Let's Talk, Singapore

Barnabas Gan, Acting Chief Economist, RHB Bank, weighs in on whether Singapore's latest GDP figures for Q3 met expectations; the bright spots and weaknesses with respect to how the global economy is impacting the lion-city; the sectors driving Singapore's momentum into Q4; and the thinking behind MAS' decision to keep its monetary policy unchanged for the second straight meeting.     Presented by...

The province of Ontario is setting up a new office in Singapore, as part of its efforts to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. On this exclusive episode of Breakfast Special,  Victor Fedeli, Canadian Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade expands the conversation on what Singapore businesses interested in expanding into Ontario and vice versa, can look forward to as C...

Modern kitchens in urbanised cities usually boast a host of advanced cooking tools that not just cut down cooking time, but also absorb cooking fumes! But did you know, the simple act of cooking often turns deadly for low-income communities living in Africa?  On this episode of Climate Connections, Charlot Magayi, Founder & CEO of Mukuru Clean Stoves and Winner of Clean Our Air, Earthshot Priz...

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder at Pence Wealth Management  shares her analysis on the recent inflation data, whether we will see higher rates going forward, as well as the investment outlook in the fixed income space.  Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and Tim Cook have in common? Well, they’re all business leaders who have publicly admitted to being lonely sitting at the pinnacle of the corporate ladder. But how about you - have you ever felt lonely at work? That issue has slowly but surely made its way into the hearts of many, with the increased emphasis on mental health in recent years.  On this episode of Mornin...

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group . shares his analysis of consumer sentiments coming on the back of price hikes, and how the market dynamics are changing against an uncertainty both in the economic and political space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital, weighs in on why home sales numbers are incongruent across tier one and tier three/four cities in China; whether Chinese authorities will implement more stimulus measures to ease property woes; the impact of Country Garden's default and debt restructuring on the sector; the ramifications of a spillover into the broader f...

With real estate yields cooling at home, Singaporean investors are broadening their horizons in the Asia-Pacific real estate scene, where returns have skyrocketed 8% in one particular market. Where exactly is this and where are the other hotspots? While considering parking money in overseas properties, what are the important things to take note of, such as currency risks, taxation and market regul...

Chris Tran, Founder & Managing Partner, Capital Connect Advisors, weighs in on the significance of the Birkenstock IPO as a test of investor appetite for future deals; how a potential US government shutdown may impact listings; whether Singapore's dormant IPO market will witness a revival; and why global M&A deals hit their lowest third-quarter volume since 2013.     Presented by Emaad Akh...

Uniforms come in countless types and serve various purposes, but what happens when their time of service ends? Recycling becomes a sustainable solution to extend their usefulness. An innovative project in Hong Kong is transforming old uniforms into sustainable souvenirs, reducing textile waste and offering employment to retired garment workers. Emma Yu, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Dress Gr...

On this episode of Morning Shot - a deep dive into what’s next for the US Congress with Professor Gibbs Knotts, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the College of Charleston , as the pressure for a new House Speaker mounts, following Israel’s declaration of war after a rare attack by Hamas militants prompted calls for more US military aid. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar This podcas...

Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors  shares his analysis of how the market cycle is moving against a patchy economic landscape and turbulent domestic politics in the United States, as well as sectors that are looking attractive at the moment. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/li...

Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa/Middle East/Europe, Standard Chartered, weighs in on the potential impacts of Israel-Palestine tensions on global oil markets; OPEC's latest medium- and long-term forecasts for oil demand; the US dollar as a safe-haven during these times; and what to expect from the IMF/World Bank's annual gathering.     Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Em...

We are spoilt for choices when it comes to food variety, especially in Singapore. Now, picture this: How about nasi lemak for your beloved paw-friends?  Not only that, we are referring to locally-produced fresh, premium and human-grade meals for our pets.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, Evans Sin, CEO, PetCubes & Dr Francis Cabana, Director of Nutrition, PetCubes, shares more about ani...

Safety is key, especially in higher-risk workplace environments such as construction sites.  But while Singapore accords stringent rules to workplace safety, the number of major injuries reported in the manufacturing and construction sectors saw an uptick in the first half of this year.  On this episode of Morning Shot, we explore the potential reasons behind, and solutions to developing a safer w...

Parker Roy, Chief Revenue Officer at Axxess Capital  shares his analysis on how markets are shaping up as the latest developments in US politics and Israel war take over headlines, what inflationary pressures mean for interest rates down the road, as well as opportunities investors can look at in the coming months.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnyst...

Harmful online content can affect people of all ages and demographics. Singapore is calling for more laws to empower those affected by cyberbullying and online sexual harassment, to take action - as a recent study by SG Her Empowerment found that 38 per cent of respondents have encountered such content.  On this episode of Morning Shot, we’ll be explore that and more Ben Goodman, Senior Vice Presi...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, weighs in on the impact recent strong US nonfarm payroll numbers may have on the Fed's upcoming interest rate decisions; whether US Treasury yields may continue to rise this week; the outlook for oil prices against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East; and what we can expect from Singapore's third-quarter GDP numbers.     Presented by...

Turning $5,000 into a seven figure sum in just over a year, that’s how a humble trader grinded it out to set up Asia’s first funded trader program to help skilled traders who have a lack of capital. Dean Wong, Founder and CEO, MPFunds shares how he is able to keep bouncing back from multiple failed business ventures to be on the winning track this time round.   Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast...

Many of us already live with A.I.now, but researchers say interactions with the technology will become increasingly personalised. However, with great power comes great responsibility. We explore both the future and risks of A.I when tech heavyweights convene at Tech Week Singapore with Dr. Ng Aik Beng, Regional Manager of NVIDIA AI Technology Centre (NVAITC) & Andy Kiwanuka, Managing Director...

Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist, SPDR ETFs, State Street Global Advisors, weighs in on whether central banks are building up their gold reserves to act as a hedge against risks; how the U.S. Fed and recession expectations will impact the gold market; and how the precious metal is faring against the U.S. dollar.     Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg ) Se...

Did you know that one of the big headaches for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Singapore was dealing with a complicated charging landscape? You had all these different networks, limited options, and it made owning an EV less appealing. But, here's the exciting part: a startup has recently launched Southeast Asia's largest electric vehicle roaming network, rolled out for commercial drivers for a s...

What are the real challenges behind finding an equitable solution to balance out our needs and those whose livelihoods depend on the fossil fuel industry, versus the longer term goal of protecting Mother Earth? On this episode of Climate Connections, we dive into whether the complete phase-out of fossil fuels is a realistic dream with Dr Swati Sharma, Lecturer at NTU’s School of Social Sciences ....

Cameron Brandt, Director of Research at EPFR  shares his perspectives on how markets are moving against the latest jobs landscape in the US, strength of the American consumer, as well as an outlook on oil prices.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank weighs in on whether the recent selloff in world government bonds could be a catalyst for a global slowdown; why investors are preferring government bonds over income equities; and why Chinese equity valuations remain attractive despite the economic gloom affecting the country   Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg ) See omnystud...