Let's Talk, Singapore

Alex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments discusses why momentum does not always equate to optimism, and why investors should not try to buy on the dips in the current market. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world of fast fashion and fleeting trends, few traditions are as enduring—or as endangered—as bespoke tailoring. For decades, Meiko Tailor in Singapore has quietly upheld that craft, led by Master Tailor Chung Chi Kwong. But times are changing. Now, his daughter, Adele Chung , is stepping into the spotlight—bringing fresh vision to a business stitched in tradition. The Break...

When we say "Mandai", chances are you think of the Singapore Zoo and its decades-long commitment to conservation. But today, that mission is leaping beyond the zoo gates — through Mandai X. That is the Mandai Wildlife Group’s new growth and impact accelerator, and in partnership with BCG X, they are bringing fresh ideas to life to take conservation from the reserve to your living...

This is a sore spot for some of us who have had to deal with this issue at the workplace. Being passed over for a promotion… and then watching the role go to someone brand new instead. So this was a topic on AskST on the Straits Times - and it's more common than you think. What do you do when you’re left standing there without the promotion you think you deserve? Audrey and Ryan discu...

With one of the youngest and fastest-growing digital economies on the planet, SEA has become fertile ground for breakthroughs in AI, Web3, and Deep Tech. But how are these innovations being supported? Who’s behind the scenes, nurturing founders and helping them scale? The Breakfast Show invites Alyssa Chen, Principal Accelerator, AppWorks , to find out what’s fueling Southeast Asia&rsq...

Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist, Moomoo Singapore discusses how t he second quarter of 2025 was dominated by the “3 Ts” – Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars. He looks at how the third quarter could see the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade take off again. The discussion also zooms in on the safe haven flows supporting the Straits Times Index to new highs. Produced/Presented:...

John Lekas, President and CEO of Leader Capital shares why the U.S. administration may be pursuing a deliberate weak-dollar policy, partly to gain an upper hand in trade with countries like China by making U.S. exports cheaper and putting pressure on foreign economies. He believes that the U.S. administration is using tariff threats mainly as sabre-rattling - as a strategy to weaken the dollar rat...

It’s one of the oldest debates in parenting:  If you’re a parent, or if you’ve just thought about having kids - would you ever spank your child? This "argument" is far from settled, especially here in Asia where traditional discipline methods still hold strong. But more parents today are asking: does physical punishment really work, or does it do more harm than good in the l...

We've all heard various theories about foods or supplements we should take or avoid to promote better gut health. And diets we should follow. And to be wary of certain patterns. But how much of this is really true? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some gut health "myths" that experts have sought to clarify.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edite...

Middle Eastern air hubs are an essential cog in the wheel of the global aviation industry. But in mid-June, these hubs were caught in the crosshairs of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Scores of flights were diverted away from the likes of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, home to the three most profitable carriers in the world, resulting in operational chaos.  Shukor Yusof, Founder &amp...

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis unpacks how Wall Street’s major indices closed lower, on the latest developments from US President Donald Trump announcing hefty tariffs against Japan, South Korea and other trading partners. He also looks at how much weight we should be putting on the recent formation of a Golden Cross for the S&P500. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See...

In a region powered by digital transformation and economic growth, Canon is evolving beyond photography — into industrial, medical, and business innovation. With Southeast and South Asia undergoing rapid change, how does a legacy imaging giant stay ahead? Toshiyuki Ishii, President and CEO of Canon Singapore joins the Breakfast Show to discuss Canon’s role in shaping the future of imag...

As China’s manufacturing engine powers ahead, this segment looks at how Southeast Asia is grappling with a fresh wave of competition or what some have called the “Second China Shock.” We explore how cheap, tech-driven Chinese exports are reshaping industries from textiles to autos, why ASEAN’s own export markets are feeling the strain, and what options the region has to pro...

Pan Jingyi, Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses the latest Singapore and global PMI numbers and what this means for business confidence; last week's better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data; and US President Donald Trump's looming tariff deadline on July 9. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's World Chocolate Day! On today's Breakfast Bites, Emaad and Audrey share some unexpected ways chocolate has been used - as a form of currency, and for special effects (fake blood) in movies. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Dan Koh Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

As hybrid work becomes the norm, companies across Asia Pacific are rethinking their offices — with 58% planning increased investment in space design. But what tech is driving this change? And what data really matters? The Breakfast Show invites Jes Singh, founder and Managing Director of DVI Solutions to discuss what it takes to design spaces that truly serve people — not just workflow...

Radiology is getting a high-tech upgrade. Parkway Radiology, Singapore’s top private imaging provider, is teaming up with Australian health-tech firm Annalise.ai to launch the country’s first large-scale AI deployment in diagnostic imaging. The Breakfast Show invites Ms. Tan Yujuan, CEO of Parkway Radiology and Parkway MediCentre and Dr. Aengus Tran, Co-founder and CEO of Annalise.ai t...

It’s been quite a choppy ride for oil prices in the past week. We’ve seen prices ease on tariff uncertainties - as that weighs on the global growth outlook and demand. On the other hand, headlines around geopolitics in the middle east have weighed on the supply side of the equation to support prices. Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC discusses what to look out fo...

For this week's Breakfast Show quiz, we turn to the land of the free and the home of Donald Trump and the S&P500! It’s Independence Day today in the US - so markets are closed this 4th of July; but what is open for business is a long weekend packed with barbecues, parties and parades. Are you ready for a 4th of July showdown? Play along to see how well you know the holiday!   Presen...

Singapore is raising stamp duties on homes sold within four years to curb short-term speculation, reversing a move from 2017. This comes as sub-sales surge to their highest in over a decade, driven by rising prices and investor activity. Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer at mogul.sg , joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what’s fueling the spike in quick resales, how the new rules might re...

Trade tensions are back on center stage. Earlier this week, US President Trump just struck a high-stakes tariff deal with Vietnam—slashing proposed import tariffs while cracking down on transshipped goods, especially those with links to China. With the latest U.S.-Vietnam trade framework signaling major supply chain shifts and tariff dynamics, how will brands like Nike, Lululemon, Under Armo...

We're back with another "commonly mispronounced names" edition of Breakfast Bites and in the spotlight today...cities! We wax lyrical about them, visit them, but in some cases, may not really know how to pronounce them correctly.  Listen in and see how you fare!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong  Photo and music...

Sean Quek, Senior Portfolio Manager (Paragon SAGE Fund), Paragon Capital Management Singapore  discusses why his portfolio continues to hold onto chipmaker TSMC, and how the strengthening Taiwan Dollar affects the company. He also explains how Yum China is poised to benefit in the long run based on recent indicators around China's economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/lis...

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how some good news on the trade front is lifting markets to new record highs, though investors are keeping a close eye on the condition of the US labour economy - where reports have been somewhat conflicting.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you're handed a legacy—and asked to reimagine it? That’s what Thomas Ding, Managing Director of Levels Living , was tasked to execute by his father-in-law—the founder of iconic furniture brand Vhive. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Thomas to share how Levels Living grew from the roots of Vhive into a bold new startup redefining...