Let's Talk, Singapore

Ever wondered about the immense amount of plastic waste that the hospitality industry churns out? From those convenient water bottles in hotel rooms to the countless single-use toiletries, the numbers are staggering. While exact figures can fluctuate, experts estimate that hotels alone contribute millions of tons of plastic waste annually. This environmental challenge has spurred innovative minds...

China's sputtering growth, deflation and fresh risks from its property sector have sparked concerns among economies and investors. How high are the stakes? Are there any bright spots? What should investors look out for? Rossen Djounov, Managing Director & Head of Asia for GAM Investments shares his insights on the Bigger Picture.   Presented by: Sean Cheong  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Jakarta is currently the second most polluted major city - according to data compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.  It topped global rankings last week and has consistently ranked among the top 10 most polluted cities globally since May. Associate Professor Steve Yim from the Asian School of the Environment & Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU Singapore weighs in on the p...

Havard Chi, Head of Research, Quarz Capital Asia addresses the concerns that some Sabana Reit unitholders are raising about the potential costs and other issues that could impact the value of their investments. This follows last week's surprise outcome and unprecedented move where unit holders voted in favour of ousting its existing external manager and replacing it with an internal one.  See omny...

In this episode of Mind Your Business - C-Suite chat, we will step into the driver's seat of a prestigious and globally recognized automobile brand known for its luxury, high-performance vehicles, and innovative engineering, with its youngest CEO in Singapore. From bread connoisseur, to his INSEAD journey, community service, and a love for cars, Claudius Steinhoff, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz...

China has slipped into deflation as consumer prices declined in July for the first time in more than two years. Already, for 10 straight months, the wholesale prices businesses pay to factories and other producers have been down from a year earlier. Real estate prices too, have tumbled. Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore's East Asian Institute share...

Selena Ling, Chief economist, OCBC Bank  discusses what is driving a more conservative outlook, where 2023 growth is now expected to be between 0.5% and 1.5%, narrower than the previous estimate of 0.5% to 2.5%. She also discusses how much China's sluggish growth will weigh on Singapore, even amid rising expectations of more stimulus measures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business - Industry Outlook, Darren Ng, Deloitte Singapore Deputy Disruptive Events Advisory Leader gives us a lowdown of the IPO outlook in Southeast Asia from their mid-year report. He also highlights why Indonesia is the frontrunner in SEA's IPO market, some of the top listings in Singapore and the outlook ahead.   Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast...

Today marks the eve of the state polls in six Malaysian states - an election that analysts see as pivotal to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s rule. James Chin, Professor for Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania shares his analysis of the heat that has built up over the two-week campaign, as well as the gravity of the polls as Mr Anwar’s government faces its first test of popularity. Presented...

Paul Wankmueller, Director of Business Development at Martin Fund Management shares his insights on the latest US inflation numbers and what that means for gold investors, whether the strong momentum from solid tech names will continue holding up, as well as oil prices. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how much investors should worry over falling prices in China, where July Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% on-year - the first drop in nearly 2 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food-waste warrior Preston Wong, CEO and Co-Founder of treatsure - who recently won the inaugural Sustainability Impact Awards, organised by The Business Times and UOB - chimes in on how he is turning potential food waste into treasure. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an emotional ride for President Halimah Yacob, who presided over Singapore's 58th birthday bash at the Padang on 9th August 2023 - her last National Day Parade as head of state. Mdm Halimah, whose six-year term ends on 13th September 2023, is Singapore's first female president. She assumed the position in 2017 after becoming the only candidate to receive a Certificate of Eligibility in the...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Tricia Song, Head of Research, Singapore & South East Asia, CBRE discusses the resilience and growth of strata office investments in Singapore, despite challenges like elevated interest rates and a tough economic environment.   Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg ) Do contact her fo...

David Lundgren, Founder & Chief Market Strategist at MOTR Capital Management & Research weigh in on how markets are moving against earnings, whether investors should be concerned that US debt downgrade seems to have taken some wind out of sails from markets, and trends in the AI space. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Joshua Liaw, CEO, Elite Commercial Reit discusses how the UK-focused Real Estate Investment Trust is navigating higher finance costs and property operating expenses, after reporting a 24.2 percent drop in DPU for the first half 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From silver screen stars to music icons, celebrities have the power to inspire more than just entertainment. In this episode of Mind Your Business, Samuel Tey, CEO & Founder, Axe Factor, a company that was inspired by Aquaman Jason Momoa, shares what happened and what is the company all about.   Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@...

In recent months, food crops around the world have been plagued by a host of extreme weather events such as heavy rains and warmer temperatures, which are also exacerbating other issues like fungal infections. Food security expert, Professor Paul Teng from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, at NTU shares his insights on whether we’ll be seeing a global food crisis as climate change...

Rainer Michael Preiss, Partner & Portfolio Strategist at DAS Family Office shares his insights on what's driving investor optimism building up in the markets and the big AI theme right now, attractiveness of China investments against the backdrop of talks on potential stimulus measures, as well as how it stacks against interest in Japan. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiti...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we have a C-Suite leader who left his familiar environment to a totally new country - France - to be exact - working in a company where he did not know a single French word, until he finally conquered the French language and culture. Not just that, he even climbed to the top ranks to the company - which is a renowned French energy major. Liang Ting Wee, Presi...

Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets shares his insights on markets reactions to the recent Fitch downgrade and non-farm payrolls, whether China is set to pose a strong recovery for the rest of the year and if equity markets are still offering value. Presented & Produced by: Willie Keng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Day is a time to reflect on our country's past and look to the future. And as we look ahead, we must remember that sustainability is essential. In our National Pride Series, Ernst Westendorp, Chief Commercial Officer, Flo Energy - a fast-growing energy company that supplies 100% renewable electricity in Singapore, shares about their commitment to providing renewable energy solutions that...

With Singapore's 58th birthday just days away, Royston Tan, Creative Director of NDP 2023 reveals what inspired him while he was putting together this year's National Day Parade and how he's making the show relatable to all Singaporeans. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) Special thanks to NDP 2023 Executive Committee, all NDP music...

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA discusses if net interest margins can continue to fuel growth for banks in the coming quarters, and how much we should be concerned about a loans growth slowdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will have a heartwarming story of a family-run bespoke tailoring business, where we look at how it bridges generations and reimagine tradition for the modern era. Joseph Koh, Director, Joe’s Tailoring and Joy Koh, Operations Manager, Joe’s Tailoring - the father and daughter pair shares how they stitch together the threads of their shared heritage and shap...