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Even after the announcement of a stellar set of earnings that eclipsed rival Samsung Electronics’ for the very first time, investors of SK Hynix don’t seem impressed. In fact, many sold on the news sending its shares lower by more than 2%. Are there reasons to be optimistic about SK Hynix? Find out with Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they take a deep dive into one of the world’s lar...

Over in the US, some 170 million American users of Tiktok saw their app go dark, when the app was briefly taken offline just before a law requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on 19th January. Soon after, President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to delay the enforcement of the law by 75 days, and has since rev...

Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses the key headwinds and tailwinds for investors to watch out for in the first quarter. He also shares why a key trend to ride on is in Sports Investments. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybercrime is on the rise, and the numbers don’t lie. In 2024, the number of scam and cybercrime cases increased by more than 18% compared to the same period in 2023. And with the figures expected to increase exponentially in our increasingly digitized world, how prepared are businesses in deterring such risks? Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel and Hoe Ziqian, Group Finance and IT Director, Putien...

With the effects of climate change becoming ever so eminent, and the voice for action to tackle climate change growing stronger, Asian banks have made notable strides in embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance principles - or ESG for short - into their operations. According to WWF’s latest report, more banks across Asia are now recognising ESG risks and incorporating them into compre...

Did you know that according to, historical data have shown that seasonal events like the Lunar New Year may have a slight effect on your wealth - aside from collecting Ang Paos of course… In fact over the past 60 years, the Hang Seng index tends to see stronger gains this season! So how can you play on the Chinese New Year euphoria?  Join  Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they venture th...

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on President Donald Trump's reinstatement of his intention to implement 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and his thoughts on whether the US Federal Reserve is on Trump Watch. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting ( ykaiting@sph.com.sg ) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Naziru...

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! For this week’s breakfast quiz, of course it’s going to be all about the festivities: how much do you know about the little things? Audrey quizzes Ryan on all things festive, including rituals to avoid and phrases to remember.  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pi...

Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist & SPDR Gold Sales Specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR shares why it will be yet another banner year for the yellow metal, and how strong the momentum is behind the drivers which carried gold prices up about 27 percent in 2024. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're leading an emerging business or helming an established enterprise, it’s no easy feat keeping the business a thriving one. Aside from that, imagine having to juggle the stress and expectations of managing a business, versus family. On this episode of Mind Your Business, Mark Lee, CEO of Sing Lun Holdings and Nominated Member of Parliament and Kelly Keak, Managing Director, MTM...

It’s every kid’s favourite, and many married couples brace themselves for this time of year. Yep - it’s time to hand out, give and receive those Angbaos! Those little red packets are packed with tradition, luck, and prosperity, but how much should you actually give? Audrey and Ryan dive into the 2025 ang bao rates, tips on giving within your means, and even the rise of e-ang baos...

As the Chinese New Year feasting gets into full swing, you might want to keep a mental note of what you’re eating and how the extra portions are adding up. Before you dig into those goodies this Chinese New Year, we break down the calorie count for you on this episode of Morning Shot, with Professor William Chen, Director of Food Science and Technology Programme and the Future Ready Food Saf...

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder at NovaPoint Capital shares his insights on the latest investor reaction to DeepSeek and how President Donald Trump might approach this development. He also weighs in on whether it is surprising that Trump has yet to impose additional tariffs on China, whether investors should be parking their money on oil given Trump's interest in the sector...

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses what to look out for this week with earnings reports from Tesla, Apple, Microsoft and Meta. She also previews the Federal Reserve's first meeting for 2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bilaterally, Singapore and Finland enjoy good cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, research and development, education, urban planning and social policies. However, the five-decade long diplomatic ties between Finland and Singapore have evolved into a robust partnership, not just on the political and cultural front, but in business as well. What are the challenges do business leaders...

We’re peeling back the layers of a Chinese New Year essential—mandarin oranges! We’ll dive into their symbolism, the rules of gifting, and the varieties available, so you’ll be all set to spread good fortune and joy this festive season. Audrey and Ryan chat about the different varieties, and basic rules around gifting the fruit. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang&nbs...

President Donald Trump’s second term is off and running with a slew of executive actions signed in his first week and more promised in the days and weeks to come. Under the banner of his “America First” agenda, Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, began his immigration crackdown, and withdrew the US from the Paris climate accords. But, what hurdles...

Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist  discusses the significance of Singapore’s central bank easing its monetary policy settings for the first time since 2020.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Breakfast Quiz, Emaad tests Ryan and Audrey's ability to conjure up words starting with the letter 'F' across 20 categories - 10 each! Play along and see how you do!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

According to the United Nations, one in every 10 women is living in extreme poverty. Historically, climate change scientists, researchers and policymakers have struggled with making the vital connections between gender, social equity, and climate change. But, one serial entrepreneur strongly believes that women - in particular - can be the change-making force in pushing for greater social and econ...

A recent analysis of 700 companies across 11 industries and 14 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions revealed that while 72% acknowledged issues like water and biodiversity, only 25% considered them material to their business. What’s driving the disconnect and the key gridlocks in finance models? And what are the implications now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement a second time?  O...

Most of us love binge watching, and it shows. In their latest set of earnings results, Netflix unveiled a whopping 18.9 million increase in users in just the fourth quarter! While this clearly crowns them as the ultimate winner of the viciously competitive video streaming market, can they continue to keep up with this growth? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they tear down the latest set of...

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist at Pepperstone shares her insights on whether the positivity in the markets right now is just but a short-term bounce, risk of possible tariffs impacting the bottom line of corporates, potential impact that Trump’s presidency might have on crude oil and whether gold prices could retest all-time highs in the near future. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo...

Species all over the world are declining at harrowing rates - driven by a mix of factors such as climate change and other human activities. But, there’s a bright light on the horizon. WWF's latest report reveals that 234 new species were discovered by scientists in the Greater Mekong region back in 2023, including 173 species of vascular plants, 26 reptiles, 17 amphibians, 15 fishes and thre...

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on the level of promise that AI holds for investors, coming on the back of a huge AI push on the part of the likes of Open AI and Softbank, and if it's a signal for investors to get into the tech space in the year ahead. She also weighs in on the kind of commentary that's catching her eye lately, and how pote...