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We are midway through the week and market movements in Asia are mixed so far. The Nikkei hit a 33-year-high earlier this week while the Kospi has been on a winning streak. The Hang Seng, however is at its lowest level since March. Meanwhile, China's Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent (BAT) are starting to ramp up its efforts in A.I. How do we make smart decisions then and seek alpha with all of this happe...

As the mercury hits record-high in Singapore and across other parts of the world, people and businesses alike are increasingly affected by the blistering heat in one way or another. Professor Benjamin Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU weighs in on the extent of the likely consequences should the searing heat exacerbate as climate change extends its grip on the planet. P...

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares his perspective on whether the banking turmoil is gradually easing, if an expected consumer spending deterioration is on the cards especially as core inflation remains hot, and whether the recent NASDAQ outperformance was an anomaly. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )    Se...

Srini Nagarajan, British International Investment’s Managing Director and Head of Asia and Tom Moody, Southeast Asia Regional Director for Climate and Energy at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office shines a spotlight on climate financing, coming on the back of UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, British International Investment’s latest injection of funds to...

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services gives a deep-dive on how markets are pricing out as Washington nears the June 1 deadline set by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, as well as an analysis on the tech and oil sectors.  Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg )  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

On Mind Your Business, we delve into the challenges and limitations faced by the boating industry in small countries like Singapore, where the number of boats is significantly lower compared to larger maritime nations. Dione Schick, Co-founder and Director, BASCO Boating & Member of Boating Industry Association Singapore shares the tips and suggestions for first-time boat buyers, innovative wa...

Can anything stop the mega cap tech stocks melt up? With big names like Nvidia and Microsoft exploding past their 50 and 200 day moving averages, do charts and indicators still make sense? Plus, Apple receives a rare downgrade, China bans Micron and it's unlikely to be the last.  Should investors be concerned? Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord unpacks it all on Bigger Picture. Presenter: Sean Cheon...

"Finding a location is like finding a boyfriend or girlfriend!" says MasterChef Singapore Season 1 Runner-up, Genevieve Lee, who’s also the Founder of Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery . She gives a first-hand account of the thought process behind transforming her home-based business into two physical stores, each occupying very different space profiles. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced...

In a landmark joint communique at the G7 summit in Japan over the weekend - member countries made the the group’s most detailed articulation of a shared position on China to date, stressing the need to cooperate with the world’s second-largest economy, but also to counter its “malign practices” and “coercion”. Plus, it also repeated its unswerving backing for Kyiv, on the back of an in-person appe...

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the extraordinary journey of a dynamic C-Suite couple, who have mastered the art of balancing personal fulfilment and professional achievements. Denise Kee, Chief Executive Officer of Xtremax & James Leong, Chief Technology Officer, Xtremax talk to us about their secrets, insights, and the transformative blueprint they've developed to create a...

The debt ceiling continues to hang over the markets this week. Is the possibility of no deal already priced into the markets? Elsewhere in Asia, investors will be waiting on a slew of central bank meetings this week. The Nikkei is on a tear, hitting 33-year highs. Is there room to the upside or has this train already left the station? Matthew Taylor, Senior Director of FTI consulting, joins us on...

The global market size of deep tech is estimated to reach $3.73 billion by 2032. Around 15% of the market share is controlled by the top five tech companies; Google, Facebook, Amazon, IBM and Apple.  Given the uncertain economic conditions that have cast a shadow over the growth of startups in Singapore, can deep tech ventures here flourish in the market?  Kellie Chan, Assistant Director, Investme...

Harrison Cheng, Director for South-East Asia and ASEAN risk advisory at Control Risks shares his insights on the cloud of uncertainty that looms in Thailand's political space, even as opposition party Move Forward celebrates its historic win, along with its ally, the Pheu Thai party. The two winning parties face an uphill battle in the next few weeks or months working to overcome the built-in adva...

Alexandre Tavazzi, Head of CIO Office and Macro Research, at Pictet Wealth Management discusses Pictet Wealth Management’s 2023 Edition of Horizon, which describes how the economic and political framework of the past 10 years is gone. The rise in interest rates, strategic rivalry, and issue of scarcity – of natural resources and labour, will all be important challenges for strategic asset allocati...

Ian McMillan, Market Technician at Client First Tax and Wealth Advisors weighs in on how a Debt Ceiling Deal might move markets as major averages ended a second consecutive positive session, expectations on consumer patterns and whether he is anticipating a Fed rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg...

Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs at George Washington University shares his insights on the nuances behind US-China ties, coming on the back of a rare US Senate hearing on Biden's budget request and issues between the two superpowers, that was attended by three of US President Joe Biden’s top aides.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo K...

Suresh Tantia, Senior Investment Strategist, Credit Suisse discusses the recovery in the regional aviation sector headlined by SIA's record annual profit, as well as more signs of weakness in the US retail sector illustrated by Target's gloomier outlook. Presented by: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks rose as investors hold on to hope that President Joe Biden and congress leaders will come to a deal on the US debt ceiling to avoid a catastrophic default. Rainer Michael Preiss, Partner & Portfolio Strategist at Das Family Office , a Singapore-registered independent asset management company with global investment expertise, weighs in on whether he thinks markets will rally should a...

In this intergenerational business series on Mind Your Business, we focus on a father and daughter pairing in the marble manufacturing industry - Peter Tjioe, President and Creative Director, MM Galleri Group and Hillary Tjioe, Director, MM Galeri & Chief Operating Officer, ReCasa Living by ReCasa Group . The Breakfast team finds out more about the dynamics and challenges working as a family,...

David Snyder, CEO and CIO, Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT  discusses why the recent tech layoffs may not be an entirely negative factor for US office space demand, as well as why the REIT's portfolio of non-gateway cities continues to see growth momentum. Presented by: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that one million residents across Singapore are now covered under Project Wolbachia? This comes after the expansion of the number of sites covered under the initiative as part of efforts to stem the transmission of dengue fever. For those who aren't familiar with the initiative, it’s a pilot using male mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria to suppress the population of Aedes...

Have you been feeling the heat these days? The world, including Singapore, will experience record heat this year and it is timely to explore the topic of global warming and its impact on our daily lives. We often turn to air conditioning to escape the heat in Singapore, but it's essential to recognize that this very action contributes to global warming. What measures can we take, starting from our...

Concerns over the potential of a default weighed on investors' mind in Tuesday's regular session. US President Joe Biden is also cutting short his visit to Asia as the push to strike a deal to raise the nation's borrowing limit grows more urgent. Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder of Pence Wealth Management shares her analysis of the threat of an economic nightmare and recommendations on wher...

Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank shares his perspective on whether the AI space is about to crack like the dot-com bubble or if it will keep lifting the technology sector and S&P 500. They also look ahead at possible impact of the Orange Wave in Thailand on regional markets. Presenter: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng ( nganthea@sph.com...

On Mind Your Business, we dive into the remarkable story of a company founded by three best friends and former water polo teammates, two of which were from the Singapore National Water Polo team. Against conventional wisdom, the trio embarked on a mission to revolutionise water sustainability. Discover how their unique friendship and shared passion for water conservation have enabled them to navig...