Let's Talk, Singapore

We hope you enjoyed the May Day public holiday; an annual holiday marked around the world recognising the international working class. Let’s celebrate May 1st with fun and surprising questions about workers, weird labour laws, and office life around the world! Play along and let us know how you did!   Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by: Audrey Siek Photo c...

Abhilash Narayan, Investment strategist, HSBC Private Banking, discusses why he is overweight on Chinese stocks despite China being subject to the highest US tariffs. He also shares his view on whether US equities are still attractive with US consumer readings hitting multi-year lows. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder, NovaPoint Capital discusses whether markets are now at an inflection point with signs of the Trump administration dialing back on tariffs and gravitating towards deal-making. He shares why he sees further upside for the S&P 500 by the end of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many groupchats are you a part of? Family chats, work chats, friend groups… it can get overwhelming real fast. In a recent digital study, it was found that 90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of being received — but only about 50% are responded to immediately. So today on Breakfast Bites, we’re talking about texting etiquette, and how to juggle all those text...

Beyond traffic jams and the exuberant prices of vehicles in Singapore, the paperwork, policies and administrative burden from owning a car in Singapore are stressors faced by many who live here. But that doesn’t have to be the case - at least not with local platform Motorist around! In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show is joined by Angela Poh, Deputy CEO, Motorist to dis...

Effects of Trump’s global trade war is trickling down on every corner of the market and it shows on HSBC’s forecast during the announcement of their earnings results. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest report card of one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, and find out why there might be something to cheer for despite this uncer...

Brian Lee, Economist, Maybank Securities discusses how much of a slowdown in the economy to expect as the Monetary Authority of Singapore's quarterly macroeconomic review flags a warning over that the raft of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump and the uncertainty over the extent of damage they will cause across the global economy. He shares why we should not rule out a technical recess...

Chartered Market Technician Jay Woods,  Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets previews the "magnificent earnings" out this week including those from Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN). He discusses what investors will be looking out for in the space of AI, tariffs, and the global economy as the stocks hope to build off their recent price momentu...

Many of us who have worn braces before, or know of someone who had, would probably remember the traditional metal brackets and wires that stretch across your teeth, sometimes even unintentionally cutting your gums. But with the option of clear aligners today, it's no wonder that we’re seeing an increase in the number of people opening up to teeth correction solutions more than ever! Join the...

Hands up if you’re guilty of this: when you text someone, do you send a “thx” instead of “thanks”, or maybe just a lone, cold “K"? You’re not alone - but if you find yourself doing this often: here’s something you should know. A series of studies looked into how people feel when they receive these kinds of clipped, abbreviated messages.  And it...

For years now, mega Chinese tech firms' advances in building top-end chips that could rival with Nvidia and technological developments has been largely stymied by Washington's relentless cut off attempts. But that might be changing in the foreseeable future. Just recently, China’s Huawei Technologies announced it is preparing to test its newest and most powerful artificial intelligence proce...

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com , discusses what investors should look out for this week. As Washington works on trade deals, markets  are enjoying a reprieve and could get a further boost with the next wave of earnings that include numbers from Meta, Amazon, Apple and etc.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Singapore works toward its 2030 green plan, Geneco has emerged as a key player in helping households reduce their carbon footprint. As they mark their 7th anniversary this year, Lim Han Kwang, CEO, Geneco joins the Breakfast Show to discuss their contribution to Singapore's energy goals and what lies ahead for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s manufacturing sector has found itself in a unique—and uncertain—spot.  After the Trump administration rolled out a fresh wave of tariffs, some manufacturers here are seeing a surge in interest from American clients looking to shift away from China and Vietnam,  Does this give us an advantage, or is the uncertainty too difficult to plan for? Lennon Tan , Pres...

Today is Global Pay It Forward Day -   a special day celebrated in over 85 countries around the world, including right here in Singapore! The whole idea is to remind us how powerful small, thoughtful acts of kindness can be — and how one good deed often sparks another. Audrey and Ryan share ideas of how you can be part of the movement today.   Presented by: Audrey Siek & R...

David Dietze, chief investment strategist at Dietze Wealth Management Group discusses any significant dips in the market should be bought. He also shares the rationale behind some of his current stock picks including Intel, Pfizer, Exxon. He also  any significant dip should be bought.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore one of the most dynamic and important shifts in global finance — investing in the green economy. With Asia playing a key role in the global green economy and Singapore acting as the region’s technology innovation and capital markets hub, Singapore’s equity market could be worth a closer look from sustainable equity investors. Sharing their insights are Lee Clements, He...

From the explosion of generative models to new ways of automating workflows, AI is reshaping industries across the board. But with all these advancements, how do businesses keep up? And more importantly, how do they integrate AI into their day-to-day operations to truly unlock its potential? John Deeb, Field CTO for Workato APAC joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the challenges businesses face in...

As usual, at the last Friday of the month, The Breakfast Show reviews the biggest news headlines of the last few weeks, and what has happened in Singapore and around the world. Play along with Ryan, as Audrey quizzes him on April's highlights. Let’s see how much you know about these headlines...  we'll give you a clue - we’re really heavy on our top story (GE!).   Presented b...

 As Singapore gears up for its first General Election under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the stakes are higher than ever—not just politically, but digitally. With the rise of generative AI and deepfakes, the manipulation of political narratives has become easier, faster, and disturbingly more believable. Jennifer Cheng, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy for APJ at Proofpoint , joins t...

Show of hands: do you have a phone case?  And how much did you fork out for it? Twenty bucks? Fifty? Well, there’s actually been a bit of a phone fashion movement lately. A new wave of minimalists — called the “Bare Phone Brigade” — walking around with their phones completely naked. No case. No screen protector. These folks are living on the edge. So, do we still...

Jason Britton, Founder and CIO at Reflection Asset Management shares his insights on whether it's a good time to get excited about getting back into markets, latest sentiments surrounding earnings season, where would investors find the more defensive names, and how much of a concern a potential recession is to companies and investors.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (...

Francis Tan, Chief Strategist, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management discusses how he is approaching investing in Chinese markets, in view of signals from the White House's willingness around de-escalate its trade war with China. He also looks at what various indicators are pointing towards, following the IMF's cut to its 2025 growth forecast for the country. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystud...

Mark Newton , CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors discusses why despite the ongoing volatility, last week’s volume and price action suggests a good likelihood of a short-term low in place for US stocks, which might now be followed by a push higher in a “2-steps forward, one-step back” type process into May. Prod...

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all feeding. After all, feeding your baby isn’t just about milk—it’s about comfort, bonding, and building confidence. Masataka Hongo, Managing Director of Pigeon Singapore  joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how their thoughtful innovations, including the customizable SofTouch™ Bottle, are making life smoother and sweeter for new par...