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Big companies hold a unique position of power and responsibility in the global market. Their extensive reach and resources can be pivotal in supporting local SMEs. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we explore the partnership between a renowned Japanese retail company and an innovative Singaporean bicycle startup. Katsushi Onishi, Managing Director, MUJI Singapore & Qing Xiang Yee, Founder...

As part of efforts to temper inequality - social mobility charity Access recently unveiled five recommendations to advance social mobility in Singapore. Key areas outlined include deepening our data lens, redefining success, more youth interventions, greater corporate engagements and more cohesiveness across sectors. On this episode of Morning Shot, Clarence Ching, Founder & Executive Director...

You might walk around barefoot at home, or even take the occasional stroll in your garden sans footwear.  But would you consider ditching your regular shoes and switching to barefoot shoes permanently? Emaad and Audrey discuss the benefits of embracing the barefoot shoe concept, with caveats of course!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and phot...

Growing up as a child of a diplomat brings both benefits and challenges. While it offers a culturally rich and globally informed perspective, the constant relocations can pose hurdles in establishing a lasting sense of home. This personal journey of our guest in this episode has become a calling to help others find their sense of belonging in the real estate industry. Jeremy Williams, Managing Dir...

Q2 has started with a bifurcation between stocks and commodities, as stocks go down while commodities go up. There is also bifurcations with Tesla and the rest of the market as the stock remains 33% lower year to date while overall markets are higher.  Sean Cheong and Charu Chanana, Saxo Singapore , discuss these bifurcations. Presented and edited by Sean Cheong See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Amidst the bustling election season, businesses are poised on the edge of change, facing potential shifts in policies, consumer behaviour, and market dynamics. How can your business remain robust and even thrive during this period of heightened political activity? Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) discusses strategies to navigate the choppy waters of an e...

Sean Cheong discusses with Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management, about the recent developments in Asian markets such as the implication of the recent Taiwan earthquake.  Presented and edited by Sean Cheong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillip Streible, Chief Market Strategist, Blue Line Futures shares his insights on whether equities are in a bubble right now, what's driving the stellar performance of gold and if it's going to continue to shimmer, possibility of a reacceleration in inflation on the back of rising energy prices, as well as his playbook as we approach the end of the week. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo K...

Ice-cold, juicy oysters definitely sound like a good idea, as we search for ways to beat the heat in recent weeks! But have you ever wondered what happens to the oyster shells afterwards? On this episode of Climate Connections, we feature two local ecologists - Yukie Yokoyama and Erika Ng from Witteveen+Bos - who are giving discarded oyster shells a new lease of life in Singapore by creating the c...

Most of us have taken personality tests over the course of our lifetime: whether it's just out of curiosity, or to try to gain insight into ourselves. Overall, tests have become pretty mainstream; and can even help us determine career paths, what jobs we’ll enjoy, and can even help in the search for partners and friends.  Audrey (ESTJ) and Emaad (ENFJ) discuss the role personality tests play in ou...

With cocoa prices hitting record highs and supply chain challenges caused by climate changes in key cocoa-production countries, the chocolate industry braces for impact. Businesses face tough decisions on pricing and production costs. Consumers may soon feel the pinch as chocolate bars shrink in size or rise in prices. In this turbulent market, Yilina Leong, Cofounder, Director of Business Develop...

George Schultze, Founder & Managing Member, Schultze Asset Management shares his insights on risks in the economy right now, whether there's optimism in the mega-cap technology space, and if he agrees that the so-called “invincible” stock market of the past five months is the exception, not the norm. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pi...

Turbulence after turbulence - American plane maker Boeing has been under intense scrutiny following a slew of plane incidents that has put its quality on the hot seat, with its latest shakeup being Dave Calhoun bowing out as chief executive of Boeing. On this episode of Morning Shot,  Scott Hamilton, Managing Director, Leeham Co  to dissect Boeing’s woes further.  Presented by: Audrey Siek Produce...

On International Carrot Day, it's time to celebrate our favourite orange root vegetable. Emaad and Audrey delve into carrots' original colour, their (surprisingly?) high water content, whether cooked carrots are more nutritious than their raw counterparts and the so-called "Carrot Capital of the World."   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and pho...

The latest NUS survey has cast light on pressing concerns within the real estate sector, notably the oversupply of agents and rising commission fees, hinting at a deeper issue affecting workforce balance and economic growth. To dissect these findings and explore solutions, we invited two guests - a leading academic - Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate,  B...

After a great month of March, the inflows into 11 new Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) that received US regulatory approval in January recently went into reverse; dropping the most in almost two weeks. So have inflows dried up? Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord speaks to Sean Cheong, and weighs in on this, as well as Bitcoin's impact on other cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks. Presente...

On World Party Day, Emaad and Audrey wax lyrical about some of the more unique and entertaining festivals throughout Asia! Think painted bellies, scrambling up a bun-covered tower, soaking in (literally) the new year, and a giant mud party by the beach.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of...

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on whether markets will be able to keep the Q1 momentum going in Q2, if investors should be looking at dividend growth stocks to boost income and cushion inflation, as well as whether it's the right time to invest in the strength of the cyclical equities?  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting...

Traditional coffee is typically made from the roasted seeds, commonly known as beans, of the Coffea plant. But today, we embark on a flavour journey like no other with a groundbreaking bioflavours start-up poised to redefine coffee culture. Explore the innovative minds behind Asia and Singapore’s first bean-free coffee, crafted through cutting-edge fermentation technology. Each cup embodies a comm...

Just a week ago, former Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran was slapped with 8 new charges of obtaining S$19,000 in valuables. And that comes just two months after he was first charged with multiple offences including corruption, which he has pleaded not guilty to.  On this episode of Morning Shot,  Associate Professor Razwana Begum, Head of Public Safety and Security Programme at the Singapore...

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence, breaks down the implications of the PMI readings with Sean Cheong. She also talks about expectations about the upcoming US Labour Market Report. Presented and edited by Sean Cheong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re marking World Autism Awareness Day. It’s an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on how to better understand and embrace people with autism. This year, the Autism Network Singapore has launched a campaign with the theme “Partnering for Progress” - calling for more proactive partnerships across various types of institutions to support autistic individuals through different life stag...

The world is marking Autism Awareness Day; which is a day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism. In today's Breakfast Bites, let's bust some pre-conceived notions and myths that some may not know are untrue. From notable figures to our own experiences, Ryan and Audrey try to spread awareness and acceptance of those with autism.    Presented by Audrey Siek a...

Sean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singapore discusses how the market rally is broadening, why he's trimmed exposure from the banking sector as well as luxury stocks, while seeing value in underperformers like TSMC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indulge in the artistry of blooming tea, where each cup is a masterpiece waiting to unfurl. Elevating the tea-drinking experience to new heights, one company invites all tea lovers to savour the beauty and flavour of their handcrafted blends. From delicate green tea leaves to vibrant dried flowers, every sip is a symphony of taste and elegance. We explore the enchanting world of blooming tea, wher...