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.
JUL 24, 2021
24/07/21 - Forex Fridays: Safe Havens and Economic Pressures on the AUD and SGDSigns of risk-off sentiment bolstered safe haven currencies like the greenback and the Japanese Yen, while COVID-19 concerns weighed on sturdier currencies like the Australian Dollar and the Singapore Dollar in recent times. Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, spoke to us on Forex Fridays about the week that was for these currencies, and which ASEAN FX may be most vulnerable to the global COVID resurgence.
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JUL 23, 2021
23/07/21 - What does the regional covid-19 situation mean for recovery?On Prime Time, Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go speak to Anwita Basu, Head of Asia Country Risk, Fitch Solutions who shares more on what returning to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) means for Singapore's economy and what rising Covid-19 infections in the region means for the road to recovery.
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JUL 23, 2021
23/07/21 - Tokyo prepares for an Olympics like no otherOn Prime Time, Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go speak to Peter Ross, Broadcast Journalist, BBC World Service to get the latest on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony and expectations for the most troubled Olympic games in recent history.
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JUL 23, 2021
23/07/21 - Ministry of Finance announces $1.1B relief package for Phase 2 (HA)On Prime Time, Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go speak to Choo Yun Ting, Journalist, The Straits Times who shares the details on The Ministry of Finance's $1.1 billion support package for firms and workers - to help them through the return to phase 2 heightened alert.
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JUL 23, 2021
23/07/21 - Inside Hong Kong: Former Apple Daily editor-in-chief arrested & Doxxing debates beginPrime Time's hosts Timothy Go and Rachel Kelly speak to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for the latest updates from the territory.
This week,Hong Kong police arrested the former executive editor-in-chief of the now-closed pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid.
Also, Hong Kong’s legislature began debating new legal rules that would criminalize doxxing, which has worried the likes of Google and Facebook.
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JUL 22, 2021
22/07/21 - Assessing Market Volatility and Broader Risks from EvergrandeThere have been some signs of volatility starting to creep up across markets once again. Meanwhile, Mainland Chinese markets seem to be on better footing in the second half of the year, though mounting concerns from a potential collapse of one of China's biggest developers lurk. Peter Chun, founder of Silverbear Capital, joined us on Prime Time to talk about his outlook for emerging markets amidst this volatility, along with the potential fallout of Evergrande's collapse for Greater Chinese markets.
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JUL 22, 2021
22/07/21 - Across the ASEAN: COVID-19 Whallops Indonesia AgainThe resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Indonesia sees the region's largest economy overtake India as the new epicenter for the coronavirus, and thwarts efforts by Jakarta to reopen the economy. Wellian Wiranto, OCBC Economist who covers Indonesia, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss the recent lockdown's implications on Indonesia's economic outlook.
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JUL 22, 2021
22/07/21 - Tech Talk: Chrome security risk, Netflix's gaming strategy & how Whatsapp group calls are changingOn Tech Talk, Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go speak to Cheryl Tan, Senior Writer, Tech360.tv who shares the latest from the tech sector including; a potential security issue with the Chrome browser, updates with Netflix venturing into the gaming sector and Whatsapp updating its group calling feature.
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JUL 21, 2021
21/07/21 - Eco Money: What are 'brown' or transition bonds?Most of us have heard of Green Bonds and Blue Bonds, but are not so familiar with ‘Brown Bonds’ or Transition Bonds. On Eco Money, Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go speak to Helge Muenkel, Head of Asia Pacific, Sustainable Finance & Global Capital Markets, ING who shares more what they are, and how significant the sector is.
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JUL 21, 2021
21/07/21 - ST: The Big Story, 21 JulyIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Angie Chew, founder of Brahm Centre, who discusses how family and friends can spot early signs of psychological distress among teenagers, as Students from River Valley High School returned to campus and also Dr Leong Hoe Nam from the Rophi Clinic weighs in on what must be done to encourage more seniors to sign up for their Covid-19 jabs.
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