Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
MAY 25, 2023
25/05/23 - Euro Watch: EU supplying weapons to Ukraine in view of counteroffensive against RussiaU.K. inflation dropped sharply in April, the EU continues to supply weapons to Ukraine in view of a counteroffensive, and the choice of Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), to head December’s COP28 summit in Dubai has angered activists.
We discuss these headlines with Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Road to War with Ukraine'.
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MAY 25, 2023
25/05/23 - K-travel: The gems outside of SeoulThere’s a lot more to South Korea than its capital - Seoul.
Whether it's a trip to see the history, alongside the countryside, or to one of the many gorgeous mountains, if you’re looking to travel to South Korea soon, here are some other cities you may want to check out to get the full experience of Korea and Korean culture.
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MAY 24, 2023
24/05/23 - Culture Club: Singaporeans becoming more bargain-conscious, want more seamless shopping, but how can businesses keep up?Singaporeans’ spending habits are evolving alongside rising inflationary and economic pressures. Moreover we are seeing a resurgence of brick and mortar in Singapore. With all these changes, how can business capitalize on retail opportunities and fight fraud?
We discuss this with Priyanka Gargav, Country Manager for Singapore and Head of Commercial for Southeast Asia & Hong Kong, Adyen.
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MAY 24, 2023
24/05/23 - Regional Roundup: Malaysian Prime Minister addresses regulations regarding the use of the word "Allah" by non-MuslimsThailand's Move Forward Party and its seven political allies affirm a mutual agreement to drive 23 agendas once their coalition government is formed. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (May 23) that the government will streamline conflicting regulations regarding the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims.
We speak to more Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University about these headlines.
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MAY 24, 2023
24/05/23 - In the Spotlight: Understanding the concept of 'branch-office-of-one', rise of threats caused by hybrid working arrangementsThe ability to work from, not just home, but anywhere, has benefited many of us, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic period. However, companies could potentially face more issues when it comes to cybersecurity as a result of this.
We speak to Vishak Raman, Vice President, India, SEAHK and ANZ, Fortinet more about this.
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MAY 24, 2023
24/05/23 - Sports Minutes: Racism rears it's ugly head in Spain, what next for Vinicius Jr.?In the aftermath of the racist abuse Vinicius Jr. suffered on Sunday, Valencia have been sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches. Spanish police have also detained three people in connection with the abuse directed at the Brazilian. But what more needs to be done to entirely eradicate racism from our beautiful game?
Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!
edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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MAY 24, 2023
24/05/23 - K-food: The meaning behind your favourite Korean foodWhen it comes to traditional foods - Koreans believe that food should be harmonious.
But did you know that some Korean dishes actually have a meaning behind them? In fact, there different foods for certain occasions including birthdays, public holidays, and even before a big exam, Koreans traditionally eat.
It’s K-food on K-wave today - and here are some of the foods in Korean culture that have special meanings behind them.
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MAY 23, 2023
23/05/23 - Culture Club: The importance of social skills in the age of Artificial IntelligenceWe discuss a study that shows that social skills have a positive correlation with financial analyst career outcomes. How did they measure social skills? What were other findings and how can they be generalized?
We get the answers to these questions with An-Ping Lin, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Singapore Management University.
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MAY 23, 2023
23/05/23 - In The Spotlight: Rising trends within the travel sectorThe travel business is extremely resilient because people have an inherent need to explore and connect with one another. Companies in the travel sector must help create experiences specific to demographics or even individuals. Using relevant AI is crucial in this process.
We speak to Karun Budhraja, Senior Vice President, Travel unit Marketing, Asia Pacific, Amadeus more about this.
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MAY 23, 2023
23/05/23 - Sports Minutes: Has Manchester City's dominance made the Premier League become a one-horse race?Having clinched 5 Premier League titles in the last 6 seasons, Manchester City are very much the dominant force in English football. Fuelled by the tactics of the irrepressible Pep Guardiola, and the endless funds from Abu Dhabi - the Blue Moon continues to rise at an alarming rate....but at what cost?
Famed football personality and international sports broadcaster John Dykes joins Elliott and Raushan to discuss City's dominance, and the cost it has had on the competitiveness of the Premier League.
Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!
edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg
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