Let's Talk, Singapore

On the Bigger Picture, Jackson Chan, Manager of Global Fixed Income, Bondsupermart  gives an analysis of the inflation picture amid the US Feds interest rate hike, the risk of a taper tantrum, and what the outlook for Chinese real estate bonds look like.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the sudden outbreak of Covid-19 has led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations resulting in disruptions in import and export activities of floral gifting, it brought a significant shift in how we stay connected through technology and it had a ripple effect, a downfall in ways we express ourselves to our loved ones. Rahul Vyas, Business Head, Ferns...

According to App Annie, mobile continues to dominate as consumers spent a record 3.8 trillion hours on mobile in 2021. 2021 was record breaking as consumers continue to embrace a mobile lifestyle.  Cindy Deng, Managing Director, APAC, App Annie  shares what the mobile landscape in Singapore looks like and how companies are bracing themselves for the app economy.    See omn...

With experts saying that daily Covid-19 cases could cross the 10,000 mark in the coming weeks despite muted CNY celebrations, should we be worried that this is a start of possibly another surge? Dr Jeremy Lim, Associate Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore  shares what are the factors contributing to a surge in walk-in patients, some with acute re...

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss the largest one day value drop in stock market history, Amazon's reported gain of almost $12 billion from its investment in electric vehicle company Rivian, and some of the latest news making headlines in the Straits Times.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Teng, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada discusses how tech earnings will steer market sentiment with disappointing numbers from Meta and PayPal being digested, as well as how oil prices will trend around Ukraine geopolitics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss how Facebook investors are responding to the company's disappointing earnings report and weaker-than-expected forecast, the Pentagon's plans to move some of its Europe-based forces further east and deploy additional U.S.-based troops to Europe, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roles of one in the accountancy sector have evolved into positions that require effective use of technology and tools to contribute to the growth of the organisation. And this has become one of the drivers for ACCA to launch the Career Navigator tool. Steve Lee, Head of Employer Relations and Partnerships, ASEAN ANZ, ACCA shares some of the changes that will impact the finance function and sustain...

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States in this weekly podcast.  Steve Okun, senior advisor, McLarty Associates, stands in for The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh who is on leave, and he chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish about the following points: Highlights (click/tap above): 01:25 On President Joe Biden’...

Chris Brankin, CEO, TD Ameritrade Singapore discusses the chances of a 50 basis points rate hike in March by the Fed, and how investors are positioning themselves amid monetary policy tightening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mornings's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss the earnings calendar over the next few weeks, a preview of Alphabet's upcoming earnings, the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and the Year of the Tiger Trivia!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From President Joe Biden’s nomination for the US Supreme court, to accusations of the United States sabotaging the Beijing Winter Olympics and finally, why Spotify is removing all of Neil Young’s music, Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates gives an analysis of it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Chinese New Year around the corner, you would have seen stores selling various CNY merchandise like ang baos and wall decorations. But have you ever wondered about the process of manufacturing such merchandise?  Jade Yip, Managing Director, Shevron shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitul Kotecha, Chief Emerging Markets Asia & Europe Strategist, TD Securities discusses what the topsy turvy week means for investors amid flattening of the yield curve and markers selling on the rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Manulife’s annual Manulife Asia Care Survey 2022,  almost half of people living in Asia have accepted that Covid-19 is here to stay for another year or more. But how about Singaporeans, are we ready to live with Covid-19?  Darren Thompson, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Product Officer, Manulife Singapore shares with us the findings from the survey and if Singaporean...

With Chinese New Year being just around the corner, prices of some popular fish, such as Chinese pomfret and red grouper, have spiked ahead, with some sellers at wet markets doubling their prices. William Chen, Michael Fam Endowed Chair Professor and Director of Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University Singapore  discusses with us on why there is a price hike du...

In this morning's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss Apple earnings numbers and how long-term Formula One deal could enhance Singapore race experience, legacy,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh speaks with Richard Horsey, Senior Advisor on Myanmar at the International Crisis Group, and Jan Jan, a student and co-founder of GM4MD (Global Movement for Myanmar Democracy). Highlights (click/tap above): 01:50  ...

Joey Chew, Senior Asia FX Strategist, HSBC, discusses how markets will be reacting to the FOMC's more hawkish than expected tone in the face of inflationary pressures, and its impact on the USD and SGD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business travellers in Asia Pacific have been itching to resume their globetrotting ways, with over nine in 10 (95 percent) noting their intention to resume travel in the next 12 months. While the reopening of borders for business travelling is a huge step for the global economy, it also raises the question, is business travel still necessary?  Wiley Zhang, Head of Video Collaboration, A...

Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Economic Development Board (EDB) has still met its medium- to long-term targets last year by securing S$11.8 billion worth of investments for Singapore. This is a 37 percent drop from EDB’s 2020 investment commitment.  Jillian Lim, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)  shares how EDB manages to kee...

In this morning's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss why Fed Chair Jerome Powell thinks there’s a lot of room to raise interest rates down the road, how markets are reacting to Powell's comments signaling that the central bank is ready to raise interest rates at its next meeting in March, what Apple's earnings preview looks like, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

We’re back in the earnings season and if there’s one stock we can’t afford to miss.. It's Elon Musk’s EV giant! Despite stronger-than-expected Q4 results, Tesla's shares plunged more than 5% after the automaker warned supply chain issues could persist throughout 2022. Jeremy Chia, Analyst, Compounder Fund shares some of the highlights coming out of Tesla's earnings call and...

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 Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish. Highlights (click/tap above): 00:49 Singapore and Indonesia ties took a major step after the conclusion of agreements on 3 long standing bilateral issues 07:13 Malaysia government...

Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank, discusses the latest round of market jitters against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions in Ukraine, potentially more hawkish signals from the FOMC, and the outlook for more speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.