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.
JAN 10, 2022
10/01/22 - No plans for vaccination-differentiated measures for kids aged 12 and belowSingapore’s public health strategy against the Omicron variant and the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations for children are among the key issues discussed in Parliament today - the first sitting of the year.
To find out more, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque spoke to Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor, The Straits Times.
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JAN 10, 2022
10/01/22 - SPAC race heats up in Asia with the first Singapore listings dueBlank-check companies are set to make a debut in Singapore this month as the financial hub, which has struggled to attract new stock listings, gears up for competition from Hong Kong.
Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd is seeking at least S$170 million, while Tikehau Capital SCA-backed Pegasus Asia could raise at least S$150 million.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque spoke to Ishika Mookerjee, Journalist, Bloomberg for an update on Singapore SPACS.
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JAN 10, 2022
10/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 10 Jan - Legal issues surrounding platforms like OnlyFansIn The Straits Times' The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Tania Chin, a partner in the criminal litigation team at law firm Withers KhattarWong about the legal issues surrounding uploading or distributing obscene material on platforms like OnlyFans.
The spotlight was turned on the online site here when Singaporean, Titus Low, was accused on Dec 30 of uploading obscene material to his OnlyFans account between April and October 2021.
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JAN 9, 2022
09/01/22 - Forex Fridays: The Hawkish Fed and Forex MarketsDays after the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting confirmed the sharp, hawkish turn of Jerome Powell & friends, we ask how this might impact the broader forex markets. JP Ong spoke to Henry Quek, APAC Head of Sales, Trading and Research from State Street, on Forex Fridays about why the dollar may even soften despite these recent events.
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JAN 7, 2022
07/01/22 - Timothy Go's experience travelling during the Covid-19 pandemicHe’s been missing in action for 2 months, and that's because Prime Time’s Timothy Go has been venturing across the globe.
He joins host Rachel Kelly and finance presenter JP Ong virtually on the show to share his experience travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He’ll also discuss the different approaches to handling the pandemic he has observed from the countries he’s visited.
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JAN 7, 2022
07/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 7 Jan - Australia says tennis player Novak Djokovic not held 'captive'Australia's home affairs minister says Novak Djokovic is not being held captive in Australia and is free to leave the country at any time.
This comes as the tennis star remains in a Melbourne hotel used to detain refugees and asylum seekers. He is expected to be there until at least next Monday when his case is scheduled to be heard in court.
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Assitant video editor Olivia Quay and Assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discuss how this ongoing saga will affect Djokovic physically and psychologically ahead of the Australian Open - if he is allowed to compete, that is.
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JAN 7, 2022
07/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 7 Jan - Pre-schoolers to be taught body safety skillsThe Ministry of Social and Family Development said pre-school teachers will be encouraged to teach their pupils - aged four to six - behaviours that promote self and group safety.
This will be done through videos, songs and age-appropriate discussions.
In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Education Sun Xueling observed a body safety lesson today, and she tells Assistant video editor, Olivia Quay how it was for the children.
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JAN 7, 2022
07/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 7 Jan - Demand for answers in the aftermath of Malaysia's deadly floods.In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Assitant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Malaysia correspondent Ram Anand to find out why there is demand for answers in the aftermath of the country's deadly floods.
This comes ahead of a special session to be held by Malaysia's Parliament on January 20 to discuss the situation. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said that the agenda for the session will include recovery plans as well as disaster management.
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JAN 7, 2022
07/01/22 - NTUC Income co-op to convert to a company amid stiffer competitionSingapore's second-largest health insurer NTUC Income plans to convert its legal structure from a co-operative to a company. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Prisca Ang, Journalist, The Straits Times who is tracking the story, to find out what this means for policyholders and investors.
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JAN 6, 2022
06/01/22 - Asian Insider: Inside HK - Hong Kong faces fifth Covid-19 waveAs Hong Kong faces a fifth wave of Covid-19, officials have implemented new restrictions, and as a consequence more of the city's population is getting vaccinated. Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque speak to Claire Huang, Hong Kong Correspondent for The Straits Times for the details.
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