Starting August, Thailand’s eligible businesses and individuals can register for digital cash handouts through “Digital Wallet” - a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars.

The program is meant to give 10,000 baht (about $275) to 50 million citizens in digital money to spend at local businesses, with the aim of boosting the country’s lagging economy.

However, economists have criticised the program, calling it an ineffective way to contribute to sustainable economic growth compared to other measures.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University shares her insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah
Photo credits: Bing Guan/Reuters  

Starting August, Thailand’s eligible businesses and individuals can register for digital cash handouts through “Digital Wallet” - a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars.
The program is meant to give 10,000 baht (about $275) to 50 million citizens in digital money to spend at local businesses, with the aim of boosting the country’s lagging economy.
However, economists have criticised the program, calling it an ineffective way to contribute to sustainable economic growth compared to other measures.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University shares her insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Bing Guan/Reuters

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Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Morning Shot: Thailand to roll out controversial US$13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens

In the wake of the pandemic, Singapore’s nightlife scene is at a crossroads.

With the founders, who are former competitors, of iconic venues joining forces to create a first-of-its-kind all-in-one entertainment venue where you can work, dine and play high above Marina Bay, they aim to tackle the challenges of the current market while meeting the diverse needs of modern consumers.

Can this new $12 million venture successfully revitalise Singapore’s nightlife and the entertainment sector?

Here's our conversation with Joshua Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) & Phillip Poon, Co-Founder, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) and Nightlife Expert.



Presented by Emaad Akhtar

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

In the wake of the pandemic, Singapore’s nightlife scene is at a crossroads.
With the founders, who are former competitors, of iconic venues joining forces to create a first-of-its-kind all-in-one entertainment venue where you can work, dine and play high above Marina Bay, they aim to tackle the challenges of the current market while meeting the diverse needs of modern consumers.
Can this new $12 million venture successfully revitalise Singapore’s nightlife and the entertainment sector?
Here's our conversation with Joshua Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) &amp; Phillip Poon, Co-Founder, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) and Nightlife Expert.
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: Is Singapore's nightlife and entertainment industry ready for a renaissance with a $12 million All-in-One venue?

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses the trajectory of oil and gold prices amid escalating Middle East tensions; whether China's latest set of stimulus measures will trigger a economic turnaround; the implications of US port strikes on the Fed's fight against inflation; and what this all means for the US dollar.

Produced/Presented: Yeap Jun Rong

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses the trajectory of oil and gold prices amid escalating Middle East tensions; whether China's latest set of stimulus measures will trigger a economic turnaround; the implications of US port strikes on the Fed's fight against inflation; and what this all means for the US dollar.
Produced/Presented: Yeap Jun Rong

Bigger Picture: Middle East tensions - where are oil and gold prices headed?

Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, after he was convicted of five charges, including obtaining gifts worth over S$400,000 over seven years, from two businessmen he considered his friends, as well as for obstructing justice.

The sentencing comes more than a year after details of the probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau first came to light, and 10 months after Iswaran was first charged in court.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University analyses the implications of this case on the public service, as well as the PAP.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ST/Gavin Foo

Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, after he was convicted of five charges, including obtaining gifts worth over S$400,000 over seven years, from two businessmen he considered his friends, as well as for obstructing justice.
The sentencing comes more than a year after details of the probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau first came to light, and 10 months after Iswaran was first charged in court.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University analyses the implications of this case on the public service, as well as the PAP.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar &amp; Audrey Siek  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: ST/Gavin Foo

Morning Shot: Thailand to roll out controversial US$13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens

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