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.
SEP 14, 2022
14/09/22 - Market View: Conversation with one of the VCs behind GoTo, Eezee and Financial Provider FazzWe take a break from macroeconomic analysis today to look at venture capital investments today.
Insignia Venture has invested in a number of startups including B2B marketplace Eezee, plant-based meat alternative company Growthwell, financial service provider Fazz, and Indonesia’s superapp Goto, which had recently gone public via an Initial Public Offering.
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Tan Yinglan, CEO & Founding Managing Partner, Insignia Ventures Partners to find how they view their investments, and if is this the time for VCs to be bargain hunting.
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SEP 14, 2022
14/09/22 - ST: The Big Story, 14 Sep - FAS president Lim Kia Tong dies aged 70Football Association of Singapore president Lim Kia Tong died on Wednesday. He was 70.
Lim is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was found collapsed in his office when he did not turn up for a hearing.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz shares more on Lim's contributions to the football world as well as the legacy he left behind.
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SEP 14, 2022
14/09/22 - Singapore’s CFOs are most primed globally to lead ESG initiativesSustainability has been a key concern of Chief Financial Officers for quite a while. However, burdens from the costs and regulations of sustainability is relatively remarkable, the privilege of pursuing it so far has not been very quantifiable. In the sweep of Covid-19 pandemic, challenges related to such issues are more well-aware.
Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Bhavik Vashi, Area Vice President Asia, Anaplan to find out more.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - Market View: US dollar strength and implications on emerging markets, Euro's strength on the bloc's cost of living crisis and Japanese Yen weaknessCurrency news take the center stage today, as we break down key movements in major currencies, including the US dollar.
We're also keeping our eyes on Europe, where the shared currency has jumped to a more than three- week high against the dollar recently.
Back in Asia, the Japanese Yen's weakness against the dollar has drawn some warnings from central bank officials, but how likely is it for authorities to intervene?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Gan Li Xing, FX Strategist at Zeta Labs.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - What is the "Quiet Quitting" phenomenon and why is it trending?The Great Resignation, which saw droves of workers leave their jobs or switch careers, may still be going strong — but another new workplace phenomenon is emerging: “quiet quitting.”
What is “quiet quitting” and why is it trending in the workplace?
In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Frank Koo, Head of APAC Talent Solutions, LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, to find out more.
Highlights:
01:44 How would you define “quiet quitters”?
02:23 Are quiet quitters the same as disengaged workers?
03:30 What are the reasons behind quiet quitting?
05:55 What is your advice for disengaged workers?
08:09 How should organisations manage this phenomenon?
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - ST: The Big Story, 13 Sep - Case wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked tripsThe Consumers Association of Singapore wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked trips.
This comes after more than 100 customers were denied boarding cruise ship Genting Dream on Sept 4 due to overbooking.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann spoke with Case president Melvin Yong to find out more.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - As red hot rents increase, is co-living a good housing alternative now?Soaring property prices and record rental fees have forced many Singaporeans to look for other housing options.
As a result, co-living has become quite a popular alternative for those on a budget.
Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Ernee Ong, Co-Founder of Bespoke Habitat, a room rental and shared space co-living specialist, to find out more.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - ST The Big Story: Robust debate in Parliament over new scheme to woo foreign talentThere was a robust debate in Parliament (Monday) over the new scheme to woo top foreign talent.
Sixteen MPs had filed questions on the new ONE Pass, asking specifically about plans to prevent abuse or fraudulent applications.
Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said safeguards are in place and provided more details on the new pass.
Here’s more from Multimedia Journalist Cheow Sue-Ann on the Straits Times The Big Story.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - The UK in the second week of mourning Queen Elizabeth II’s passingQueen Elizabeth’s coffin left Balmoral yesterday heading to capital Edinburgh, Scotland before her state funeral on Monday 19 September.
In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with Pete Ross, Producer/Presenter, BBC for more on the Queen’s last journey, King Charles III’s plans amid the economic uncertainty in the country as well as calls among some countries to be removed from the Commonwealth.
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