The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo


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Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.


AUG 15, 2022
15/08/22 - Money in the Market: How much longer will the high energy price environment last?
Energy prices are soaring - Liquefied natural gas prices in Asia are now at about US$50 per million British thermal units. Stephen Stapczynski - Energy and Commodities Reporter, Bloomberg shares what this means for  Singapore and the energy transition as well as large global energy players.
13:20

AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - The View: Turning a hobby into a booming bicycle business
The Afternoon Update's Rachel Kelly speaks with Lawrence Chow, Founder of B-Spokes to find out how he turned his passion for cycling into a business which is now the exclusive distributors of Brompton Bicycles in Singapore.
07:55

AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - Money in the Market: How well has the STI performed in July compared to other benchmarks in the region?
On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX, joins us for a market wrap of the week, with focus on Singapore's GDP forecast; total market turnover of the SGX; and the cooler-than-expected US inflation numbers. 
14:10

AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - Could we see a Biden/Trump rematch in 2024?
The Afternoon Update's Rachel Kelly speaks with Curtis Chin, Senior Asia Fellow at Milken Institute to discuss the upcoming US midterms, whether we could see US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump run in 2024, as well as the ripple effects of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Mr Chin also provided a preview of the upcoming Milken Institute Asia Summit taking place in September.
07:24

AUG 12, 2022
12/08/22 - Sustainable Singapore: How can recycling rates in Singapore be improved?
In a recent study conducted by the Singapore Environment Council in collaboration with KPMG they found that 95 per cent of Singaporeans would purchase a product that has sustainable packaging. But cost is the main barrier for purchasing such products. Rachel Kelly speaks to Cherine Fok, Director, Sustainability Services, KPMG IMPACT, KPMG Singaporeto find out what else can be done to improve recycling rates in Singapore. … 0208: Why aren't consumers buying products with sustainable packaging? 0427: What more is needed to encourage recycling in Singapore? 0712: What are the business opportunities when it comes to recycling?
11:36

AUG 11, 2022
11/08/22 - Money in the Market: How Singapore has recorded lower debt ratios in 2021
Total debt-to-GDP ratios across the APAC region have remained well above pre-pandemic levels, although some countries did record lower debt ratios in 2021 compared with 2020. Moody’s Analytics has released a report looking into Asia’s high debt-to-GDP ratio. On Money in the Market, one of the authors of the report Harry Murphy Cruise, Economist at Moody’s Analytics, joins us to tell us more on the findings. 
09:05

AUG 10, 2022
10/08/22 - Your Health: Singaporeans more diet conscious post pandemic
According to Etiqa Singapore’s Inaugural Nutrition Literacy Survey: 93% of Singaporeans are aware that their present eating habits will impact their health in the future, BUT only 54% of Singaporeans say they are eating a healthy and balanced diet. Rachel Kelly speaks to Shirley Tan, Chief Marketing Officer, Etiqa Singapore to find out more. 
10:38

AUG 10, 2022
10/08/22 - Money in the Market: What were some of the biggest winners and losers of commodities last month?
The prices of commodities like oil, grains, metals, and paper have all started to come down in recent weeks, lowering the valuations even as leading firms from these sectors post strong second quarter earnings. On Money in the Market, Avtar Sandu, Senior Commodities Manager from Philip Nova, tells us who were the biggest winners or losers of commodities last month. 
07:59

AUG 10, 2022
10/08/22 - What's Trending: Communicate to improve employee retention
Employee engagement rates are moving downward -  That’s according to a large-scale report over the past three years based on input from 12 million employees in more than 125 countries. To find out more about the 2022 Kincentric Report on Global Trends in Employee Engagement - Rachel Kelly spoke to  Able Cheong, Director of Kincentric Singapore
07:58

AUG 8, 2022
08/08/22 - What's Trending: Rejuvenating a family business with new technology
Started in 1992, Presto Drycleaners is a homegrown family-run professional dry cleaner - Coming up in the Best of The Afternoon Update - Rachel Kelly speaks to Weitian Chan, 2nd Generation Owner, Presto Drycleaners to find out how he is using technology to freshen up his family business
11:32

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