Let's Talk, Singapore

Dong Chen, Head of Asia Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management discusses what's driving Japan's economic outperformance, and why there appears to be a more attractive investment proposition for the country this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next time you're out on the road, take a moment to look around. Amidst the hustle and bustle, you'll notice a form of pollution that often goes unnoticed – noise. But behind the scenes, there's a group that's been diligently working to combat this issue. Ricky Thng, Managing Director, Hebei Jinbiao Construction Materials & Dave Ng, Sales Director, Hebei Jinbiao Construction Materials - the lea...

Coming on the back of on of Singapore's biggest money laundering probes in its history, more than 30 parliamentary questions have been filed by Members of Parliament. They cover areas like the magnitude of the assets seized despite Singapore's strict anti-money laundering measures and what more can be done to prevent such crimes. Associate Professor Kelvin Law from the Division of Accounting at NT...

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer weighs in on how markets are pricing in ahead of the September Fed meeting and the chance of a November rate hike. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, SAXO Singapore  discusses the week's central bank meetings, with the FOMC widely expected to keep rates unchanged, the Bank of England likely to hike for a 15th straight time, and the Bank of Japan closely watched for any hawkish signals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For any business, the point of sale (POS) is by definition a mission-critical system. On Breakfast's Biz How-To segment today, we speak with a young and successful entrepreneur who has just launched a brick-and-mortar store after years of doing business online. Mandy Chan, Co-founder & Director of lifestyle company Vital Gear Bold shares her experience of choosing the right POS system for her...

In the world of business, outstanding CEOs are like beacons of innovation and leadership. They possess a unique blend of vision, strategy, and resilience, guiding their organisations to unparalleled success. Their ability to navigate complex challenges and drive growth, even in the face of adversity, sets them apart as true industry trailblazers. In this episode of C-Suite chat on Mind Your Busine...

With the Mid-Autumn Festival - or Mooncake Festival - just two weeks away, retailers are out in full force, luring consumers with a whole slate of mooncake flavours and more specifically, lavish packaging, that perhaps might not go down with those who are trying to go green. In this episode of Breakfast Special -  Lin Suling, Opinion Editor, The Straits Times and Koh Wei Lin from WWF- Singapore’s...

You might have heard about recent incidents involving long-tailed macaques scaling residential flats in some neighbourhoods. In this episode of Morning Shot, we explore how wildlife experts are solving the issue of human-wildlife conflicts with Anbarasi Boopal, Co-CEO for Advocacy at the Animal Concerns Research & Education Society , who also shares tips in case you encounter one of your wilde...

David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on how markets are moving amid the nagging inflation, as well as an outlook on the auto sector.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A journey through the pomp and ceremony that went down at the Istana last evening, for Mdm Halimah Yacob's swansong and Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam's maiden speech as Singapore's 9th President, as well as highlights from the recent Presidential Election after Singaporeans spoke through their ballots. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Lynlee Foo Produced & edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com....

In this episode of Mind Your Business intergenerational series: Mom's advice, which sometimes seemed like 'mom-talk,' turned out to be the secret sauce for a thriving family business. Our guests are a mother and daughter duo who’ve mastered the art of combining family dynamics with business savvy, and they're here to share their journey. From disagreements about hangers to celebrating shared succe...

Julia Lee, SPDR ETF Equity Investment Strategist, APAC, State Street Global Advisors discusses how investors should position themselves for Singapore stocks, where the STI has been largely flat so far this year vs the S&P500 which has enjoyed a bounce of over 18% year-to-date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses what are the wider implications of the European Union potentially cracking down on subsidies by China for its electric vehicles to expand overseas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to state properties, what comes to mind? State properties often conjure images of government buildings and historical landmarks. But times are changing. In land-constrained Singapore, these state properties are undergoing a transformation to meet evolving needs and lifestyle changes. David Tan, General Manager, Eco Energy, the construction company who won the tender to transform a bu...

69-year-old Halimah Yacob marked the end of her term as Singapore’s eighth President on September 13, with a farewell reception at the Istana.  In her final remarks as the nation's head of state after a six-year term, Mdm Halimah called it a privilege to be the voice of Singaporeans and expressed gratitude for the chance to inspire and empower other women. Presented by: Ryan Huang & Lynlee Foo...

For those hoping for a bigger paycheck in the coming year - that might very well come true! A recent poll by the Singapore Business Federation found that two in three employers are looking to raise wages in the next year. But beyond workers - how must employers as well as entrepreneurs adapt in order to face up to strong economic headwinds?  Annie Koh, Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) at S...

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares insights on the driver behind the hotter than expected CPI, whether the Fed will leave rates elevated for longer and what they'll be watching out for ahead of the FOMC meeting next week. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Bong, Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist and Head of Singapore, AIMCo (Alberta Investment Management Corporation) discusses how as one of Canada’s largest investment managers - it is tapping opportunities in Asia with its new office in Singapore, and why it takes an active voice to advocate for ESG as a stakeholder instead of divesting or shunning companies. See omnystudio...

A deep dive with Dr Raghubir Gupta, President and Co-Founder of Susteon , on how his company is working on capturing point-source carbon emissions and utilising waste hydrogen to produce low-cost methane. Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the spirit of International Legacy Giving Day today, Laurence Lien, Co-Founder & Acting CEO of the Asia Community Foundation shares his take on how Singapore is building itself into a key philanthropy hub for the region.   The Asia Community Foundation is a newly launched charity that’s looking to encourage more strategic charitable giving, first focusing on impact areas like education, ear...

Gregory Branch, Founder & Managing Partner, Veritas Financial Group weighs in on where consumer appetite is headed against a slew of factors like elevated interest rates and inflation, whether another Fed rate hike is on the table, and how investors should be positioning themselves for the rest of 2023. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/...

In this first episode of the “Beautiful Business with Xero”, Koren Wines, Xero’s Managing Director of Asia, shares the objectives behind its Beautiful Business Fund, the various categories that SMEs can apply for within the fund and Xero's commitment to growth of SMEs. Presented by Ryan Huang. Podcast produced and edited by Anthea Ng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ng Peng Fong, Head of Credit, Asia, Schroders, discusses how investors should shop for bonds as yields rise to levels not seen in years, and why Indonesia and India are attractive places to look.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Feingold, Director of Business Development, SafePro Group shares his take on all things China - from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s no-show at the G20 Summit, to its recent release of a new map that drew strong backlash from some of its neighbours. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...