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La National Trade Union Confederation (NTUC) a tenu une conférence de presse ce jeudi 03 avril dans le cadre de la présentation du budget pour l'année fiscale 2025-2026. Narendranath Gopee, président de la NTUC, a exprimé ses préoccupations concernant l'augmentation de la consommation d'énergie à Maurice et a proposé des solutions pour répondre à ce défi. Il a suggéré l'utilisation d'éoliennes maritimes et d'énergies issues des vagues comme alternatives renouvelables afin de réduire la dépendance aux énergies fossiles.

Is it time to redefine gender roles and leadership? Social expectations, workplace culture, and lifestyles have transformed dramatically in recent years. From boardrooms to parliament, we can see that change is happening. But is it happening fast enough? For Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with trailblazers Gregory Vijayendran, Wong Su-Yen and Yeo Wan Ling. Together, they explore the sea change in mindsets towards leadership roles in Singapore, the importance of board diversity, and the cultural shifts necessary for true equality. Highlights of the conversation: 01:33 Working for a lady boss 03:24 Female leadership in Singapore 06:53 Changing lifestyles and culture 14:17 Do women gate keep from other women? 16:32 Building more diverse boards --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro, Emily Liu and Chai Pei Chieh. With Wong Su-yen, board chairperson, James Cook University in Singapore; Gregory Vijayendran, partner, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP; and Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general and director of U Women and Family and U SME. A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Against the backdrop of a world that’s facing growing uncertainty, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his fourth Budget statement, but his first as prime minister. The broad suite of measures announced tally up to a record $143.1 billion, an increase from the $134.2 billion spent in the 2024 financial year. Key measures announced were aimed at helping Singaporeans tackle cost pressures, advancing the country’s growth, equipping workers through their lives, building a sustainable city, as well as nurturing a caring and inclusive society. Businesses and workers in particular can expect to benefit from a slew of subsidies and initiatives surrounding lifelong learning. Singapore is also pushing ahead with building a more resilient green economy. On Part One of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies and Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From vouchers for every adult Singaporean, to personal income tax rebates as part of an SG60 package, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a bumper SG60 Budget that will have something for every Singaporean. When delivering the Budget, PM Wong says that the Budget was shaped together with Singaporeans, and lays out the second instalment of plans on the Forward Singapore agenda, which seeks to keep society strong and united. On Part Two of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies andPatrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chng Choon Hiong, Adobe StockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we’re in 2025, one thing’s for sure – a General Election is on the horizon. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. When exactly? That’s anyone’s guess. But political parties are already up and about, ramping up efforts to touch base with voters. And, judging by the recent episode between some volunteers of Progress Singapore Party and People’s Action Party in Bukit Gombak in Chua Chu Kang GRC, the political temperature is rising. In the lead-up to the polls, The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah looks at how MPs, and others involved in the GE, are preparing themselves. In this week’s episode, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Desmond Tan stops by to talk about his experience so far as a first-term MP. Mr Tan, who has been an MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC since 2020, said he “won’t call it a job because... it’s an elected role that has no fixed job description and no fixed terms of reference”. The 54-year-old, who spent almost three decades in the Singapore Armed Forces before joining the People’s Association, said that he had to “level up very quickly” when he joined politics and took on positions in the government. When he ran for office in the last GE as a rookie, he lost 3.5kg during the hustings. In anticipation of this year’s campaign, he’s gaining some weight, and is also more emotionally ready for the work. For one thing, he has built relationships with the residents in his ward, and has put in the work since the last election to serve them. And how does Mr Tan, NTUC’s deputy secretary-general, deal with criticism over a hot potato issue like, say, the failed Allianz-Income Insurance deal? “Sometimes there may be disagreement (in) opinions, but we have to continue our path,” he said. “As long as I speak the truth and I’m clear about my conscience, I have nothing to worry about.” On a lighter note, Natasha asked him what he thinks of the nickname some voters bestowed on him in 2020 – “Down-To-Earth Desmond” – and what nickname he would pick for himself, if he had to. Watch or tune in to the episode to find out what he said. Highlights (click/tap above): 6:24 Politicians must accept that they won’t always be right 10:18 “I have no strategy for social media.”14:35 “You can’t just give an order, like in the army.”21:34 Being labelled “Down-To-Earth Desmond” 29:25 He lost 3.5kg during the 2020 GEHost: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg) Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this topic: https://str.sg/8Wav Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DNRead Natasha's articles: https://str.sg/iSXmFilmed by: Studio+65 Edited by ST Podcast producers: Eden Soh & Teo Tong Kai Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow The Usual Place Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/wEr7u Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX #tup #tuptrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discrimination often happens at the workplace and can take many forms. To better tackle that, Singapore has recently passed a landmark legislation, with provisions to tackle discriminatory practices in hiring, dismissals and appraisals. The Workplace Fairness Bill is set to strengthen protections for Singaporeans by making fair employment practices not just a ‘good to have’ company policy but a legal requirement. But can this Bill solve less visible discrimination? And how challenging is it to execute the legislation? On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: ST FileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready for the future of work? Singapore's new guidelines on flexible work arrangements require employers to establish a process for employee requests. It’s not just about ditching the commute, it's also about flexi-time and even sharing your job. But are these changes a way forward for better work-life balance, or a career risk? Claressa Monteiro dives into the complexities of flexi-work in Singapore, with Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general, Maureen Wee, HR head, SPH Media and Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair. Highlights of the conversation: 02:39 What are the new guidelines? 06:28 Do young people prefer working from home? 10:54 Will employees lose out if they request flexi-work? 12:37 Are the guidelines mandatory? 15:09 Will business be affected with flexi-work? 17:14 Is flexi-work here to stay? --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu, and engineered by Chai Pei Chieh. With Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTUC U Women and Family director, Member of Parliament; Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair; and Maureen Wee, head of human resources, SPH Media A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hujan ke panas ke, khidmat mereka jalan terus! Mereka lah abang-abang dan kakak-kakak pekerja platform kita. Meski pekerjaan mereka penuh cabaran- dari segi cuaca, pendapatan tak menentu dan sebagainya, kerja yang dilakukan masih dianggap bukan kerja 'betul' ke? Dengan perlindungan serta perwakilan yang diperkenalkan untuk pekerja platform kita, adakah persepsi ini akan berubah? NoTapis membincangkan topik kali ini dengan bekas pemandu privet, Hidayat Aziz dari Talk Folks dan juga Hisham Mohamed dari NPHVA. Untuk membuka ruang bagi pekerja platform memahami bentuk sokongan yang akan disediakan mulai 2025, NTUC menganjurkan beberapa sesi taklimat sejak November.Mereka berminat untuk menyertai sesi taklimat tersebut boleh melungsuri pautan, https://bh.sg/platform See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawker culture in Singapore has been inscribed as Singapore's first element on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. But, decades of culinary expertise are at risk of fading, as experienced hawkers gradually retire over the years and fewer new hawkers join the scene. Just recently, Members of Parliament on both sides of the aisle voted in favour of an amended Progress Singapore Party motion, calling on the government to continue the government's support for hawkers and to grow Singapore's hawker culture. On this episode of Morning Shot, Yeo Wan Ling, Assistant Secretary-General & Director, U SME and Women & Family Unit at NTUC shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Roots.sg & National Archives of SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks hitting record highs after Donald Trump's election win, escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, China's response to the US election, and new bilateral collaborations between Singapore and Indonesia. Additionally, wage hikes under Singapore's NTUC scheme and record earnings for DBS Group.  Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of  Hustle Fund, and ​​Jeremy Au discussed: 1. Singapore Vetoes Allianz $4.4B Insurer Acquisition: They discussed the Singapore government's veto of the NTUC Income and Allianz merger, primarily over concerns of an undisclosed plan for $2B capital withdrawal post-merger. This case illustrated the delicate balance required between pursuing financial strategies and adhering to a social mission, especially in a cooperative structure transitioning to a corporatized entity. 2. NTUC 1961 History & Income Cooperative Mandate: They expanded on the broader historical role of National Trade Unions Congress with the People's Action Party since 1961, vs. the now-defunct leftist Singapore Association of Trade Unions (SATU). The central workers' union is the parent organization of NTUC Enterprise, which is a holding entity of multiple cooperatives and mission-based corporations like NTUC Fairprice (supermarkets), First Campus (childcare) and Income (insurance). They referenced analysis on other successful single-country insurer cooperatives benchmarks from former NTUC Enterprise & NTUC Income CEO Tan Suee Chieh. 3. Trump vs. Kamala Impact on Southeast Asia: Jeremy and Shiyan debated how the US election's potential outcomes could lead to dramatically different White House policies on free trade, capital gains and China relations - leading to significant ripple effects on Singapore & Southeast Asia. This highlights the deep interconnectivity of American political decisions with regional economic outcomes. Jeremy and Shiyan also touched on the impact of US interest rate cuts on global markets, the acceleration of Chinese companies entering Southeast Asia, and Singapore's higher number of work hours vs. America and the EU. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-vetoes-allianz-acquisition Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-vetoes-allianz-acquisition-id 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-vetoes-allianz-acquisition-cn Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-vetoes-allianz-acquisition-vn Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Learn more about Nika.eco! Reach out to info@nika.eco if you are a geospatial data scientist or climate researcher who is interested to partner on a pilot or research opportunities

On Tuesday (Sep 10), Singapore passed the Platform Workers Bill, which legislates stronger protections for delivery riders, private-hire car and taxi drivers. Why was legislation needed and what does this mean for customers of platforms offering services like food delivery and transportation? Yeo Wan Ling, assistant secretary-general of NTUC and Associate Professor Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences speak to Crispina Robert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has just passed a new Platform Workers Bill - aimed at ramping up protection for platform workers such as delivery riders and private-hire and taxi drivers. They will see higher Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions to support their housing and retirement adequacy, work injury compensation and representation in union-like associations.  The increased CPF contributions will gradually match those of salaried employees. This will be mandatory for platform workers aged 30 or younger in 2025, and optional for those who are older. On this episode of Morning Shot, Jean See, Director for Freelancers & Self-Employed at NTUC and Nominated Member of Parliament shares her insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: ST FileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN chief said yesterday that the United Nations has offered to monitor any cease-fire in Gaza; a blockbuster new Chinese video game has put an unexpected spotlight on longstanding claims of rampant sexism in China's male-dominated gaming culture; whether the close relationship between the PAP and NTUC is good for workers here was the subject of a 30-minute exchange in Parliament yesterday. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Lee Kim Siang / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under the new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme, lower- and middle-income workers who have lost their jobs would get up to S$6,000 over a period of up to six months. Four weeks of government-paid paternity leave will be made mandatory from April 2025. And additionally, a new Shared Parental Leave scheme will also be introduced, comprising 10 extra weeks of paid leave, shared between both parents. Those are among some of the key support measures announced at the National Day Rally and also issues that have been actively championed by the Singapore labour movement over the years. On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament, Pioneer SMC shares his insights from the perspective as a union leader, as well as what ground reactions have been like so far.  Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: PetirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of  Hustle Fund, and ​​Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Allianz Insurance Acquiring NTUC Income: Jeremy and Shiyan dissected the business logic and new facts that have emerged, especially regarding the current competition and performance challenges facing NTUC Income. They addressed the confusing public communications, emphasizing the need for transparent messaging to maintain stakeholder trust and societal confidence. They also reflected on the lessons for nonprofits and social enterprises regarding the importance of the constitution to safeguard social objectives. 2. USA Civilian Nuclear Deal: Singapore signed a thirty-years long “123” agreement to access US nuclear energy technologies and expertise that are under export controls. 95% of Singapore's electricity is powered by fossil fuels, with low opportunities for solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable sources. Nuclear modular reactors would be one of the few ways to achieve Singapore's ambitious 2050 net zero carbon emissions pledge. America signed similar deals with Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam - with implications for energy security, diplomatic alliances and optionality for national defense. 3. Politicians vs. Technocrats: They explored the contrasting leadership styles and political approach of Tim Walz, JD Vance, and Mitt Romney. With different experiences as teacher, veteran, venture capitalist, management consultant and community organizer, they exhibit the difference in skillsets between governance and winning votes. They compare this to Singapore's policy and political landscape, and whether technocrats or retail politicians better serve their communities. Jeremy and Shiyan also discussed the role of regulatory oversight in corporate transitions, the influence of legal structures on organizational missions, and the cultural implications of business practices across different regions. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-usa-nuclear-deal Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-usa-nuclear-deal-id 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-usa-nuclear-deal-cn Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-usa-nuclear-deal-vn Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Learn more about Evo Commerce at bback.co and stryv.co 

News that German insurance company Allianz is planning to buy a majority stake in Income Insurance has led to sharp criticism. Questions are being asked - is Income Insurance, formerly an NTUC co-operative, prioritising profit over people? Or is it moving as all corporations do? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Professor Lawrence Loh, director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School and Eddy Cheong, CEO of Havend Pte Ltd, an insurance advisory firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and ​​Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Kamala vs. Trump USA Election: Jeremy and Shiyan discussed Kamala Harris stepping into the presidential race, and speculated on her potential policy directions and how her leadership might influence relations with Asia. The excitement around her candidacy and the shift in political dynamics were key points, along with how both parties still view being tough on China as beneficial. 2. NTUC Income Insurance Privatization by Allianz: Jeremy and Shiyan explored the implications of selling a majority stake of NTUC Income, Singapore's insurance cooperative, to Allianz. Allianz CEO's “We're not in Asia to buy top line; we want to build a resoundingly profitable business” reflects how this acquisition will transfer wealth from policyholders towards current shareholders. They debated the public policy rationale behind the decision, in light of the complexities of balancing profitability with social benefits in the insurance sector. 3. Indonesia D2C & Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG): Jeremy and Shiyan talked about the income distribution and purchasing power disparities in Indonesia, and shared about a founder who pivoted from a B2B SaaS model to a direct-to-consumer retail business called Lucky Bundle, which focuses on serving the lower-income 80% of the population. They also discussed the productivity solutions grant (PSG) in Singapore, discussing how government subsidies can impact market competitiveness. The implementation approach of these subsidies may accidentally support sub-standard vendors, thus hindering the development of globally competitive businesses. Jeremy and Shiyan also covered the challenges of building in different GDP per capita zones, differences between public and private healthcare costs, and the role of cooperatives in balancing market dynamics. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-insurance-cooperative-privatization Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-insurance-cooperative-privatization-id 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-insurance-cooperative-privatization-cn Xem, nghe hoặc đọc toàn bộ thông tin chi tiết tại https://www.bravesea.com/blog/singapore-insurance-cooperative-privatization-vn Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Learn more about Evo Commerce at bback.co and stryv.co 

This week, the Ministry of Home Affairs said it intends to designate the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) as a politically significant person under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (FICA). Why now? What are the implications for Singapore's labour movement and its members? Singapore Management University's Associate Professor of Law, Eugene Tan shares his views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a Singapore where fresh, locally-grown food flourishes despite limited land space. This ambitious vision is fueled by the "30 by 30" goal – producing 30% of the nation's nutritional needs locally by 2030. But this goal demands innovation. We look at urban farming & high-tech solutions with how NTUC's WSQ Urban Agronomist Course equips future farmers, partnering with Netatech's expertise for a sustainable food future. Here's the insightful conversation with David Tan, founder and CEO, Netatech & Tay Ee Learn, Chief Sector Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub.     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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I have done my duty, and I am very happy I chose this path of public service all those many years ago.” said PM Lee, in his last major speech as Prime Minister at NTUC's May Ray Rally on 1st May 2024.  Despite dark clouds on the horizon, PM Lee, who was also marking his 40th year in politics and two-decades as Singapore's Prime Minister, says that the Republic has built a strong foundation for its future generations to continue to write new chapters of the Singapore story. On this episode of Morning Shot, Yeo Wan Ling, Assistant Secretary-General and Director of U SME and Women & Family Unit at NTUC shares what struck her the most in PM's speech and how Singapore's labour movement will continue to work with the government in years to come. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST/ Ng Sor Luan / United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries / PetirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and guest co-host, Lisa Oake Founder and CEO of ExecutiveCounselling.com and Former CNBC Asia Journalist are joined by Low Choon Chye, Head of Sustainability at NTUC LearningHub and Teoh Cy Inn, GM, Aftersales at Vantage Automotive Limited about new trends in auto mobility and how the new BYD Electric Car Repair Workshop and training program at NTUC LearningHub will be upskilling this generation of EV enthusiasts and technicians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To help workers better cope with increasingly complex legal issues, the Singapore Labour Movement recently launched a Legal Assistance Panel, that will offer discounted legal support.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC shares more about the complexity behind issues that workers face and why such a panel is critical. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to learn a skill, you want to learn from the best. Renowned as the global leader that outpaced even Tesla in EV sales last year, Chinese EV maker BYD brings its expertise to partner with NTUC LearningHub to shape the future of EV education and upskilling in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.  James Ng, Managing Director, Singapore and Philippines, BYD & Low Choon Chye, Senior Manager, Sustainability NTUC LearningHub share more details and information about their collaboration.      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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2024 is all about turning Forward Singapore into reality. It includes taking concrete steps to tackle immediate challenges for households and businesses, create more paths for equality and mobility, provide more assurances for families and seniors, and ultimately forge a stronger and more united nation. On this episode of Morning Shot, Melvin Yong, Assistant-Secretary General at NTUC shares how this year's Budget is received by the labour movement. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Budget 2024 special analysis examines how measures announced would benefit Singaporean youth, from education, to housing, childcare and inflation.  Synopsis: Titled “Building our Shared Future Together”, Budget 2024 was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Feb 16, 2024.  The plan for revenue and expenditure of the Singapore government was laid out to address immediate challenges like cost-of-living pressures while investing in longer-term goals of strong economic growth, better jobs and a culture of lifelong learning. We examine how Budget 2024's measures announced would benefit Singaporean youth, from education, to housing, childcare and inflation.  In this special episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong hosts two guests: Ms Cherlyn Ng, 35, a video producer who has two young children. Ms Ng is also a young union leader with Creative Media Publishing Union, which is affiliated to NTUC.  Mr Jod Gill is global employer services partner at Deloitte Singapore. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:46 Should the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme, which gives $4,000 to a Singaporean worker aged 40 and above, also in future, include workers in their 30s? 4:38 Cherlyn on how the new SkillsFuture Level-Up programme might in future, help young mothers restart their careers for example; Jod on the impact on younger workers 7:40 Thoughts on the financial support from the (Open Market) Voucher under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme for young couples waiting for Build-To-Order (BTO) homes. 9:08 Would new subsidies for pre-schools be enough to push Ms Ng to consider having a third child? Pre-school subsidy indicative of inflation pressures on younger families? 11:25 Cherlyn on renewed support for cost-of-living measures like CDC vouchers and U-save rebates; Jod on how personal tax rebates can help cushion higher cost of living 15:40 Reacting to how ITE graduates will get S$5,000 when enrolling for a diploma, and a S$10,000 CPF top-up when attaining it Produced by: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Follow In Your Opinion Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read ST's Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #inyouropinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Budget 2024 special analysis examines how measures announced would benefit Singaporean youth, from education, to housing, childcare and inflation.  Synopsis: Titled “Building our Shared Future Together”, Budget 2024 was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Feb 16, 2024.  The plan for revenue and expenditure of the Singapore government was laid out to address immediate challenges like cost-of-living pressures while investing in longer-term goals of strong economic growth, better jobs and a culture of lifelong learning. We examine how Budget 2024's measures announced would benefit Singaporean youth, from education, to housing, childcare and inflation.  In this special episode, ST assistant podcast editor Lynda Hong hosts two guests: Ms Cherlyn Ng, 35, a video producer who has two young children. Ms Ng is also a young union leader with Creative Media Publishing Union, which is affiliated to NTUC.  Mr Jod Gill is global employer services partner at Deloitte Singapore. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:46 Should the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme, which gives $4,000 to a Singaporean worker aged 40 and above, also in future, include workers in their 30s? 4:38 Cherlyn on how the new SkillsFuture Level-Up programme might in future, help young mothers restart their careers for example; Jod on the impact on younger workers 7:40 Thoughts on the financial support from the (Open Market) Voucher under the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme for young couples waiting for Build-To-Order (BTO) homes. 9:08 Would new subsidies for pre-schools be enough to push Ms Ng to consider having a third child? Pre-school subsidy indicative of inflation pressures on younger families? 11:25 Cherlyn on renewed support for cost-of-living measures like CDC vouchers and U-save rebates; Jod on how personal tax rebates can help cushion higher cost of living 15:40 Reacting to how ITE graduates will get S$5,000 when enrolling for a diploma, and a S$10,000 CPF top-up when attaining it Read ST's Budget 2024 coverage: https://str.sg/6kzj Produced by: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Amirul Karim Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Follow In Your Opinion Podcast here and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read ST's Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #inyouropinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mature workers often get the short end of the stick when it comes to getting hired. And even though employers view training as the most effective way to ensure the employability of such workers, companies are falling short in turning that into reality. On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Dr Paul Ong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tsao Foundation share their insights on mature workers and how to better enhance their employability. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: NTUC health & NTUCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layoffs have come into the spotlight again recently, after e-commerce giant Lazada axed an undisclosed number of employees in Singapore at the start of the year. It has since apologised for not informing the relevant union about the retrenchment exercise in advance. But have you ever wondered if there's such a thing as responsible retrenchment, and how retrenchment exercises should be carried out? On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ketiga-tiga pemimpin kesatuan itu - Encik Abdul Samad Abdul Wahab, Encik Sazali Zainal dan Cik Noor Irdawaty Jammarudin - memiliki pengalaman yang luas dalam membantu dan memperjuangkan isu-isu pekerja. Tiga karyawan Melayu ini telah dipilih untuk menduduki Jawatankuasa Pusat Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Kebangsaan (NTUC) bagi penggal baru 2023-2027. Tapi dengan peranan baru ini, jadi ‘chief' fairprice ke? Mereka jelaskannya dalam podcast #NoTapis minggu ini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pada November 2022, Jawatankuasa Penasihat bagi Pekerja Platform telah mengemukakan 12 saranan untuk memperkukuh perlindungan bagi pekerja platform menyusuli pendekatan dan pertimbangan selepas lebih setahun. Saranan tersebut bertujuan memastikan pekerja platform mempunyai perlindungan kewangan mencukupi sekiranya mereka mengalami kecederaan semasa bekerja, mempertingkat kecukupan persaraan dan perumahan, serta mempertingkat perwakilan bagi golongan itu. Baru-baru ini Penerbit Podcast, Natasha Mustafa berbincang bersama Pengarah Divisyen Operasi dan Mobilisasi Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Kebangsaan (NTUC), Encik Fahmi Aliman, Anggota Jawatankuasa Pusat NTUC, Encik Sazali Zainal dan Encik Ariff Salleh tentang bagaimana NTUC berharap dapat menyokong dan melindungi golongan pekerja gig di sini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Singapore's labour movement, NTUC, has launched a “renewed workers' compact”, following its engagement with 42,000 workers of all collars and ages over the past year.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress shares insights on how this will shape NTUC's key areas of work going forward.  Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's labour movement NTUC has called for more support both from the government and employers - in hopes of encouraging more workers to take part in training courses that improve their career and wage prospects. On this episode of Morning Shot, Desmond Tan, Deputy Secretary General at NTUC and Jeffrey Sim, Group CEO of SBS Transit share their insights on enhancing opportunities for workers to get training. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming on the back of the People's Action Party Women's Wing's latest call for stronger support for families, especially towards women at the workplace and in the community - Yeo Wan Ling, Director of U SME and Women & Family Unit, NTUC and Member of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Manpower shares her insights on key challenges women face at work today, and innovative flexible work arrangements that employers can consider implementing. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NTUC's Deputy Secretary-General Desmond Tan is here to answer all our questions about working culture in Singapore!Is Singapore's work culture Sustainable? How can I switch industries If I don't have the skills for it? Do career coaches REALLY work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the second episode of Work Matters - an exclusive series brought to you by the National Trades Union Congress celebrating workers' contributions - Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Tan Kangsheng, Principal Industrial Relations Officer of the Banking and Financial Services Union dive into how work disputes can be redressed and what employees should consider in order to protect themselves.  Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first episode of Work Matters - an exclusive series brought to you by the National Trades Union Congress celebrating workers' contributions - Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC debunks myths on union membership and shares his insights on workers' wages against the backdrop of a weakened economy. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you take an idea and turn it into a company that brings US$670 million dollars in sales? What is the secret behind the Scrub Daddy company? Why will you soon be able to get your hands on the smiley faced sponge at NTUC, Sheng Siong and other supermarkets bundled with Cif? Michelle Martin meets the infectiously optimistic inventor and CEO of Scrub Daddy, Aaron Krause, to learn about his start-up success lessons, if he will ever take on investors apart from Shark Lori Greiner, and learn more about Scrub Daddy's recent tie up with Unilever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just how open-minded are we as a society and how willing are employers when it comes to hiring ex-offenders? In recent engagement sessions, NTUC found that ex-offenders and inmates still face discrimination, even though the situation has improved over the years. We hear more from Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC and Yeo Yun Luo, Project Manager, Cushman & Wakefield.   [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio   [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's job market ended on a high note in 2022, with a record 231,700 more workers gaining employment. But some analysts are expecting the labour market to experience headwinds in the first half of 2023. Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC & Co-Chairperson, NTUC-SNEF PME Taskforce shares his insights on what the year holds for the employment market and his wishlist for Budget 2023.  Produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As inflation continues to eat away at each dollar and push up the cost of living, the National Wages Council (NWC) has called on employers to raise salaries for employees in guidelines released on Monday. On the Straits Times The Big Story, Multimedia Journalist, Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Desmond Choo, Assistant Secretary-General at NTUC for more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is a rapidly ageing society, with over 17% of our population being 65 years old and above as of June 2021. As a result, the retirement and re-employment ages for Singapore workers will be raised progressively to 65 and 70 respectively, which will result in an increase in older employees at workplaces over time. How prevalent is ageism in Singapore?  What more can be done to encourage employers to hire older workers? On the second episode of the third season, which is in conjunction with IPS' annual flagship conference, Singapore Perspectives 2023, host and Associate Director at the Institute of Policy Studies Liang Kaixin chats with Mr Heng Chee How, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC), as well as Associate Professor Helen Ko of the Master & PhD in Gerontology Programmes at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. They discuss tackling ageist stereotypes at the workplace, catering upskilling programmes to the needs of older workers, and the ways in which workplaces can transform themselves to become more age-friendly. Find out more about ageism at work: The Straits Times (25 August 2022): Ageism and health are major barriers to seniors staying longer in the workforce The Independent (25 March 2022): MOM Survey: Employees over 40 are most often discriminated in workplace The Straits Times (1 November 2021): Debate on retirement, re-employment age and CPF: Four issues MPs raised About our guests: Helen Ko Master and PhD in Gerontology Programmes Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Associate Professor Helen Ko specialises in issues pertaining to the ageing workforce, geragogy and gerontological counselling. She is an active advocate for hiring seniors in the workforce. She has conducted many training programmes for seniors and employers, focusing on seniors employability and counselling of seniors. A/Prof Ko received her Doctor of Education from the University of Western Australia in 2015, where her research focused on training older adults. She was awarded the thesis prize for Best Piece of Research. She also holds a certificate in Counselling, Clinical Programme, from the Counselling & Care Centre, Singapore (1990). She has published several books including Counselling Older Adults: An Asian Perspective and Gerontological Counselling: An Introductory Handbook. She has served on various national committees, including the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Ageing Population. Heng Chee How Deputy Secretary-General at the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) and Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Heng Chee How is a Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).  He joined the NTUC in 1995. Within the Labour Movement, he held numerous appointments, including being the Chief Executive Officer of the NTUC Club and the Executive Secretary of numerous key unions.  He has been a member of the NTUC Central Committee since 1997. He advocates on mature workers' issues on various platforms, including tripartite committees on older workers as well as in Parliament.  His work has been instrumental in the passing of legislation to better safeguard retirement re-employment rights of older workers and tripartite guidelines that foster their fair treatment in workplaces. In addition to his work at the NTUC, Mr Heng is a Member of Parliament since 2001 and Senior Minister of State for Defence since May 2018 On Diversity is a podcast inspired by the Institute of Policy Studies Managing Diversities research programme. In each episode, we chat with guests to explore what diversity means to them, the changes they are making, and the changes they hope to see in an increasingly fragmented society. More from On Diversity Season 3 Episode 1: Sexism at Work, with Corinna Lim, Executive Director of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) and Simran Toor, Chief Executive Officer at SG Her Empowerment Limited (SHE) Season 2 Episode 1: Conversations About Race, with Daniel Goh, Associate Professor of Sociology and Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education at National University of Singapore (NUS) and Haresh Tilani, Co-founder and Creative Director of Ministry of Funny Season 2 Episode 2: Stay-At-Home Dads, with Kelvin Seah, Stay-at-home Father and Adjunct Lecturer and Tam Wei Jia, Medical Doctor and Founder of Kitesong Global Season 2 Episode 3: The Plight of Buskers, with Yeo Ying Hao, Co-chairman of Buskers Assocation, and Louis Ng, Nee Soon GRC MP Season 2 Episode 4: Diversity in Elite Schools, with Gillian Koh, IPS Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, and Paul Jerusalem, master's student at NUS Season 2 Episode 5: The New Civil Society, with Carol Soon, IPS Senior Research Fellow and Head of Society and Culture, and Woo Qiyun, Environmentalist and creator of The Weird and Wild Season 2 Episode 6: The Young vs The Old, with Kanwaljit Soin, Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon, and Teo Kay Key, IPS Research Fellow Season 2 Episode 7: Homelessness, with Harry Tan, IPS Research Fellow, and June Chua, Co-founder of T Project Season 2 Episode 8: What Makes Us Singaporean, with Matthew Matthews, Principal Research Fellow of IPS and Head of IPS Social Lab, and Oon Shu An, Singaporean actress and host Season 2 Episode 9: Youth Mental Health, with Dr Jacqueline Tilley, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the National Institute of Education (NIE) and Asher Low, Founder of Limitless See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freelancing can be a lonely journey, especially in this challenging economy uncertainty and high inflation; However, by being part of a community, we no longer feel alone and it makes us feel like we're not the only ones going through the struggles we are, as we support each other and pool together talent and resources We speak to Garick about pricing strategies during inflation, supporting local talents and how to find success as a freelancer through a good community.    About Garick Bay: Garick is an engineer by training and has worked in the engineering sector for a few years before venturing out to be a freelance photographer. In his 11 years as a professional, he has served many reputable clients, of which some are international brands.   IG: @garickbayshoots @bespokefoundry   The Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Singapore) (VICPA) was formed in July 2021 to champion freelance creative professionals, to uplift trade practices and enhance work prospects. VICPA is working to unite creative professionals, to #WriteANewNarrative and build a better creative industry for all.   With VICPA, look to:             Strengthen your business reputation and be featured on VICPA's directory             Increase your professional networks through collaboration and community             Access work advisory, insurance coverage, training grants and more   Visit www.vicpa.org.sg for more details. IG: @vicpsag FB: fb.com/vicpasingapore   How do you sign up? To be a VICPA member: Simply sign up as an NTUC member at: ntuc.co/VICPA. Please indicate ‘VICPA' under the field titled Company  Name. If you are already an NTUC member and are a freelance / self-employed audio, visual, content professional:            Please email vicpa@ntuc.org.sg to request for your membership to be categorised under VICPA. The friendly     VICPA team will follow up with you

Our expert hosts, Benjamin Ensor and Nicole Perry, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Vinay Singh, Managing Director, Anthemis Tessa Bryant, Head of Brand and Communications, Lightyear With soundclips from: Johannes Fenner, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Justhome We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Shoppers relying on Buy Now Pay Later and microloans for groceries in the UK and US - 4:20 Kenyan fintech Pezesha raises $11m backed by Women's World Banking - 15:30 ING pulls the plug on Yolt, shutting down its open banking operation - 26:50 Berlin's Justhome houses €3.3m to assist first-time home buyers - 36:00 FedNow is coming. Is this real-time payments' moment? - 46:00 Trust Bank, a digital bank formed by Standard Chartered and NTUC, launches in Singapore - 47:45 The PayPal story could be coming to a screen near you - 49:20 Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates and Gwera Kiwana, as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Johannes Fenner , Tessa Bryant, and Vinay Singh.

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. While there are positive signs from the Ministry of Manpower's Q1 Labour Market Report, employers and workers must "expect the unexpected" in the coming months, said Patrick Tay, NTUC's assistant secretary-general, in an interview on The Big Story. Produced by: ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Follow The Big Story Podcast episodes:  Channel: https://str.sg/wuZe Spotify: https://str.sg/wuJr Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wu3m SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Websites: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Hairianto Diman on Instagram: https://str.sg/wub6 Follow Olivia Quay on Instagram: https://str.sg/wubB --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #thebigstory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K Bharath (KB) stumbled into podcasting when he got a chance to become a sound engineer. He's combined his business skills and techncal skills to help businesses build a podcasting strategy. He hosts the Magic Mic podcast where he speaks to podcasters globally about the trends in the podcast industry and also a co-host for the Vada Poche Tamil Podcast. Connect with KB https://www.podfol.io/cast/k-bharath/ (here) Bio: K Bharath is Chief Engineer at B2B Podcast Agency Pikkal & Co. He has produced over 1,000 podcast episodes across different time zones and countries including interviews with Tony Fernandes, CEO at AirAsia, and Rod Drury, CEO at Xero. He has recorded podcasts and live shows for a host of premium corporate brands including DBS, Deloitte, UTI, NLB, NTUC, Standard Chartered, AirAsia, Xero, Facebook, National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Management and the Singapore Government. This podcast was recorded using https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=podcubator (Riverside.fm)  Podcast artwork created with https://partner.canva.com/c/1979438/1278208/10068 (Canva) Another awesome guest from https://matchmaker.fm/register?grsf=3qhvq6 (Matchmaker.fm) Join New West Podcasters Club here https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=jenniferfrancis1 (This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.)

This week, Jay and Theo talk with Anny Huang, DVP & Head of Digital Business for Singaporean insurer Income (previously NTUC Income). Singapore's only insurance co-operative, Income is also one of the country's oldest and largest insurers. It is also one of the most forward-looking. Income is the only composite insurer to offer all of its products and services online and has ranked as the number one digital insurer in Singapore for the last two years. Anny describes the pressure to retain that title as more insurers and InsurTech players enter the market. Central to Income's success is its commitment to providing a fantastic digital experience. While Income has a digital transformation office, Anny believes true digital transformation starts with the BAU staff. She began by looking at marketing's core activities to identify ways that technology could improve tactics and increase returns. By adding a data person to her team, it became possible to analyze how marketing activities in various channels produced financial returns for the business. Once it became possible to identify the weak links or failure points in these connections, Anny built a MarTech team to find solutions and improve returns – supported by machine learning and the Google Cloud team. Anny sees a key part of her role as being on top of the latest technologies and digital trends – which requires her to be naturally and insatiably curious. Whether she's configuring her own smart home or checking out the latest apps her son has found, Anny never stops exploring, experimenting, and playing. Her formidable skills, experience, and passion for digital technologies of all kinds sees the discussion turn to gender biases in tech roles. According to McKinsey, the finance and insurance industry in Singapore is leading the way when it comes to gender parity – particularly at the executive level. But as certain roles in the industry continue to be dominated by males, Anny is proof, if proof were needed, that digital talent is defined by passion, not gender.

This week, we invited Teck Liang Tan (PhD), a Senior Data Scientist @ NTUC Enterprise to have chat with us. He walked us through his unconventional career move from Physics to Data Science. Also, his reason of getting into the industry instead of continuing in academia. By the way, do you know what is complexity science?  If you are curious, you should definitely give this episode a listen! He also shared learning resources for getting into the field as well as keeping the skills sharp. We also talked about #MajulaGCP season 5 which is happening right now and many more! Teck Liang's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teck-liang-tan-47a47327

Michelle Martin and Eugene Wong, Chairman of NTUC LearningHub and the Founder and Managing Director of Sirius Venture Capital, a Singapore venture investment firm talk about the new course offerings by NTUC, the subsidies that apply and how the courses have led to new careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.