On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX for a wrap on markets for the month. So how did markets fare overall in April? And what should investors watch out for in May?

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX for a wrap on markets for the month. So how did markets fare overall in April? And what should investors watch out for in May?

Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. 

We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo (1pm – 4pm)

Financial Hit: Was April a strong month for stock markets?

The Afternoon Update producer Sean Cheong and independent economist Song Seng Wun discuss the state of the Malaysian ringgit. Is the situation similar to that of the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, and can it recover soon? 

The Afternoon Update producer Sean Cheong and independent economist Song Seng Wun discuss the state of the Malaysian ringgit. Is the situation similar to that of the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, and can it recover soon?

Market View: Echoes of the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on Singaporeans to join him in the ambitious goal of building a society where everyone matters “and a Singapore that matters to all Singaporeans”.

Some political analysts have said that PM Wong wants to set himself apart from his predecessors and be measured against his own words


So how will PM Wong be a different type of Prime Minister? And how will our foreign policies be re-shaped under his leadership?


Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his view. 

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on Singaporeans to join him in the ambitious goal of building a society where everyone matters “and a Singapore that matters to all Singaporeans”. Some political analysts have said that PM Wong wants to set himself apart from his predecessors and be measured against his own words
 So how will PM Wong be a different type of Prime Minister? And how will our foreign policies be re-shaped under his leadership?
 Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his view.

Weekly Wrap Up: How will PM Wong navigate Singapore's foreign policies?

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Maritime is a vital industry at the nexus of world trade and the global supply chain is often perceived as an invisible industry. Yet, as disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic and more recent events have demonstrated, maritime, responsible for carrying more than 80 percent of world trade, has a tangible impact on our daily lives.

And right here in Singapore, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) is celebrating its 20th year building strong public-private partnerships in the maritime industry. 
So what will the next phase of Maritime Singapore's evolution look like? 

Raymond Tan, Founder, OHceans tells us more. 

Maritime is a vital industry at the nexus of world trade and the global supply chain is often perceived as an invisible industry. Yet, as disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic and more recent events have demonstrated, maritime, responsible for carrying more than 80 percent of world trade, has a tangible impact on our daily lives. And right here in Singapore, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) is celebrating its 20th year building strong public-private partnerships in the maritime industry.  So what will the next phase of Maritime Singapore's evolution look like? 
Raymond Tan, Founder, OHceans tells us more.

Financial Hit: Was April a strong month for stock markets?

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