Let's Talk, Singapore

Sustainable products are everywhere, but how do you separate the real deal from vague claims, intentional or not?  Jeremy Yeo, Director, Biopak Singapore shares that certifications are the key, as they prove a company's commitment to quality and sustainability, ensuring their claims aren't just buzzwords. But what certifications are there and what should we look out for?    Presented by Ryan Huang...

Wars undoubtedly leave scars, sometimes invisible ones.  With the war in Ukraine prolonged for over a year now, and the "circle of conflict" in the Middle East expanding, we unravel the importance of psychosocial support for those directly and indirectly impacted on this episode of Morning Shot Special - with  Carmen Wong, Head of Centre for Psychosocial Support, Singapore Red Cross Academy . Prod...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank weighs in on the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on gold and oil prices; how the US Treasury Department's new borrowing plan may affect bond yields; how higher interest rates may impact the movement of tech stocks; and the effects of a strong US dollar on Asian companies and markets.     Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by E...

You might have heard of Estonia - one of the European Union’s most digitally advanced economies but some might not know of the Estonian Business Hub that opened on Singapore’s shores this year.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Priit Turk, Ambassador of Estonia to Singapore and Nemailla Bonturi, CEO of ÄIO - an Estonian-based startup that’s developing sustainable alternatives to animal fats, palm,...

Scott Crowe, President & Chief Investment Strategist at CenterSquare Investment Management shares his insights on how the Fed will read into the market indicators in the upcoming FOMC meetings, slowdown in home sales, as well as opportunities in real estate and data centres. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, weighs in on a tough last week for markets with the three key major indices down sharply; a lookahead to the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, China PMI data and retail sales numbers in Singapore this week; and how oil prices are faring against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East.     Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhta...

Tensions between China and the Philippines are bubbling close to boiling point over in the South China Sea, following two recent collisions between vessels from the respective countries. On this episode of Morning Shot,  Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore’s East Asian Institute shares his insights on whether the two nations are on a collision course, and b...

This is how we will describe our C-Suite guest in this episode of Mind Your Business: An avid sports enthusiast, who had an inspirational encounter with a football legend that has become the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy. He is perceived as a social media influencer by his employees, leveraging these platforms to connect with his team and partners.  Ng Tian Beng, Senior Vice President a...

Our Biz-How-To interview is inspired by a book titled, "How to Build a Business and Sell it for Millions.” In a nutshell, it’s MBA meets Main Street, where the author Jack Garson outlines the vital moves a company needs to make to become an attractive acquisition by other firms. Our guest has the experience, having sold his first business in the millions.  Alvin Poh, CEO, Super Scaling & Chair...

Over the past half century, Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, has undergone rapid population growth, resulting in the loss of millions of trees due to urban development in the city. On this episode of Climate Connections, Manja Kargbo, Co-Architect of Freetown The TreeTown initiative and finalist of The Earthshot Prize 2023 shares how the city is on course to meet its ambitious target of plan...

At the Singapore International Energy Week, the city-state’s authorities say they’re studying the suitability of tapping on nuclear power for its future needs amid rising regional interest, but are still undecided as there remains concern over public safety and challenges with treatment of radioactive waste.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Jan Holm, Executive Vice President at Seaborg Technologi...

Sumana Rajarethnam, Director, Southeast Asia, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network weighs in on whether Singapore's core and headline inflation numbers for September were in line with expectations; the categories that have witnessed the steepest price gains this year; whether Singapore's recent manufacturing performance is fuelling hopes of a turnaround; how GST hikes will impact inflation in...

In this episode of our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we will be speaking with a pair of mom and daughter in the world of art glass. Over 37 years, their journey has woven tradition and innovation into a tapestry of stunning creations. Florence Ng, Founder and Creative Director, Synergraphic Design & Sara Ang, Director, Synergraphic Design, share their journey and insights int...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares insights on recent losses for US stocks, the ability of companies to pass on higher prices to consumers down the road, consumer strength, and sentiments of tech investors at the moment. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital  shares her outlook on the Fed's potential moves in the coming weeks and how investors are navigating the uncertainties, as well as her strategy with the China markets. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling out to those thinking when to make that switch to electric vehicles! Just hot out of the oven from the Singapore International Energy Week, a grant has been awarded to a consortium to develop Singapore's largest Vehicle-to-Grid test-bed which will commence this November! And that’s set to assess if power from batteries in electric vehicles could potentially be used to help the nation’s ele...

In the traditional rental landscape marked by security deposits and agency commission, a new peer-to-peer platform aims to turn the tide. Tenants no longer need to worry about providing hefty upfront deposits, while landlords bid farewell to costly commission payments. But how does it all work? And is this hassle-free model the future of the rental market?  Anthony Chai Founder and CEO of RealEzy...

Yeap Jun Rong, Markets Analyst, IG Asia, reviews UOB's third-quarter earnings results, including whether the financials were aligned with market expectations. He also weighs in on whether banks will continue to set aside allowances as global economic uncertainty continues; marginally downward trends in net interest margins; whether UOB should be worried about exposure to China; and how attractive...

On this episode of Mind Your Business, Dr Rishita Changede, CEO & Founder, TeOra - the brains behind the development of an orally delivered vaccine to prevent and treat scale-drop disease virus in farmed fish - weighs in on the importance of building sustainable aquaculture. TeOra is also one of the winners of The Liveability Challenge 2023. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced...

The demand for energy-dense, inexpensive and highly pollutive fossil fuels has grown, as a result of the global push to power maritime trade, which can very much be described as the backbone of the global economy.  Coming on the back of the Singapore International Energy Week, on this episode of Morning Shot - Dr Sanjay Kuttan, Chief Technology Officer, Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation b...

Glenn Thum, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research, previews the upcoming third-quarter earnings reports for DBS, UOB and OCBC. He weighs in on the outlook for net interest margins, loans growth and asset quality; which of the three stocks is attractive based on current share price trends; and whether DBS' dividends outlook may experience headwinds if they are asked to boost capital require...

Some say, developing professional relationships starts with adding value to others’ lives. But have you ever wondered why networking is so important, and whether that could be the very secret in fishing yourself out of a crisis? On today’s Breakfast Special, we’ll be diving right into that with Lin Suling, Opinion Editor at The Straits Times - who had earlier published an opinion piece on the best...

In line with the Singapore International Energy Week, on this episode of Morning Shot -  Attilio Pigneri, Founder & CEO of H2U - the Hydrogen Utility dives into the heart of a multi-billion dollar green hydrogen and ammonia project to explain how the Australia-based developer of green hydrogen infrastructure is pushing the envelope on clean energy. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edite...

Ken Shih, Health of Wealth Management Greater China, Saxo, weighs in on whether recent Chinese data that offers signs of stabilization shows the economy bottoming out; industries to watch out for when the economy is back on track; Chinese authorities' series of arrests across industries; the investigation into Foxconn; and how investors should navigate higher bond yields;      Presented by Ryan Hu...

Have you ever had an 'angmoh' show up at your door for an aircon repair service and thought it was a mix-up? Well, think again.  Faced with a “sink or swim” situation when he first came from Albania to Singapore, this “angmoh” saw a business opportunity given the hot and humid weather here. Hermes Xhika, Founder, Lion City Aircon shares how he transformed a business with zero prior knowledge into...