Let's Talk, Singapore

The World Health Organisation has recently called for more action toward preparedness against food safety threats. According to the global health body, ten percent of people fall ill from contaminated food annually and over 200 diseases stem from contaminated food. On this episode of Morning Shot,  Dr Simone Moraes Raszl, Scientist for Multisectoral Action in Food Systems at the Department of Nutr...

That Friday feeling is back! And today is a special one because it also happens to be World Donut Day - the perfect excuse to tuck into one of life's great guilty pleasures. On today's edition of Breakfast Bites, Emaad and Ryan explore the history of our delectable round friends, including how its signature hole was (allegedly) invented. You do-nut want to miss this one!   Presented by Emaad Akhta...

Narendra Modi has been voted in as India’s Prime Minister for a third straight term following a marathon 6-week election, the largest such democratic exercise around the world. But his BJP party has lost its outright parliamentary majority for the first time in 10 years, meaning Modi has to form a coalition government. How will a reduced majority affect Modi’s influence and approach to governing I...

Victor Chng, Analyst, Fifthperson discusses how the Basel IV regulations set to roll out in June 2024 are likely to affect DBS, OCBC, and UOB. He also looks at other factors investors should consider before getting involved. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Zacks, Vice President of Strategy, Moomoo previews the US non-farm payrolls data and potential implications for markets. He also shares how investors should position themselves around Nvidia's 10-1 stock split. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we speak with with two second generation leaders of a business in the industry of high-pressure laminates or HPL. Founded by their father more than 2 decades ago, the focus now is on how his three daughters continue to set industry standards and expand their footprint across Southeast Asia. Here's our conversation with two of the t...

Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst, OANDA discusses the new record highs on Wall Street by the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, as Nvidia led major tech stocks higher and slightly weak labor market data gave investors hope the Federal Reserve might move to lower interest rates later this year. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton ETFs discusses why India’s stock market took its worst tumble in four years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s (BJP) lost its parliamentary majority. She explains what sectors look attractive and the instruments available to retail investors. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

On World Pest Day, Emaad and Ryan converse not about our lovely insect friends, but our fellow, "pesty" human friends. What is the definition of annoying and why is it difficult to study? What makes someone annoying? And how can we be less annoying - and annoyed? Tune in to Breakfast Bites to find out more!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music an...

Sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affect nearly one billion people worldwide, leading to serious health risks. To tackle this, IHH Healthcare has partnered with Belun Technology, with the aim to enhance diagnosis and management of sleep disorders using Belun's FDA-cleared, AI-powered wearable technology.  Elizabeth Han, Group Head of Innovation, IHH Healthcare  &  Lydia...

Families require different types of support at different stages of life. And very often, supportive workplace practices can create an environment where work and family goals can complement rather than be in conflict with each other. On this episode of Morning Shot, Ishak Ismail, Chairman of the Families for Life Council shares how corporations can contribute to building more resilient and healthy...

It's not every day that you get to travel to Africa, which is on the bucket list for many. But Breakfast Show producer Kai Ting - who is concurrently in the process of earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation with the University of Florida - was lucky enough to do so. She recently spent four weeks in Botswana - in the southern part of the continent - as par...

Paul Lacroix, Head of Structuring at Ossiam shares what investors often overlook when they try to embark on constructing their portfolios to become more sustainable. He discusses whether it is better idea to screen out companies completely from "dirtier" sectors or actively invest in those making an impact within the industry.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Amidst the backdrop of rampant environmental degradation within the construction industry, one entrepreneur is tackling the sustainability crisis head-on by harnessing the renewable potential of bamboo. Through innovative approaches and community engagement, he is not only offering sustainable alternatives but also fostering economic empowerment. Lucas Loo, Executive Director, SEAD Industries Mala...

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on the lack of catalysts in the markets in recent days, non-farm payrolls, rotation away from certain sectors following the latest earnings season and the levels of AI exposure currently.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented com...

At the COP28 Summit, for the first time since nations began meeting some three decades ago, nearly 200 countries convened by the United Nations approved a milestone plan to ramp up renewable energy and transition away from coal, oil and gas. With all eyes on the new deal - that is not legally binding and can’t, on its own, force any country to act - “transition finance” is shaping up to be one of...

What do Aspirin, Escalator and Thermos have in common? They all used to be trademarked! That's before they became all too commonly used by the average person, also known as "brand genericide." The result? The trademarks ended up being revoked by law. Emaad and Ryan elaborate on this edition of Breakfast Bites!    Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music...

Since 2021, vegetable production in Singapore has hovered below 5 percent of total consumption, while seafood production stood at around 7 to 8 percent. This is some ways off from the nation's ambitious target of growing 30 percent of its food locally by 2030.  The high-tech farming sector, which is crucial to helping achieve this goal, appears to be struggling, having already witnessed many local...

Andrew Wong, Credit Research Analyst, OCBC shares an overview of products available within sustainable finance to see how transition bonds fit in. Currently, there are four main bond categories for sustainable finance, namely Green Bonds, Social Bonds, Sustainability Bonds and Sustainability-Linked bonds. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faced with significant space constraints and escalating costs, a Singapore-based aquaculture company that pioneers the use of sensors and artificial intelligence, is able to enhance productivity and sustainability in fish farming. Through innovative technologies, they also ensure the welfare of fishes and empower their workforce. Malcolm Ong, CEO, The Fish Farmer dives into the depths of their tec...

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on the latest movements in the oil and energy space, expectations on nonfarm payrolls data coming out later this week, job creation and the Goldilocks sweet spot in the markets currently. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting  discusses how markets are shaping up for the week with the focus on US non-farm payrolls, China trade data, as well as the results of India's elections. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On World Bicycle Day, Emaad and Ryan wax lyrical about the environmental benefits of adopting a 2-wheel, rather than 4-wheel approach to transportation. They also talk about the most bicycle-friendly country on the planet (hint: it's also where you get paid to cycle), when it was first invented and the most expensive bicycle ever sold!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edit...

The 21st edition of the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore marked the first time in 18 months that the US and Chinese defence chiefs met in the flesh.  US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, pledged to continue military talks, which could be viewed as a positive step in the countries' relations. But the Admiral also issued some strong statements in relati...

Could you name a few similarities between an animal caretaker in the zoo and a cybersecurity leader? Well, we find out in this episode of Mind Your Business, where we speak with an animal lover, who has successfully transitioned from the safari to security in cyberspace. What are the transferable skills from one field to another and how can individuals and businesses continue to protect ourselves...