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Much has been said about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that was established on January 01. From cost savings to greater market access, there will be clear benefits for Singapore businesses as the world's largest trade deal comes into force. Matt Parkey, President, UPS South Asia Pacific shares how supply chain challenges have remained a perennial issue amidst Covid-19 and what SMEs can do to position themselves correctly to take full advantage of RCEP. 

According to a recent study by ENGIE Impact on Net Zero Corporate Readiness, it was found that half of APAC companies disagree that they have mechanisms to integrate carbon in investment and business decisions. 90 percent lack confidence that business units and individuals are being incentivized to decarbonize. Amandeep Bedi, Director, Sustainability Solutions, ENGIE Impact shares how this is causing a lack of confidence that business units and individuals are being incentivized to decarbonize and what he's hoping to see happen and change when it comes to SG's carbon tax review in the upcoming budget

In this week's Regional Roundup, Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, Straits Times gives an analysis of the significance behind Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob first official visit to Brunei, Ferdinand Marcos Jr's absence in presidential forums ahead of the Philippines Presidential elections, Vietnam's decision to continue factory production despite record Covid-19 infections, and more.  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/

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief, we discuss Disney's appointment of executive Mike White to lead the company’s metaverse strategy and how they are planning to usher in a new wave of business on the internet through the reconceptualization of new entertainment supplied by virtual reality devices. 

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish. Highlights (click/tap above): 00:36 Whose side will China take during the Russia-Ukraine conflict? 02:41 How will Washington's new Indo-Pacific strategy affect China? 05:02 China's technology giants beginning to invest in the metaverse Produced by: Tan Dawn Wei (dawntan@sph.com.sg), The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3 & Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Dan Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Tan Dawn Wei's stories: https://str.sg/3xR7 Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!  

Thomas Taw, Head of APAC iShares investment Strategy, BlackRock gives an analysis of what’s driving market sentiment, his outlook for Asian markets, and where he thinks the Europe markets are headed amid tensions brewing over Russia-Ukraine.

According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) new set of guidelines, cryptocurrency service providers should not market or advertise their services in public areas in Singapore. And with the recent dip in crypto prices, most are wondering if there is a future in crypto and if they should cash out or hold. Dr Julian Hosp, CEO and Co-Founder, Cake DeFi shares why he thinks the cryptocurrency scene is still getting a lot of attention despite its volatility and what makes Singapore one of the most crypto-friendly countries.

In this morning The Breakfast Brief, we discuss the ‘dramatic acceleration’ of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border which led to the closing of the US embassy in Kyiv, preparations by the United States and its European allies to defend NATO members and protect civilians as military action by Russia grew increasingly likely, and more. 

As we transit to the endemic phase after the last two years of fighting Covid-19, livelihoods remain the core concern of workers. For over six decades, NTUC’s focus has always been on our workers, especially the vulnerable workers and their role is more important than ever now as we progressively recover from the pandemic. Yeo Wan Ling, Director of U SME and U Women and Family, NTUC shares the three key areas NTUC has seen that needs urgent attention and their plans to ensure SEPs in Singapore get better timely support from platforms . 

Eyes are all on China with anticipation as the Russia-Ukraine intensifies, whose side will China take? How will Washington’s new Indo-Pacific strategy affect China and the future of the metaverse there? Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of it all.  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/