Let's Talk, Singapore

Singapore has delivered its second voluntary national review to the United Nations. This comes just as the effects of climate change become increasingly visible. So, what chance does the world stand in its bid to turn the tides?  Professor Benjamin Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU   analyses how efforts in the green space are changing and whether that is enough to help...

Chartered market technician Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets weighs in on the recent market movements which saw the three major averages- the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, all hitting a 52-week high.  Plus, second-quarter earnings season is off to a strong start amid an outlook that has gained traction after last week’s encouraging infla...

Pierre Chartres, Fixed Income Investment Director , M&G Investments discusses why chances of a US recession are dropping, the growing pessimism around China's growth, and why Japan presents attractive upside for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the saying goes, "There is no magic pill to weight loss." In fact, there is no magic pill to anything.  But how about a "magical" cleaning tablet? In this episode of Mind Your Business, we talk to Jeremy Lee , Founder & CEO, SimplyGood - a company that is on a mission to make cleaning your home better for the environment and for your health. Their products are made from plant-based ingredie...

Youth unemployment in China has hit a new record high as the country's post-pandemic recovery falters. Chinese youths are struggling to find employment in a shrinking job market. With 11.6 million college students who just entered the job market this summer, how will the situation evolve?  Ross Feingold, Director of Business Development at SafePro Group shares his insights on the stubborn problem....

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group weighs in on the effects of the strong labour market on markets, possibility of an additional rate hike, whether he is repositioning away from tech to move into other areas, as well as what to look out for in the next earnings season. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how this week is setting up for investors, as more corporates report their numbers and a slew of US and China economic indicators give more insights into how much the global economy is slowing down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your past, no matter how bad it was, does not define your future. This describes our C-Suite leader in this episode of Mind Your Business to a T. Lawrence Wen, CEO, foodpanda Singapore shares how he overcame early childhood adversity to become one of the most successful young CEOs in Asia.   He also shares what food he loves, why he loves the food business as well as his journey to success and adv...

Lam Shumei, Managing Director of Poultry East Africa Ltd shares more about her journey setting up Rwanda’s first integrated chicken farm, and what the business opportunities and challenges are like in Africa. Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School weighs in on the challenges behind climate reporting, as Singapore’s top regulators seek public feedback on their proposal to make such reporting mandatory for both listed and large non-listed firms. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See om...

Barnabas Gan, Senior Economist, RHB Bank discusses what helped Singapore avoid a technical recession in Q2 2023, which saw a 0.3 rise q-o-q, reversing a contraction of -0.4% q-o-q in Q1. He also analyses if there is enough momentum in the services sector to carry over to the rest of the year and if the electronics manufacturing slump has bottomed out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

If you grew up in the era of film photos, you would have heard of FotoHub, which was established in 1987. In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will be speaking to its founder Vincent Tan, Founder, FotoHub and his daughter, Tan Shue Ying, Marketing Executive at FotoHub, a second gen business leader in this intergenerational business series. We will take a look at the family's perseverance and...

Dan Wang, Chief Economist, Hang Seng Bank China examines the latest trends in Chinese consumerism, including how the stubborn inflation is driving changes in consumption in the world's second largest economy. She also draws interesting parallels between how the Chinese shop for big ticket items in the Mao era versus now. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast was produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting...

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares his insights on the four-day winning streak for the major averages, greedflation, how much the Inflation Reduction Act will help in managing inflation, as well as the slower growth in China. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital discusses how he views investing in China amid the geopolitical tensions, including reports of China-based hackers breaching several Western government email accounts, the tit-for-tat trade war and a sluggish economy. He also analyzes how much to cheer the latest US consumer inflation data pointing to further signs of coo...

How has workplace design in Singapore and the rest of the region evolved or changed in response to the pandemic? What are the transformative shifts and innovative approaches that have emerged in designing work environments? How much do A.I and sustainability play a part in the design of the workplace now and beyond?  Titir Dey, Global Managing Director of Design, Space Matrix shares the trends and...

The UK government has rejected accusations that it’s planning to ditch its £11.6 billion climate pledge. This comes even as a leaked document revealed by the Guardian earlier this week showed that ministers were being prepared for the policy’s failure.  Christine Amour-Levar, Founder & CEO of HER Planet Earth and Co-Founder of Investors for Climate weighs in on the gravity of the implications...

Gregory Branch, Founder & Managing Partner at Veritas Financial Group shares his analysis on current inflation data, how the elevated cost of living is playing out in the economy and whether we should be expecting a recession. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management discusses if the growing pessimism around China, including one that speculates slowing growth could turn it into the next Japan, are valid. He also talks about how to position around China for the rest of the year, and why he is not yet moving into property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are numerous types of sustainable packaging available today, from biodegradable materials to innovative upcycling solutions, the options are diverse and exciting. Which one should we go for? What are businesses considering when they decide on a type of sustainable packaging? Well, in this episode of Mind Your Business, Karen Cheah, Founder and CEO, Alterpacks shares her proprietary technolog...

From the surge in liquidity funds to the impact of A.I. and gaming mandates, Cameron Brandt, Director of Research at EPFR weighs in on how these factors are reshaping the investment landscape. Presented by: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and China are trying their hands at thawing what seems to be a frozen relationship - both on trade and the political front, as US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen receives a warm welcome on her latest trip to Beijing.  Kevin Madden, Senior Partner, Penta Group analyses what a middle-ground might look like. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.s...

Royston Yang, Portfolio Manager, The Smart Investor  discusses how investors can watch out for potential winners from a slew of concerts heading to Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever found yourself stuck with the pressure of finishing a bottle of wine in one sitting, we have an exciting solution for you. In this episode of Mind Your Business, our guest was in that situation when his wife was pregnant and that prompted him to come up with a wine preservation technology, that was initially meant for own home consumption, till gaining accolades from industry expert...

Those living in the western part of Singapore might be familiar with Jurong Lake District - an area that the government is looking to transform into the largest mixed use business district outside of the city centre. But so far, still no proposals received for a new tourism development in the area. Associate Professor Sungsoo Kim from the Hospitality Business program at Singapore Institute of Tech...