the COP 27 climate conference gets underway in Egypt but can developed countries deliver on their prior agreements? On Market View, Prime Time'...