Singapore’s current wave of Covid-19 infections is being driven by the XBB sub-variant. Now, it is expected to peak at an average of 15,000 daily cases by about mid-November.

Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Expert at the Rophi Clinic on what this means for Singapore’s fight against Covid-19 and can we expect to roll back stricter vaccination differentiated measures?

Singapore’s current wave of Covid-19 infections is being driven by the XBB sub-variant. Now, it is expected to peak at an average of 15,000 daily cases by about mid-November. Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Expert at the Rophi Clinic on what this means for Singapore’s fight against Covid-19 and can we expect to roll back stricter vaccination differentiated measures?

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The Evening Runway with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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How worrying is Singapore's Covid-19 wave of XBB?

This month, two Indian states announced plans to impose hefty fines and imprisonment for contaminating food with spit, urine and dirt. But some have questioned the efficacy of these laws and allege that they could also be misused to vilify a specific community. Hongbin Jeong spills the tea. 

This month, two Indian states announced plans to impose hefty fines and imprisonment for contaminating food with spit, urine and dirt. But some have questioned the efficacy of these laws and allege that they could also be misused to vilify a specific community. Hongbin Jeong spills the tea.

Spill the Tea: Why India’s new laws to protect food safety is outraging to some

Singapore shares opened almost flat today, after US and Europe’s indices rose overnight.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.02 per cent to 3,584.79 points after 26.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have CDL Hospitality Trusts. The stapled group’s net property income for the third quarter ended Sep 30 fell 6.8 per cent to S$36.3 million, from S$39 million in the previous corresponding period. 

Elsewhere, from volatilities ahead of the US election and the Bitcoin rising beyond US$70,000 for the first time since June, more international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck – the short term outlook for the Japanese currency and equities, as well as how the earnings season in Singapore and the US is shaping up thus far. 

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

Singapore shares opened almost flat today, after US and Europe’s indices rose overnight.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.02 per cent to 3,584.79 points after 26.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have CDL Hospitality Trusts. The stapled group’s net property income for the third quarter ended Sep 30 fell 6.8 per cent to S$36.3 million, from S$39 million in the previous corresponding period. 
Elsewhere, from volatilities ahead of the US election and the Bitcoin rising beyond US$70,000 for the first time since June, more international headlines remain in focus. 
Also on deck – the short term outlook for the Japanese currency and equities, as well as how the earnings season in Singapore and the US is shaping up thus far. 
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

Market View: Prospects of a Trump vs Harris presidency and implications of equities; US earnings season, Movements in Asian markets; Outlook for Japanese yen, equities; CDL Hospitality Trusts, Japfa back in the black; ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is China’s richest person in new annual rich list

WATG’s Director of Landscape Architecture, Ronnie Tan, leads the way in luxury landscape design, redefining resorts and urban spaces across Asia with his visionary approach.

From the tranquil shores of Crimson Resort and Spa in Boracay to the culturally resonant landscapes of Hoiana Resort in Vietnam, Ronnie masterfully integrates sustainability, local heritage, and luxury.

On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ronnie Tan, Creative Director of Landscape Architecture, WATG, to share how he is setting new standards in luxury hospitality through thoughtful landscape architecture.

WATG’s Director of Landscape Architecture, Ronnie Tan, leads the way in luxury landscape design, redefining resorts and urban spaces across Asia with his visionary approach.
From the tranquil shores of Crimson Resort and Spa in Boracay to the culturally resonant landscapes of Hoiana Resort in Vietnam, Ronnie masterfully integrates sustainability, local heritage, and luxury.
On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ronnie Tan, Creative Director of Landscape Architecture, WATG, to share how he is setting new standards in luxury hospitality through thoughtful landscape architecture.

How worrying is Singapore's Covid-19 wave of XBB?

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