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Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments discusses why there appears to be a divergence between big tech plays between the US and China, the upside for AI stocks after a huge run up, and why Japan figures at the top of his list of equity markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group weighs in on the overnight slump across the board on the benchmarks and where the momentum is heading. She also provides a deeper analysis on the AI bandwagon, oil prices and opportunities that she's looking out for in the days ahead. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )    See om...

On Mind Your Business today, we explore the vital role of universities and academic institutions in fostering entrepreneurship by providing a nurturing learning environment, unparalleled support, guidance, and invaluable mentorship to startups. Shirley Wong, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SMU IIE, and Managing Partner, TNF Ventures Pte Ltd joins us to uncover the essential skills for thriving as an...

On the second episode of Work Matters - an exclusive series brought to you by the National Trades Union Congress celebrating workers’ contributions - Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Tan Kangsheng, Principal Industrial Relations Officer of the Banking and Financial Services Union dive into how work disputes can be redressed and what employees should consider in order to protect...

Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank, discusses why he has put an upgrade to overweight for Japan, and if this is just the beginning of a bull run there as markets hit new highs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should often should we wash our favourite pair of Levi's jeans? To produce a single pair of jeans can use up to 3,800 litres of water in its lifetime. This is equivalent to the average amount of water consumed by an individual over the course of about 1,200 to 1,900 days, or approximately 3 to 5 years. The World Economic Forum rates water issues among the top financial risks to the global econ...

Zhou Hao, Chief Economist, Research Department, Guotai Junan International joins the Breakfast Show for a deep dive into whether China's inroads into Central Asia will fill the economic void in the region, as the world’s second largest economy signs a staggering 54 agreements, 19 new cooperation mechanisms and platforms, and nine multilateral documents, including the Xi'an declaration, with the re...

Eric Beiley, Executive Managing Director at The Beiley Group of Steward Partners Global Advisory weighs in on how markets are pricing in on the upcoming vote on the US debt ceiling, the upcoming FOMC meeting, sentiments behind the recent tech rally and stocks that are looking attractive right now. Eric Beiley is Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (2019 - 2023) and Top 400 Financial Advisor for 20...

Rob Desborough, Managing Partner at Seraphim Space,  shares how investments in various space technologies ultimately can play an important role in helping with identifying and measuring ESG metrics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with a trailblazing entrepreneur who has fought stereotypes to pursue her true passion in a male-dominated automotive industry.  Cordillia Tan, Director, Pitstop Tyres shares with us the daunting task of shouldering a six-figure debt and employing innovative strategies like harnessing the power of social media to revitalise her struggling family busi...

We explore artificial intelligence and financial technology, uncovering groundbreaking innovations, disruptive solutions, and industry trends. Paul Lee, Principal Consultant, Information Media Development Authority & Elle Quan, Head of Conference, ATxSG, at Informa Tech join us to share how businesses and governments can stay ahead of the curve with the upcoming Asia Tech x Singapore - a flags...

South Korea's Asiana Airlines has stopped selling some emergency exit row seats, after a passenger opened an emergency exit door mid-air, causing shock and panic on board. Doug Drury, Professor for Aviation at the Central Queensland University’s School of Engineering and Technology weighs in on whether current protocols for activating emergency doors are sufficient and what can be done to ensure b...

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA discusses the market implications as US President Joe Biden reaches an agreement in principle with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to suspend the debt ceiling till 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we explore the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of a US-born Australian C-Suite leader, who had the experience growing up, studying and working in different cultures - namely, Italy, Australia and Singapore. Justin Gabbani, Chief Executive Officer, Lendlease Asia shares some inspiring insights, cultural revelations, and a deep dive into the dynami...

Recently, we’ve been hearing reports of Malaysian cooks and chefs coming back to Singapore to work, following the reopening of borders. And as a result of that intense competition, eateries claim that Malaysia is facing a labour crunch on that front. Eric Neo, President of the Singapore Chefs' Association weighs in on whether Singapore's chef employment landscape is as rosy as it seems and oversea...

Have you ever wondered how your business can successfully garner media coverage? Yvonne Li, Founder of PR firm, Tate Anzur shares a insider look at the thought process that goes behind media pitches so that businesses can get their desired exposure.  Presented by: Ryan Huang  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )    Highlights: (00:00) Intro (00:52) You're the...

Alfie Yeo, head of small-mid cap research at RHB Singapore discusses why there is compelling value to look at small caps despite a lacklustre past year, and shares his picks that includes consumer and healthcare stocks such as Sheng Siong, Audience Analytics, and ISOTeam.   (00:00) Intro  (01:48) Downside risks for small caps? (02:58) Upside potential for 20 small cap "jewels" (04:01) Sheng Siong...

On the first episode of Work Matters - an exclusive series brought to you by the National Trades Union Congress celebrating workers’ contributions - Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC debunks myths on union membership and shares his insights on workers' wages against the backdrop of a weakened economy. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( yka...

If you are familiar with the American television series, Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs make business presentations to a panel of five venture capitalists (investors in start-ups) called "sharks" on the program and then decide whether to invest in their companies, then you would want to listen to this episode of Mind Your Business. How many of these businesses actually take off after a shark inve...

Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco shares her perspective on the latest market reactions as Biden and McCarthy appear near to deal on US debt ceiling as default looms, the seeming disconnect between what the Fed is projecting versus what the market is expecting, an outlook on how China's scaled-back growth is weighing on the markets, and whether AI has been overbought. Pres...

It is time to say bye-bye to mundane PowerPoint presentations in the classrooms or workplaces for complex-related subjects such as coding and cybersecurity.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, we’ll be exploring the exciting world of game-based learning and its transformative impact.  But we are not referring to digital games that have gained popularity, we are talking about analog board games...

With the Aussie Dollar testing support levels against the US Dollar, are there concerns of a bottom? Shane Oliver, Head of Investing Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP Capital weighs in on the currency as well as its impact on the markets Down Under. Presenter : Sean Cheong This podcast is edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com.sg ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Professor Hannah Yee-Fen Lim, Division of Business Law, Nanyang Business School, NTU dives deep into the historical context and issues behind Meta's latest fine in EU over US data transfers and how much bite the company has in its intended appeal. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Brian Shannon, Chartered Market Technician & Owner of Alphatrends shares a analysis of the latest price action from the markets coming on the back of a spike in Nvidia shares in extended trading after a huge forecast beat driven by AI chip demand, what the technicals are signalling and where investors are likely to look in the coming days. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and...

On Mind Your Business, we look at the transformative journey of creating a sustainable future for our built environment. With the pressing need to address climate change and achieve net-zero carbon targets, our focus turns to the crucial steps we must take. Sylvia Koh-Gratton, Managing Director, KONE Singapore, tells us more about innovative solutions, technology advancements, and collaborative ef...