Did you know that In 2022, the amount of e-waste generated globally hit 62 million tonnes and that is enough to fill 1.55 million 40-tonne trucks. And Asia is a major source of e-waste, accounting for nearly half of the global e-waste generated in 2022. 

While many components of electronic devices are recyclable, the recycling rate for e-waste is relatively low.

Nathan Hall, Vice President of Asia Pacific & Japan, Pure Storage tells us how we can recycle e-waste right. 

Did you know that In 2022, the amount of e-waste generated globally hit 62 million tonnes and that is enough to fill 1.55 million 40-tonne trucks. And Asia is a major source of e-waste, accounting for nearly half of the global e-waste generated in 2022. 
While many components of electronic devices are recyclable, the recycling rate for e-waste is relatively low.
Nathan Hall, Vice President of Asia Pacific &amp; Japan, Pure Storage tells us how we can recycle e-waste right.

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.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

MONEY FM 89.3

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Why It Matters: Giving our e-waste a second chance

Thailand’s general election has produced a surprising outcome, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party projected to win around 198 seats, a dramatic increase from the 71 seats it secured in 2023.

The result has shaken up the political landscape, leaving the People’s Party and Pheu Thai trailing behind, raising questions about the next government’s formation and priorities.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Purawich Watanasukh, Lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, to unpack these results and explore what they mean for Thailand’s political future.

Thailand&rsquo;s general election has produced a surprising outcome, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul&rsquo;s Bhumjaithai Party projected to win around 198 seats, a dramatic increase from the 71 seats it secured in 2023.
The result has shaken up the political landscape, leaving the People&rsquo;s Party and Pheu Thai trailing behind, raising questions about the next government&rsquo;s formation and priorities.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Purawich Watanasukh, Lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, to unpack these results and explore what they mean for Thailand&rsquo;s political future.

The Big Story: Can the Bhumjaithai Party form a stable government after its electoral surge?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada cover a vending machine in Delhi stocked with underwear. The viral clip had people laughing, sharing, and even brainstorming what else future vending machines could carry. Then, in the U.S., President Donald Trump faces fierce backlash after posting a video that edited Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, sparking bipartisan outrage and raising questions about accountability in the age of social media.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada cover a vending machine in Delhi stocked with underwear. The viral clip had people laughing, sharing, and even brainstorming what else future vending machines could carry. Then, in the U.S., President Donald Trump faces fierce backlash after posting a video that edited Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, sparking bipartisan outrage and raising questions about accountability in the age of social media.

What’s Trending: Did Trump just go bananas with the Obamas? Meanwhile, commuters are buying underwear from a vending machine 

Gold just did something we haven’t seen in years, a sharp drop, followed by an even sharper rebound. One moment it was sliding hard… the next, it was surging back like a comeback story.

So what’s driving these wild swings, and is gold gearing up for its next record run?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist at State Street Investment Management, for the latest.

Gold just did something we haven&rsquo;t seen in years, a sharp drop, followed by an even sharper rebound. One moment it was sliding hard&hellip; the next, it was surging back like a comeback story.
So what&rsquo;s driving these wild swings, and is gold gearing up for its next record run?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist at State Street Investment Management, for the latest.

Why It Matters: Giving our e-waste a second chance

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