Let's Talk, Singapore

In today's Breakfast Brief, we breakdown the mixed market sentiments after Cathie Wood's Ark Invest snapped up shares of 27 firms the same day the tech-heavy Nasdaq posted its worst one-day drop since March 2020 — US August inflation report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although the airline industry overall is an extremely competitive market, there is little competition among its suppliers of aircraft. With major players dominating the scene, less well-known makers of large passenger aeroplanes are also attempting to build a bigger presence on the world's stage.  Jean-Pierre Clercin, Head of Commercial for Asia Pacific, ATR shares how his company is making a diff...

Marcus Ng, Vice President of Cross Asset-Listed Distribution in Asia Pacific, Societe Generale  explains how investors can make use of Daily Leverage Certificates regardless of market direction, and how they are an increasingly relevant product for investors looking to hedge their positions especially when trading the major US indices and the Straits Times Index. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Singapore’s digital banking sector has been attracting much interest since regulators gave the green light for a wave of new banks. Many hopes that the development could help inject new life into an industry long dominated by big legacy players but will these new digital banks be a ‘game changer’ to the local banking scene?  Charles Wong, CEO, GXS Bank tells us more on what digital banks can bring...

According to a study conducted by Meta and Bain & Company, Southeast Asia is leading in the adoption of new technologies, and is expected to maintain projected growth in the face of global headwinds.  Connie Kwok, Expert Partner, Bain & Company shares with us on how a business can be part of Southeast Asia's digital revolution.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s health issues, Indonesia looking at buying oil from Russia to Myanmar junta chief meeting up with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.  We analyse these headlines and more with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we breakdown key August inflation figures that came in hotter than expected, hurting investor optimism for cooling prices and a less aggressive Federal Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank, discusses the implications on the Federal Reserve's policy settings if there are further signs of easing cost pressures in the last round of key data ahead of next week's FOMC meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the latest moves from investment banks with Goldman Sachs planning on cutting several hundred jobs this month, making it the first major Wall Street firm to rein in expenses amid a collapse in deals volume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people often think that the simple act of putting money into investments that seemingly impact ESG is “impact investing” but that is not the case. Impact investing goes beyond ESG and it involves a stated intent to address and contribute to environmental or societal challenges and measure and monitor progress against impact goals.  Dawn Chan, CEO, Centre for Impact Investing and Practices hel...

For years, it has been an article of faith in corporate America that cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) will fuel a surge in wealth-generating productivity. Unfortunately, the pandemic has exposed that the world has fallen short on productivity and so, what can businesses do to improve their productivity. Razat Gaurav, CEO, Planview shares more on what it means and what it takes to b...

The rise of the creator economy signals a shift in the way people become aware of, consider, and decide to purchase goods and services. In this year alone, the global creator economy market is estimated to be worth a staggering US$104.2 billion. How can brands participate in the creator economy to make better connections with their audience.  Mimrah Mahmood, Senior Director & Partner, Meltwate...

What can we expect from US President Joe Biden with newly appointed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, New York declaring a state of emergency over polio and whether US can help Europe overcome their gas crisis.   We further analysis those headlines and more with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss one of the major talking points in the week ahead, the US CPI inflation report for August. The report will drop with Federal Reserve Board members in a blackout period, ahead of the next FOMC meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses what to watch out for in the next round of US inflation data, as well as the data dump from China later in the week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we breakdown Fed Chair Jerome Powell's vos to raise rates to fight inflation ‘until the job is done’, as well as India's tax on some rice exports to secure domestic supplies after planting shrank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Peng, Head, Investment Strategy for Asia at Citi Global Wealth, discusses who will be the winners and losers in the market if the Fed drives a recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the big announcements from Apple's product event "Far Out", where various iPhone 14 models were launched alongside a Satellite emergency service for iPhones, as well as updated Apple Watch models and AirPods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As countries across ASEAN reopen their borders and reinstate quarantine-free travel, business optimism among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is steadily growing.   A survey conducted by UOB, Accenture and Dun & Bradstreet found that 55 percent of them are optimistic about business growth.  We speak to Lawrence Loh, Head of Group Business Banking, UOB who shares more details of the fi...

Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages are the 'in' thing right now with sales of these drinks increase by 8.1 percent with non-alcoholic one spiked by 33.2 percent. It looks like the new generation of consumers are welcoming such beverages bringing along an estimate growth of over 3 percent yearly. But what does this mean for companies likes Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore? How do they keep up...

Singapore's Progressive Wage Model (PWM) has hit a major milestone on September 01 as it expands itself to the retail sector. But is the model progressing fast enough? Why are some sectors like F&B still being left out?  Trevor Yu, Associate Professor, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University  discusses with us.      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 hosts Prof Ashutosh Varshney, Director of the Center for Contemporary South Asia and Sol Goldman Professor of International Studies and the Social Sciences at Brown University in the US. They talk about Ind...

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy at UOB discusses the implications of a stronger USD for Asia, as well as how a weaker Chinese RMB will affect the region.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After operating for more than 50 years, Jurong Bird Park is set to cease operations after January 3 next year as it prepares to move to Mandai. Maggie Ang, Deputy Vice President, Park Operations, Mandai Wildlife Group shares her fondest memories of the attraction and Jurong Bird Park's closing campaign.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the UK getting a new prime minister, Liz Truss to Russia cutting off gas supplies to Europe indefinitely and Ukraine’s prime minister Denys Shmyhal urging the EU to stand firm against Russia. Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council gives us analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.