Let's Talk, Singapore

Singapore’s labour movement recently refreshed their leadership slate, with veteran health union leader K Thanaletchimi taking over Mary Liew as the President of the National Trades Union Congress .  On this episode of Morning Shot, K Thanaletchimi shares more about her key focus areas to ensure workers’ voices are heard. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@...

Calling all bubble tea fans! Now you’ll know exactly how healthy (or unhealthy) your favourite drink is, thanks to the new Nutrigrade labels that have been implemented on freshly made beverages. How will this new system and its advertising limitations help us all get healthier?  Ryan, Emaad and Audrey share their favourite drinks on today's Breakfast bites. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &am...

The new CEO of OrangeTee & Tie, Justin Quek, sheds light on Singapore's property outlook for 2024, covering market highlights, interest rate cuts, developer strategies, transformation in the west side, like the Jurong Lake District, as well as Chinatown and buyer sentiments and preferences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Smead, CEO & Portfolio Manager, Smead Capital Management shares his insights on the economy and wages, Fed movements and rate decisions, whether the AI buzz will die down, and how 2024 looks like for banks as interest rates get pushed down. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who would've thought wearing wet socks at night could potentially add some years on to your lifespan?  To commemorate International Mind-Body Wellness Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some of the more unconventional yet simple habits we can all embrace to live a longer, healthier life on Breakfast Bites. Nighttime wet socks aside, think sleeping on the floor, walking barefoot, talking to yourse...

Since 2018, Artisan Green, a pioneer in hydroponics farming, has been at the forefront of advancing vertical farming and sustainable agriculture. Now, they're taking it to the next level by partnering with the tech giant Siemens. We sit down with Ray Poh, Founder of Artisan Green, and Isabel Chong, Head of Digital Industries, ASEAN, Siemens, to delve into their groundbreaking partnership, discuss...

Those who have been out shopping since the new year started would have realised that the 1% GST hike has kicked in since January 1st.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Sumit Agarwal from National University of Singapore’s School of Business shares his insights on how much impact that will have on consumers and businesses, and how you can better manage your expenditure. Presented by: Emaa...

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group shares his insights on the mixed performance investors are seeing in the markets right now, how much the small caps performance reflect how the US economy is faring and investors' risk appetite for cryptocurrency as bitcoin celebrates its 15th birthday today. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.c...

Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA,  recaps the performance of the US stock market (equities, bonds, rates) for 2023; discusses key drivers of stock market performance in the new year; the chances of a potential recession; key events to watch out for this week; and what could drive a recovery in Chinese markets in 2024.   Presented by Willie Keng Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg...

As we ring in the new year, resolutions are pretty common as we set goals for ourselves. What are the most common ones worldwide? (Hint: If you plan on prioritising mental health, you're among 80% of goal-setting adults!) And, let's be honest: how many of us actually keep it up past February? Emaad, Audrey and Willie share their personal goals on the first Breakfast show of the year, and tips on H...

In Singapore's high-pressure academic environment, children often lose out on the joys of childhood. We explore an e-learning startup’s mission to transform math education, using technology and gamification to assist young learners and restore the joy of learning. Charis Chio, Founder, Smartli shares her insights on supporting your child's education, improving balance and mental wellbeing in Singa...

Singapore may just be a little red dot but it stands tall among giants on the international stage on many fronts. But what earned us that seat at the table?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University shares his insights on Singapore's imminent political leadership transition. Presented by: Emaad A...

Ian Leong, CEO, Tiger Brokers (Singapore) shares the client trends he's observed in the past year, and how he intends to strengthen the broker's foothold in an increasingly competitive brokerage scene. He also shares what makes Tiger stand out from the crowd, on the back of winning the “Best Retail Broker” title at the SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

In this episode of family-run business on Mind Your Business, we look at how a homegrown iced popsicle brand is reshaping the frozen treat scene, answering Singapore’s call to battle sugar intake with their healthier offerings, as well as introducing a more environmentally friendly packaging to help tackle climate crisis. Glen Lee, Co-Founder and Sales & Marketing Director, Frozt & Terence...

Did you know that cows burp and fart just like humans?  Each time a cow burps or passes out gas, a little puff of methane wafts into the atmosphere. In fact, a single cow can produce 70 to 120 kg of methane a year.  On this episode of Climate Connections, we shine a spotlight on 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist Sam Elsom, Co-Founder and CEO of Sea Forest - a climate startup that has come up with a wa...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares her expert analysis on whether investors should be expecting a positive spillover effect in the tech sector in the new year, how lower rates in 2024 will drive consumer spending trends, energy prices, as well as names that are on the top of her radar as we ring in the new year. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaitin...

Anna Marrs, Group President of Global Commercial Services and Credit & Fraud Risk, at American Express looks at the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Finance and how AMEX will leverage its recently launched Singapore Decision Science Centre of Excellence. Presented/edited: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBRE's latest research has revealed a seismic shift in APAC’s commercial real estate, driven by the exponential growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales. With projections indicating a staggering 10 million public charging points by 2030, the landscape is poised for transformation. However, our scrutiny of Singapore's infrastructure shows a limited number of charging stations in malls and commercial b...

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer shares his insights on the factors that are driving earnings growth, production gains on the AI front, and how investors should get ready for the new cycle of normalisation. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steep price cuts and bargain hunts are becoming the new norm in China. And that comes amid falling pork prices to multi-year lows. On episode of Morning Shot, Dan Wang, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China shares her insights on how those developments are hardening China’s deflation battle. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )...

Euan Munro, CEO, Newton Investment Management  discusses where within income investing, he sees opportunities for investors looking for stable returns and the opportunity to compound income over time. He also highlights why he likes growth areas including technology, consumer, and healthcare. Presented/Edited: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander Morris, Chief Investment Officer at F/m Investments shares his insights on the topsy turvy moves we're seeing in the bond markets as investors react to rate hikes this year, whether there's a disconnect between investors and what the Fed is signalling for 2024, and how the US Presidential Election is set to move markets. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com....

How often do you buy clothes? Well, the fast fashion industry has been deemed one of the most “polluting and wasteful industries in the world”. On this episode of Mind Your Business, Jasmine Tuan, Co-Founder of Cloop shares an inside look on how she is working to close the fashion loop.  Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/liste...

Isolation is the “worst enemy” for not just seniors, but also for the younger old.  With the recent pandemic shifting a significant part of policy considerations towards how to better manage social connections within society, on this episode of Morning Shot, Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Dean of Students at the Singapore Management University shares her insights on evolvi...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank,  reviews the performance of global markets in 2023 and the key events that influenced them, such as the rally led by the mega cap tech stocks, the SVB crisis, the increasing attractiveness of Japanese equities and China's real estate woes.  What's next for the OPEC following Angola's exit from the bloc, and to what extent will the ongo...