The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer! 

Well that phrase is certainly true based on a newly released Oxfam report. And in case you’re wondering, we’re talking about billionaires, and a good number of large companies are owned by them (7 in 10). Is there a need to put a control on their corporate power, and what can be done to ensure the poor get sufficient support?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Sum Yee Loong, Professor of Accounting at the Singapore Management University weighs in.

Presented by: Ryan Huang 

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer! 
Well that phrase is certainly true based on a newly released Oxfam report. And in case you’re wondering, we’re talking about billionaires, and a good number of large companies are owned by them (7 in 10). Is there a need to put a control on their corporate power, and what can be done to ensure the poor get sufficient support?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Sum Yee Loong, Professor of Accounting at the Singapore Management University weighs in.
Presented by: Ryan Huang 
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Graphics credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.