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3,979 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Get the latest news from Asia and around the World with Howie Lim on Prime Time from 4pm to 7pm. Together with JP Ong, stay up to date with the latest movements in the Singapore, European and US markets. Learn of the latest trends in property investment and the challenges that Small Medium Enterprises face in a changing economy.
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Eastspring Investments' 2H Market Outlook
June 21, 2021 10:25 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBEastspring released its market outlook for the 2nd half of the year. Adam Matthews, Eastspring Investments' Head of Client Portfolio Managers, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the group's outlook, what they made of the Fed's recent hawkish turn, and how a stronger US dollar might impact markets in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ST: The Big Story, 21 June
June 21, 2021 09:49 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Ricky Ng, owner and managing director of Blue Lotus Concepts International about his restaurant's reopening experience now that dining in can resume as Singapore eases Covid-19 rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York’s Mayoral Primary; Ibiza Club Pilot; Big Tech & Europe Face-off
June 21, 2021 09:37 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBOn Prime Time, Rachel Kelly speaks to BBC's Rich Preston, Senior Journalist and Presenter, BBC about the international stories they’re tracking in the week ahead. This week, voters will likely pick the next mayor of New York City in a Democratic primary that will also be a major test of ranked choice voting. Regulators and government officials worldwide continue to closely scrutinize big technology companies amid potential anti-competitive concerns. And, dancing set to return to Ibiza, o...
Forex Fridays: How a Hawkish Fed Might Shake Up The FX Space
June 20, 2021 16:19 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWith the Federal Reserve's hawkish turn in Thursday's policy decision, the focus of FX markets were trained on the US Dollar. Is the greenback's recent strength sustainable? Which G-10 and EM currencies might be worth tracking? And what of gold? Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst at Exinity, joined us on Forex Fridays to survey the aftermath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The future of AI and banking
June 18, 2021 10:30 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBThe banking sector is undergoing a significant digital shift driven by consumer needs. According to McKinsey - The opportunity for a new business model comes as banks face daunting challenges on multiple fronts. The management consultancy firm adds that in the capital markets, many banks trade at a 50 percent discount to book, and approximately three-quarters of banks globally earn returns on equity that do not cover their cost of equity. Renny Thomas, Senior Partner, McKinsey shares more....
ST: The Big Story, 18 June
June 18, 2021 09:52 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist from the Rophi Clinic about the Covid-19 multi-ministry task force announcements earlier today. He also shares more on the first day of his clinic's roll-out of the Sinovac vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights from Singapore's Census of Population 2020
June 18, 2021 09:15 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBOn Prime Time, Howie Lim speaks to Justin Ong, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times to find out more about the many findings from the first statistical release by the Department of Statistics this week on the Singapore’s census of the population in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Developing innovative and inclusive leaders to drive future growth of banks
June 18, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MBHow can the banking industry develop its existing talent to meet the needs of the current era? In Mind Your Business, Howie Lim speaks to Jynn Goh, Executive Director, Russell Reynolds Associates about developing innovative and inclusive leaders to drive future growth of banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
VP Bank's 2H Outlook for Markets
June 17, 2021 10:26 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBVP Bank released its 2nd Half Outlook for markets, expecting the summer reopening to provide more upside. They do remain skeptical on government bonds, but have highlighted opportunities in Chinese markets. Dr Felix Brill, VP Bank's Chief Investment Officer, spoke to us on Prime Time about VP Bank's outlook, what he made of the Federal Reserve's hawkish turn, and why they're positive on Singapore's markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In The Spotlight: 15th edition of the Global Peace Index
June 17, 2021 10:15 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBIn The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly speaks to Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman of global think tank, The Institute for Economics and Peace about the 15th edition of the Global Peace Index. According to IEP, the world is less peaceful as civil unrest and political instability increases due to the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ST The Big Story, 17 June (Professor Teo Yik Ying)
June 17, 2021 10:01 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the NUS about Singapore’s Covid-19 developments and whether Singapore is on track for further reopening on June 21. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside Hong Kong: Lottery for those vaccinated & Apple Daily offices raided again
June 17, 2021 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBOn Prime Time, Howie Lim speaks to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for an update and analysis of the latest from the territory. Earlier this week, 455,000 fully vaccinated Hongkongers registered for a lucky draw aimed at boosting the city's Covid-19 inoculation drive. On Thursday, 500 police officers raided the offices of pro-democracy paper Apple Daily, alleging its reports breached a national security law. #asianinsider See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Sustaining Singapore's lead as a top global financial centre
June 17, 2021 08:30 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBThe lack of local talent in the financial and technology sector is an impending concern exacerbated by the pandemic. Meanwhile, Singapore is facing an ‘acute’ shortage of fintech talent, which affects the number of hires. In Career 360, Howie Lim spoke to Laura Deal Lacey, Executive Director at the Milken Institute Asia Center for more insights into how Singapore can sustain its lead as a top global financial centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discussing Grab's Delayed US Listing and the Group's Prospects
June 17, 2021 01:57 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBThough Grab decided to push back its planned listing in the US via SPAC, the ride-hailing stalwart has pledged to complete its IPO before the year ends. Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Tellimer's Head of Consumer Equity Research, joined us on Prime Time to discuss Grab's planned IPO, if it might have faced competition from Didi Chuxing's own listing plans, and why Grab's SPAC vehicle, Altimeter Growth, has been losing ground on the NASDAQ throughout the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Across the ASEAN: Changes to the ASEAN Startup Landscape
June 17, 2021 01:54 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBGolden Gate Ventures released their latest Southeast Asia Exit Landscape Report 2.0, tracking recent funding and exit trends for the region's tech industry, and how it has been shaped by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Lints, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss the study's findings, why it's gotten easier to do Series B and Series C funding, and why initial seed capital is getting harder to clinch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ECO MONEY: Investing in Natural Capital
June 16, 2021 21:20 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSwiss banking group Lombard Odier says that the irony is that the threat to Natural Capital comes from the economy that it underpins. Although many sectors are heavily reliant upon Natural Capital, those same industries are destroying the very resources upon which they depend through their unsustainable business practices. Dr Christopher Kaminker, Head of Sustainable Investment Research, Strategy and Stewardship at Lombard Odier in this week's Eco Money. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
ST: The Big Story, 16 June
June 16, 2021 10:21 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBIn The Straits Times' The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Grace Ho, Senior Political Correspondent, who has more insights into part 1 of the latest population census released 16 June 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Government Land Sales Programme for 2H21
June 16, 2021 09:30 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBThe supply of private homes from confirmed sites under the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme has been raised by 24.6% for the second half of this year. What does this mean for developers, investors and buyers? More insights from Wong Xian Yang, Head of Research Singapore at Cushman & Wakefield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Equitable flexibility a key lever for economic recovery and growth
June 16, 2021 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBBain & Company recently released the joint research results with Chief Executive Women on Flexibility Post Covid as an Economic Imperative. It focused on workplace flexibility, and how equitable flexibility can be a key lever for economic recovery and growth. For more insights, Howie Lim speaks to Agatha Gross, Partner at Bain & Company and Susan Metcalf, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Counting Down the Days to the Fed's Decision
June 16, 2021 07:15 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMarkets continue to trade cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve's Thursday policy decision. Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA, spoke to us on Prime Time about whether the Fed will address any potential tapering of asset purchases, inflationary concerns and what the possiblity of inflation and rising rates could mean for markets in Singapore and across the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charles Monat Associates appoints new Singapore CEO
June 16, 2021 01:33 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBRecently,Charles Monat an international life insurance broker announced a number key management changes. Amongst them was the appointment of Nikki Koh as Singapore CEO. He’s tasked with overseeing operations in Singapore AND responsible for leading the group’s strategic revenue growth ambitions by creating new income streams through additional products / solutions and by developing new partnerships and platforms. Nikki Koh, CEO of Singapore at Charles Monat Associates shares his plans for ...
ST: The Big Story, 15 June
June 15, 2021 09:51 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Alvin Goh, executive director of the Singapore Human Resources Institute on how companies can help their staff to get vaccinated without compromising work operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Powering Your Property: PGIM Real Estate's 2021 Global Outlook
June 15, 2021 09:15 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBIn Powering Your Property, Howie Lim spoke to Benett Theseira, Head of Asia Pacific, PGIM Real Estate about attractive property investment opportunities this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Decoding Global Career Shifts study
June 15, 2021 08:30 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBOn Career 360, Howie Lim spoke to Chew Siew Mee, Country Manager for JobStreet Singapore about the findings from their Decoding Global Career Shifts study which focuses on the risks to different job categories, retraining workers and how receptive they are to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
G7 and the road to building back better
June 14, 2021 13:21 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBAs the G7 Summit comes to an end - highlights include an agreement on global minimum tax, as well as tackling issues such as global vaccine supply and climate change. James Crabtree, Executive Director, International Institute for Strategic Studies shares his thoughts on developments from the summit as well as the The “build back better for the world” plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Private sector economists raise Singapore 2021 growth outlook to 6.5%
June 14, 2021 10:28 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe Monetary Authority of Singapore released its latest survey of private economists, who raised their outlook for the country's GDP to grow 6.5% this year. UOB Economist Barnabas Gan is one of those survey participants, and spoke to us on Prime Time about how the survey's results stacked up against UOB's own in-house projections, his views on inflation, and why the survey's outlook on corporate profits and housing prices seem rather upbeat as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
ST: The Big Story, 14 June
June 14, 2021 10:10 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Abraham Christopher and Jacqueline Lui about the challenges they face as a mixed-race couple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biden-Putin Geneva Summit, Iran Elections & Rising Inflation Worries
June 14, 2021 09:49 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBOn Prime Time, Rachel Kelly speak to Audrey Tinline, Senior Journalist, BBC about the international stories they’re tracking in the week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Addressing gaps in decision intelligence in supply chain operations and finance
June 14, 2021 08:28 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn Mind Your Business, Howie Lim speaks to Olivier Guillaumond, global head of Innovation Labs and Fintech at ING about addressing gaps in decision intelligence in supply chain operations and finance. ING Labs Singapore operates as an incubator focused on specific value spaces that best match the local expertise and vibrant ecosystems in Singapore, namely, Trade. Stemly will be the first venture to be spun out from ING Labs Singapore and bears testament to how ING Labs has successfully inv...
Forex Fridays: Inflation, Commodities and Related Currencies
June 13, 2021 10:48 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAnother week, and another set of reminders that inflationary pressures are keeping markets on their toes. Philip Wee, DBS' Senior Currency Economist, spoke to us on Forex Fridays about these pressures, how it may influence Forex markets, and why the link between oil and iron ore prices and commodity-linked currencies aren't as straightforward as we'd think they are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Increase in number of consumers looking to change insurance policy: Bain & Company
June 11, 2021 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBAccording to a survey by Bain & Company of around 135,000 consumers - many purchased new policies, terminated products and switched providers during the pandemic. Harshveer Singh, Partner at Bain & Company shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore's easing of Covid-19 restrictions from June 14
June 11, 2021 09:15 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBOn Prime Time, Rachel Kelly spoke to Linette Lai, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times about the updated Covid-19 restrictions. Tighter measures currently in place to reduce the spread of Covid-19 will be eased progressively from June 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The risky business of SMS OTPs
June 11, 2021 08:21 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn Mind Your Business, Howie Lim spoke to James Cook, Director of Digital Security, Asia Pacific and Japan at Entrust about the risky business of SMS OTPs. Earlier this year, the Singapore police noted a rise in scams involving OTPs, and victims here have recorded losses of up to S$15.3 million from malicious OTP requests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What makes Auckland EIU's most liveable city?
June 10, 2021 10:30 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBAuckland is now the world’s most liveable city. That’s according to the latest Global Liveability Ranking by The Economist Intelligence Unit. EIU says there is also a strong contingent of cities in the APAC region at the top of the rankings, with Osaka, Adelaide, Tokyo and Wellington rounding out the top five. To find out more Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Dr Simon Baptist, Global Chief Economist, The Economist Intelligence Unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ST: The Big Story, 10 June
June 10, 2021 10:17 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Infectious diseases specialist Dr Leong Hoe Nam from the Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena about the easing of Covid-19 restrictions from next Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taking Stock of Singapore Equities Heading into the 2nd Half
June 10, 2021 10:07 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSolid gains booked by Singapore equities since the start of the year hit a bit of a snag with the Phase 2 HA measures being implemented last May. But Carmen Lee, OCBC's Head of Equities Research, thinks that this may be a temporary setback. She joined us on Prime Time to share their outlook for local stocks, assessed potential headwinds from COVID risks and skilled labour shortages, as well as their outlook on the country's REITs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside Hong Kong: Incentivizing Covid-19 Shots & China's Tech Crackdown Cooling HK IPO Market
June 10, 2021 09:15 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn Prime TIme, Rachel Kelly spoke to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for an update and analysis of the latest from the territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Training Needs Analysis programmes to help businesses
June 10, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn Career 360, Howie Lim spoke to Gary Gan, CEO & Co-Founder, JobKred about their Training Needs Analysis programmes which could help businesses manage talent better. HR Tech start up JobKred in partnership with Singapore National Employers Federation has launched this programme which aims to help employers be nimble and embrace new ideas to transform their workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Across the ASEAN: Could Rising COVID-19 Cases Thwart Indonesia's Outlook?
June 09, 2021 14:55 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIndonesian equities were looking rather promising in the second half of May. But a worrisome resurgence of COVID-19 infections in parts of Central Java have stoked fresh concerns about the economy. John Rachmat, PT Pinnacle's Strategist, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss the new COVID challenges facing the economy, and why he still thinks bonds may actually have more upside than stocks in Southeast Asia's largest nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eco Money: What investors need to know about Singapore’s New Carbon Exchange and Marketplace
June 09, 2021 10:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBSGX will be joining forces with DBS, Standard Chartered and Temasek to launch Climate Impact X (CIX) — a global exchange and marketplace for high-quality carbon credits, supporting organisations on their carbon reduction efforts. To find out how the exchange and market place will work - Rachel Kelly speaks to Herry Cho Head Sustainability & Sustainable Finance, SGX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ST: The Big Story, 9 June
June 09, 2021 10:05 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to infectious diseases expert, Associate Professor David Lye as he sets the record straight on mRNA and non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccines. In a Facebook post earlier this week, Professor Lye, who is a clinician-researcher at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, had spoken up against misinformation being spread about Covid-19 vaccines by doctors, among others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How local real estate management services group LHN Group is growing its residential business
June 09, 2021 09:37 - 10 minutes - 10 MBLHN is a local real estate management services group that was listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange in 2014. In May, it posted a net profit of $14.8 million for the half-year ended March 31, 2021, from $3.2 million the year before. In Powering Your Property, Rachel Kelly speaks to Kelvin Lim, Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director of LHN Group to find out how they’re growing their residential business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Separating personal and business wealth and diversifying funding sources
June 09, 2021 09:35 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBHow can diversification help entrepreneurs manage investment risks, reduce swings in income, and achieve consistent returns? In Mind Your Business, Howie Lim spoke to Ng Lilian, Country Head of Business Banking and Philip Kunz, Head of Global Private Banking for Southeast Asia at HSBC Private Banking about separating personal and business wealth and diversifying funding sources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding the G7 multinational tax proposal
June 08, 2021 10:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOver the weekend - G7 Finance Ministers Agreed to a historic global tax agreement that will mean the largest multinational tech giants will pay their fair share of tax in the countries in which they operate. As part of landmark deal, finance ministers agreed to the principle of a global minimum rate that ensures multinationals pay tax of at least 15% in each country they operate. To find out what exactly this means and who might be impacted Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke with Pushan Dutt, ...
Why Singapore Bonds Have Done So Well
June 08, 2021 10:21 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBSingapore's sovereign bonds outperformed their developed market peers in the month of May, with positive real yields and haven demand bolstering their appeal. But it took a while for investors to favor the country's bonds. Frances Cheung, Rates Strategist at OCBC, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the excellent month for Singapore bonds, and why it took so long for investors to favor them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ST: The Big Story, 8 June
June 08, 2021 09:29 - 6 minutes - 6 MBIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to ST’s associate editor Chua Mui Hoong about how there can be more coordination between ground-up efforts and big players, like regulatory agencies, to help hawkers affected by the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are HDB upgraders fueling the mass market demand for condominiums?
June 08, 2021 09:15 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBPrivate non-landed homes in the outside central region of Singapore continued to be popular with owner-occupiers upgrading from Housing and Development Board flats. In Powering Your Property, Rachel Kelly spoke to Dr Lee Nai Jia, Deputy Director of the Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies to find out why many HDB upgraders are looking to condominiums as their home, fueling the mass market demand for condominiums. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to do to meet Singapore’s tech talent crunch
June 08, 2021 08:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWith a burgeoning tech sector, Southeast Asia is facing a talent crunch and Singapore is no exception. What can businesses do to ensure they have access to a workforce that meets their needs? In Career 360, Howie Lim spoke to Tonny Loh, Partner at the Heidrick & Struggles Singapore to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping the Faith in Chinese Equities
June 07, 2021 13:49 - 12 minutes - 11 MBDespite recent turbulence hitting Chinese equities in recent months, Aberdeen Standard is keeping the faith in Mainland stocks. Christina Woon, Investment Manager at Aberdeen Standard, spoke to us on Prime Time about regulatory concerns, demographic shifts and what may be supporting their upbeat outlook, along with their stance on tech-heavy indices in South Korea and Taiwan, and on Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could oil hit $80 this year?
June 07, 2021 10:30 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBOil slipped after hitting $70 a barrel for the first time since October 2018. However, some analysts still expect the black gold to hit $80 this summer - Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Saket Sundria, Asia Oil Market Reporter at Bloomberg to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.