Let's Talk, Singapore

In this morning's  The Breakfast Brief , we discuss Federal Reserve's upcoming announcement of a dramatic policy shift, the plunge of China Property Shimao as their latest deal raises ‘Red Flag', Wall Street's increasing optimism on China stocks, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, Straits Times  gives us an analysis of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Southeast Asia in hopes of deepening cooperation and boosting engagement within the region, the approval of Malaysia's budget for 2022, a possible salt tax implementation in Thailand, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China Perspective Ep 24: US forges united front against China in South-east Asia 6:49 mins 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 Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish. Highlights of conversation (click/tap above): 00:27 China's reaction to US' Secretary of State Anthony...

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord Asia , discusses why traders should not always wait for stocks prices to drop to a good discount before buying them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Access Partnership is one of the world’s leading public policy firms dedicated to opening markets for technology. And in their latest efforts, the company has integrated AlphaBeta, a Singapore-based strategy and economics consultancy. Greg Francis, Managing Director, Access Partnerships shares more about their latest acquisition and how it plays into their mission of spreading fair tech. See...

According to a new report released recently by TMX, understanding which stage of the manufacturing value chain the business is in, is a critical factor of consideration before deciding on an optimal location in Asia to establish a new manufacturing outpost. Megan Benger, Director – Supply Chain, TMX shares the key findings from the report and how they can help businesses navigate the costs o...

In this morning's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the China Game Industry Annual Conference kick off in Guangzhou, Oppo's annual INNO Day event and the introduction of its first foldable phone, the increasing list of aging properties in Singapore trying again for an en bloc, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the US trying to forge a united front against China in our region, to investors’ new habits when investing in China and the latest on Sensetime IPO plans after being placed on US investment blacklist,  Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times  gives an analysis of it all.  Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3...

Washington Report Ep 27: Democracy summit exclusion will not hurt US-Singapore strategic relationship 09:53 mins 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 of conversation (click/tap...

Kelvin Wong, Analyst, CMC Markets gives his preview of the FOMC, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan meetings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 160 years of service as the national piped town gas provider, City Gas is rebranding itself as City Energy to address the future energy needs of Singapore. Perry Ong, CEO, City Energy shares what the rebranding means for the business, along with the innovative green solutions that they will be exploring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the festivities and shopping extravaganzas pick up during this time of the year, more brands begin to invest their time, effort and dollars on campaigns to capitalise on these seasonal waves of shopping intent. But with the rise of ad fraud, not everyone can receive the fruits of their labour. Matt Sutton, Chief Revenue Officer, Trafficguard shares how brands and marketers can safeguard their b...

From the exclusion of Singapore in the recent Democracy Summit hosted by Joe Biden, to one of the largest tornado outbreaks in the US and rising tensions between Russia and the US, Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times breaks it all down for us.  Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel:  https://st...

In this morning's ' The Breakfast Brief',  we discuss Chairman Jerome Powell's hint at speeding up the pace of tapering asset purchases, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Southeast Asia, what to expect from the China Game Industry Annual Conference, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the hurdles he had to face to become an entrepreneur, Roy Kek, CEO & Co-Founder, EMERGE Esports , has managed to hit over S$1 Million in revenue within a year for EMERGE Esports. He joins us on The Breakfast Huddle to share the life experiences that led to his success, along with how he was able to establish a profitable venture in a niche market amidst the pandemic. See omnystudio.com...

Under a pilot project that aims to reduce ambient temperature by up to 2 deg c, a new type of heat-reflective paint will be used on some 130 Housing Board blocks in Tampines. But what are these cool coatings and how can they help with cooling temperatures of buildings? Wan Man Pun, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University joins us on T...

According to an inaugural report by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), skills in digital, green and care sectors are expected to be in demand over the next couple of years. Susanna Leong, Professor & Vice Provost (Masters’ Programmes and Lifelong Education), National University of Singapore provides a breakdown of the biggest highlights from the survey, including the skills needed for these p...

Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance, discusses the impact and potential ripple effects from Fitch Ratings' move to downgrade Evergrande's rating to "restricted default". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this morning's  The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss Evergrande declared in default for the the first time, look-ahead for U.S. inflation data for November and the biggest search and news trends for Google in 2021.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking of Asia Ep 8: India is back - A conversation with C Raja Mohan 39:59 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this series of podcasts as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this eighth episode, he hosts Prof C Raja Mohan, one of Asia's foremost foreign policy experts and director of the Institute of South Asian Studies...

Inside Hong Kong Ep 14: How Hong Kong is reacting to Dec 19 Legco election 10:20 mins 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 on the following points: Highlights of conversation (click/tap above): 00:55 Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai among three democra...

Khoon Goh, Head of Research, ANZ Bank discusses what's driving the brighter outlook for the Singapore economy in the latest MAS survey for professional forecasters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaffiq Olia, Partner & Co-Founder, Onestop, helps create premium and luxurious furnishings that you might enjoy during your next stay at a resort in the Maldives. He joins us on The Breakfast Huddle to share his entrepreneurial journey, and how he adapted to the challenges brought about by Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from global HR and payroll leader ADP recently revealed that one in 10 Singaporean employees have reported dealing with late payments on a frequent basis, with 17 percent reporting frequently incorrect underpayments. Peter Hadley, President – Asia Pacific, ADP shares the causes behind poor pay performance and what can be done by companies to improve their system. See omnystudio.com/...

In this morning's The Breakfast Brief,  we discuss the ‘Great Resignation’ slow down in October, China's continued crackdown on its technology sector, what DBS thinks about Singapore's "reopening stocks", and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.