Let's Talk, Singapore

From what to expect from UK's ‘mini budget’ to Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering Russia's first wartime mobilisation since World War II for its war with Ukraine.   We get an analysis of those headlines and more with Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Social Sciences (Sociology and Political Science), Yale-NUS College See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about how Apple appears to be making plans to protect its margins by raising prices in some European and Asian markets, such as Sweden and Japan, where there currencies have lost significant ground to the USD. On the table as well Hong Kong lifting hotel quarantines, and a preview of the FOMC policy meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey Chew, Senior Asia FX Strategist, HSBC shares if she is as pessimistic as Economist Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr Doom, in predicting a long, drawn out recession. She also discusses how much more strength the USD can gain in the months ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The construction industry is witnessing pre-pandemic demand but with risk-scape at a high with factors such as high commodity prices and labour shortage. Plus with digitalisation in the industry pointing upwards not only due to Covid-19, how can the construction industry truly embrace digitalisation as an enabling pillar?  Nicolas Mangon, Vice President of Architecture, Engineering and Constructio...

An estimated amount of USD$1.3 trillion was spent on digital transformation back in 2018. But despite this huge amount spent, an estimated USD$900 billion was wasted and this was because 70 percent of businesses failed to meet their transformation objectives. Dr Dennis Khoo, Programme Director of National University of Singapore’s Digital Transformation Leaders Programme (NUS DTLP) shares with us...

From Dr Mahathir Mohamad being fielded as a prime ministerial candidate to Myanmar and Russia’s friendly relationship and its possible repercussions for already ostracised Myanmar to the presidential candidate Indonesian President Joko Widodo would likely give his endorsement to. Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. ...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we unpack US President Joe Biden's declaration that the pandemic is over, the reactions so far, and the implications for his own administration as well as how it may potentially undermine his own agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Ng, Senior Currency Analyst, MUFG shares his takeaways from yet another automaker flagging a dent from supply chain woes and inflationary pressures, and how much effective rate hikes will be in cooling prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have seen an explosion of Decentralised Option Vaults (DOVs) over the last year or so. DOVs are effectively structured products that execute Options strategies on your behalf, allowing someone to harness the power of Options without having to interact with them directly. Julian Koh, CEO and Co-Founder, Ribbon Finance gives us an overview of the crypto scene and his thoughts surrounding DOVs.  S...

In this episode of Trading Matters by OCBC Securities, we discuss volatility taking center stage in the markets with Samuel Wong, Trading Strategist, OCBC  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Chengdu exiting its lockdown to China’s central bank stepping up on cash injections to counteract on higher demand towards the quarter-end and to the US, through its President Joe Biden, poking the dragon (China) once again. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we look at the cautious set up for markets with a slew of central banks set to decide on their monetary policies, as more warning signs of a downturn emerge with FedEx's earnings painting a bleak rest of 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses what's in store in the FOMC, Bank of England and Bank of Japan's policy meetings, as well as the significance of COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in Chengdu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Axis just announced its strongest revenue for the full year of FY2022. The company is serving 40 percent of the top 20 banks in the region which requires high maintenance of digitalisation services. The approach to thrive during the post-pandemic world is among the top concerns of the company to expand its operations. Andrew Tan, Group Managing Director, Silverlake Axis shares more on the c...

From US President Joe Biden is urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear or chemical weapons in their war with Ukraine to details of US Congress’  Taiwan Policy Act the US latest inflation data, how will it influence the upcoming Fed meeting?  Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates shares more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ecommerce sales in Southeast Asia is expected to total up to $89.67 billion in 2022, an increase of $15.31 billion over last year. And by next year, the region will cross the $100 billion mark, a long way from the $37.22 billion seen in 2019. Prem Bha-tia, Co-Founder & CEO, Graas shares more ecommerce ecosystem has become more complex after its drastic evolution and how brands can keep up with...

Will 28 be the new 35 when it comes to age eligibility to buy a BTO here in Singapore?  Workers' Party MP Louis Chua has called for singles to be allowed to apply for a Build-To-Order (BTO) Housing Board flat from the age of 28, instead of 35. Professor Sing Tien Foo, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School, and Director, Institute  of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS), NUS shares his v...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about Sony's plans to leverage its intellectual property with a new theme park in Thailand, the buzz of Ethereum's Merge, and the significance of the Yuan weakening past the psychological level of 7 against the USD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Azeem Sheriff, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada  unpacks the latest US macroeconomic data showing an uptick in retail sales, as well as the impact of a weakening Yuan now past the psychological level of 7 against the USD, and what to takeaway from all the buzz around the Merge of the Ethereum network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juggling a career and finding time for your loved ones is no easy feat but actress Constance Song managed to take it up a notch and started her own businesses. And now her latest venture offers wholesome cookies that include a lactation cookie range for breastfeeding mums.    Constance Song, Artist, LNX Global & Restaurant Owner shares her entrepreneur adventure while juggling her personal lif...

AIBI is a name synonymous with health equipment in Singapore and the region. And now they have dramatically transformed a piece of state land into AIBI Maxwell, a six -in one wellness/lifestyle destination in the heart of Tanjong Pagar.  Pauline Kwek. Chief Executive, AIBI International shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. They discuss semiconductor chips and why - and how - America and China are fighting over them. What are their strategic vulnerabilities? An...

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital, shares his view on the EU's proposal to ride out its energy crisis, and how much it will impact its economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks today are rapidly innovating, not only by using digital to reduce costs, but also to provide consumers with the frictionless and rewarding experiences that they increasingly expect. And to keep up with times, Citibank Singapore is set to launch a brand-new one-stop digital wealth solution delivered through their Citi Mobile App.  Ashmita Acharya, Retail Banking Head, Citibank Singapore share...

From details of EU's proposal to stem their energy crisis, ;atest updates of Russia-Ukraine war to the possibility of the UK's buoyant jobs market taking a turn.  Alex Capri, Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation  gives us analysis of those headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.