Let's Talk, Singapore

Synopsis: This is a special episode of Asian Insider, featuring China correspondent Danson Cheong and US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh. China correspondent Danson Cheong in Beijing and US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh in Washington DC discuss with ST's Cheow Sue-Ann, the key takeaways from the meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. The two men met in person for the first tim...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about the key takeaways from US President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as well as the layoffs deepening in the tech sector with Amazon and Shopee joining the list.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aditya Monappa, Global Head of Multi-Asset Business Development, AllianceBernstein outlines the LIQUID framework for investors to follow as traditional asset correlations no longer work as well, as well as the RRR risks looming around rates, recession and Russia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No annual award better honours the bold ambition of Singapore’s young businesses under ten years old than the Emerging Enterprise Award, jointly organised by Singapore Press Holdings' financial daily, The Business Times, and OCBC Bank. The Breakfast Huddle's Ryan Huang speaks to one of the finalists Joanna Soh, Vice President Sales & Marketing, iO3. To listen to all the finalists of the OCBC E...

China’s relationship with the US, especially since US President Joe Biden met up with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the G20 summit will be covered.  Sadek Wahba, Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Wilson Center’s Global Advisory Council & Senior Fellow, NYU shares more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Trading Matters by OCBC Securities, we discuss foreign exchange with Katsuki Shimasaki, Head of Global FX, OCBC Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about the latest developments since FTX filed for bankruptcy last Friday, including the fallout for the wider cryptocurrency sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting  discusses what to look out for in the week ahead including the G20 summit, as well as central bank decisions from Indonesia and the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No annual award better honours the bold ambition of Singapore’s young businesses under ten years old than the Emerging Enterprise Award, jointly organised by Singapore Press Holdings' financial daily, The Business Times, and OCBC Bank. The Breakfast Huddle's Ryan Huang speaks to one of the finalists Nimantha Baranasuriya, Co-Founder & CEO, Ackcio. To listen to all the finalists of the OCBC Eme...

Determining why customers should choose one product over others is the foundation of a successful marketing strategy. Regardless of what category under which the product falls, it is important to establish a connection with targeted customers by speaking to their needs and wants, a practice that creates a culture of brand love. In an effort to achieve this culture, brands must foster customer sati...

From the latest on the US midterm elections to US President Joe Biden set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines at the G20 Summit.  To give us an analysis of those headlines and more,  Moe Vela, Former Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distills his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, he chats with Dr. Edward Luttwak, the famed American expert on war strategy Highlights (click/tap above): 2:23 Putin provided Nato with an enemy 12:37 Wars fought by single boy families 18:11 Is war in Asia in...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss how US inflation cooled in October by more than projected, which is supercharging the rally overnight on Wall Street and the Asia opening session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikas Pershad, Portfolio Manager, Asian Equities, M&G Investments, discusses how  long-term investors can find outstanding investment opportunities across sectors: housing, financial services, manufacturing and healthcare in India; autos, semiconductors and real estate in Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No annual award better honours the bold ambition of Singapore’s young businesses under ten years old than the Emerging Enterprise Award, jointly organised by Singapore Press Holdings' financial daily, The Business Times, and OCBC Bank. The Breakfast Huddle's Ryan Huang speaks to one of the finalists Jamie Tan, CEO & Founder, Flying Cape. To listen to all the finalists of the OCBC Emerging Ente...

Laws to tackle online harms will kick in in 2023 after Parliament passed an Online Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill on Wednesday. It was debated in Parliament in the past week and expected to create a new part in the Broadcasting Act to regulate “Online Communication Services”, specifically social media services. Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University shares...

Like any other alternative investment, buying wine can provide one’s portfolio with an excellent source of diversification. Stocks and bonds go through familiar cycles of boom and bust, but collectables like fine wine deliver investment returns with little to no correlation to traditional assets and they may even be negatively correlated with the stock market. Wine also offers a unique source of d...

Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. With the candidates for all 222 parliamentary seats confirmed, Malaysia’s 15th general election is underway. ST's Hairianto Diman hosts Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, who weighs in on the key battles to watch after nomination closed on Saturday, Nov 5. This hotly-contested...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about the about-turn by Binance, which has walked away from rescuing its rival crypto exchange FTX, because of financial liabilities reportedly to the tune of up to $8 billion and regulatory scrutiny.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Kwik, Investment Director of Asian Equities, abrdn discusses what how much slower growth might be for China as the economy gets dragged down by Covid-19 restrictions, a property slump and a stronger US dollar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the European Union (EU) having 'serious concerns' about the US Inflation Reduction Act to what to expect from the UK's November 17 budget.  Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council shares his analysis and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No annual award better honours the bold ambition of Singapore’s young businesses under ten years old than the Emerging Enterprise Award, jointly organised by Singapore Press Holdings' financial daily, The Business Times, and OCBC Bank. The Breakfast Huddle's Ryan Huang speaks to one of the finalists Asad Jumabhoy, Co-Founder & CEO, utu. To listen to all the finalists of the OCBC Emerging Enter...

UOB is a name that needs no further introduction. And now the bank has set sights on being number one in cross-border trade needs in ASEAN.  UOB is planning to do so by investing about S$500 million to build regional platforms for cash management, supply chain management, and payments, as it aims to be number one on this specific front.  We speak to Mr Frederick Chin, Head of Group Wholesale Banki...

Stephen Innes, Managing Partner, SPI Asset Management discusses how investors are pricing in a Republican lead, what the surprise acquisition by Binance of FTX means for wider sentiment around risk assets, as well as how China's October inflation reading will play into global economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about how cryptocurrency prices are tumbling after Binance and FTX, the two biggest crypto exchanges in the world, agreed to merge to address what Binance called a “liquidity crunch.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.