Let's Talk, Singapore

There were plenty of highlights in the National Day Rally speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that could be of potential benefits for some companies and stocks.  Terence Chua, Senior Analyst, Phillip Securities Research highlights to us some of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the Biden administration's latest student loan forgiveness plan for millions of Americans who earn less than $125,000 each year. China plans to stabilise their slowing economy from repeated Covid lockdowns and the crisis in the country’s property sector while Hong Kong's stock market trading session halts ahead of tropical storm Ma-on. See omnystudio.com/list...

It seems that Covid-19 has changed the notion of ‘travellers experience’. What used to be considered of utmost importance in a trip before may not be too important for the time being. With such a scenario, what approaches should the tourism sector take to create a more memorable and seamless experience for travellers?  Frédéric Barou, Senior Vice President, Online Travel and Market Strategy, Asia...

Suresh Tantia, Senior Investment Strategist, Credit Suisse discusses the weakened economic activity from the US to Europe and Asia, reinforcing concerns that soaring prices and the war in Ukraine will tip the world into a recession.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore-owned company Bluenergy Solutions will be the first Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) solution provider in Asia to pioneer the integration of energy generation, storage and distribution in a fully sustainable ‘Plug and Play’ operating system.  Ravin Palla, Chief Operating Officer, Bluenergy Solutions helps us understand the company's operating system and their hydrokinetic energy solution. ...

OrangeTee & Tie, a real estate agency here in Singapore is placing emphasis on data and tech. One of their efforts in doing so, is the recent launch of their Market Watcher Series, a regular report on property trends in the public and private real estate sector, serving as a timely reference for everyone in the property market.  Steven Tan, Chief Executive Officer, OrangeTee & Tie tells us...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the latest US PMI data that came in well below market expectations which has revived concerns over US's economy. Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is eager to speed up the process to revive the Singapore-KL HSR high-speed rail (HSR) project and plans for a possible extension to Bangkok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taimur Baig, Chief Economist, DBS Bank  discusses the growing worries of a potential recession as China's economy tumbles due to a property crisis, record-high youth unemployment and a severe drought that’s led to power cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cryptocurrency market has reportedly lost US$1 trillion in value in the last few months as investors leave riskier assets in the face of high inflation and fears that interest rate raises by central banks will dampen growth. Is cryptocurrency entering yet another “polar vortex,” and how long will this one last. Irfan Ahmad, APAC Product Lead, State Street Digital provides us more insights on t...

From China cutting once again its interest rates, worsening Covid-19 situation to Taiwan's bold move in welcoming foreign delegations despite Chinese pressure. 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 analyse the latest government initiatives to attract top talent such as introducing special visas or providing grants and subsidies. Also, we discussed the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base which could enhance en bloc prospects of some neighbouring condos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is expected that climate change, geopolitical tensions and increased legislative disruptions will place an enormous impact on Singapore's development in the next 50 years. Besides, the country also faces the challenges of an ageing population and inflationary pressures which have increased government expenditure so far. How these challenges are addressed with the adoption of data, location and...

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord Asia  discusses about the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium in which Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be expected to speak on the economic outlook and Fed’s resolve on raising interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yee Wee Tang, Managing Director, Grab Singapore tells us more about the company's milestones and biggest achievements over the decade, as well as opportunities on the horizon for the superapp.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nielsen has recently released insights on the biggest 20 advertisers and industry spenders during the first half of 2022 across key media in ten markets in Asia Pacific. From this report, who are the biggest advertisers and industry spenders for the first half of 2022? Yee Chong Moon, Managing Director, Nielsen Singapore shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden administration is to give $80 billion to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and also a new $775m military aid package to Ukraine. Also, new reports emerges about US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi trip to Taiwan and the raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. We analyse these headlines and more with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates.   See omnystudio.com/lis...

In today's Breakfast Brief,   we discuss the eight highlights from Minister Lee Hsien Loong's recent National Day Rally(NDR) speech and the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium which will provide a clear picture of the Fed's future rate hike path.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: In a special series called Tales from the Belt and Road, The Straits Times' Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee takes you to places in the region where China’s infrastructure drive is creating the most impact. For this episode, she travels along the Laos-China Railway, newly-opened in December 2021. Highlights (click/tap above): (Headphones recommended) 1:30 No shops open at train station...

In today's Breakfast Brief,   we discuss with Azeem Sheriff, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada about US home sales which fell to a fresh 2-year low in July and US jobless claims which showed signs of softening in the labour market. How much will the latest data points move expectations for Fed policy and what are the key things investors need to watch out for.   See omnystudio.com/lis...

Shopee has just taken over the first place of e-commerce platform from Alibaba. to both maintain the current service quality and celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, Shopee has committed to empowering the local brand via promoting special local mooncakes products.  Jemie Then, Shopee Mall Lead, Category Lead of Food & Beverage at Shopee shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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 chat about the impact of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. How will it affect tensions across the Taiwan Strait? And what...

The APAC region contributes disproportionately to the global burden of vision impairment and eye disease, from myopia to cataracts. In light of this, Johnson & Johnson Vision (JJV) and A*STAR has recently established APAC’s first-of-its-kind Eye Health Digital Innovation Consortium. Vaibhav Saran, Area Vice President, APAC, Vision Care, Johnson & Johnson Vision tells us about the consortiu...

The hospitality sector is responsible for offering unique experiences to guests. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has shown how vulnerable this industry can be. And as we move into an endemic work, the industry is now face with issues such as manpower crunch.  Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Executive Officer, SHATEC tell us more about how SHATEC's new hospitality talent development programme can help mitigate...

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss with Kelvin Wong, Analyst, CMC Markets on his view on the latest FOMC minutes, UK inflation hitting a new 40-year high and new OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais latest inflation comment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As entrepreneurs juggle various responsibilities, they often overlook the cornerstones of growth which is to innovate and stay relevant. This is where StartupX comes in, guiding startups and enabling them to scale and see greater success in regional and global markets. Durwin Ho, CEO, StartupX tells us more about how the company assists startups in their growth journey. See omnystudio.com/listener...