Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) revealed a downturn in the nation’s manufacturing output in its latest report released yesterday.

The data shows a 10.8% decrease in manufacturing output in May 2023 compared to the same period last year. 

This represents eight straight months of decline and has prompted economists to once again warn of a heightened risk of a technical recession.

What are the major concerns and silver linings - if any - stemming from this data?

On Money in the Market, Emaad Akhtar speaks to Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking, to find out more.

Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) revealed a downturn in the nation’s manufacturing output in its latest report released yesterday.
The data shows a 10.8% decrease in manufacturing output in May 2023 compared to the same period last year. 
This represents eight straight months of decline and has prompted economists to once again warn of a heightened risk of a technical recession.
What are the major concerns and silver linings - if any - stemming from this data?
On Money in the Market, Emaad Akhtar speaks to Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking, to find out more.

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Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
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Money in the Market: What does an eighth straight month of declining manufacturing output numbers tell us about the state ofSingapore's economy?

On today’s episode of AI & Me, we explore Instagram’s new “AI Creator” labels, Meta’s push toward powerful AI assistants that can handle everyday tasks, and Apple’s plans to let users choose third-party AI models across iOS.

On today&rsquo;s episode of AI &amp; Me, we explore Instagram&rsquo;s new &ldquo;AI Creator&rdquo; labels, Meta&rsquo;s push toward powerful AI assistants that can handle everyday tasks, and Apple&rsquo;s plans to let users choose third-party AI models across iOS.

AI & Me: Should AI creators be forced to label their content?

Drones have quietly become part of everyday life - hovering above events, capturing footage, delivering new possibilities across industries.

But as the technology becomes cheaper, smarter, and more accessible, it’s also creating new challenges around security, airspace, and public safety.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dan Hermansen, CEO of MyDefence, explains how drone threats are evolving, why traditional security measures are struggling to keep up, and how radio frequency technology is being used to detect and counter unmanned systems before they become a problem.

Drones have quietly become part of everyday life - hovering above events, capturing footage, delivering new possibilities across industries.
But as the technology becomes cheaper, smarter, and more accessible, it&rsquo;s also creating new challenges around security, airspace, and public safety.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dan Hermansen, CEO of MyDefence, explains how drone threats are evolving, why traditional security measures are struggling to keep up, and how radio frequency technology is being used to detect and counter unmanned systems before they become a problem.

Industry Insight: Are drones becoming the next security threat?

This morning on Money FM 89.3, Neil Humphries and Audrey Siek unpacked a familiar parenting dilemma: should you monitor your child’s phone?

But that’s only part of the story, because beyond parental control lies a more complex reality which is that your child’s device is already being monitored.

From the moment they get their first smartphone, AI systems are at work where one designed to detect harm and comply with regulations, and another built to keep them engaged for as long as possible.

On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo explores this deeper tension: when does protection become surveillance and who is really in control?

This morning on Money FM 89.3, Neil Humphries and Audrey Siek unpacked a familiar parenting dilemma: should you monitor your child&rsquo;s phone?
But that&rsquo;s only part of the story, because beyond parental control lies a more complex reality which is that your child&rsquo;s device is already being monitored.
From the moment they get their first smartphone, AI systems are at work where one designed to detect harm and comply with regulations, and another built to keep them engaged for as long as possible.
On AI &amp; Me, Lynlee Foo explores this deeper tension: when does protection become surveillance and who is really in control?

Money in the Market: What does an eighth straight month of declining manufacturing output numbers tell us about the state ofSingapore's economy?

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