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14:57

Industry Insight: Singapore's real estate...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/09/02

Singapore has joined the top ranks of real estate markets in terms of transparency. This is according to JLL and LaSalle's biennial Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) which placed Singapore in the “Highly Transparent” group of markets under the latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI). The report serves as a guide for companies operating in foreign markets. Dr Chua Yang Liang, Head of Research and Consultancy, Southeast Asia, at global real estate services company, JLL,

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13:19

Industry Insight: Why enterprises should work on...

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2024/08/30

Data storing is an important part of our working lives. As long as you use a computer regularly, you’d have to store data one way or another. Much of this stored data is used only once before it goes to the archives, where it continues to take up space and resources. “Dark data” refers to the vast amount of unstructured and untapped information that organisations collect but do not actively analyse or utilise. This poses a critical risk with AI adopted as a potent weapon in arsenals of

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13:20

Weekly Wrap: Understanding and managing sinkhole...

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2024/08/30

Malaysia is ramping up efforts to search for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur last Friday (Aug 23), and has formed a task force to inspect sewage pipes and to assess the safety of structures. There are worries about soil instability after a second sinkhole emerged about 50 meters away. What should we know about sinkholes? Is Kuala Lumpur still safe to visit? Associate Professor Wu Wei from NTU School of Civil and Environmental Engineering explains what causes a sinkhole and

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5:33

Market View: Nvidia's chart post-earnings. What are...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/29

For the past few days, investors had been keenly awaiting the earnings release from California-based Nvidia, which has become a bellwether for the tech sector owing to its huge role in the development of AI chips. Many have grown used to outsized profits and revenues and were left disappointed after the tech titan failed to live up to investor hopes with its latest results. Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist from IG, gives his take on Nvidia's quarterly earnings and throws a trading idea. See

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11:15

Viewpoint: Are you paying too much COV?

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/29

HDB resale flats have been making headlines with high prices and this trend has been going on for a few months with many reports of new record numbers being set. According to property site 99.co, a 3-room HDB flat sold for a record $860,000 in Bukit Merah. Looking at its price, is it likely that the buyer paid more than $400K cash over valuation? Singer-songwriter Taufik Batisah, who is also the Associate Branch Director at Propnex, shares his views including whether more should be done to enable

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12:24

Industry Insight: Maximising AI for better retail...

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2024/08/29

The retail landscape has dramatically transformed since the GSS began in 1994. In addition to shopping events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there are now regular monthly sales on double-digit days which can lead to discount fatigue. As consumer expectations shift, how can retailers future-proof their operations, stay relevant and achieve success? Yash Thakker, Director of Cloud Consulting of Searce, one of Google Cloud's largest partners globally, tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener

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12:15

Industry Insight: Can an AI-powered drink power up...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/28

These days when you go to a supermarket or a convenience store, the beverage aisles look really interesting especially with a frenzy of functional beverages, which are designed to do more than just taste good, but also enhances mental or physical health Going by recent research by business intelligence company Euromonitor, this market will only grow thirstier as the global functional beverages market is expected to reach $249.5 billion by 2026. Can such functional drinks really help you reduce

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10:17

Life@Work: Are mergers and acquisitions good for...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/28

Companies across the world, both buyers and sellers, are increasingly turning to the Mergers & Acquisitions market to drive further growth and value creation. Such consolidation often results in significant changes to the internal structure of a company. How will employees respond? What will employers do? What are the benefits of a consolidation for employees? And challenges too, for that matter? Nosheen Subdar, Vice-President of Human Resources Europe and Asia of global communications and

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11:17

Eco Money: Momentum picks up for green investment in...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/28

Global sustainable finance issuance volumes may be starting to see more green shoots in 2024. In the first half of 2024, issuance of sustainable debt around the world reached $800bn, almost at the same level as that in the first half of 2023 - showing sustained momentum. Rachel Kelly speaks to Mariam Ashroff, Head of Sustainability Management at LGT Private Bank to get her take on key transition and sustainable finance trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

Kuala Lumpur sinkhole rescue efforts continue

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/27

It has been five days since an Indian tourist, was swallowed up by a 8m-deep sinkhole while walking along a street in Kuala Lumpur. Her whereabouts are still unknown as search and rescue operations continue. The Straits Times’ Malaysia correspondent, Azril Anuar, provides updates from the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:04

Industry Insight: London's real estate market for...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/27

In the recent 2024 UK general elections, the Labour Party won by a significant margin securing over 400 seats in the British Parliament, assuming control after 14 years of Conservative rule. Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to turn back the tide on a number of policies set by the Conservatives, so it begs the questions, what does it mean for foreign investors? We ask Marc von Grundherr, Director at Benham & Reeves, which is a leading independent residential estate agency, to tell us what it

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13:02

Industry Insight: Unifying enterprise-wide AI efforts...

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2024/08/26

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, AI is no longer just a tool for efficiency but rather a catalyst for innovation, transforming how banks in the APAC region operate and compete. As a leading platform for Everyday AI, Dataiku plays a crucial role in this transformation by providing a collaborative and scalable platform where banks can enhance customer experience through personalised interactions and predictive analytics, revolutionise risk management, and automate routine tasks to

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4:43

Market View: Trading the SGD / USD forex pair

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/26

The Singapore dollar has advanced to its strongest in almost a decade. Last week, it hit levels against the US dollar that were last seen in 2014. Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist from IG explains the drivers behind the strong Singdollar and shares technical analysis including tips on Take Profit (T/P) and Stop Loss (S/L) levels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:45

Weekly Wrap: How to get your VEP ready?

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/23

If you frequently drive across to Johor Bahru, you would have heard that from Oct 1, all foreign-registered vehicles entering Johor from Singapore must have a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) to enter. As Malaysia prepares to enforce the VEP system, what do you need to know? The Straits Times’ Senior Correspondent, Lee Nian Tjoe, gives us a closer look at the VEP requirements; from applying for one to installing the RFID sticker tag, and how it may impact your next trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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12:26

Industry Insight: AWS launches Malaysia’s first cloud...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/23

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a significant investment of US$6.2 billion (RM29.2 billion) in Malaysia through 2038. It accompanies the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region and offers local businesses, startups, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organisations access to a broad range of AWS cloud services. Pete Murray, Country Manager, AWS Malaysia tells us more about this exciting development and if neighbouring countries in the region would stand to

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6:28

Market View: Looking ahead to the Jackson Hole meeting

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/23

Front and Centre in the markets this week was a slew of macro-economic data in various parts of the world, and of course, the much awaited Jackson Hole speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, shares his thoughts, as well as what he is looking forward to in the week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:56

Industry Insight: Tada rides high on zero-commission...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/22

Tada, known for its zero-commission model, is one of five ride-hailing platforms licensed by the Singapore Land Transport Authority. The Singapore-based ride hailing company launched its services in Thailand in March 2024 and recently announced plans to venture into the Hong Kong market by the end of the year. The company aims to leverage its success in Singapore with its zero-commission model to to spur growth in new markets. Sean Kim, the CEO of Tada, shares more about the company's entry into

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16:34

Industry Insight: Harmonising music and learning for...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/21

In a rare feat for educational programmes, education chain, Mindchamps has set a precedent in the industry by securing patents for its innovative education methodology in the US, UK, and Australia. It is the first pre-school globally to achieve this milestone for its unique, research-based pedagogy that uses the learning of music to build fundamental cognitive skills which enhances a child’s ability to pick up mathematics, language and social skills, among others. Mr David Chiem, Founder, Executive

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10:36

Viewpoint: HDB loan limits in new property cooling...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/20

At this year’s National Day Rally, property measures were introduced to provide more financial support for buyers. For example, in a move to cool the HDB resale market, the maximum loan that home buyers can take from the Housing Development Board to purchase their flats will be tightened starting August 20. Debra Teng, Group Associate Director at real estate firm Orangetee, explains what some of these updated measures mean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:15

Industry Insight: Why esports companies should...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/08/20

The proliferation of video games and the development of the video game industry have seen competitive gaming as a form of spectator sport. eSports is experiencing rapid growth, despite still being in its relatively formative stages. At the current growth rate, by 2024, there are expected to be over 285 million frequent viewers of eSports worldwide, as well as some 291.6 million occasional viewers. In terms of revenue, the industry is expected to generate more than US$1.6 billion by 2024. With so

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