Let's Talk, Singapore

It’s Nomination Day — a key milestone in the lead-up to Polling Day on May 3rd, and we’re keeping a close eye on how the final pieces of the election puzzle are falling into place. We’ve seen some early signals of the lineups - though some parties like the Workers’ Party have kept their cards close; raising speculation about where the key heavyweights are going to go,...

Have you ever struggled to get your kids to eat their vegetables? Or, better yet - YOU find it hard to hit your daily dose of greens. Well, TikTok might have just come to the rescue with a new trend making waves, and it’s called “ Dinosaur Time". It's a somewhat silly way to get the kids on the veggie bandwagon. Would you try it?   Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produc...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank  discusses why US President Donald Trump is threatening to fire the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, and if there is a valid argument behind Trump's call for lower rates "immediately". Presented/Produced: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since its founding in 1987, Vin’s Automotive has evolved from a humble workshop into a dynamic mobility group — known for its leadership in parallel car imports and growing footprint in leasing, financing, and aftersales. We explore the company’s embrace of AI and its bold move to go public with a Catalist listing— the first on the SGX this year - with Galvin Khong, CEO, Vi...

When it comes to heading to the airport to catch a flight, there are two types of travelers out there: The “three hours before, grab a coffee and people-watch” types… or the “I’m gonna risk it and cut it close” type. There’s a new trend making waves on TikTok right now called Airport Theory, this wild idea where people show up at the airport as little as...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares her insights surrounding tech stocks being under pressure of late, how the tit for tat trade war is playing out, whether the Fed will be inclined to lower rates, as well as where the current optimism lies. She also weighs in on how investors can diversify their portfolio right now.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai T...

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG discusses what to look out for in the US earnings releases this week including from Tesla and Alphabet, as well as how much pessimism from the tariff tensions will be reflected in the latest round of global PMIs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beer that’s actually good for your gut? Sounds like a dream — but it’s real, and it’s brewed right here in Singapore. The Breakfast Show cracks open the story behind Probicient, the startup that created the world’s first probiotic beer — a refreshing craft brew packed with billions of live probiotics, designed to taste great and support your digestion with ...

Campaigning is already in full swing for GE2025! Polling Day is set for May 3rd, and as much as this election will play out on the ground, it’s also happening, in a big way, online. We’re looking at what’s being called a “phy-gital” election — where physical and digital campaigning are coming together like never before. But with this comes both opportunities and...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped his high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Malaysia and Cambodia, President Xi urged regional economies to stand together, after US President Donald Trump ramped up its tariffs against most countries - with its biggest targets on China, who has since hit back with tit-for-tat tariffs.  Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Gove...

Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day! It’s a day to celebrate those brilliant, weird, and sometimes accidental ideas that completely change how we live, work, and play. Take the microwave oven, for example - or chopsticks. Stuff we use everyday that were invented by some creative soul with an idea, who had luck and happy accidents! Audrey and Ryan explore some of these essential dail...

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore discusses why it is regulators should promote hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs) for companies listed on the Singapore Exchange - beyond just physical meetings. He points out this allows for great engagement with shareholders, ultimately f...

Does life feel too busy? Too much to do, too little time to do it in? If you answered yes to both these questions, this Breakfast Bites edition will be music to your ears. Emaad and Audrey dive into 4 tips you can experiment with to cut out all that schedule stress! Have a listen and give them a try!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo &...

Ever wondered what it really takes to start your own asset management company? In the episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show is joined by Joseph Ong, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Euro Asia Asset Management to unpack the real story behind launching a regulated investment firm — from the first bold idea to navigating regulations, finding the right team, and bridging markets...

If you are on social media (who isn’t?), you’d see all sorts of trends that people jump on. The viral cookie challenge with their kids, the ice bucket challenge for ALS back in the day,  Wes Anderson style videos… it always seems to happen overnight, and before you know it, your feed is flooded. Why do we do it? What is it about these social media trends that makes us jump...

US President Trump’s tariffs are sending shockwaves to every part of the global economy and it says a lot on the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s new forecast for Singapore’s 2025 GDP - expected to come in at zero percent to 2 percent. So how should investors be digesting this pessimistic outlook and how should we be positioning our portfolio today? Find out with Dan Koh as he in...

The Singpass app is one that we’re all so familiar with - granting seamless access to our CPF statements and even instantaneously filling up official documents with a single tap. But how does that face scan recognise our features, especially in this age of AI where deepfakes remain prevalent in every facet of our lives? Dominic Forrest, CTO of iProov joins the Breakfast Show to discuss the k...

With Polling Day set for 3rd May, the countdown is on for Singapore to vote for 97 Members of Parliament, who will serve the country for the next five years.  We are just a week away from Nomination Day, slated for 23rd April, of which the finalised list of candidates will be confirmed. Then, it's 9 days of whirlwind campaigning, before a cooling off day. Fielding 30 potential new faces, this...

Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner from the Callan Family Office shares his insights on on the topsy-turvy market movements in recent days and whether traditional safe havens like US Treasuries and the dollar are losing their appeal in light of President Trump’s new tariffs. He also weighs in on consumer sentiments and if he foresees a notable pullback or reallocation by investors in...

Global trade tensions are roiling companies from almost every corner, and the luxury industry is no exception. This can be seen from LVMH’s latest quarterly report card, which kicked off the industry’s earnings season and suggests a contraction of sales might be in sight. Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they dissect LVMH’s first quarter earnings report and find out what the down...

To date, the Trump administration has reportedly revoked over 600 international student visas. The reason? These students have taken political stances on the Israel-Gaza conflict that the government argues is a threat to U.S. national security / foreign policy. It has resulted in them being arrested, detained (in weeks, for some cases) and deported. Free speech advocates have cited violations of t...

Thomas Rupf, Co-Head Singapore and CIO Asia, VP Bank discusses why his positioning in the market has moved from overweight to neutral in various assets over the past few months. He also shares his view on investing in gold at current record high prices.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on whether the latest market reprieve will last as US President Donald Trump makes exemptions for tariffs on smartphones and other electronics. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) Photo credits: AP / Brendan Smialowski See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world of one-size-fits-all audio, what if your sound experience could be as unique as your fingerprint? Think: pro-level audio performance, tailored fit, and wireless convenience—all in one sleek package. Benjamin Soh, Co-founder, Plexsonic and Xavier Chow, Brand Marketeer, Plexsonic joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how they are reimagining what personal audio can be and how they sta...

Widely regarded as bellwethers of the economy, US banks kicked off 2025’s first quarterly earnings season with a relatively positive start thanks in part to trading and business activities. While that provided a much needed relief from the volatility of recent weeks, one narrative echoing across the board suggests that markets are not completely out of the woods just yet. Dan Koh and Ryan Hu...