Let's Talk, Singapore

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 explore what kind of President Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be, and how he me...

The rapid growth of the co-living concept, in part due to the tight rental market and sky rocketing rental prices, has presented an opportunity for operators to expand. With that, Singapore’s largest co-living operator Coliwoo, has launched its 14th property to date in River Valley, with a strategic twin acquisitions of two more properties in the area, to strengthen its market share. Kelvin Lim, E...

Chua Choon Hong , Senior Director, Head of Financial Crime Practice Group, APAC and Middle East, Moody’s Analytics explains why money laundering can have serious wider implications for the wider economy. This comes as the arrest of 10 foreigners in Singapore in a billion-dollar money laundering blitz has thrown the spotlight on their alleged links to business interests in Singapore and overseas. S...

In this episode of Climate Connections - from a rainforest and wetlands built from scratch right in the heart of a school in Singapore, to a customised outdoor syllabus targeting underserved communities in Europe, we explore how science educators are bringing STEM learning out of the classroom.  A deep dive into all that with Commonwealth Secondary School’s Senior Teacher for Biology, Jacob Tan, H...

Rick Bensignor, Founder & Managing Partner, The Bensignor Group weighs in on the market bounce ahead of the FOMC meeting next month, S&P movements, as well as the crypto run.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank discusses why Japan equities look attractive, where the worst is over for Chinese markets, and how to think about the bonds space with yields of 10-year US treasury notes hitting a 16-year high in the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting September 1st, the CPF monthly salary ceiling will be raised from $6,000 to $6,300. Progressively, this ceiling will continue to be raised, and will hit $8,000 by 2026.  On Morning Shot,  Foo Shi Ying, Deputy Director, Collection Services Department, Central Provident Fund Board and Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress elaborate on how the latest change...

With the Presidential Election polls on September 1st inching closer, Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman, Singapore Institute of International Affairs dissects how the candidates fare when it comes to their understanding of the international standing of the Presidential role based on their track records and campaigning, as well as qualities one must have in order to fulfill it.  Presented by:...

Bill Baruch, President at Blue Line Futures shares his insights on how consumer confidence is panning out in the markets, against the backdrop of a tough month for markets, as well as new Apple releases expected in the coming month ahead. He also weighs in on how bullish he is on Nvidia.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

One grain at a time - a local food tech start-up in Singapore is turning spent brewers’ grains into granola! On this episode of Mind Your Business, Kong Qi Herng, Co-Founder of the moonbeam co to find out how the company is championing sustainability through what they do. Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Abigail Watt, Research Economist at abrdn shares her insights on the drivers behind a slight rebound in the markets, how consumers' spending patterns are shifting, how the resilient US labour market might affect wages, as well as expectations on the China market.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooperation is key, for ASEAN to compete globally - that was the message DPM Lawrence Wong sought to put across at the recent ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting. On this episode of Morning Shot, Angela Mancini, Partner & Head of APAC Markets, Control Risks shares her insights on what ASEAN nations must do to remain a bright spot for growth amid global economic uncerta...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will be speaking with a trailblazer in the local leather crafting world, one who took the path less travelled, mastering the art on his own, without any coach or mentor.  Stone Xie, Founder, Stone For Gold shares how he weathered the storm unleashed by the pandemic and transformed adversity into opportunity, expanding his business when most were scaling ba...

Ademola Olopade, Group Head of Investment Management, CGS-CIMB Securities discusses how investors can leverage the CGS Fullgoal Vietnam 30 Sector Cap ETF, which comprises the largest and most tradable companies listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses what the hawkish commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole means for investors, and what to look out for in the next wave of economic data from China and India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singaporeans will be heading to the polls to elect Singapore’s next President come September 1st. And we’re currently at the mid-way point of the hustings - as each candidate seeks to win the hearts and minds of voters through their campaign.  On Morning Shot, Dr Carol Soon, Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies analyses the candidates' public engagement strategies. Presente...

In our C-Suite chat on Mind Your Business, we feature a young Singaporean business owner who not only redefined her pet influencer marketing agency to a game-changing marketplace connecting pet owners and businesses, she also took it beyond borders, to the United States, with an eye on the huge pet spending market there. Jane Peh, CEO & Founder, Pawjourr , joins us from the US, to share about...

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management  shares her insights on market volatility and inflationary pressure expectations ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, as well as bullishness in the AI space.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Positivity on the tourism front as Singapore’s tourism inches back towards pre-pandemic levels, driven by a stronger return of Chinese travellers, which passed the 200,000 mark for the first time since January 2020. But, local tour agencies say a manpower crunch is setting back the industry. In this episode of Morning Shot, Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen from the School of Business at Singapor...

Ever wondered how a simple idea can evolve into a legacy that leaves a lasting impact? This is our intergenerational story in this episode of Mind Your Business, where a pair of father and son shares a vision sparked during travels abroad, the resilience that weathered financial storms, and the torch passed to a new generation of leaders. Jeffrey Liew, Managing Director, Sapphire Windows and Sean...

Adam Reynolds, CEO, Saxo APAC , discusses how investors can manage their risks and how to navigate the current AI frenzy amid backdrop of elevated rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kunjal Gala, Head of Global Emerging Markets, Federated Hermes discusses how investors should navigate the Emerging Markets landscape with India become a more attractive proposition, while China still presents long term value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian McMillan, Market Technician at Client First Tax and Wealth Advisors shares his technical analysis on the latest movements in the major averages, as well as what investors are looking out for at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Morning Shot, we focus on the welfare of special needs caregivers, which has come under the spotlight recently, after a father was sentenced for killing his twin sons, both of whom were diagnosed with autism. Dr Lim Hong Huay, CEO & Founder of CaringSG shares her personal journey bringing up two children with special needs, as well as the challenges that caregivers like herself face day-to-...

On Mind Your Business,  Ku Swee Yong, Director of International Property Advisor Pte Ltd & Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, MOGUL.sg weigh in on the effectiveness of the new BTO framework, how will it achieve affordability, its potential to reduce the "lottery effect," and the ways it aims to maintain fairness for Singaporeans in the local housing market. Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ry...