Let's Talk, Singapore

Whether it was government shake-ups, social shifts or a looming dilemma, the significant issues that stood out in China in 2021 are almost guaranteed to remain in the spotlight for 2022. In this special edition of China Perspective, Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives us her take on the biggest headlines that came out from China this year. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insi...

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss numerous explanations for the causes of a Santa Claus rally and White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci warning against complacency over the Omicron variant. 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 Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish about the following points: Highlights (click/tap above): 00:55 Biggest headline of the year - January 6th attack on the Capitol 02:27 Former US President Trump's impeachment and...

Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst at Foord Asset Management discusses the considerations investors should have when evaluating ESG investing opportunities amid rising instances of greenwashing and inflated credentials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajesh Jain, Founder, Netcore Cloud started his entrepreneurial journey with a series of ideas that quickly turned into a succession of failures. But with perseverance and determination, he eventually created IndiaWorld Communications, India’s first Internet portal that connected Indians around the world to their home country. He joins us on The Breakfast Huddle to share more. See omnystudio...

In this special edition of the Washington Report, Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times shares his take on the biggest headlines that came out from the US this year – including the Capitol Attack, former president Donald Trump’s impeachment, and more.   Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channe...

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss Baidu hosting the first-of-its-kind metaverse conference and what Bill Gates is ‘most worried about heading into 2022’.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in Hong Kong. The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks with Money FM's Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go on the following points: Highlights of conversation (click/tap above): 01:22 Pro-Beijing candidates claimed a victory in Legislative Council election  03:28 Beijing’s “patriots-only”...

Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance discusses the rising trend of NFTs and virtual real estate, and what investors need to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inaugural Heartlands Festival organised by the Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore, supported by the Federation of Merchants’ Associations Singapore, and Enterprise Singapore seeks to boost the vibrancy of neighbourhood retail areas.  Jon Lee, Assistant Executive Director, The Federation of Merchants’ Associations, Singapore shares more about the festival and how it has help...

A recent study on the local population, conducted by a team of Singaporean researchers from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), found that engaging in household chores contributed to healthy ageing. Dr Lee Shuen Yee, Research Fellow, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology  discusses the effects of household chores on seniors aged 65 and above and how it can ben...

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss how the markets will be focused on US-China tensions today after the US bans imports from China’s Xinjiang region and how Crocs is making their biggest acquisition ever by buying footwear brand Heydude for $2.5 billion.  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 hosts ST's China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei and former top Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan.  Highlights (click/tap above): 03:18 Ms Tan on what really matters to China when it comes to...

Kevin Russell,  CIO and Global Head of UBS O’Connor shares why investing in 2022 will require a different playbook than investors have used to navigate the past decade, against a backdrop of the risks from possible structural inflation, a slowdown in monetary stimulus and the decline in Chinese growth prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evelyn Yeo, Head of Asia Investments, Pictet Wealth Management Asia discusses how investors should position themselves as COVID-19 progresses further from pandemic to endemic, and look at how whether supply/demand imbalances will persist in 2022 as well as how commodities might trend in the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes in travel regulations, such as suspension of flight tickets, affect those in the travel advertising/marketing sphere as much as primary consumers - since most strategies would need to be changed every now and then. So how can those in the scene handle the uncertainties and last minute announcements well? Stuart McLennan, Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Rakuten Advertising shares more....

According to Kincentric’s Regional Best Employers in 2021 for the Asia Pacific region, DBS and Olam International Limited came out on top. But how were these companies assessed and how does this list benefit current and potential employees of such companies ? Able Cheong, Director & Executive Coach, Kincentric Singapore joins us on The Breakfast Huddle to share more. See omnystudio.com/l...

SenseTime, China’s largest AI firm, relaunched its Hong Kong IPO this week after its original share-scale schedule was delayed by concerns over US sanctions earlier this month. Jacques Lemoisson, Founder and CEO of GATE Advisory and GATE Capital Management SA  shares about the significance of SenseTime’s IPO and what it says about their influence in the AI space.  See omnystu...

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss WHO officials criticising blanket Covid-19 vaccine booster programs as poor countries struggle to obtain initial immunisation shots, two studies that found that Omicron hospitalisation risk is far below Delta’s and en-bloc hopeful Lakepoint Condominium in private talks after offers fall short of reserve price.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

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): 01:15 How Malaysians are responding to their government's poor flood management, especially just outside Kuala Lumpur 03:30 Anger of Malaysian society...

A recent survey done by NTU found that 1 in 3 Singaporeans have inadvertently shared deepfake content on social media, despite being aware of such technology. As deepfake technology continues to improve rapidly, businesses are also at risk. Sean Duca, Vice President and Regional Chief Security Officer, Asia Pacific & Japan, Palo Alto Networks  shares the security risks associated to deepf...

Indoor farms are gaining great traction on the back of Singapore’s “30 by 30” goal. By harnessing technology to grow food, indoor farming innovators are making locally produced and fresher food more accessible to Singaporean consumers. Stuart Oda, Founder & CEO, Alesca Life  shares what a digitalised farming future mean for global food security and sustainable developmen...

In this week's Regional Roundup, Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, Straits Times gives an analysis of how Malaysians are responding to the government's poor flood management, the Super typhoon Odette which tore through the central and southern Philippines, Thailand's suspension of its quarantine-free entry programme, and more.  Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-...

Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst, Oanda talks about how much has already been priced into markets as investors adjust to the prospects of the stimulus plans being trimmed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief , we discuss US President Joe Biden's plan to revise the environmental part of Build Back Better, Thailand's suspension of its quarantine-free entry over Omicron fears and their central bank's plan to keep its benchmark interest rate, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.