Covid-19 is making a quiet comeback in Singapore. 

After more than two years of living with the virus as an endemic threat, cases are once again on the rise—with over 14,000 infections reported in a single week, up sharply from the previous week.

What’s driving this resurgence? And as the virus continues to evolve, how can individuals and communities stay prepared without returning to old restrictions? Are the current vaccines enough? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Professor Paul Tambyah, Deputy Chair, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine from National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), to find out more. 

Covid-19 is making a quiet comeback in Singapore.&nbsp;
After more than two years of living with the virus as an endemic threat, cases are once again on the rise&mdash;with over 14,000 infections reported in a single week, up sharply from the previous week.
What&rsquo;s driving this resurgence? And as the virus continues to evolve, how can individuals and communities stay prepared without returning to old restrictions? Are the current vaccines enough?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Professor Paul Tambyah, Deputy Chair, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine from National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), to find out more.&nbsp;

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.

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: Why is there a resurgence of COVID-19 cases?

Singapore stocks fell today as investors continue to monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel. 

The Straits Times Index dropped 0.33% at 3,898.54 points at about 11.32am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$414.04M seen in the broader market. 

In terms of counters to watch, we have Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, ESR Reit,  Sabana Industrial Reit; Acrophyte Hospitality Trust. 

That is because ESR Group, which is the sponsor of Suntec Reit, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit and Acrophyte Hospitality Trust, is expected to delist from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on the 3rd of July as its shareholders on Friday approved a scheme resolution to privatise it. 

Elsewhere, from shares of SGX-listed oil and gas counters surging amid a rally in oil prices, to market expectations ahead of a slew of central bank decisions out this week – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Singapore stocks fell today as investors continue to monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index dropped 0.33% at 3,898.54 points at about 11.32am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$414.04M seen in the broader market.&nbsp;
In terms of counters to watch, we have Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, ESR Reit, &nbsp;Sabana Industrial Reit; Acrophyte Hospitality Trust.&nbsp;
That is because ESR Group, which is the sponsor of Suntec Reit, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit and Acrophyte Hospitality Trust, is expected to delist from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on the 3rd of July as its shareholders on Friday approved a scheme resolution to privatise it.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from shares of SGX-listed oil and gas counters surging amid a rally in oil prices, to market expectations ahead of a slew of central bank decisions out this week &ndash; more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Market View: Expectations ahead of US Fed, BoJ, BoE rate decisions; China’s factory output growth hits six-month low in May; US reportedly pushing Vietnam to decouple from Chinese tech; Paris airshow opens under cloud of Air India crash; SGX-listed oil and gas firms up on oil price rally, conflict in the Middle East; Suntec Reit, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust to watch

Prices surged, then quickly gave up gains as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel rattled a region responsible for a third of the world’s crude. But behind the short-term volatility lies a deeper shift in the global energy landscape—one that could redefine the future of oil demand.

While Brent and WTI recently notched their strongest weeks of the year earlier this month, some analysts warn that the momentum may be fleeting, with prices potentially dipping into the $40s. At the same time, the global center of energy demand is beginning to tilt—from China to a rapidly rising India.

As the world’s fastest-growing oil and gas market steps into the spotlight, key questions emerge: Can India sustain this growth? What does this mean for global supply, prices, and geopolitics? And how will the evolving role of natural gas fit into this new equation?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lin Ye, Vice President, Commodities Markets – Oil at Rystad Energy, to find out more. 

Prices surged, then quickly gave up gains as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel rattled a region responsible for a third of the world&rsquo;s crude. But behind the short-term volatility lies a deeper shift in the global energy landscape&mdash;one that could redefine the future of oil demand. While Brent and WTI recently notched their strongest weeks of the year earlier this month, some analysts warn that the momentum may be fleeting, with prices potentially dipping into the $40s. At the same time, the global center of energy demand is beginning to tilt&mdash;from China to a rapidly rising India. As the world&rsquo;s fastest-growing oil and gas market steps into the spotlight, key questions emerge: Can India sustain this growth? What does this mean for global supply, prices, and geopolitics? And how will the evolving role of natural gas fit into this new equation? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Lin Ye, Vice President, Commodities Markets &ndash; Oil at Rystad Energy, to find out more.&nbsp;

Wealth Tracker: Oil volatile amid Iran-Iraq tensions - But could prices fall to $40s?

Tensions have ramped up between Israel and Iran, marked by direct, deadly missile strikes.

Cities are burning, casualties are mounting, and the world is watching with growing alarm. As leaders of the G7 huddle in the Canadian Rockies, the threat of a broader regional war looms large.

Has the red line been crossed? Can diplomacy still pull this back from the brink? And what’s really at stake if this spiral continues unchecked?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney to find out more.

Tensions have ramped up between Israel and Iran, marked by direct, deadly missile strikes.
Cities are burning, casualties are mounting, and the world is watching with growing alarm. As leaders of the G7 huddle in the Canadian Rockies, the threat of a broader regional war looms large.
Has the red line been crossed? Can diplomacy still pull this back from the brink? And what&rsquo;s really at stake if this spiral continues unchecked?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney to find out more.

The Big Story: Why is there a resurgence of COVID-19 cases?

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