Let's Talk, Singapore

Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses how the 5.3% rise in August US consumer prices will affect taper timelines, and how markets will react when tapering does actually take place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shareholders of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) have overwhelmingly backed its plan to hive off its media business. And this will pave the way for the formation of a new company limited by guarantee (CLG), while potentially unlocking shareholder value for the mainboard-listed company. Patrick Daniel, CEO, SPH Media Trust  shares what becoming not-for-profit would mean for a company with s...

Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times  gives a breakdown on the latest of Malaysia’s 14th Parliament and its new bipartisan deal, the impact of Najib Razak’s presence in parliament, the launch of a pilot test of localised lockdowns in Philippines, the easing of restrictions in Bali, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a prediction by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global maritime industry will miss the net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050 due to a “lack of available low-carbon options on the market". George Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Sea Forrest shares how his company's Full Electric Ready (FER) propulsion solution is able to contribute to a reduction in carbon emis...

China Perspective Ep 13: The intention behind China's efforts to better international relationships 10:53 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs, stands in for The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, who is on leave. He chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker a...

Kelvin Wong, Analyst, CMC Markets, talks about how the scrutiny on the electric vehicle industry will pan out for the leading companies, and if the Chinese market is still too risky to invest in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Due to the combination of booming demand for goods and a global supply chain that is collapsing under the weight of Covid-19, major Chinese and Hong Kong shipping groups have been logging record revenue and profit growth in the first half of the year, as tight capacity and a shortage of containers in key markets intersected with a disruption of operations at a number of major ports. Raymon Krishna...

CNBC's Matt Taylor discusses how markets are set up for this week's US consumer inflation data and how COVID-19 is disrupting Australia's growth outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend of thematic investing as more investors are taking note of the huge gains made by specialist funds that are focused on areas such as technology and clean energy. But although isolating specific disruptive themes can be rewarding, there are risks and pitfalls that investors should be aware of. Chen Xi, Fund Manager, Multi-Asset, Schroders shares more...

Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives an analysis of China's possible agenda during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two day working visit to Singapore, China's ambitions to dive into Afghanistan after pledging 200 million yuan worth of aid including food supplies and Covid-19 vaccines to them, maritime tensions between Japan and China, and more.  S...

Washington Report Ep 14: 9/11 attacks' anniversary emphasises US national unity needs 12:31 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker and Bharati Jagdish about the following points: The US' commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks...

Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, Straits Times  gives an analysis of America's commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the release of declassified documents on 9/11 at the order of President Joe Biden by the FBI, President Joe Biden’s new hard line on vaccine mandates in the country, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking a leap of faith in 2012, Alicia Pan, together with her husband, began Yoga Movement (YM) with their first studio, created to make the yoga scene in Singapore more accessible. This “no-fuss, no-frills” experience struck a chord with local yogis, and YM soon found itself growing rapidly. Alicia Pan, Co-Founder, Yoga Movement  shares Yoga Movement's growth over the years...

With a user base of over 4 billion people, email marketing is still ranked as the most effective marketing channel for businesses to communicate with their audiences – even beating out social media, SEO, and affiliate marketing. Vary Yong, Managing Director, iFoundries, shares why this decades-old technology still remains effective as a marketing strategy and how businesses can get it right....

Inside Hong Kong Ep 9: Hong Kong's vaccination and quarantine-free travel plans 10:34 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 and Timothy Go on the following points: Changes in the vaccination programme in Hong Kong (0:54) Incentives for seniors to get vac...

Regional Round-up Ep 14: Thailand plans to reopen by January 2022 09:10 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker about the following points: Current protest situation in Myanmar and peace deal situation (1:45)  Situation after Myanmar's Nationa...

Speaking of Asia Ep 5: Could a China Evergrande collapse cause an Asian crisis? 12:21 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 fifth episode, he discusses the debt worries of China Evergrande, the world's most indebted real estate company, and asks whether ther...

China Perspective Ep 12: China's economic strategies and plans for climate change 11:30 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs, stands in for The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, who is on leave. He chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following...

Washington Report Ep 13: How Hurricane Ida could boost President Biden's US infrastructure campaign 11:08 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following points: Key differences between Hurricane Ida and Hurricane Katrina (1:55) The...

Regional Round-up Ep 13: Malaysia and Indonesia recalibrate Covid-19 measures 11:34 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker about the following points: Malaysia's citizens urged to cooperate with vaccination programme (2:09) Sarawak & Sabah to...

China Perspective Ep 11: Examining factors for possible China-Taliban alliance 10:32 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs, stands in for The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, who is on leave. He chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following po...

Washington Report Ep 12: Potential Taleban-ISIS-K conflict after US' Afghanistan exit 10:04 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the United States. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following points: Analysing the US forces' final phase of leaving Kabul airport and proposed Turkish se...

Inside Hong Kong Ep 8: Hong Kong's upcoming new and toughened laws 10:30 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 and Timothy Go on the following points: New data privacy law will create complications for Hong Kong's business community (1:58) Toughened...

Regional Round-up Ep 12: Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s first week in office as Malaysia's 9th PM 10:39 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Adrian Abraham about the following points: Who could be deputy to new Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri? (1:18) New Malaysian Prim...

China Perspective Ep 10: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans for 'common prosperity' 8:55 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs, stands in for The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, who is on leave. He chats with Money FM 89.3's Adrian Abraham and Ryan H...