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In this week's Regional Roundup, we talk about issues surrounding the chicken export ban in Malaysia, the prospects for PKR in the next Malaysia election, the discussion between Vietnam and Thailand about raising rice prices together, and a tragic incident where a ferry ran out of fuel and sank off the coast of Indonesia. This is all with Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/

Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia Investment Advisory, St James’s Place discusses whether inflation has peaked and outlines prospects for overlooked geographies, such as Japanese and Chinese equities, as well as the benefits of equities as an asset class against inflationary risks.

Rebranding has its benefits but also many challenges. It can allow for freedom to change the company's outlook. However, a lot of work is required to re-establish the company in an industry. Fujifilm Business Innovation rebranded from Fuji Xerox in April last year, announcing it would not be renewing its technology agreement with Xerox. Mutsuki Tomono, President, Fujifilm Business Innovation APAC shares with us the evolution of the company since then, and how understanding the market, developing partnerships and being innovative has allowed his company to continue to tackle the global market.

The importance of data in the healthcare system has been brought to light during the Covid-19 period, during which tracking the progression of the pandemic was pivotal. While we are realizing the value of data in this sector, the role of the government and collaboration between different companies are crucial to use it efficiently. Chua Ming Jie, Chief Executive Officer, EVYD Technology, tells us more about this.

Today, on The Breakfast Brief, President Joe Biden meets with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discuss the state of the American and global economy, BTS is meeting Joe Biden to discuss Asian hate crimes and what can be done to prevent it, and Shanghai easing its Covid-19 restrictions is lifting mood of Chinese markets.

Shanghai is to ease Covid-19 restrictions and help businesses recover. Many are skeptical about UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet's report after her visit to China. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met up with his Pacific Island counterparts in Suva to establish a trade and security pact. We speak to Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times more about these headlines Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter.   Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/

The school shooting in Texas has once again raised many questions surrounding the right to bear arms in the United States. US involvement in Asia continues with the US-led Asia-Pacific trade initiative and President Joe Biden's comments on its support of Taiwan in their conflict with China. The US has also expressed concern with regard to the UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet's visit to the Xinjiang region. Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates shares how the US is reacting to and coping with these local and international issues. He speaks to Money FM 89.3's Adrian Abraham, sitting in for Elliott Danker. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/

The Singapore Land Authority takes steps to optimize land resources for the economic and social development of Singapore. Collaborative efforts such as Geo Connect Asia help increase the awareness and potential of the geospatial industry in Singapore and the region. The app Onemap is an example of how SLA has used technology to provide reliable and timely location-based information and services to the public. We speak to Colin Low, Chief Executive, Singapore Land Authority more on this.