Let's Talk, Singapore

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group weighs in on the new bull market, elevated inflation levels, how markets are pricing in ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting, as well as where energy sector stands. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets shares why the Fed may be inclined to hit the pause button after 10 straight hikes, as well as how soft China economic data will likely be when it announces housing prices, industrial production and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the news on the closure of the Singapore Turf Club at Kranji come October 2024, the future seems uncertain for horse trainers, stable hands and many others working at the club, as well as the 700 horses from the club's horse racing operations. Two insiders - Michael Clements, President, Association of Racehorse Trainers Singapore and Cameron Croucher, Managing Director of Equine Internat...

When it comes to doing business, how do you decide when to zero in on an opportunity? Some say that one possible time is during a crisis, and that’s what one local startup did during COVID-19. Arjuna Raj, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of LittleLives shares how his company rode that wave.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiti...

It’s our weekly C-Suite chat on Mind Your Business every Monday.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, we unravel the secrets behind the meteoric rise of our C-level guest in the fashion industry - a renowned brand - Levi Strauss & Co.  From his personal collection of over 40 pairs of Levi’s jeans to what led him to uproot his family from South Africa to embark on a new chapter in Singapore...

Could seaweed be one of the most effective tools to fight climate change? Perhaps, says Professor Krzysztof Dembek , Co-Founder, SeaForestation , who came on the Breakfast Show, coming on the back of The Liveability Challenge, organised by Eco-Business and held as part of the Ecosperity Week. Through the challenge, Seaforestation received an investment of S$100,000 each from Quest Ventures and Rum...

Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has announced that he plans to run for Singapore's presidency, and will retire from politics and all his positions in government. Former Nominated Member of Parliament, Eugene Tan who’s also Associate Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University shares personal anecdotes of his interactions with Mr Tharman, and an analysis of what Mr Tharman will b...

Chetan Seth, Asia-Pacific equity strategist, Nomura discusses why even though he is still constructive on China, expectations from the re-opening story may have been overly optimistic. He also shares why South Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia are worth looking at more closely for opportunities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest challenges facing businesses in their aspirations to go global is the diverse and fragmented payments landscape in various markets worldwide. On Mind Your Business today, an APAC leading micro-mobility company will be sharing how they have successfully navigated the myriad of payment options in the region, with a fintech partner. Bhavin Shah, VP of Product Management, Beam - the...

David Lundgren, Founder & Chief Market Strategist, MOTR Capital Management & Research gives his analysis on whether the rise in S&P 500 is signalling a broadening out of the rally, tech rallies in 2023, as well as VIX movements. 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’re old enough, you might remember saving water campaigns in the past, where the government involved members of the public in water rationing exercises. The focus on companies is rising, as the pressure for corporations to become more sustainable grows. Coming on the back of PUB's latest announcement to increase funding for firms taking on water efficiency projects, Ridzuan Ismail, Director...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we delve into the world of intergenerational careers in the shipping industry. We'll hear from a father and daughter pair who share a passion for the maritime sector. Mark Rethinam Mohan, Superintendent, Project Services, Seatrium Fixed Platforms and Cynthia Mark Mohan, Head, Process & Digitalisation, Jurong Port, enlighten us about the evolving landscape...

Andrew Krei, Co-chief Investment Officer at Crescent Grove Advisors weighs in on the upcoming Fed meeting and momentum of tech stocks and how much potential issuance of bonds from the Treasury will drain away from other parts of the market. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research, Singapore at Maybank Investment Banking Group, discusses how Singapore Depository Receipts work and the opportunities for investors to diversify their portfolio with access to Thai Blue Chips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Murray, Capital Market Strategist & Vice President at T Rowe Price Associates shares an outlook on the US economy ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting and potential opportunities that investors can look out for. 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.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, as Sodexo, the global leader in sustainable food, proudly secures its ranking in S&P Global's 2023 Sustainability Yearbook for the 16th straight year, we delve into the innovative initiatives that have propelled them to the forefront of eco-friendly practices. W Qi Ni Lee, Corporate Responsibility & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead for Malaysia...

Singapore’s got its sights set on becoming even more connected - both domestically and internationally. This is set to blossom in the coming years, following the launch of a new Digital Connectivity Blueprint that sets out the nation's long-term infrastructure plans to do just that.  Dr Janil Puthucheary, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information weighs in on industry...

Sailesh Kumar Jha, Chief Economist and Head of Market Research at RHB Banking Group discusses how the bank's proprietary satellite images are showing signs that China's growth is weakening, and optimism over the re-opening story is misplaced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we uncover the importance of industry mentorship and the role of technology in empowering small businesses to expand their reach and enhance accessibility. Mint Lim, Founder, School of Concepts and Damian Kim, Singapore Managing Director, Meta, share how their partnership has helped the growth of small businesses, ultimately empower communities and shape the...

Global business leaders, policy makers, investors and industry experts will be gathering in a series of discussion panels at the Ecosperity Week happening in Singapore.  William McGoldrick, Regional Managing Director for The Nature Conservancy’s Asia Pacific division and Co-Chair of the Southeast Asia Climate & Nature-based Solutions Coalition weighs in on the role of net-zero leadership as co...

George Schultze, Founder & Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management weighs in on the S&P 500 movement, markets reaction post debt-ceiling deal, trends in the AI space amid a top-heavy market and the worries top of investors minds right now. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, outlines some of the big news pieces investors will be digesting including the implications of the latest deal around the US debt ceiling standoff, plus OPEC+'s surprise decision for Saudi Arabia to cut by an additional 1 million barrels per day,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we discover the transformative power of mentorship and the vital role it plays in our personal and professional journeys with a C-Suite leader. She looks up to many people, one of them is Elon Musk, saying he is “a hugely visionary entrepreneur who builds real things that bring us into the future.” We’ll find out more about that when we speak with Sara Yik, C...

The sky’s no limit! That’s a phrase you commonly hear or say when spurring someone on. But that’s certainly so - both literally and figuratively for Mark Lim, Co-founder & CEO of Aliena - a home-grown space-tech company developing engines for satellites. Mark shares an insider perspective on how his firm is making waves in the space industry. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced a...

Morning Shot Special: An exclusive interview with Peter Vesterbacka, Original Creator of Angry Birds and Former Brand Ambassador, Rovio Entertainment . Coming on the back of recent news about the maker of Angry Birds video games - Rovio Entertainment - agreeing to be bought by Sega - the Japanese gaming giant behind the Sonic the Hedgehog character, Peter takes us behind the making of the hit game...