Let's Talk, Singapore

Singapore has long been accustomed to the 'build-to-sell' model in real estate, but a global shift towards 'build-to-rent' (BTR) is taking root, notably in Australia. And earlier this year, Singapore's property giant CDL also joined the race for a place in Australia’s rapidly evolving build-to-rent sector. What is the BTR model exactly? What are the housing challenges it addresses, and its potenti...

A consultation paper on an equitable loss-sharing framework for financial scams is in the works right now by authorities here in Singapore.  On this episode of Morning Shot, we break down the complexities with Nydia Remolina, Assistant Professor of Law & Head, Industry Relations, Centre for AI and Data Governance at Singapore Management University . Presented by: Ryan Huang  This podcast is pr...

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares his insights on whether markets are turning around, how markets are pricing in on the elevated rates, as well as the robustness across employment, real estate, healthcare and technology. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever thought about coffee grounds, oyster shells, and plastic bottles in the context of fashion? It might sound unusual, but these materials are at the heart of two remarkable projects that emerged as winners in a new 'Special Category' at the recent 10th Singapore Good Design Awards. This category acknowledges lesser-known designs that champion sustainability in the world of fashion.  The winner,...

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB weighs in on whether the U.S. Fed will opt for a 25 basis point hike at its November FOMC meeting; the ever-rising U.S. Treasury yields; the BOJ's current stance on Yield Curve Control; prospects of a recovery for China's economy; and whether crude oil remains on target to hit the $100 / barrel mark.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad A...

Food, glorious food! You might have realised that the prices of your favourite dishes have gone up of late, coming against a backdrop of inflation and climate change. Food security expert Professor Paul Teng from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies at NTU weighs in on how consumer appetites have evolved over the years, as well as new risks and threats in our food ecosystem that are pu...

In this final episode of the “Beautiful Business with Xero”, Alicia Pan, Co-owner, Founder and Director, Move Repeat, a small business owner herself shares which of the four categories of the Beautiful Business Fund resonates most with her and what are the barriers and challenges to continue growing her business.   Presented by Ryan Huang. Podcast produced and edited by Anthea Ng. See omnystudio.c...

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of independent financial research firm, CappThesis shares his insights on how the momentum is looking like for stocks coming on the back of a dim September, how much higher rates could go after hitting a 16-year-high and if investors are backing the US dollar to go higher.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudi...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank weighs in on the worst quarter for emerging market stocks in a year; whether the US dollar will continue to rally in the last few months of 2023; and when we might expect Japanese authorities to intervene to manage the yen, which is dropping ever closer to the 150 mark against the greenback.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by...

We all know the drill – when we're feeling under the weather, we visit the doctor. But what about our cherished timepieces? What do you do when your these watches that hold sentimental value, passed down through generations, or maybe just a trusty old watch that's seen better days, is not functioning anymore.  Imagine having a "watch doctor" who specialises in reviving these cherished pieces. This...

With China’s longest holiday break of the year - the Super Golden Week - underway this week,  Erica Tay, Director of Macro Research at Maybank shares her thoughts on whether the release of pent-up demand for travel and consumption help in lifting China’s economy, amid property and employment woes in the country.  Presented by: Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Ye...

Abigail Watt, Research Economist at abrdn weighs in on current market sentiments surrounding Fed action, impact of extended elevated rates on the economy, chances of seeing a crash in the property sector and level of optimism around whether the US government will end up in a shutdown in the coming weeks. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/lis...

Have you ever desired something deeply but the weight of poverty stood between you and your dreams? With financial limitations, how many of us actually managed to turn those early dreams into reality, to scale the heights of ambition that once seemed out of reach? In this episode of C-Suite, our guest, whom despite not being able to afford a hotel stay when young, persevered and worked tirelessly...

Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets weighs in on whether the latest PCE deflator data may influence policymakers to forgo an interest-rate hike; the US government's aversion of a shutdown; China's moderated decline in home sales for September; and what to expect from this week's OPEC+ panel meeting.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar ( eakhtar@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudi...

When considering the endeavour of scaling a business from its inception to reaching the goal of multi-million-dollars, it is paramount to have a structured and methodical approach. But what exactly are the stages that businesses must navigate to scale up? We will find out from our guest, David Chiem, Founder and CEO, MindChamps, who has masterfully steered his business from ground zero to a multi-...

Singapore’s labour movement, NTUC, has launched a “renewed workers’ compact”, following its engagement with 42,000 workers of all collars and ages over the past year.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress shares insights on how this will shape NTUC’s key areas of work going forward.  Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produ...

Radhika Rao, Senior Economist, DBS Group Research discusses how India's economy is being affected by bad weather, and how it affects crops for exports - leading to overall rising inflationary pressures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a city where coffee lovers have countless choices, with coffee chains, cafes, and kopitiams aplenty, why would a new player dare to make its mark in Singapore's thriving coffee scene? Edward Tirtanata, CEO & Co-founder, Kenangan Coffee - an Indonesian brand with unicorn status - shares why they chose to launch in Singapore, how they are going to replicate that success in Indonesia in the li...

Japan’s plan to gradually release more than a million tonnes of treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has deeply divided nations and scientists. But, a month after the first discharge, Japanese authorities say no detectable amount of tritium has been found in fish samples taken from waters near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. On this episode of Climate Connections -...

Andy Baehr, Managing Director at CoinDesk Indices  shares his insights on potential spillover effects the Fed might have on crypto markets, whether we're looking at a more bullish October in the bitcoin space, and if the US is losing its standing as a cryptocurrency market as we see some interest from US blockchain projects slowly moving towards Europe. Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai...

Ruperto Ancajas, Portfolio Specialist at Foord Asset Management discusses some approaches parents and teachers can take to help children to better appreciate the value of money as digital payments get more prevalent and money transactions become more "invisible". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our planet grapples with the urgent threat of global warming, solar energy stands as a beacon of hope. Harnessing the sun's power, it offers a cleaner, greener alternative to fossil fuels.  Solar panels have indeed surged in popularity in recent years, but adoption rate is slow with hurdles like high costs and maintenance. Bolong Chew, Founder and CEO of Solar AI Technologies, a startup backed...

Will six weeks be enough for leaders of the United States to work out a deal in order to prevent an imminent government shutdown over budget legislation? On this episode of Morning Shot, Jonathan Wood, Principal for Global Issues at Control Risks shares his insights on potential implications a shutdown could have on the world’s largest economy. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and...

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations at IHT Wealth Management weighs in on whether rates are expected to go higher against a hot GDP and tight housing market, how the yield curve is panning out, potential implications of the US government shutdown on the markets, as well as key opportunities to look out for.  Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg...

Louis Teo, Market Strategist, Fullerton Markets discusses at length on JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's warning on the worst-case scenario of benchmark interest rates hitting 7%, why is the greenback keeping its swagger as the Fed continues to fight inflation as well as the ongoing property crisis in China with the Golden Week holidays coming up.   Presented by Willie Keng Podcast edited by Anthea Ng (...