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In Powering Your Property, Prime TIme’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to James Soh, CEO and Founder of Renopedia on the interior design trends he observed during the pandemic, as well as helping homeowners navigate their renovation journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 6,000 Housing Board flats will be built on the Keppel Club site in the Greater Southern Waterfront,  with the first Build-To-Order project to be launched for sale within three years. These units are part of the 9,000 homes that will be built on the 48ha site which will offer unique waterfront living that is close to nature, announced National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Tuesday...

The return of major sports events to Singapore this year could see the recovery of the event ecosystem happening sooner than expected. Big events such as the upcoming OCBC Cycle 2022 and Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, could also spur the economy through the creation of new jobs across sectors. On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Str...

French leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified on Sunday for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential election runoff on April 24. In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Rich Preston, Senior World News Reporter and Presenter, BBC on what to expect next from the French elections, as well as other global headlines he’s trac...

The masterplan to redevelop Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a choice tourist destination will be reviewed to account for trends arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesman for Sentosa Development Corporation told ST. First announced in 2019, the redevelopment plans divide the two islands into five zones – Vibrant Cluster, Island Heart, Waterfront, Ridgeline and Beachfront. In The Straits Ti...

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting revealed that the US Central Bank is planning to shrink its bloated balance sheet which is at almost 9 Trillion US Dollars. But what's the worst that could happen if the Fed keeps those assets? Noli de Pala, CIO of Trilake Partners, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's plans to shrink its balance sheet, and if there are still opportu...

The value of disputes heard by the Singapore International Mediation Centre has been on the rise.  In 2021 alone, the total value of disputes heard amounted to over US$3 billion, equalling the US$3 billion total dispute value for the previous six years (2014-2020) since SIMC’s inception. To find out why - and to get a better understanding of the process - Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speak...

The Federal Reserve's plans to significantly trim its balance sheet has kept markets on their toes, with the Dollar Index firming above that 99 level. And while the Aussie has seen a burst of strength thanks to strong commodities and the RBA's recent comments, the Japanese Yen seems stuck. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading and Research at State Street, spoke to us on Forex F...

In a new hawkish twist, the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting revealed that FOMC officials aren't just gearing up for multiple rate hikes, but also a significant shrinking of the Fed's near- 9 Trillion Dollar balance sheet. But what will this mean for markets? Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's latest moves, and the curre...

In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Dr Cai Daolu, Visiting Senior Fellow, Dept of Strategy & Policy, NUS Business School to find out what the war in Ukraine means for the Euro economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to figures from the Ministry of Manpower on Thursday (April 7), unemployment rates continued to fall in February, with the overall rate at 2.1 per cent, down from 2.3 per cent in January. With Singapore further easing Covid-19 measures, what does it mean for the employment market moving forward? In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go spoke to David Setiawan, Head of Marketing at...

In Tech Talk, Prime Time’s Timothy Go spoke to Brian Fernandez, Managing Director at Biztech. Asia to find out why cyber security in Singapore is becoming increasingly important as digital and online activity continues to intensify globally. They also discuss career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Housing Board blocks in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 have been picked for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme, the first such project announced since May 2018. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Christine Sun, senior vice-president of research and analytics at real estate firm OrangeTee & Tie to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Some analysts posited that rising commodity prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war may benefit commodity-linked markets in Southeast Asia like that of Malaysia's. But with the FBMKLCI still up about 2.5% since the start of the year, why have equities north of the causeway been a bit sluggish? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us from Kuala Lumpur on Across the ASEAN...

On Eco Money, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Oliver Withers, Biodiversity Lead within Global Sustainability at Credit Suisse to find out more about a new ‘rhino bond’ launched to raise funds for conservation.  Highlights of the conversation: 1:35 - The impetus for rhino bonds  2:54 - How wildlife conservation funds can be used and what do they aim to...

Close to half a billion dollars has been set aside for initiatives like a wellness festival and an action sports facility in Orchard Road where visitors can skate, surf, ski and snowboard. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Consumer correspondent Anjali Raguraman about the Singapore Tourism Board's plans to rebuild the tourism sector   S...

Nightlife businesses in Singapore can resume with safe management measures in place on April 19. At clubs and discos where there is dancing involved, a supervised antigen rapid test will be required for patrons before entry. In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Nasen Thiagarajan, president of the Singapore Nightlife Business Association on this...

C&W Services, the facilities and engineering arm of leading global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, launched its newly transformed headquarters at Chai Chee last month. The new workplace embodies the firm’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the adoption of smart technology that promotes both sustainability and well-being. In Powering Your Propert...

While markets continue to assess the dynamic uncertainties from Russia''s prolonged invasion of Ukraine and its impact on crude oil markets and inflation, should investors be so worried about the US yield curve inverting, and its reputation for being an omen of a future recession? Stephen Innes, Managing Partner at SPI Asset Management, joined us on Prime Time to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listen...

This week on In The Spotlight, we take aim at the new questions raised over the last few days in the oil space. Will the Biden Administration's historic release of 180 million barrels of crude oil help temper surging oil prices? How is Russian oil finding its way into China and India? And might this cause certain rifts or shifts among other major oil producers that count the Asian giants as long-t...

We've come to the final part of our short series on NFT's with the folks at Rajah & Tann, and we wrap things up by thinking about regulation. Is it necessary for such a new and fast-evolving space? Can regulators even do it effectively, and might they need to approach the regulatory issues in a different and novel fashion? Rajesh Sreenivasan, Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications an...

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Monday said officially that she will not be running for a second term, paving the way for the city’s No. 2, Chief Secretary John Lee, to make his bid for the post.  In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairiato Dirman spoke to Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong told Parliament today that more support is on the way for households given the economic impact of the conflict in Ukraine, and some Budget measures will be rolled out earlier. He noted that the war has contributed to a further spike in inflation around the world. Other factors, such as supply chain issues, have also contributed to rising prices. On SGExtra, Prime Tim...

We're seeing volatility staying elevated and unpredictable heading into the second quarter of the year, and also impacting the second quarter. Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, helped us kick off the new quarter on Forex Fridays, to talk about what's in store for currencies like the USD, the AUD, the RMB, and the unpredictable JPY.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The US says invasion has been ‘strategic disaster’ for Moscow and Russian President Vladmiri Putin is isolated as peace talks due to resume. In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke with Dr Samir Puri, Senior Fellow in Urban Security and Hybrid Warfare, International Institute for Strategic Studies for the latest on the war in Ukraine.    See omnystudi...