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Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services weighs in on whether the seasonal strength in the markets is fading, sentiments surrounding the tech and energy sectors, Broadcomm, as well as where financials are standing with rates moderating and the US economy in a pretty resilient spot. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) P...

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses what investors should take away from the November non-farm payrolls data, as well as what's in store for the week ahead. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 45 years, Thomson Medical has been synonymous with maternity care, earning its reputation as the "birthplace for families" in Singapore. Under the leadership of the younger Lim, Lim Wee-Kiat, Executive Vice Chairman, alongside Group CEO Dr. Melvin Heng and Singapore CEO Lee Suen Ming, the Group is undergoing a bold transformation. It is evolving into a comprehensive healthcare provider, e...

It’s the year-end - a time where many are expecting to find out their increments and bonuses. A recent survey found that employers in Singapore’s energy and utilities sector are expected to offer the highest bonuses heading into 2025. Meanwhile, companies in the transport, logistics and automotive sector are set to lead in salary increments, with 91 per cent of surveyed employers intending to rais...

Advancements in technology over the last decade have brought about major breakthroughs for translation and speech recognition programs, which now possess the capabilities to transcribe, translate and even analyse dialects. But, while AI translation tools can provide accurate word-for-word translations, they often struggle to capture contextual information and cultural nuances which could change th...

It’s that time of year when many of us pack and head out of town for the holidays! Planning a family vacation is exciting, but the costs can add up quickly—especially when juggling the needs of kids, and maybe even grandparents.  The Straits Times brings us 5 tried-and-tested hacks to make your next family getaway memorable and affordable. Audrey and Ryan weigh in on some of these tricks!   Presen...

Alex Morris, CEO at F/m Investments shares his insights on how much more the rally is set to last, expectations on the non-farm payrolls, whether investors should expect the T-bill and Chill playbook to still work in 2025. He also shares more about the areas that he'll be looking to heading into 2025. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credi...

The issue of climate change is one that is growing in importance for companies. Corporate directors need to address climate change as a significant risk, as it poses clear financial, legal and environmental concerns. Elizabeth Wu, Legal Consultant, Asia, ClientEarth  discusses why there is an urgent need for companies to invest in the knowledge and protocol to avoid hits to their reputation and bo...

Did you know that households waste over 1 billion meals worth of edible food every day, the equivalent of 1.3 meals every day for everyone in the world affected by hunger. In fact, according to the UN, about 13.2 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. In line with Singapore’s 30 by 30 food sustainability goal, one startup in Singapore is giving food waste a second lease of li...

On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad challenges Ryan and Audrey to a game of "Fill in the Blanks," where they must guess final word of 7 incomplete quotes from famous personalities throughout history.  Let the games begin!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented commu...

What if I told you that every time you eat a banana, you’re actually eating a multimillion dollar masterpiece? This is after the story of the art piece called "The Comedian" sold for an outrageous amount at a Sotheby’s auction recently. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad were diving into the wild world of art that’s anything but ordinary.    Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and...

Vultures are often misunderstood and feared as they are often pictured tearing the remains from rotting carcasses. But as nature’s critical clean-up crew, vultures play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems and are intrinsically linked to human health. Evolved to be scavengers, they curb the spread of dangerous diseases like anthrax and cholera by consuming fresh carcasses...

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder, NovaPoint Capital shares his insights on latest movements in the bitcoin space, focal points in relation to Donald Trump, and key momentum behind the US economy. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener...

By the middle of the century, global emissions from plastic production could triple to account for one-fifth of the Earth’s remaining carbon budget. But one Indonesian social enterprise by the name of Plana, is working hard at turning back the clock on our plastic waste. It has developed innovative solutions to convert plastic and waste from rice husks into sustainable materials, called Plana Wood...

Earlier this year, there were several incidents in Singapore involving bees, including one where over 20 homes in Punggol were invaded by bees, and another where five were taken to hospital after getting stung by bees at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Bees conventionally strike fear in people because they can sting, but our guest for today’s Morning Shot isn’t one who’s easily fazed by these winged...

While developed markets often take the Asian spotlight, there is an increasing focus on emerging Asia markets. That’s especially so with the potential spillover benefits of companies taking a China +1 strategy. Ong Xun Xiang, ETF Business Lead at Lion Global Investors shares how investors hoping to get exposure to these opportunities have another avenue with a new exchange traded fund - the Lion-C...

Most financial experts would suggest that budgeting is a prudent way to keep track of one's spending habits. And rightly so. But budgeting can often feel burdensome, especially if you feel restricted when doing so. If this is the case for you, perhaps "intuitive" spending is the way to go. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited...

Adam Wong, Editor-in-Chief, Fifthperson discusses how AI themed stocks are likely to repeat their performance in 2025, as well as what investors can look at beyond the Magnificent 7. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on key takeaways as markets move into December, whether Trump's Treasury Secretary pick in hedge fund manager Scott Bessent will push for Trump to consider a softer approach to tariffs, strip back regulation to boost economic growth and target a reduction in deficit spending. He also shares his expectations surrounding the Fed...

Competition is fierce in the Korean beauty industry, and brands must constantly innovate to stand out. But that didn't stop the trio behind Kskin, which provides express Korean facial services. The franchise has since ballooned, with multiple outlets, in Singapore and abroad. On this episode of 2024 OCBC Emerging Enterprise,  Brian Ng, Co-Founder of Kskin Management and Winner of the 2024 Emerging...

Earlier in 2024, the UK government announced a series of measures aimed at laying the foundations to grow its economy - through what’s known as the central growth mission.  As part of those growth efforts, the Scottish Secretary has been championing Brand Scotland around the globe, helping Scottish businesses export for the first time, and funding trade missions to key global markets to unlock job...

South Korea's cabinet has lifted the martial law just hours after it was announced by President Yoon Suk Yeol, who imposed it in a bid to quell what he called "anti-state forces". Yoon backed down after lawmakers voted to oppose the unexpected declaration, which caught even South Korea's closest allies, such as the United States, off guard. The entrance to South Korea’s National Assembly rem...

From Lord of the Rings, to vampires and Taylor Swift, let's look at some interesting and unusual courses you can take nowadays in universities all around the world. If you were offered a class all about Klingon, would you go for it?   Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contribu...

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management discusses how he is navigating investing in China with the threat of further tariffs on China, and the potential escalation of trade disputes. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Chinese New Year, Christmas, and New Year's have in common? Well typically, they involve lots of people, and lots of food! That's right - feasting together in groups is universal, and powerful too. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss why that is as well as the origins of sharing grub!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The...