Let's Talk, Singapore

Sean Teo, Sales Trader, Saxo previews some of the top data and earnings events coming up including quarterly reports from DBS, Shopify, McDonald's and Super Micro Computer as well as US inflation numbers. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital shares her insights on what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's intention to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates means for the markets, and latest market moves as various Trump tariffs come into play. She also unpacked the latest highlights on the tax run, coming on the back of President Trump's tax proposals.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced...

With a predicted all time high sales of almost US$700 billion, 2025 is set to be a robust year for the semiconductor industry! So as the demand for AI applications skyrockets, one local company here is making a contribution in advancing semiconductor technology. In fact, Singapore-based and listed Grand Venture Technology is among the few select companies in Singapore equipped with cutting-edge ca...

The UK government's development finance institution and impact investor, British International Investment (BII) recently launched Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets (SARA), a new renewable energy platform jointly formed alongside Dutch development bank FMO and European investment manager SUSI Partners. SARA is aiming to build a 500-megawatt portfolio of greenfield renewable energy projects across S...

For more than 100 years, Disney has been bringing magic to life and brought smiles to millions across the globe. And just recently, it’s enchanting investors with their latest financial results, having reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat on the top and bottom lines. But here’s the caveat, they’re also showing signs of declining streaming subscribers on their flagship...

Calling all lovebirds: Nearly $7 billion will be spent on marriage and parenthood initiatives in financial year 2026, up from over $4 billion in 2020.  In light of this, Emaad quizzes Ryan and Audrey on some interesting tidbits on wedding customs. Why do brides wear white gowns on their big day? Who started the trend of trading rings? You DO it; but do you know why? Play along!   Present...

Jason Kuan, CFA, Director, Investment Research and Advisory, Chief Investment Office, CIMB Singapore  discusses how different Trump 2.0 will impact Asean's economic growth compared to his first term. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Mind Your Business,  Ben King, Managing Director, Google Singapore and the APAC Agency at Google shares his unconventional journey from a media student turned cricket player to leading Google's Asia-Pacific initiatives. What has the past decade looked like for him as a leader in an ever-evolving tech industry and how is Google navigating the next phase of growth? Presented...

Overall trust between racial groups in Singapore and appreciation for diversity have grown. That’s according to a recent study by the Institute of Policy Studies and racial harmony advocacy group OnePeople.sg, which also found a dip in reports of racial discrimination at work across the board compared with the previous study. However, stereotyping went up and an area of concern highligh...

President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. federal workers back to the office by today (February 6th) - or, "you're fired"! We've also seen big companies like Amazon and JPMorgan scaling back remote work; with some employers claiming productivity and company culture both take a hit with working from home. But is there a case FOR remote work?    Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Ema...

It’s music to the ears for Spotify after the Swedish audio streaming platform posted another quarter of better-than-expected subscriber growth in the fourth quarter! In fact, it recorded its first-annual profit even despite two rounds of price increases in a little more than a year! Listen to Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore Spotify’s latest stellar numbers and if they can keep p...

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management , discusses whether it's time to take profit from Asian technology stocks with the potential risks around trade war escalations. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On World Nutella Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey talk about the origins of this delectable paste, its secret ingredient (hazelnuts, and the sheer volume of them that are used in each jar) and some strange controversies its maker, Ferrero has run into over the years!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and picture credits: Pixabay &am...

Did you know that according to a survey by GXS bank, 32% of Singaporeans still feel stressed to make a financial decision and 2 in 5 residents have unmet financial needs? That’s concerning given how we’ve got one of the most advanced financial sectors in the world! Jenn Ong Managing Director, Head of Retail, GXS Bank joins The Breakfast Show to discuss what banking means for everyday S...

Recent incidents involving fallen trees, both around the region and in Singapore, have brought into focus the challenges behind managing trees, especially in light of intense rainfalls in recent months. With climate change driving changes in weather patterns, as well as the frequency and intensity of storms, on this episode of Morning Shot,  Dr Shawn Lum, Senior Lecturer from the Asian School...

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak shares his insights on whether investors should rotate away from tech, coming on the back of Alphabet and AMD's lacklustre results; and sectors that are looking attractive. He also weighed in on what Trump's intention to drill more will do for oil majors. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) Photo credits: Gonz...

Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon… These are some of Nintendo's games that you’ve probably played or even heard of. But while they’ve been successful in putting smiles on the faces of their consumers for decades, investors aren’t grinning from the release of the Japanese video game giant’s annual net profit forecast. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they venture into...

With a GDP of over $500 billion and a well-established reputation for ease of doing business, it's no surprise that Singapore is recognized as one of Asia’s leading business hubs. But as we step into an increasingly competitive business landscape, can local businesses continue to be at the forefront of innovation, entrepreneurship and global trade? Kok Ping Soon, CEO, Singapore Business Fede...

Ritesh Ganeriwal, Syfe’s Head of Investment Advisory, discusses what investors should watch out for in US President Donald Trump's approach with tariffs. He also looks at whether tech stocks still look attractive. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are celebrating a big birthday today... we’ll give you a clue, it’s probably in your phone. Yes, Facebook is turning 21!  It’s come a really long way... from privacy scandals, billion-dollar acquisitions, and even a full-on rebrand to Meta. While some of us don’t scroll as much as we used to, Facebook still boasts over 3 billion users monthly. Stick around as we tak...

It certainly pays to own Singapore’s most iconic integrated resort. Despite posting fourth-quarter earnings that missed its expectations, shares of Las Vegas Sands surged more than 7% after news of its Singapore business, Marina Bay Sands, reported growth in all of its segments!  Can they continue this trajectory and what’s in the pipeline for the world’s biggest infinity po...

David Dietze, President of the Dietze Wealth Management Group shares his insights on the markets' reaction to US President Donald Trump's latest moves on the tariffs front, how the current earnings season is playing out, and how oil majors are set to move as Trump continues his push to ramp up oil supply. He also weighs in on brands that looking to benefit from the upcoming Valentines' Day, and wh...

A major diplomatic exchange is set to take place between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping within the next couple of days. This follows Trump’s announcement of duties of 10 percent on all Chinese goods coming into the United States, along with a threat to further ramp up tariffs on China. Will we see a full-blown trade war between the world’s two largest...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses how Asian markets will react to President Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China; the nature of these tariffs and any potential retaliatory measures; and what investors can look ahead to with respect to US nonfarm payroll numbers this week. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Imagine you've been dedicated to a particular goal for months now. And finally... you did it - you've hit your goal!   But after you've hung that plaque up on the wall or posted that accomplishment on LinkedIn, that sense of accomplishment is followed by a burning question: Now what? Emaad and Audrey talk about how they set goals, and how to approach the uncertainty that can follow. &nbs...