Let's Talk, Singapore

Adam Wong, Editor-in-Chief, Fifthperson, discusses the key differences between two styles of investing: lump sump and dollar cost averaging. He delves into the considerations and definitions; what type of investor each method is tailored to; and how the type of market / product determines which method to select. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@...

Lots on the agenda at COP28 as world leaders and environment stakeholders gather in Dubai for discussions on what can be done to fight climate change. On this episode of Mind Your Business, Youth Program Coordinator for the Singapore Pavilion at COP28,  Samantha Thian, Senior Sustainability Manager, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Electrolux and Founder, Seastainable Co shares her insights on the...

Rat alert! You probably have seen that viral video showing a rat lying on its side on a food tray at Tangs Market, twitching and moving its legs. On this episode of Morning Shot, Nicole Zycinski-Singh, Managing Director at Killem Pest shares her insights on how to approach the ratty issue. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See...

Plant-based proteins, though lauded for their health benefits and environmental sustainability, often face a common hurdle – the taste factor. Many individuals find that these alternatives lack the satisfying taste and texture they crave, making the transition to plant-based diets a challenge. Dr Anna El Tachy, Chief Technology Officer, Nourish Ingredients - the Australian food tech company that i...

For the first time, S&P Global Market Intelligence used natural language processing algorithms to tell the earnings call story for Q3 2023. Daniel Sandberg, Head of Quantamental Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence,  discusses the methodology behind the collection of data; areas that are top-of-mind for executives; the buzz being generated by AI; decreases worries about supply chains;...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we take a closer look at one of Singapore’s liveliest neighbourhoods, Katong-Joo Chiat, a melting pot of tradition and modernity. Family businesses and quaint shophouses sit alongside cool cafes, hip boutiques and specialty stores. As with many businesses, who are still reeling from the after-effects of the pandemic, an association has recently been launched...

A new toilet cleanliness module pilot by the Public Hygiene Council will see primary school students try their hands at cleaning their school toilets as part of efforts to inculcate positive social values and norms on cleanliness. On this episode of Morning Shot, Jack Sim, Founder of World Toilet Organisation shares his perspectives on why public toilets are still dirty despite efforts by multiple...

Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager & Analyst, Barrow Hanley Global Investors shares his insights on whether the market is getting ahead of itself, tone to expect from the next Fed meeting, and how the high rates might play out for sectors like retail and property, as well as the impact the upcoming US Elections might have on the markets. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer...

As businesses navigate transformative trends like digitization, AI, and evolving global dynamics, the call for ESG performance grows louder. Beyond shareholder expectations, the shift towards inclusive, green economic recovery amplifies the need for sustainable strategies. In this era of change, unlocking near-term ESG value requires smart prioritisation. Question is how to integrate ESG strategie...

Matt Taylor, Senior Consultant, FTI Consulting weighs in on the S&P 500's closing high for 2023 last week and what's behind the market's optimism; expectations for key data due out of the US this week (non-farm payrolls) as well as China trade data and the RBA's interest rate decision; and the latest developments from the COP28 Summit in Dubai.   Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produce...

With a career spanning North Asia, China, and now back to his roots in Singapore, we speak with a veteran in the fintech space, who witnessed a 3-decade evolution in the disruptive industry, from pioneering innovations to steering a disruptive path today. Raymond Ng, CEO, Revolut shares about his personal journey around the region, as well as his hobbies including wine collection and a mandatory o...

The battered Chinese real estate sector has given rise to widespread pessimism on China’s economic growth. Additionally, economists too, are fearing that de-risking by the West is starting to bite China's prospects. On this episode of Morning Shot, William Ma, Chief Investment Officer at GROW Investment Group shares his observations on whether investors’ sentiments are reflecting those fears and w...

Warren Patterson, Head of Commodities Strategy, ING,  weighs in on OPEC+ agreeing to a new oil supply cutback of around 900,000 barrels a day during its most recent meeting; whether the group's internal differences can be ironed out; why Saudi Arabia continues to push for quota cuts; and oil price projections for 2024.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar...

Chris Chavez, Market Strategist at Blue Line Futures weighs in on expectations for a rate cut, sentiments around dropping oil prices and what investors should be looking out for.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Condo maintenance fees have recently come under the spotlight when residents of Dairy Farm Residences complained about being asked to pay more than double the amount of maintenance fees than what was originally marketed. On this episode of Morning Shot,   Edward Ti, Associate Professor of Law & Urban Fellow at the Singapore Management University, and Consultant at WongPartnership shares his pe...

As the backbone of the modern economy, GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor powerhouse, stands out with a profound impact on various sectors, from smartphones to artificial intelligence servers. Its recent launch of a new facility in Singapore, promising 1,000 jobs, reflects the company's strategic moves. Beyond this, the company's third-quarter financial highlights unveil a revenue gross margin of 28...

Throughout 2022 and the beginning of this year, the industrial sector has consistently led in electricity consumption, paving the way for innovation. Recognizing this, Senoko Energy, Singapore's largest power generation company, introduced a groundbreaking trading platform, harnessing the power of solar energy, to address the challenges posed by industrial energy consumption. James Chong, Senior V...

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the latest movements in the market that seems to be losing steam after an early Santa Claus rally, potential near-term catalysts that the Fed might be looking out for ahead of its meeting in December, as well as sentiments in the property and communications sectors. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Ye...

COP28 kicks off in Dubai today (30 Nov 2023).  This year, it will be the first time that humanity formally assesses its progress under the 2015 Paris climate agreement of keeping global warming below 1.5˚C. But have you wondered what goes behind the closed doors of climate negotiations and what churns in the minds of leading negotiators? In this episode of Climate Connections, we feature: Andrew M...

On the Breakfast Special, we look at the evolution of Singapore’s public housing from the 1960s, when our first prime minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, set the vision of housing a nation. From turning squatters into stakeholders to the challenges we face today and looking into the future with former CEO of HDB and URA in the late 1960s, Dr. Liu Thai Ker, Founding Chairman of MORROW, who's also known as...

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares his insights on Fed Governor Christopher Waller's confidence that the current policy is “well positioned” to slow the economy and bring inflation back to 2%, as well as sentiments around energy, consumer demand and property. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

On this episode of Mind Your Business, Avishek Kumar, Co-founder and CEO of VFlowTech shares how his company developed more efficient flow batteries that can store renewable energy over long-duration and the growing potential this holds for the wider energy landscape. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

COP28 kicks off in less than a day. This year, leaders and experts from some 200 countries will gather in Dubai to do a global stocktake of the progress nations are making towards the Paris Agreement.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Christine Amour-Levar, Founder & CEO, HER Planet Earth and Co-Founder, Investors for Climate shares what she’ll be looking out for at COP28, and her assessment o...

Data centre real estate investment trust, Digital Core REIT has navigated some challenges this year - with the bankruptcy of its second largest customer. After swiftly resolving the challenge amid rising interest rates and refinancing costs, the company has made its inaugural expansion into the APAC region through Japan, in a move that’s a stepping stone for future acquisitions in the region. John...

With COP28 around the corner, we delve into the gender gap in venture capital funding, where it is widely known that women have struggled in raising venture capital, with only 2.3% of venture capital granted to all female founders.  But it is a different story in the field of climate tech, where women-led companies are yielding higher returns. That has prompted one early stage venture capital firm...