Let's Talk, Singapore

As the world emerges from the shadows of Covid-19, aspiring entrepreneurs are cautiously weighing the risks of launching their own ventures. An incubator space called Ghostwriter is giving Singapore’s F&B operators a chance to dip their toes into venue ownership. That’s a new concept from the team behind restaurant and bar Sago House. Jay Gray, CEO & Founder, Sago House shares more.   See...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we look at geopolitical risks emerging as China mulls an export ban to maintain its substantial dominance in solar manufacturing, as well as Canada committing four tanks to Ukraine, joining the US and Germany in stepping up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG, discusses the mixed data around the US economy as consumers appear to cut back, which is also reflected in the earnings reports from Visa, Mastercard and Intel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s manufacturing output shrank in December for a third straight month and the nation will continue to invest in building up local tech talent despite the recent lay-offs at tech giants.  Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking shares his views on those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has come a long way since its historic “world-first” regulatory approval of serum-free cultivated meat for sale in the city-state. But what sort of tests are needed to ensure novel food like this is safe to eat? Dr Benjamin Smith, Director, Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) shares the science behind.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deep dive into the sensitive geopolitics at the Afghan-Pakistan border. Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests. After 20 years of war, in August 2021, the United States became the most recent superpower to be seen off by Afghanistan. After the US withdrew, the...

A new global report by Rubrik Zero Labs revealed that over 90 per cent of IT and security leaders in Singapore reported significant emotional impact following cybercrimes.  Steve Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs, Rubrik shares how this can affect the investigation and recovery process when a cyber attack happens.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With revenge travel is taking over following the lifting of Covid curbs worldwide, Yusri Abu Bakar, First Officer, Emirates shares an insider look at what the life of a pilot is like, from recruitment to actually flying the skies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we unpack the implications of the US and Germany deciding to step up with their support for Ukraine by sending tanks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord shares why the AUD may not be the best way to ride the reopening narrative for China's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war with Germany confirming that they are sending 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine plus economists saying Europe could possibly dodge a recession this year despite an uncertain global economic climate.  Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council gives us an analysis on those headlines and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Cross-border payments have seen a surge as businesses resume travel and foreign operations post COVID.  Kelvin Lam, Chief Operating Officer, YouTrip shares insights on how SMEs are zeroing in on emerging business opportunities overseas while maneuvering through uncertain economic tides and rising costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protecting your personal data in a world that's advancing digitally is no mean feat. Steven Scheurmann, Regional Vice President, ASEAN, Palo Alto Networks shares tips on how you can better protect your privacy by making a few simple changes to your devices and accounts.         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we unpack the woes Google is facing including being sued over allegedly monopolizing the digital advertising market, and details of its largest round of layoffs in the company’s 25-year history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank  discusses the various headwinds that could weigh on China in the coming year, including growing talk of stagflation risks as an "era of security" supports inflationary pressures amid slowing global growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s approval rating hitting an all-time high, the country's stance on the situation in Myanmar and how they are set to deal with it as ASEAN chair this year.  Dr Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his analysis on these headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we unpack Netflix's latest quarter, where it reported a big miss on earnings but beat estimates for number of subscribers added. Founder Reed Hastings also announced he would be giving up his co-CEO role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equities Research, RHB Singapore discusses his target for the Straits Times Index of 3,440 points by the end of the year, and his top picks in the banking sector for OCBC and DBS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Progressive wages are back in the spotlight this week with some 1,900 firms receiving the Progressive Wage Mark since applications opened last December.  And as we head further into the new year, how important is it for manufacturers to diversify their supply chains?  Albert Tsui, Executive Director, Advocacy & Policy Division, Singapore Business Federation gives us his analysis and a first-lo...

Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China correspondents respectively based in Washington DC and Beijing - as they take a look at China’s messy reopening and its global implications.  Highlights (click/tap above): 1:38 The world reacts to China’...

Payrolls can be tedious in the past as they have to be done manually. But with digitalisation, HR professionals can now tap on advanced technology to help ease and quicken the process. Kwa Kim Chiong, CEO & Founder, JustLogin shares how cloud-based software is changing the tides for this HR function and safeguards in place ensure user authenticity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we look at what to expect from the earnings tonight from Netflix and Proctor & Gamble, as well as a new transport hub being opened in Bangkok that links multiple domestic train routes, its three airports, and in future Kunming in China to Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG discusses how much more pain is expected for the technology sector or if the worst if over, and also what to takeaway from some signs of the latest inflation and retail sales figures easing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From EU’s latest announcement at World Economic Forum and its effectiveness in encouraging its firms to stay. Kenneth Gillingham, Professor of Environmental & Energy Economics, School of the Environment, Yale University  shares his analysis on this headline and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are working hard for a strong rebound post Covid-19. Precision cleaning systems manufacturer and centralised dishwashing and ancillary services provider JE Cleantech is one good example, with the company going public on the Nasdaq exchange.  Elise Hong Bee Yin, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, JE Cleantech Holding shares how the company was built up and how they...