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If you have spent most of your career within either the private or public sector, the prospect of moving between sectors and adapting to a different culture and environment may be a daunting one. For example, are your skills transferable? And for public sector workers, especially those with little or no private sector experience, can face significant challenges in convincing employers that their s...

First impressions count.  And with research showing that a first impression is formed in just 7 seconds, it becomes necessary for businesses to 'wow' prospects or investors right off the mark. In this episode of Biz-How-To, Lim Ee Ling, Executive Director, Market Launch, 500 Global offers tips on how to craft a killer elevator pitch to impress investors within seconds.   Presented by Audrey Siek T...

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore,  discusses whether companies' motives for engaging in ESG practices have changed in the past year; what more can be done to improve gender diversity at the corporate level and the benefits of setting specific targets; and how Singapore stack...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her expert opinions on the inflation return, why she's watching silver, oil and sugar, what junk bonds are telling investors about the risks in the economy, as well as the optimism surrounding big-tech right now even as we see growing calls for Google's CEO to step down. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com...

Gifts are wonderful, especially when they surprise us at our doorstep. But recent perfume subscription scandals have left people cautious. And a pair of sisters, Sadira Yeong & Co-founder, Scentses + Co &  Sabreena Yeong, Co-founder, Scentses + Co  have broken the code and share tips on how to spot these red flags.    Presented by Emaad Akhtar  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea...

On International Women's Day, we cast our minds back in history to celebrate some of the famous female inventors humanity has witnessed. We feature the inventors of computer programming, the life raft, groundbreaking telecommunication research, monopoly and the first 100% solar-powered house! Emaad and Ryan explore further.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad...

In the heart of Sumatra lies the Leuser Ecosystem - the last place on Earth where several of the key Sundaland mega-fauna species can still be found together: the tiger, orangutan, elephant, and rhino. But all that are under extreme threat due to unsustainable development.  In the spirit of International Women’s Day, on this episode of Climate Connections - we feature the Chairperson & Co-Foun...

In line with International Women’s Day, 10 women will be inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame this year. The list is secret for now but we reveal 1 out of the 10 on this episode of Morning Shot ahead of the induction on Mar 8. It’s none other than Sylvia Toh, Pioneering humour writer and the Grandmother of Singlish . She shares more about her personal journey carving a career in humour...

David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on the possibility of a soft landing, why he's got his eyes on Pfizer, and latest data in the Federal Reserve's Beige Book. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  See omny...

For centuries, books have come to represent the fastest and most effective way for us to enhance our knowledge about virtually anything.  Which civilization was responsible for inventing these treasured creatures? What is the best-selling book of all-time?  And find out which book Bill Gates forked out nearly $31 million for in 1994! Emaad and Ryan explore further.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp...

Manpreet Gill,  Chief Investment Officer, Africa/Middle East/Europe, Standard Chartered,  dissects Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony on interest rate cuts; whether China's 5% growth target is achievable and enough to lift Chinese markets over a sustained period of time; the investor outlook for US and Japanese markets; why Bitcoin is proving attractive; and factors driving gold prices...

In the midst of soaring property prices in land-scarce Singapore, the burning question arises: Are condominiums slipping out of reach for the average Singaporean? How much should one earn to afford that dream condominium? Evan Chung, Head of KF Property Network offers insights from their latest Wealth Report, to uncover the income thresholds, explore popular districts, oversupply concerns, and tre...

Nobody enjoys paying their taxes, but its a part and parcel of life. We might be used to more conventional forms of taxation in the modern era, but during historical times, some very strange ones were in place (albeit, for not very long). A tax on beards, and on windows, are just two of the more bizarre taxes that were implemented. Emaad and Ryan explore further.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar &...

Thomas Taw,  Head of APAC iShares Investment Strategy, BlackRock,  discusses the market reaction to China's 5% GDP growth target; the potential trajectory of Japanese markets; whether the weakening yen will be a headwind for markets against the backdrop of potential BOJ tightening; and expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad...

Traditional laser printers emit around 22 kilograms of CO2 annually. This is comparable to driving a car for about 80km. The carbon footprint of conventional printers can be surprisingly high, considering everyday use in offices and homes. In this episode of sustainability focus on Mind Your Business, we look at a global leader in the printer space on their initiatives to redefine the eco-consciou...

59-year-old Singaporean businessman Philip Chan was recently being designated a "politically significant person" under Singapore's foreign interference law. But when do your activities with a foreign organisation cross the line?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Dylan Loh, Assistant Professor at the NTU School of Social Sciences weighs in. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced and edited by: Yeo Ka...

James McCann, Deputy Chief Economist, abrdn shares his insights on impact the US Presidential Elections might have on markets in following months, the partial government shutdown deadline, stimulus down the road coming on the back of China's Two Sessions, as well as interest rate expectations. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Graphics credits: pixabay &...

The easiest method us humans have of communicating with one another is through our names. At the most basic level, our identity is tied to the names that our parents have chosen for us at birth. But what is the origin of names? How were they derived during the early stages of human existence? Emaad and Ryan explore further.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad...

Vijay Natarajan, Analyst, RHB Singapore,  discusses the current woes surrounding US REITs and how poorly they have performed vs others; outlook for the US office sector; and how investors should position themselves in the REITs space   Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alongside countries such as Taiwan (0.87) and South Korea (0.72), the downward trajectory of Singapore’s falling birth rates is now at a critical level - hitting a record-low of 0.97.  This means that the average number of children each woman would have during her lifetime is less than what is needed to replace the dead and the dying. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Re...

SMEs face various financial complexities and common challenges of mounting costs from engaging multiple service providers. From payroll and payments to corporate cards, each provider's fees add up, draining resources and time. Marcus Ting, Chief of Staff, Grain & Thomas Jeng, General Manager, Singapore, Aspire explore how businesses navigate these hurdles and discover the tech solutions reshap...

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group shares his insights on the recent pullback from record highs, how much optimism investors should hold when it comes to gold and bitcoin, whether it's a good time to jump to technology stocks at the moment, and what we should be expecting on the Fed front in the coming weeks. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg...

Obesity; just a case of over-eating, isn't it? Turns out the origins and causes of this phenomenon are far more complex.  Genetics, environment, nutrition during pregnancy can all be critical factors to determining whether an individual might end up being obese. Emaad and Ryan explore further.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay &...

Charu Chanana, Head of FX Strategy & Market Strategist, SAXO Singapore , discusses Taylor Swift's concert tour and its likely impact on Singapore's economy; expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony and the upcoming US jobs report; and expectations for China's two sessions and whether market momentum will continue.   Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@s...

Singapore has introduced a new Refundable Investment Credit as part of efforts to stay competitive and to continue attracting high-quality investments.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Yvaine Gan, Global Investment & Innovation Incentives Leader at Deloitte Singapore weighs in on how business might be impacted. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.s...