Let's Talk, Singapore

When you think of soil, what comes to mind? Well, that soil under our feet is way more important than it gets credit for! It's like the unsung hero of our planet. It’s not just soil; it's the foundation of life itself. It helps plants grow, keeps ecosystems in balance, and even cleans our water. Plus, it's a key player in farming, so thank soil for our next meal! So, yeah, soil's pretty awesome an...

Jason Bottenfield, Partner and Managing Director of Park Cities Group at Steward Partners shares his outlook for the tech sector ahead of Apple's new iPhone launch, how investors should chart the way forward amid a sticky inflation and if cash piles accumulated during the pandemic are starting to diminish.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/...

Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management, discusses what investors can expect as Apple gets set to launch the iPhone 15 this week. He also explains the impact of a weak stock market performance on the Chinese economy and currency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business - C-Suite, it is about an academia turned successful entrepreneur, who's been racking up awards like they're going out of style! His latest accolade - the Young Business Leader of the Year. And what’s his business game? Well, he's diving headfirst into the world of biotech and preventive healthcare solutions. Zhou Lihan, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer...

Leaders of major economies of the world gathered in India over the weekend for the G20 Summit, save for the absence of China and Russia’s Presidents. Among some of the key issues discussed - African Union's entry in G20, Russia's war in Ukraine, US-China rivalry, as well as climate change. Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea, Director, Institute of South Asian Studies breaks down the key highlig...

The Singapore F&B industry has continued to be rocked by closures even after the lockdowns have ended. Some were forced to wound up due to manpower issues, some due to the lack of successors. In this episode of Mind Your Business intergenerational series, a second generation chicken rice owner thought of selling the business due to the pandemic and to retire, but his three sons had other ideas...

Natural disasters are hitting the world at a higher frequency and with greater intensity. All that comes at a cost, but how well can we quantify the gravity of the extreme weather events? Galina Hale, Professor of Economics, University of California, Santa Cruz helps us wrap our heads around this issue. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.co...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her analysis on how the markets are moving as the benchmarks go through a bit of a slump, energy outlook as OPEC+ talk about supply cuts, at what point can divisions remain between the retail market and growth sector, as well as latest consumer sentiments on the tech sector. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how much stronger the US dollar could strengthen by, and the double-edged sword it presents to Japanese and Chinese markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, there’s a growing trend of the middleman getting sidelined in many sectors. From real estate to finance, we're cutting out these go-betweens. Well, that’s in part due to tech and a craving for cost-efficiency. It is also about direct connections, control, and savings. The times are changing, and the middleman might be a thing of the past, or will they?  In this Breakfast Special,...

The recent Kinderland incident involving a teacher forcing children to drink water and hitting a child on the buttocks with a book - has once again brought to fore a challenging question to answer - when does discipline become abuse? Dr Kit Phey Ling, Senior Lecturer for Psychology and Child & Human Development at the National Institute of Education shares her insights on the issue, evolving e...

Singaporeans have given Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam a resounding mandate to be Singapore’s ninth president. We take a deep dive into PE2023 and the road ahead, in the company of Dr Gillian Koh from the Institute of Policy Studies and Associate Professor Eugene Tan from Singapore Management University. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) Special thanks to crew:...

Will McDonough, Founder and CEO at EMG Advisors provides his insights on the US Dollar, how markets are shaping up ahead of a traditionally 'fireworks September', as well as factors expected to drive oil prices down the road. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments discusses how in view of how the outlook for the US is getting less gloomy, while China heads the other direction - investors should position around these themes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Business Federation held its ASEAN Conference recently, in commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who played a key role in the founding of ASEAN.  And new partnerships were forged as part of efforts to support Singapore businesses looking to expand overseas, particularly within ASEAN. Kelvin Kee, Executive Director, Global Divisi...

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his analysis on what markets might look like in September which is traditionally seen as the worst month of the year, how rates and small caps are panning out, as well as optimism surrounding energy markets.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnys...

Saugata Saha, President of S&P Global Commodity Insights discusses some of the more pressing issues facing the region in the commodities space as a major Oil and Energy industry conference gets underway in Singapore, called the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC).  The event will throw the spotlight on various issues such as oil's future, and also the debate around energy security vs sus...

In the world of entrepreneurship, there are two tales: those who dive straight into business and those who start small with a side hustle before making it big. It's the bold leap versus the gradual build.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, founders of Singapore fashion brand, Eileen Tan, Co-Founder, VintageWknd & Eden Tay, Co-Founder, VintageWknd share their journey on whether they dove s...

Singapore's society is increasingly turning grey. With the trend becoming more pronounced, what's at stake for the economy and the society? And how is the little red dot dealing with this 'demographic time bomb' a step at a time, through initiatives such as enhancing its citizens' retirement adequacy, as well as infrastructure? In this long-form episode of Morning Shot Special, Paulin Straughan, P...

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses where the US economy after average hourly earnings growth cools and the unemployment rate hits a 1 year high in August. She also looks ahead to the week where China stimulus measures are in focus as Country Garden's debt repayment struggles weigh on sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As industries shift and roles stretch, a big question looms: Can one lead a company without the usual experience?  Our C-Suite on Mind Your Business has gone from a stable role at the Economic Development Board to heading DesignSingapore Council – shaking up the leadership story. Dawn Lim, Executive Director, DesignSingapore Council shares with us about the evolving world of leadership. Presented...

The choice for Singapore’s next President has been heard loud and clear, as Singaporeans headed to the polls on September 1st. With Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam set to fill the role after a resounding victory -  Lin Suling, Opinion Editor, The Straits Times puts into perspective the twists and turns, impressionable issues, as well as her favourite moment of PE2023. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podca...

A one-hour review show on Singapore’s newly elected head of state. Who? How? What? And Why? All those questions will be answered, and more - as Dr Gillian Koh from the Institute of Policy Studies and Associate Professor Eugene Tan from Singapore Management University analyse PE2023 with Ryan Huang.  In this episode, we ponder on possible considerations for future elections when it comes to candida...

A one-hour review show on Singapore’s newly elected head of state. Who? How? What? And Why? All those questions will be answered, and more - as Dr Gillian Koh from the Institute of Policy Studies and Associate Professor Eugene Tan from Singapore Management University analyse PE2023 with Ryan Huang.  In this episode, we dissect the hit and misses during the campaign trail, including candidates' soc...

A one-hour review show on Singapore’s newly elected head of state. Who? How? What? And Why? All those questions will be answered, and more - as Dr Gillian Koh from the Institute of Policy Studies and Associate Professor Eugene Tan from Singapore Management University analyse PE2023 with Ryan Huang.  In this episode, we dig deeper into what drove the polls.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Ye...