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.
JUL 9, 2024
09/07/24 - Viewpoint: Free TikTok LIVE education outshining face-to-face learning?As the trend of free TikTok LIVE education sessions grows, one can't help but wonder if this is the future of education, especially in a world where affordability and accessibility are paramount. This is exactly what Dylan Lim has been doing at Maths Paradigm. He shares more on The Afternoon Update.
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JUL 9, 2024
09/07/24 - Industry Insight: Potential of Gen AI in e-commerceE-commerce is a very dynamic industry that has transformed the way we shop and conduct business. In this competitive space, what are the emerging trends that are set to reshape the industry? How can businesses stay ahead of the curve to stay in the game, with rapid technological advancements and changing consumer preferences? Xavier Lee, Managing Director of Jumpstart Commerce shares his thoughts with Lynlee Foo.
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JUL 8, 2024
08/07/24 - What's For Lunch: Singapore First-ever ready-to-drink coconut shakeWell-known coconut water brand Cocomax has launched Singapore first-ever ready-to-drink coconut shake that has recently hit the shops for grab-and-go convenience and all-day hydration. Evelyn Chew, General Manager, Retail Division at Field Catering and Supplies Pte Ltd, tells us more and answers the questions if coconut shakes are the new bubble tea in Singapore!
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JUL 5, 2024
05/07/24 - Market View: Call of the Week - Yakult Honsha (TYO: 2267)Sean Cheong sits down with the Dividend Titan, Willie Keng to discuss where US Markets may be going from here, as earnings season comes around with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index at record highs.
They also unpack what's lifting Japanese and Taiwanese markets, as well as Singapore banks... and Willie shares why Yakult Honsha (TYO: 2267) is his call of the week.
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JUL 5, 2024
05/07/24 - From bean to bar: Turning to innovation to overcome cocoa shortageChocolate makers are struggling to afford cocoa, which has risen in price by 400% in a year, rising in price by 400% in a year. How are industry players addressing this major challenge to ensure that consumers still get to enjoy our chocolates without burning a hole in our pockets?
This World Chocolate Day (July 7), Lynlee Foo finds out more from Francesca Kleemans, Managing Director for Food Solutions, Southeast Asia at Cargill which is the world's second largest cocoa processor.
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JUL 5, 2024
05/07/24 - Viewpoint: Why the gap is narrowing between Cat A and Cat B COEsThe latest COE prices whereby COEs for Category A and Category B are priced at $91,001 and $100,901 respectively. This continues the trend whereby the gap between Cat A and Cat B is narrow, at about $10,000 apart. Previously, the gap used to be about $30,000 apart.
What is fueling this narrow gap? Will this trend continue? Can we ever expect COE prices to become less expensive? Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondent at The Straits Times, shares his views.
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JUL 4, 2024
04/07/24 - Why life sciences real estate is an emerging asset class in SingaporeSingapore is one of the few APAC markets with a full end-to-end life sciences value chain that comprises manufacturing, R&D, sales & logistics. To date, Singapore has cultivated life sciences growth through a network of vibrant and strategically located clusters. While life sciences properties have begun to stand out as a growing asset class for real estate investors, where are the opportunities and how do they fit into the landscape of commercial real estate? Tricia Song, CBRE Head of Research, Singapore and Southeast Asia tells us more.
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JUL 3, 2024
03/07/24 - ECO MONEY: Breaking the glass ceiling... and then recycling itIn this episode of Eco Money, Rachel Kelly speaks with Susie Burrage OBE, President, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) on her journey within the recycling industry, being appointed as the first female president of BIR, AND major business trends and investment opportunities within the sector.
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JUL 3, 2024
03/07/24 - Market View: Brewing up a profitWe drink it... we love it… now let's trade it.
Sean Cheong and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist at IG, discuss coffee futures, in the light of global rising coffee prices. What are the key factors behind coffee prices' surge and how to trade them? Join them for this "coffee" chat.
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JUL 2, 2024
02/07/24 - Industry Insight: Harnessing the power of Gen AI in securities and bankingRecently, OCBC Securities launched a new artificial intelligence tool called AI Oscar, to pick stocks. How does it change the game for investors and trading? How about in the broader banking industry, transform financial, banking and customer services? Wilson He, Managing Director, OCBC Securities and Donald MacDonald, Head of Group Data Office, OCBC, tells Lynlee Foo more.
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