Let's Talk, Singapore

The use of social media as a marketing platform in this digital age is vital to reach a wider audience. Twitter, allows for an interactive experience between consumers and brands. These brands can take full advantage of the simplicity and efficiency of this platform by having a clear mission and target audience. We speak to David Weinberger, Head of Growth Marketing, Metigy  whos company is o...

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart, General Wei Fenghe discussed pressing issues at the Shangri-La Dialogue, such as US influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Could the heated nature of this dialogue setback US talks on lifting its tariffs on China? Moreover, last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school has sparked demonstrations in Washington and across the US. Thi...

On today's The Breakfast Brief, investors are worried about China's increasing Covid cases and their backtracking from easing of restrictions, the Federal Reserve might make a 75 basis point hike to cool price pressures, and the cost of living in England increasingly becoming a cause for concern, We also await Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) which will show how Singapore is copin...

Adopting a plat based diet not only could help improve a person's eating habits and in turn improve their health, but also contribute to building a sustainable future. Increasingly, people are becoming more aware of these benefits. Green Rebel is Indonesia's first plant-based meat company focusing on delicious Asian flavours. It is growing quickly in the F&B scene because of this increased awa...

NFTs recently have been getting more traction and is a great way for individual creators to grow by giving them a platform to present what they offer to the market. NFTs seems promising in terms of promoting commerce especially through the use of social media. Nischint Sanghavi, Regional Crypto Lead, Asia Pacific, Visa  talks to us about the initiatives that Visa has taken to help grow NFTs a...

Today on the Weekly Wrap Up, Dylan Loh, Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Global Affairs, Nanyang Technological University shares his views on what to expect at the Shangri-La Dialogue, that is set to return to Singapore this weekend after a two-year pandemic hiatus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank  shares this thoughts on ECB signaling for a rate hike next month, Fed upcoming decision on their rates and what to look out for next week that could steer market sentiment.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's The Breakfast Brief, FED is expected to hike rates by 50 basis points, Adobe CEO says e-commerce is seeing price decreases and has a positive outlook on the future of online shopping, and the US treasury secretary comments saying she doesn't expect US to tip into recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: This special episode was recorded on the eve of the Shangri La Dialogue, held here in Singapore from June 10-12. The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar hosts Mr Koichiro Matsumoto, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs and director of Global Communications for the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan. PM Fumio Kishida will make a keynote address at this year’s Shangri La...

Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, he hosts James Crabtree, executive director for Asia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), ahead of this week's Shangri La Dialogue (June 10-12), which is organised by IISS and is resumin...

Understanding a customer's likes and dislikes through data makes a business more direct in its approach to attracting consumers. In the hospitality sector, the intricacies and different backgrounds of guests make their needs diverse. We speak to Paul Hadida, General Manager, APAC, SevenRooms whose company has recently launched in two of the most competitive markets in the APAC region, Singapore an...

Improving employee experience will drive productivity in a company. During the Covid pandemic with this hybrid work environment, making the transition easier and helping employees to cope was a top priority for businesses all around the world. In addition, technology continues to be a vital element in making things run smoothly for employees. Wendy Johnstone, Chief Operating Officer APAC, Zendesk&...

In today's  The Breakfast Brief,  Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh says Volkswagen is “actively” looking to establish new assembly and battery facilities in the U.S. Apple Pay Later will be launched in the U.S with the "Apple Card", issued by Goldman Sachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Higher oil and electricity costs could negatively affect Comfort Delgro but they still look in a position very much able to compete with private car hiring platforms. Economic reopening in Thailand and Vietnam has driven the sales volume for Thai Beverage up. Ong Khang Chuen, Research analyst, CGS-CIMB Securities  tells us more about these headlines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker. In this week's episode, they talk about Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob being pressured to call for early elections. This is alongside Malaysia's King calling for all political issues to be re...

In today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the reasons behind the World Bank slashing it's growth forecast, the reports released by the US Government Accountability office, and the reactions to apple's plans to expend its fintech offerings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storage facilities help alleviate some of the pressure that people face when it comes to managing their living space. During the Covid-19 pandemic, where people had to work from home, they came face to face with the clutter in their houses and were more inclined to use these storage facilities. The lack of space in small but expensive apartments in Singapore is another motivating factor. Even for...

Customer experience is something that a business cannot compromise, whether it is brick and mortar or ecommerce. Therefore, when trying to advance the company, in areas such as digitalisation, small and controlled changes over a long period of time is the best way to go. Experimentation facilitates this change by allowing businesses to test the waters of their new ideas. Alex Atzberger, CEO, Optim...

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is being pressured to call for early elections. This is alongside Malaysia's king calling for all political issues to be resolved immediately. Indonesia has introduced new measures to boost the country's tourism sector. The situation in Myanmar continues to take turns for the worse. Singapore and Brunei have renewed their commitment to further pa...

Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst, Foord Asset Management gives his views on the possibility of China concluding its crackdown on its tech industry and how investors should position around the strengthening US dollar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. They discuss why is China so focused on lobbying for more support from the Pacific Islands and how US President Joe Biden has asked his team to look at the option of lifting some tariffs on China. In addition, Au...

In the commodities industry, raw data is collected and processed in a manner such that companies can use this data to analyze the market closely. Technology such as satellites and GPS are used to attain this data quickly and accurately. This real time intelligence gives companies an advantage over others because they can jump on opportunities faster and more effectively. Atilla Widnell, Co-founder...

US President Joe Biden has asked his team to look at the option of lifting some tariffs on China. In addition, Australia has accused a Chinese fighter jet of carrying out dangerous manoeuvres, threatening the safety of one of its maritime surveillance planes over the South China Sea. What are China's reactions to these issues? Moreover, why is China so focused on lobbying for more support from the...

Supply chain and Covid-19 restrictions have posed major challenges to the Chinese economy but over the years, China has adapted their economic structure to allow for international trade and domestic stability. Using strategically located ports, and allowing for economic support from bigger cities to be given to smaller more rural ones, are examples of these measures.  Perry Wong, Managing Dir...

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, IHS Markit shares her expectations of China's inflation figures that will be out later this week and how it feeds into the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.