Let's Talk, Singapore

France, Serbia and Hungary rolled out the red carpet for President Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader made his first state visit to the European continent since 2019. During his 5-day stay, President Xi hopes to strengthen political and economic ties with all three nations and by extension use the EU as leverage at a time when China's economy is struggling and the US remains reluctant to open up to...

Studies suggest that one in every four and up to two-thirds of men will eventually experience balding. Worrying perhaps, but not incurable. Hair transplantation procedures have gained increasing ground over the years, giving young men an outlet to treat hair loss and the loss in confidence and self-esteem that can typically follow.  The undisputed capital for baldness tourism is Turkey's capital,...

The introduction of the new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Requests in Singapore heralds a transformative era not only for the traditional office sector but potentially for the residential property market as well. As businesses embrace greater flexibility in employee work schedules and locations, what are the implications for office space usage and rental trends and the d...

Alexander Morris, Chief Executive Officer, F/m Investments, discusses why investors should look more closely at longer term duration bonds and not to be overly worried about timing their trades perfectly. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG, discusses how gains in wealth and card fees helped offset a slight drop in lending income for UOB, and how resilient the bank's margins will be in the coming quarters.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In line with the newly launched OECD ministerial-level dialogue on decarbonisation, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for all countries to work together on climate change. But have you ever wondered what’s usually lacking in such high-level climate dialogues, and what needs to be put in place to get the gears oiled? On this episode of Morning Shot,  Lawrence Loh, Professor & Dir...

It’s all about the financial acronyms on Tiktok nowadays. Have you ever heard of DINKS? It stands for Dual Income No Kids, which describes couples who actively decide to delay having kids or not to have kids at all. They describe their two incomes freeing up a whole lot of funds that can be invested or spent on themselves - like nice vacations and shopping.  This is different from the DEWKS - Dual...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with Alvin Tan, COO, Sphere Consumer Products Asia - a company with its origins in France that combines environmental stewardship with cutting-edge packaging solutions. Discover how this industry leader is shaping the future of sustainable packaging through advanced research, strategic investments, and a dedication to green materials in Singapore.   ...

Let's face it: we're all willing (once in a while, or often) to fork out some of that hard-earned salary to satisfy our travel thirst. But what if there were ways to have an equal amount of fun on your globetrotting adventures whilst spending even less money?  Of course you'd take it! Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some useful travel hacks you can try this year (if you haven't already)!   Presente...

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments, discusses why healthcare stocks particularly MedTech are worth watching despite concerns about politics potentially creating uncertainties. Presented and produced by Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From heatwaves to flooding and storms, climate change is driving up the intensity of disasters all over the world. A recent report by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed that the problem is particularly acute in Asia, which is heating up faster than the global average. Experts say there is a narrow window for the region to increase its resilience and protect its hard-won development gai...

Fancy a Japanese cream puff or desserts in the wee hours of the morning and not sure where to go? Well, you can now get your dessert fix at Chateraise’s first unmanned store in Singapore that is open 24-7. We find out how it works and whether one is coming to your neighbourhood soon with Bryan Ho, Operation Manager, Chateraise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Short, Head of Research, Global Corporate Events at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company  shares her analysis of how the markets are reacting to the latest earnings season so far, expectations on the upcoming retail earnings parade, as well as promising sectors investors are looking to park their money right now. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Grap...

Sean Teo, Sales Trader, Saxo previews some of this week's highlight events including earnings from Palantir and Toyota, as well as recent gains from Apple propping up wider market sentiment. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling all stargazers! We have a meteor shower to look forward to for the rest of the month of May. Falling stars, Shooting stars, wishing stars – whatever you call it, it is something to see.  The Eta Aquariid meteor shower could spawn up to 100 shooting stars an hour! We’re in the edge of the northern hemisphere, so we’re talking about a slower rate of 10 to 30 an hour. Ryan and Audrey chat abo...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a leader whose personal health challenges have shaped her professional mission in the pursuit of healthier futures. Here's the conversation with Alina Boey, Chief of Staff, Nurasa.    Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg ) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Br...

Workers in Singapore will soon be able to make official requests for flexible work arrangements, when new tripartite guidelines come into effect come December 2024. With the concept of flexible work arrangements being increasingly adopted by governments and societies, how can we as individuals psyche ourselves psychologically to cope with various needs, demands and expectations? On this episode of...

In the dynamic landscape of startups, reaching unicorn status - defined by a valuation surpassing $1 billion - is frequently celebrated as the pinnacle of success. However, is this prestigious milestone the primary aim for every emerging venture from the outset? Moreover, how should startups navigate their trajectory toward achieving this coveted status? Additionally, we explore the unique challen...

Sean Ellis, author of Hacking Growth , who coined the term “growth hacking” explains the idea behind this - how companies, especially start ups, have successfully used this to become bigger as well as how investors can identify if a company is doing the right thing? He shares his takeaways from propelling companies like Dropbox and Eventbrite into multibillion dollar valuations. Produced/Presented...

If you find yourself binge watching shows and videos, you may be surprised how it can affect your mental and physical health.  Make no mistake: researchers say binge-watching is a form of addiction, and the habit has been linked to sleep deprivation, blood clots and overeating. How many hours of continuous viewing qualifies as binging? How can you ease out of the habit? Audrey and Ryan chat about...

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets shares his insights on the latest Apple earnings and trends that shows about consumer spending. He also shares his sentiments surrounding Starbucks and the EV space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: Reuters/Loren Elliott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we explore a story of passion, perseverance and the enduring bond between a mother and a daughter in their culinary legacy of love and tradition that goes beyond just a bakery. From their roots in the financial planning industry to their shared vision of preserving family recipes, their company embodies the essence of Singaporean f...

Calling out to plant parents, as well as those thinking of getting succulents to spruce up your homes!  Increasingly, many popular ornamental plants are plucked from their natural habitats instead of being grown in nurseries. The consequences of this go beyond our living rooms, impacting entire landscapes and the livelihoods of communities that depend on them. The highest number of native succulen...

Chris Weston, Head Of Research, Pepperstone weighs in on what seems to be a potential period of stagflation in the market, how investors can navigate the current market situation, as well as the concern over OPEC losing control over the oil markets in the coming months ahead.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented comm...

Juan Delgado-Moreira, co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, one of the largest private markets investment firms globally with nearly $857 billion in AUM & AUA, discusses why they think investors are better off looking elsewhere such as in private markets instead of IPOs. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.