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

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

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 to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
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

Thomas Taw, Head of APAC Investment Strategy, Blackrock discusses why it may be worth looking elsewhere for upside in the AI boom, particularly in software-based businesses. He also shares why he continues to like Japanese markets.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Thomas Taw, Head of APAC Investment Strategy, Blackrock discusses why it may be worth looking elsewhere for upside in the AI boom, particularly in software-based businesses. He also shares why he continues to like Japanese markets.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: AI investment plays, software over chips

Recruitment companies are now openly encouraging candidates to embrace AI to aid in writing CVs and cover letters to aid them in the job application process.

What are some of the AI tools businesses are offering and what do experts say about how effectively applicants can make use of AI-generated content to stand out from the crowd?

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore.



Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Recruitment companies are now openly encouraging candidates to embrace AI to aid in writing CVs and cover letters to aid them in the job application process.
What are some of the AI tools businesses are offering and what do experts say about how effectively applicants can make use of AI-generated content to stand out from the crowd?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore.
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo and music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Recruitment companies are encouraging candidates to use AI for job applications

In an age where consumers are increasingly mindful of the food they eat, a neighbourhood supermarket and cafe has been redefining how Singaporeans shop and eat.

Specialising in fresh, all-natural, and ethically sourced food, this homegrown brand is growing from strength to strength, and is now set to open its seventh outlet in Sentosa Cove.

What’s behind its success, and how does it plan to shape the future of food retail in Singapore?

Here's our conversation with Joe Stevens, CEO, Little Farms. 



Presented by Audrey Siek

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 an age where consumers are increasingly mindful of the food they eat, a neighbourhood supermarket and cafe has been redefining how Singaporeans shop and eat.
Specialising in fresh, all-natural, and ethically sourced food, this homegrown brand is growing from strength to strength, and is now set to open its seventh outlet in Sentosa Cove.
What’s behind its success, and how does it plan to shape the future of food retail in Singapore?
Here's our conversation with Joe Stevens, CEO, Little Farms. 
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
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.

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

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