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CNBC Television (Youtube)
AI-powered cyberattacks: Adaptive Security CEO Brian Long on the dangers of AI
Brian Long, Adaptive Security co-founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how the company is simulating AI-powered cyberattacks to provide risk assessments for its clients, how to prevent AI-powered cyberattacks, and more.
The Business Times (Youtube)
Market Focus Daily: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Asian markets (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/asia-markets-edge-uncertainty-rules-ahead-trump-tariffs) edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs; LTA issues Grab taxi (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/lta-issues-grab-taxi-operator-licence-singapore) operator licence in Singapore.
Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.
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Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro
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The Business Times (Youtube)
BT Money Hacks: Smart money moves - Key considerations before switching jobs #btpodcasts #moneyhacks
PODCAST: Have you secured your finances as you consider switching roles?
Howie Lim speaks to Susan Fanning from Aon on what else to consider before thinking about a job change. #btpodcasts #moneyhacks
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New safety guidelines for air taxis, drones developed by CAAS, other Asia-Pacific authorities
But Singapore's civil aviation chief says it's still "early days" for air taxis in Singapore.
Read more: https://bit.ly/43vrdC9
State Coroner declares open verdict on death of newborn baby boy found buried in garden
The baby was born in 2021, but his remains were uncovered only in April 2022.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3FQSm8Q
CNBC Television (Youtube)
Short: Uncertainty has been a hangover on the economy
Marc Short, former chief of staff to VP Mike Pence, warns that tariffs may harm the economy rather than bring jobs back. He highlights uncertainty, potential recession risks, and trade policy concerns.
The Edge Singapore
China restricts companies from investing in US as tensions rise https://t.co/1RZcuUhHOp
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China restricts companies from investing in US as tensions rise
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'Absolutely no reason' to believe Trump's April 2 tariffs are final: Chief Strategist
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/04/01/no-reason-to-believe-trumps-april-2-tariffs-final-chief-strategist.html
Thai search dogs go from sniffing to soothing at collapsed tower site
BANGKOK - Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of life in a mountain of rubble left after a tower crumbled in last week's earthquake.
Read more: https://bit.ly/41Z89v2
CNBC Television (Youtube)
Müller: The auto industry is global—'America alone' is not the answer
Hildegard Müller, President of the German Auto Industry Association, warns tariffs will hurt both U.S. and German economies, raise prices, and risk jobs. She urges urgent U.S.-EU negotiations.
REIT Posts of the Week @ 29 March 2025
https://www.reit-tirement.com/2025/03/reit-posts-of-week-29-march-2025.html
CNBC Television (Youtube)
Boockvar: The market is transitioning—throw the old blueprint in the garbage
Peter Boockvar, CIO at Bleakley Financial Group, warns tariffs could destabilize markets. He sees a shift from Mag 7 stocks to international and value investing. Market uncertainty remains high.
Oiltek International receives approval in-principle for transfer onto SGX mainboard
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HPV self-sampling to screen for cervical cancer
A safe alternative to clinician-administered tests, the self-test for HPV can help prevent cervical cancer.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4jk3R7j
CNBC Television (Youtube)
Goldman Sachs' David Dubner on M&A outlook: More certainty will breed more confidence and M&A
David Dubner, Goldman Sachs COO of global M&A and global head of M&A structuring, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of M&A activity, impact of tariff and policy uncertainty, regulatory environment under the new administration, and more.
The Business Times (Youtube)
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will hit US$3 trillion of imports
Trump has for weeks put a circle around April 2 as a "Liberation Day" to impose an array of new tariffs that could upend the global trade system, threaten to slow US economic growth and spark higher inflation. Critics warn of significant economic fallout and further inequality.
BlackBerry forecasts lower annual revenue due to weak demand for cybersecurity services
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/blackberry-forecasts-lower-annual-revenue-due-weak-demand-cybersecurity-services-5039996
‘I have a very sharply different view on Israel and Palestine compared to Mr Calvin Cheng’: Shanmugam
He noted that a police report had been filed and there is a possibility of legal action.
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OCBC signs pact with UK govt to channel $17b of investments into key British industries
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/ocbc-signs-pact-with-uk-govt-to-channel-17b-of-investments-into-key-british-industries
The Edge Singapore
Goldman is opening up private equity deals to rich individuals https://t.co/d9iO9uPdY4
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Goldman is opening up private equity deals to rich individuals
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United Overseas Bank Limited’s Annual Report 2024: Key Highlights
https://www.thesingaporeaninvestor.sg/2025/03/25/united-overseas-bank-limiteds-annual-report-2024-key-highlights/
CNBC Television (Youtube)
Former U.S. Trade Rep. Ron Kirk on Trump tariffs: We've decided to start a trade war with the world
Former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Trump's tariff announcement today, impact of tariffs on the American consumer, using tariffs as a negotiating tactic, and more.
Myanmar junta chief to join regional summit in person, Thailand says
The trip will be a rare visit by Mr Min Aung Hlaing to a South-east Asian country since the 2021 coup.
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CNBC Television (Youtube)
Brooks-LaSure: Efficiency shouldn't come at the cost of effectiveness in public health
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Former Medicare & Medicaid Chief and Century Foundation Senior Fellow, warns health agency job cuts risk public health, Medicare, and medical research.
Best Platforms to Buy Unit Trusts in Singapore
https://growbeansprout.com/best-unit-trust-platform-singapore
The Edge Singapore
Oiltek International receives approval in-principle for transfer onto SGX mainboard https://t.co/facB60bHXd
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Rangoli artist, Malay drum maker among stewards of intangible cultural heritage award winners
The five winners are the fifth cohort of practitioners or organisations to receive the award.
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CNBC Television (Youtube)
Most investors still believe the guardrails are there for the 'Trump put': RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
Amy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets head of derivatives strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, what to make of the recent market volatility, the 'Trump put', and more.