Let's Talk, Singapore

Singapore’s investment volume in real estate declined sharply in Q2 2023. Despite the headwinds, there are still opportunities in the local market. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the good, the bad and the ugly in the latest Q2 2023 Singapore Investment Market Report by Colliers with Chris Pilgrim, Managing Director, Global Capital Markets Asia Pacific, Colliers.   Presented by L...

Relations between the South and North are at an all-time-low - seven decades on since the two Koreas signed the Korean Armistice Agreement on this day, back in 1953. Is a nuclear war on the horizon between the two Koreas?  Chun In-bum, Former Commander of ROK Special Forces and Senior Fellow at the Association of the United States Army   shares a deeper analysis on the current state of play and ho...

Tim Urbanowicz, CFA, Head of Research & Investment Strategy at Innovator ETFs shares his insights on the latest Fed rate hike of a quarter percentage point, with another possible increase in September. What does that mean in the Fed's long fight against inflation? Is the market's current state of optimism about inflation too premature? What are the tell tale signs of a potential second wave of...

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management  explains why the US Federal Reserve is like to take a pause after hiking in the July meeting, and how investors can look at rotating to other sectors like energy and staples away from technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab, a leading super app in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors, is setting ambitious sustainability goals for itself. Their latest - zero packaging waste in nature by 2040. What are the challenges and opportunities that Grab faces in achieving its goals? Plus their continual drive towards transitioning to low emission vehicles among th...

Coming on the back of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's trip to Singapore for the first time after taking over the top job, Professor Sumit Agarwal from the NUS Business School   weighs in on whether Hong Kong has lost its shine and competitive edge over Singapore, and the key opportunities and sectors that Singapore's enterprises can tap on.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced b...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group makes sense of the recent resilience and worrisome trends in the market, delving on the various factors driving consumer confidence in the face of rising rates and inflation, the impact of A.I. driven companies and the ongoing geopolitical risks on commodities and equities. Most importantly, she shares her take on how investors can unearth hid...

Lui Chee Ming, Head of Wealth Management, Citibank Singapore discusses how is sees evidence that the resilience in markets parallels the actual resilience of the economy in the face of Fed tightening. He also shares why he is bullish on themes around AI, longevity and energy security.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the world of durians, deeply rooted in a family heritage. It is about second generation who branched out from her father’s durian trading business to launch her own durian specialty bakery and cafe, where tradition and innovation intertwine.  Ling Goh, Founder, Ms Durian shares her story of honoring tradition while embracing the winds of change. Pr...

Does the friendlier meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and former US top diplomat Henry Kissinger in recent days - point to a headway in frayed ties between China and the US? Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian from the Department of Political Science at National University of Singapore shares his perspective on where US and China's relations are headed. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcas...

Are the seemingly positive economic indicators painting a true picture of stability, or are they masking deeper issues? George Schultze, Founder & Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management, dissects the latest macro data to reveal the truth behind the numbers and the stock market surge, the lingering problems in the banking sector, the alarming rise in bankruptcies and defaults worldwide, a...

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses the likelihood of any surprises from the FOMC, ECB and BOJ as they decide on rate settings, and if tech earnings will surprise on the upside,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business' chat with a C-Suite, we go inside a CEO's "locker room" to explore the connection between sports and leadership, and how to lead like a champion. Han Khim Siew, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, OUE Commercial Reit, who’s actively involved in many sports, including basketball, water polo, golf, tennis and surfing, shares the lessons he has learn...

In this Biz-How-To episode, we will look at the world of VC funding. What do investors look at before they pump in their cash to fund a startup or a business? And what should a proposal or pitch look like in order to attract investors, what are the mistakes to avoid? Let's hear from Karan Mohla, General Partner of B Capital - a company co-founded by Eduardo Saverin, who's best known as one of the...

Just over the weekend, Singapore launched its inaugural Pre-Planning Campaign, as part of efforts to encourage more people to pre-plan their lives, especially for the unexpected.  Family lawyer, Nureliza Syahidain, Director at FND Legal - weighs in on why it’s so important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney - or LPA - made and how that acts as an insurance in the event you lose your mental capaci...

Gary Ng, Senior Economist, Thematic Research, Asia Pacific, Natixis discusses key themes investors should watch out for China's economy, and looks at whether the country is facing a balance sheet recession, plus who the winners and losers are in corporate health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of intergenerational business series on Mind Your Business, a pair of siblings - Jamie Lim, CEO, Scanteak Singapore & Julian Lim, Regional Procurement Director, Scanteak & CEO, Nova Furnishings Holdings - share how they grew up surrounded by furniture in their family business, how they resolve sibling squabbles, the strategies they are using to keep the company successful,...

Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University  weighs in on the uncertainty surrounding the latest post-election developments in Thailand, as the nation continues in its struggle at the Prime Minister vote. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denis Poljak, Partner, Managing Director & Wealth Manager of the Poljak Group Wealth Management at Steward Partners weighs in on how emerging disinflationary forces, Fed policies, and other factors are shaping the bullish landscape while also considering the concerns raised by bears about stretched valuations and potential headwinds. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@...

Anthony Tan, Deputy Group Head and Senior Economist, AMRO discusses   what policymakers and investors should consider amid China's sluggish growth, risks of elevated interest rates and the urgency to transition to greener growth models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A series of revelations has rocked Singapore’s political scene in the past few weeks. They include the resignation of several MPs, both across the ruling People’s Action Party and opposition Workers’ Party. Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies shares a deeper analysis of the recent spate of controversies involving Singapore’s political parties, as well as what...

ESR-LOGOS REIT (E-LOG) has recently announced that it will divest seven non-core assets for approximately S$337 million. The divestments are part of E-LOG's capital recycling strategy, which aims to improve the overall portfolio quality and position E-LOG as the pre-eminent New Economy REIT in APAC. Adrian Chui, CEO & Executive Director, ESR-LOGOS Funds Management (S) Limited (manager of ESR-L...

Will McDonough, Founder and CEO at EMG Advisors shares his insights on potential upside from Tesla becoming a gold standard of sorts for charging, what's moving in the EV space and whether the banking turmoil is over.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer :Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we talk to a passionate individual who is working to solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution. Mathilda D’Silva, CEO of Ocean Purpose Project - a social enterprise that is making waves in marine conservation - discusses their core projects, challenges and successes of their work, plus how we all can help to save the ocean. Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan...

Rob Hinchliffe, Portfolio Manager, Head of Global Sector Cluster Research, PineBridge Investments discusses some of the key investment themes including how near-shoring and “friend-shoring” are gaining traction, an increase in factory automation as well as net-zero spending ramping up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.