Let's Talk, Singapore

Singapore education group MindChamps made history recently as the first to secure patent protection for its methodology across three major territories: the US, the UK, and Australia. Its approach revolves around a core belief: that the key to unlocking a child’s potential lies in the intersection of five literacies - Numerical, Language, Social, Emotional, and Musical. Hence, unlike traditional ed...

Eggs are a common breakfast staple, and most of us enjoy it from time to time, or even daily. Whether you like it soft and scoopable or firm enough to slice, there are some secrets to nailing them and getting your eggs just right: from how long to boil them, to a couple extra steps to take them to the next level. Produced by Yeo Kaiting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found yourself dreading your daily commute? Whether you're in a car or on the bus, commuting can feel like a grind. Audrey and Ryan share a couple of expert tips on how to make your commute more enjoyable and how to keep yourself entertained along the way.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talent...

Deliveroo is redefining the online shopping landscape in Singapore with its latest launch, ‘Deliveroo Shopping.’ As consumers increasingly seek convenience, this new online retail arm will allow users to order a variety of non-food items from renowned brands like The Body Shop and LUSH, all from the Deliveroo app. This strategic expansion aligns with the rising demand for non-food deliveries, as h...

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist at Pepperstone shares her insights on the long/short strategy that investors should consider as we head into Trump 2.0, whether there should be expectations of more anti-China rhetoric, as well as key risks to look out for on the regulation front as Trump transitions into his second term at the White House. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ti...

Sean Teo, Sales Trader, SAXO , discusses how Asian markets will continue to react to Trump's election win, as well as China's latest stimulus measures worth $1.4 trillion that has widely disappointed investors. He also previews some of the key earnings releases this week including Disney and Alibaba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From her humble beginnings in Malaysia to her move to Singapore as a teenager in search of a brighter future, this entrepreneur’s journey reflects a profound transformation.  After leaving a successful banking career that left her unfulfilled, she now leads a social enterprise dedicated to uplifting marginalised communities through education and creative solutions. As a recipient of the SG-WEN Awa...

From digital innovation and manufacturing to infrastructure development and financial inclusion, India’s economy is poised for an economic transformation, with technology at the forefront of its growth. According to a review report released by its government earlier this year, India’s GDP is estimated to hit the $7 trillion mark by 2030. On this episode of Morning Shot, Anantha Nageswaran, Chief E...

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG discusses how Singapore banks continue to surprise in a positive way, with earnings delivering its usual beat of consensus forecasts. He shares how the earnings resilience displayed among the banks should translate to ongoing traction for their share prices ahead. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the momentum behind the Trump bump, effects on the markets should Trump lower corporate taxes and loosen regulations, inflationary pressures and whether the Fed could be looking to change their policy pace given Trump's anticipated return to the White House in January. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced &a...

Today's quiz is a part 2: back by popular demand: it's all about audio branding; when our minds can instantly identify certain sounds of iconic brands. Many big companies use audio or sonic branding as part of modern marketing - usually in the form of short sounds or jingles and their logo would pop up along with it. Audrey puts Ryan to the test to see how many iconic brands he can identify. Play...

The Precision Engineering (PE) sector in Singapore is on the rise, but a shortage of skilled talent poses a significant challenge. A groundbreaking partnership between industry leaders and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is set to change that with the launch of a new training programme. This initiative offers mid-career professionals hands-on experience in actual factories, certified by NYP, equipping t...

China's President Xi Jinping has congratulated Donald Trump on his latest win at the US Presidential Election, and urged both nations to find the "right way to get along", as looming US tariffs threatened to return them to the days of a trade war years ago. In an interview last month, Trump had said “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff”. Whether China’s lea...

Let’s say you’re holding two tomatoes – one organic, and the other is just a "normal", regular tomato. They both look about the same, but one costs twice as much. Does the organic label really mean it’s “better”? Audrey and Ryan discuss findings from Singapore Health Hub - the choice is yours to make!   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music c...

Until now, geologists have been divided as to whether this superdeep, superhot resource can be tapped. Rock under high temperature and pressures - more than 373 degrees Celsius and 220 bars of pressure - is ductile, or gooey, as opposed to a smashable stone from your backyard.  So far, data shows that rock that fractures at superhot conditions can be ten times more permeable than rock that fractur...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her insights on how investors are reacting to the upcoming second Trump term, whether the Republicans' senate win is reverberating through the markets, as well as concerns over inflationary pressures. She also weighs in on how Trump's win is an interesting conundrum for the EV market. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Y...

Donald Trump is set to be America’s 47th president, after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive power at home and around the world. Trump will be returning to the White House after a polarising and dizzying campaign marked by two attempts on his life and a late decision by Democrats to put forth Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew f...

Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump pulled off a dramatic comeback in US political history. He is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. “America first” was one of Trump’s slogans that really seemed to strike a chord with voters. In his victory speech, Trump pledged to fight for Americans and “with every breath...

The rise of robotic assistants in surgery has transformed healthcare over the past two decades, enhancing precision and improving patient outcomes. Leading medical technology companies specializing in innovative surgical solutions, have played a pivotal role in this evolution, particularly with their advanced robotic systems. As these technologies become increasingly integrated into surgical pract...

In many countries, financial inclusion is a critical challenge. One company in the Philippines is doing its bit to close the gap by opening the doors to digital lending for the unbanked, and unlocking opportunities to millions of underserved Filipinos. Fuse Lending is the official lending arm of leading finance app GCash, the number one finance super app in the Philippines. For some of the lessons...

As the world takes in the news out of the US, we’re diving into some of the creative ways brands got involved in Election Day this year. From free donuts, frozen yogurt and shakes, to discounted rides and rental cars, companies found some fun and unique ways to celebrate the big day, and make it easier for people to get to the polls.    Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited...

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform the way the finance industry works, for retail to institutional banking. For those who are not ready, they could be in for an AI apocalypse. To look into the crystal ball of how things might play out, we chat with Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance, Citi Global Insights . Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Plastic pollution in rivers and oceans is an escalating environmental crisis, affecting ecosystems and communities worldwide. In response, a pioneering startup in Germany has developed innovative solutions, including AI-powered cleanup boats aimed at intercepting waste before it reaches the ocean. Recently recognised with the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2024 for Leadership and Advoca...

It’s election day in the United States. Americans across the country are heading to the polls to vote for their next President.  Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each need at least 270 electoral votes to win. In this high-stakes election, the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are expected t...

At work, you may have observed different groups of people. There's the group that loves using AI to help with their personal and professional workflows; while there are others that reject the use of artificial intelligence programs. And of course, there are a couple of those in between. We’re diving into a fascinating study by Salesforce that reveals five distinct AI personas within Singapore’s wo...