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Steve talks politics, policy, and how the US effects Singapore and the world.

BFM 89.9: Top 5 at 5: Regional Elites on ASEAN's Direction
President Trump’s new tariffs, including a 24% tax on goods imported from Malaysia, have sparked a mix of reactions worldwide. While some...


Shocks in Southeast Asia – An Earthquake & Trump Tariffs with Steven Okun
This episode of Straight Talk Southeast Asia looks at key developments as the region is facing shocks from earthquakes to cuts in...

Saturday Mornings: International News Review - Trump and Vance gang up on Zelenskyy, British PM learns how to play Trump
Busy morning on the International News Review. The Ukraine-US mineral deal side-lined as President Zelenskyy is double-teamed by...


Elon Musk Does Not Understand ESG
Every company can or does cause harm. ESG gives a framework to eliminate harm where you can and reduce it where you cannot.


Singapore's DBS' Ridiculous "Eco-Warrior" Claim
DBS is a sustainable bank. But Greta Thunberg they are not. Their claim of being more like an eco-warrior & less like a bank is ridiculous.


Achieving Net Zero in Indonesia: It All Comes Down to the Wallet
Fear is biggest driver of Indonesian companies slashing carbon emissions; do nothing and risk being kicked out of global supply chains.


5 Critical Cs Impacting ESG: Climate, Crisis, Commodities, China & Covid
The sessions at Temasek’s Eco-Sperity highlighted the inextricable link between the environment, social and governmental aspects of ESG.

Dow’s Epic Singapore Greenwash a Result of Not Doing ESG the Right Way
Dow's misstep of treating a key ESG program as a CSR project should be a lesson to all companies on how greenwashing can damage reputation.


International News Review: G-7 Multilateralism best to address SDGs
Steve Okun, Glenn Van Zutphen & Neil Humphries, Money FM, 12 June 2021 The goal of the G-7 is to demonstrate the power of multilateralism...


Myanmar, N. Korea & AAPI Hate
Myanmar languishes as Biden makes progress on North Korea and US AAPI hate.


Outlook for Biden's First 100 Days
Steve Okun discusses the outlook of US President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office with Glenn van Zutphen & Neil Humphreys.


Virtual Climate Summit + Police Reform
Analysis of Biden's climate summit, his approach to police reform and more.


Ryan Hass, Caitlyn Jenner & Myanmar Crisis
Discussion ranges from Caitlyn Jenner to crisis in Myanmar to Ryan Hass on China dominance.
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