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A recent report by climate data group Net Zero Tracker found that most corporate net-zero pledges globally lack detailed plans, regular reporting, as well as clear conditions on the use of carbon offsetting.  Professor John Wiseman, climate and energy transition specialist and Senior Research Fellow of the Melbourne Climate Futures at University of Melbourne weighs in on the challenges behind a sm...

David Keller, CMT, President & Chief Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research, who’s also Chief Market Strategist, StockCharts.com weighs in on the pullback in US growth stocks, low volatility, outlook on outperformers, as well as the relative performance of Consumer Discretionary versus Consumer Staples. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.c...

Plug in as we ignite the spark of innovation in ASEAN's battery and electric vehicle landscape. Dr Chiam Sing Yang,   Technical Director, Singapore Battery Consortium, shares more about the MOU signed at the first-ever ASEAN Battery and Electric Vehicle Technology Conference, as well as the driving forces behind the region’s electrifying future. Presented by Ryan Huang. This podcast is produced an...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we have a second-generation leader in the furniture industry who is revolutionizing design and manufacturing with her sustainable woodworking business.  Discover how she pushes the boundaries of design, harnesses innovative manufacturing techniques, and sources eco-friendly materials to create furniture that not only enhances living spaces but also minimizes...

Faiz Nagutha, Asean Economist, Bank of America Securities, discusses who are the biggest winners from the China +1 strategy being favored by companies looking to diversify their supply chains. He also looks at what extent China's slower than expected growth this year will weigh on Asean economies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From healthcare systems to labour policies, an ageing population can totally change the way a society works.  Coming on the back of Japan's 'last-chance' efforts to curb population decline, as touted by Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida - Gretchen Donehower, Demographer from the Center on the Economics and Demography of Aging at the University of California, Berkeley weighs in on the challenges...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses why US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China over the weekend is being seen as a positive sign for relations, as well as the central banks in action this week watch out for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geraldine Tan, Founder of My NoNNa's - a social enterprise which not just hires people with special needs, but also provides training for employers who are interested in employing differently-abled persons - shares insights on what's driving her, and what factors employers should consider when hiring people with special needs. Presented by: Lynlee Foo & Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and...

The space race has always been one that involved big players like the US and China. But just recently, one Singaporean team placed third in an international rocket-building competition. One of its team members, Tyrohnn Hira, a year-2 NTU undergraduate from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , and Simon Gwozdz , CEO of rocket and space launch company Equatorial Space , which helped...

In this episode of a chat with a C-Suite on Mind Your Business, we will be speaking with a legend in the theme park entertainment industry. From humble beginnings growing up in a poultry farm in Penang to international acclaim, his story embodies relentless determination and unwavering integrity. He has not only turned his dreams into reality but did so with unswerving commitment to honesty and a...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will look into the future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)! With a surge of interest in CBDCs and an increasing number of governments actively engaging in CBDC trials, it's essential to understand the motivations behind this global phenomenon. Alan Lim, Deputy Director and Division Head, FinTech Infrastructure Office & FinTech & Innovatio...

The fate of stock markets normally look dicey before every Fed announcement, but based on the last meeting, not so much now. So what does all of it mean? Where does all investors' money go from here? Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Singapore's Group Wealth Management shares his thoughts. Presented by Sean Cheong. This podcast is edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg)       See omny...

Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law and Economics, David Super from the Georgetown University Law Center weighs in on what's next for former US President Donald Trump legally and politically, following his most recent indictment for unlawfully keeping national-security documents after he has left office and lying to officials who sought to recover them. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is pro...

Abigail Watt, Research Economist, abrdn shares her take on the latest markets movements following the Fed's latest rate pause, a projection of the US economy coming on the back of underlying inflation issues, and whether investors can expect a soft landing.  Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has announced a pause in the rate hike for the first time since early 2022.  What are the implications and what opportunities do this bring to us in Asia? Sanjay Guglani, Chief Investment Officer, Silverdale Capital, unpacks it with us. Presented by Sean Cheong This podcasted is edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

In this episode of the intergenerational business series on Mind Your Business, we share the incredible story of a father and son duo who faced the worst nightmare for any business owner: regulatory changes that nearly destroyed their company.  From a ban on e-scooters from footpaths to the challenges brought by the circuit breaker within a span of six months, they went from a thriving business to...

Imagine getting stuck deep in the Amazon rainforest and left to your own devices. In what many have called a miracle, four children who got stuck in the heart of the Amazon successfully survived a 40-day ordeal after a plane crash. Zhang Tingjun, Co-Founder of Into the Wild discusses the factors that might have kept them alive, as well as survival tips.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is pr...

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of CappThesis weighs in of the Fed pause, risks of keeping rates too high, and whether we're at the end of a bear market. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a fan of IKEA’s signature meatballs - then you might want to listen to this podcast.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, we will look at the sustainability initiatives with one of the 12 IKEA franchisees in the world, operating across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Mexico. We will explore their relentless commitment to sustainable practices - not just from their sto...

Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management shares what investors should look out for in a turnaround for Chinese stocks, as well as why the Fed is likely to pause on rate hikes for its June meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Morning Shot, we explore the economic impacts of China’s historic-low marriage rates and flagging birth numbers. William Ma, Chief Investment Officer from GROW Investment Group weighs in on whether the world’s second largest economy is now stuck in a vicious cycle that it can’t get out of. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg...

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer at Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her expectations on where the Fed policy is heading, as well as sentiments on the tech sector, employment landscape and earnings, coming on the back of rising costs.  Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses why companies in the US appear to still be creating jobs and hiring, while various economic indicators suggest that growth may be moderating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we dive into the challenges faced by a SME in a competitive market of merchandise swag and corporate gifts and uncover how their partnership with a leading provider of global supply chain management solutions, became the catalyst for overcoming obstacles and unlocking growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. Robert Rajeswaran, Co-founder & Head of...

Emeritus Professor Roger Falconer from the School of Engineering at Cardiff University discusses the immediate and longer term impacts of the Kakhovka dam collapse, which has been touted as one of the biggest industrial disasters in Europe in decades. Presented by: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...