Let's Talk, Singapore

In today's The Breakfast Brief, Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off WWDC with a prerecorded presentation with executives announcing the latest versions of Apple’s software for iPhone, iPads, Mac and Watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast.  The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. Today, we discuss US president Joe Biden's urge for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, the reason for Donald Trump's former White House officials Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino's charge...

Schaeffler is a German manufacturer of rolling element bearings for automotive, aerospace and industrial uses. It facilitates automation through robotic solutions and has large footprints in the region. Singapore's large talent pool and regulatory environments promotes innovation in areas such as this. The company also puts importance on maintaining stability by reducing their energy consumption a...

For businesses, understanding and knowing how to make use of the metaverse would help in analysing consumer behaviour. It can help capture more specific data points to further personalize the consumer market to adhere to different and more precise demographics. We speak to Saurabh Madan, Vice President and General Manager, SEA, ANZ and Japan, MoEngage  more about this. See omnystudio.com/list...

Today, we discuss US president Joe Biden's urge for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, the reason for Trump White House officials Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino's charges of criminal contempt of Congress not being pursued. The team also discussed China's firm opposition to trade talks between the US and Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with leaders from all ten P...

Kum Soekching, Head of Southeast Asia Research, Credit Suisse Private Banking shares why Retail REITs and Industrial REITs are his top picks and how rising interest rates affect REITs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss investor sentiments after the late May rally and preceding the upcoming CPI report. US continues to explore the idea of lifting some tariffs on China to combat the current high inflation, and Elon Musk says total headcount will increase over the next 12 months, backtracking from an email from 2 days ago saying that job cuts of 10% were needed....

In an industry that was mainly dominated by freelancers, swimming instructors, many a time they were not professionally reviewed. Ray Kua, CEO and Co-Founder, SwimRay  tells us how he and his partner, introduced a "school to you approach", overcoming issues such as a lack of income to build a successful business that has an even brighter future ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital gives us his predictions on the outcome of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and his outlook for oil prices in weeks to come.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe. They talk about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. In this episode, she chats with ST's Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee.  Much has changed in Betong during the pandemic. It is a district wedged...

Norwegian Cruise Line is an American cruise line founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami. As restrictions ease, the pent up desire for people to travel again has increased the demand for cruises. Braydon Holland, Senior Director, Asia, Norwegian Cruise Line  shares how his business kept up with this demand and catered to the changing attitudes and behaviours of Asian cruise-goers post-pandemi...

Cisco recently released a new study titled 'Employees are ready for hybrid work, are you?' It revealed that hybrid work has improved employee well-being, work-life balance, and performance in Singapore.  Anupam Trehan, Senior Director, People & Communities, Cisco, APJC  tells us more about this study, and the future of hybrid work. She emphasizes the importance of leading with trust...

In today's  The Breakfast Brief,  after the pandemic exposed the financial dangers of not having a domestic air travel market, Singapore is now working with international partners and establishing overseas hubs. It looks to India as a key growth area. EU is to hold a trade dialogue with Taiwan to discuss Semiconductors, foreign investment screening and export controls. See omnystudio.com...

DBS Group, OCBC and United Overseas Bank recorded monthly losses for May. Global food and supply shortages make US agriculture commodities trading stocks such as Bunge and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) attractive. We speak to Kelvin Wong, Analyst, CMC Markets  more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Adrian Abraham, sitting in for Elliott Danker. In this week's Regional Roundup, we talk about issues surrounding the chicken export ban in Malaysia, the prospects for PKR in the next Malaysia election, the discussion betwe...

Manpreet Gill, Head of FICC Investment Strategy, Standard Chartered Private Bank, discusses the tailwinds for Chinese markets as Shanghai eases restrictions, and how commodity currencies like the AUD could get a boost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the effects of lowering oil prices, Chinese stocks gaining after Shanghai reopens, Japan and South Korea easing travel restrictions, the Chicken export ban from Malaysia to Singapore, and the inflation reading from Europe hitting a record high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we cope with volatile markets and inflation? What are the effects of the US dollar gaining strength and how should investors react? Is the Fed's decision to increase interest rates until inflation comes down feasible? Lastly, what are the benefits of Shanghai easing Covid-19 restrictions? David Kuo, Co-Founder, The Smart Investor helps us answer these questions, as well as looking at the wi...

According to a recent survey from Oracle and Pamela Rucker, CIO Advisor, Instructor for Harvard Professional Development, there is a greater demand for business prioritization of sustainability and social efforts. Whether its employees or investors, the older or younger generation, this trend is visible across many demographics. With Singapore's geographic location and talent pool it increases its...

In this week's  Regional Roundup,  we talk about issues surrounding the chicken export ban in Malaysia, the prospects for PKR in the next Malaysia election, the discussion between Vietnam and Thailand about raising rice prices together, and a tragic incident where a ferry ran out of fuel and sank off the coast of Indonesia. This is all with Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Strai...

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 Adrian Abraham who is sitting in for Elliott Danker. Shanghai is to ease Covid-19 restrictions and help businesses recover. Many are skeptical about UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet's report after her visit to China. Chin...

Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia Investment Advisory, St James’s Place discusses whether inflation has peaked and outlines prospects for overlooked geographies, such as Japanese and Chinese equities, as well as the benefits of equities as an asset class against inflationary risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebranding has its benefits but also many challenges. It can allow for freedom to change the company's outlook. However, a lot of work is required to re-establish the company in an industry. Fujifilm Business Innovation rebranded from Fuji Xerox in April last year, announcing it would not be renewing its technology agreement with Xerox. Mutsuki Tomono, President, Fujifilm Business Innovation APAC&...

The importance of data in the healthcare system has been brought to light during the Covid-19 period, during which tracking the progression of the pandemic was pivotal. While we are realizing the value of data in this sector, the role of the government and collaboration between different companies are crucial to use it efficiently. Chua Ming Jie, Chief Executive Officer, EVYD Technology, tells us...

Today, on The Breakfast Brief, President Joe Biden meets with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discuss the state of the American and global economy, BTS is meeting Joe Biden to discuss Asian hate crimes and what can be done to prevent it, and Shanghai easing its Covid-19 restrictions is lifting mood of Chinese markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.