China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak.

The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus or HMPV, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children.

India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are also among other countries that have also reported cases of this virus. How does HMPV compare to COVID-19 and how can we protect ourselves?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Dale Fisher, Director, Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response at NUS to find out. 

 

China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak.
The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus or HMPV, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children.
India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are also among other countries that have also reported cases of this virus.&nbsp;How does HMPV compare to COVID-19 and how can we protect ourselves?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Dale Fisher, Director, Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response at NUS to find out.&nbsp;
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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The Big Story: HMPV cases are rising across Asia. Should you be worried?

After many years of delays, Malaysia and Singapore have signed a deal to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

This comes as the two nations seek to develop a new economic growth area centered on one of the busiest land crossings in the world.

Modelled after China’s Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the JS-SEZ will provide tax breaks and ease the transit of goods and people between Johor and Singapore, which are separated by a 1km causeway.

The target of this agreement is to hit 100 projects in the first 10 years, creating 20,000 skilled jobs for people on both sides of the Causeway.

Is this an achievable target? What benefits will this SEZ bring to both nations? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Business School and a Professor of Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore to find out. 

 

After many years of delays, Malaysia and Singapore have signed a deal to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). This comes as the two nations seek to develop a new economic growth area centered on one of the busiest land crossings in the world.
Modelled after China&rsquo;s Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the JS-SEZ will provide tax breaks and ease the transit of goods and people between Johor and Singapore, which are separated by a 1km causeway.
The target of this agreement is to hit 100 projects in the first 10 years, creating 20,000 skilled jobs for people on both sides of the Causeway.
Is this an achievable target? What benefits will this SEZ bring to both nations?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Business School and a Professor of Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore&nbsp;to find out.&nbsp;
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The Big Story: Can the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone live up to its targets? 

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory this morning, even as global markets ended the previous day mixed.

The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,836.94 points after 28.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Centurion, after the accommodation assets operator said yesterday that it is exploring the establishment of a real estate investment trust (Reit) comprising some of its workers and student accommodation assets. 

Elsewhere, from Micron investing US$7 billion in Woodlands advanced packaging site, to Samsung Q4 profit outlook missing estimates by a large margin, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.  

Also on deck – big techs rolling out the red carpet for US president-elect Donald Trump and Amazon Web Services’ plan to invest US$11 billion in Georgia.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory this morning, even as global markets ended the previous day mixed.
The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,836.94 points after 28.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Centurion, after the accommodation assets operator said yesterday that it is exploring the establishment of a real estate investment trust (Reit) comprising some of its workers and student accommodation assets.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from Micron investing US$7 billion in Woodlands advanced packaging site, to Samsung Q4 profit outlook missing estimates by a large margin, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. &nbsp;
Also on deck &ndash; big techs rolling out the red carpet for US president-elect Donald Trump and Amazon Web Services&rsquo; plan to invest US$11 billion in Georgia.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Market View: Trump’s remarks on Panama Canal, Greenland; Big techs roll out red carpet for Trump; AWS to invest US$11b in Georgia; DBS shares reach S$45 for the first time; Micron to invest US$7b in Woodlands advanced packaging site; Shares of Centurion hits all-time high amid plans that it is exploring a REIT listing and more

Joke crypto Fartcoin started as a parody, and now it is on a tear. Fartcoin’s market cap of nearly $800 million now exceeds that of several well-known brands. The memecoin has even surpassed Dogecoin’s all-time highs and blown fellow memecoin Shiba Inu completely out of the water.

What exactly is Fartcoin, and why is it surging? 

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carly Reilly, Co-host of the Moniify Daily Show, Moniify to find out more. 

 

Joke crypto Fartcoin started as a parody, and now it is on a tear. Fartcoin&rsquo;s market cap of nearly $800 million now exceeds that of several well-known brands. The memecoin has even surpassed Dogecoin&rsquo;s all-time highs and blown fellow memecoin Shiba Inu completely out of the water.
What exactly is Fartcoin, and why is it surging?&nbsp;
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Carly Reilly, Co-host of the Moniify Daily Show, Moniify to find out more.&nbsp;
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The Big Story: HMPV cases are rising across Asia. Should you be worried?

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