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What would you be willing to sacrifice to turn your dream into reality? Well, our guest in this episode of Mind Your Business is one who risked it all - from life savings to cherished homes and living in rental homes - to build something groundbreaking in the biotechnology space. What drives him to make such sacrifices? Dr Steven Fang, Founder, Invitrocue  shares more about his journey, his vision...

In this episode of Biz-How-To, we explore the pivotal factors influencing success in Singapore’s franchise landscape, the economic impact of numerous franchise brands and their evolution across diverse sectors. Andrew Khoo, the Immediate Past President of the Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore) and Chairman of FLA Awards 2023 offers insights into the key success metrics defining triu...

Love them or hate them, most companies in the corporate world - big and small - have kept up with the tradition of performance reviews, or appraisals. But critics argue that they are losing their relevance because existing models aren't necessarily always tied to company culture.  So should such reviews be done away with entirely? How can they be re-imagined to produce more effective results for b...

Adam Wong, Editor-in-Chief, The Fifth Person,  discusses the definition of family-owned business; the argument in favour of such businesses making better investments; whether the trait of being risk-averse is a potential issue holding back a company from innovation; and other risks (relating to governance and succession). Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg...

In this episode of intergenerational business series, we have a pair of brothers, who are second-generation leaders of a precision engineering business. What were their childhood dreams? Was taking over from their parents a plan right from the start? Tan Ru Ding, Executive Director, Flexmech Engineering & Chairman of Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA) Generati...

Quotes of the day: “The best investing is always a negative art." "There's a lot of different ways to skin a cat." Our expert panel Chris Chavez, Analyst, Blue Creek Capital Management/Blue Line Capital and Cole Smead, CEO & Portfolio Manager, Smead Capital Management weigh in on the how markets are reacting to expectations surrounding upcoming Fed rate cuts coming on the back of the latest PC...

What does sustainability mean to you? Challenges surrounding going green often involve an intricate web of complex problems that are interlinked. On this episode of Climate Connections, 11-year-old Aurvi Jain, Eco Warrior & TEDxSingapore Speaker explains why every single little action counts more than age. She also lets us in on a little secret project that she worked on together with renowned...

If you are born today - February 29 - you belong to a unique crop of humans (around 5 million or so) who share the same fate.  The Leap Day is special because it only comes around approximately every four years. So how did this come about? What do individuals who celebrate their birthdays on this day do during non leap years? And what are some interesting Leap Day traditions countries follow aroun...

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities , recaps the key takeaways from DBS, UOB and OCBC's earnings releases; the future for net interest margins against the backdrop of expectations for further rate cuts; and the most attractive bank for investors on current valuations. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/lis...

Nursing has traditionally been touted as a career with long hours and low pay, but the government has recently injected a boost to the sector in the form of a new retention incentive scheme - to encourage nurses to stay on in the job. Despite these challenges, some nurses soldier on thanks to a strong passion to serve patients. On this episode of Morning Shot, Goh Meh Meh, Deputy Director of Nursi...

With various cooling measures limiting the real estate investment options for Singaporeans, many have looked overseas for opportunities. Where are Singaporean investors flocking to and what makes them attractive? What are the things to look out for, such as tax and loans and property management? Rachel Ho, Senior Manager, International Residential Sales, Savills Singapore shares more.    Presented...

Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager , Barrow Hanley Global Investors shares his insights on the latest pullback in the markets, crypto markets in the midst of a full-blown rally as Bitcoin briefly touches $64,000 for the first time since November 2021, and how the Presidential Election might affect businesses that have exposure to China. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo...

Families of those with special needs or disabilities often face a myriad of stressors, some of which could be unseen by those around them.  On this episode of Morning Shot, we dive deeper into these issues and how the community can better support people with special needs and their caregivers with  Gloria Soo, Caregiver to a daughter with intellectual disability and Azlina Ghani, Head of Departmen...

The Nikkei is on an unabated break out to the upside. Meanwhile, the Japanese Economy is in recession, while the Yen/USD pair remains in a stuck in a range, testing 2 month lows. What opportunities are there in Japan in this contrasting environment? Sean Cheong speaks with Isaac Lim, Chief Investment Strategist, Moomoo Singapore, about the technicals and the fundamentals. Presented and edited by S...

In the face of mounting post-consumer food waste, a visionary entrepreneur is pioneering circular economy solutions. Leveraging his entrepreneurial experience and strategic vision, he and his team bring their expertise in F&B operations and deep understanding of food waste challenges to this new venture. They are dedicated to fortify food security by revolutionizing waste management to creat a...

There may be the belief that cover letters are not necessary anymore.  But you may be surprised! In this day and age, with changing job landscapes, reskilling and upskilling needs; some experts say cover letters can actually help you stand out! This was a topic on an AskST question someone sent in, who asked: Does a cover letter help improve the success rate of job applications? Audrey and Emaad d...

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group weighs in on what investors should be wary about, whether the good earnings we're seeing will change as consumer confidence levels take a dip, when and if the Fed will continue with a rate cut, as well as the kind of stocks may be pressured if Congress fails to reach an agreement on the budget in due time. Presented by: Sean...

It's International Polar Bear day today, and these animals have sort of become the poster child for the impacts of climate change. And justifiably so! The loss of sea ice habitat is the biggest threat to their survival.  In today's Breakfast Bites, Audrey quizzes Emaad on these majestic creatures, and how they have had to change to evolve with our warming planet. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ema...

We’re only into March and already, there has been a slew of layoffs globally across companies and a variety of sectors. Now, did you know that middle managers often end up being the first to get booted in a retrenchment exercise? On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Jason Shaw, Head, Division of Leadership for Management and Organization at Nanyang Business School, NTU shares why this is so,...

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer at Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on whether stocks and bonds are oversold, current financial conditions and the Fed's journey to tame price pressures, what a sustainable inflation looks like, as well as how investors should be navigating the current bull market.  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  Gra...

On Levi Strauss Day, dedicated to the founder of the jeans brand we all love to wear, Emaad and Audrey look into the origin of denim jeans; how the notion of "blue" jeans was popularized; how often we should wash them, and just how much of the material is produced each year.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented...

Record numbers are being set across different indexes in the US and in Japan this week. But what could impact this momentum in either direction? Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, joins us with the details and what we need to know front and centre for this week ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speaking with a visionary business leader who refused to rest on his laurels. Departing from his CEO role at HSBC, he took a bold step to launch Singapore’s first digital life insurance company. Pioneering the use of digital technologies, this platform has revolutionised and streamlined the life insurance experience for customers. Now, as he embarks on yet...

Unlocking the financial potential of sustainability investments is a critical endeavour for businesses. How can businesses realise the full value of their sustainability investments? Gina McNamara, Regional Chief Financial Officer, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan joins us on the line from the US, to explore how measuring the return on investment (ROI) in sustainability can guide strategic decision-ma...

Scams have been on the rise. In fact, scam and cybercrime cases almost doubled in 2023 compared to the year before. What should you do to prevent yourself from falling prey to scammers, and why are younger adults the new target of scammers? On this episode of Morning Shot, Deputy Superintendent of Police Wilson Teh, 1 Operations Officer, Public Education Programmes, Scam Public Education Office, O...