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Christopher Wong, South East Asia Portfolio Strategist, at Fidelity International discusses the top investment themes for Q4, including why China and Japan markets are top of the list to watch. He also shares what investors should rotate out of and how to reposition their portfolios. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know how many apps you have on your smartphone? In Singapore, where the average smartphone user has around 115 apps, managing daily tasks can quickly become overwhelming, especially when it comes to vehicle ownership. With numerous responsibilities like tracking road tax, insurance, and maintenance, many motorists find themselves juggling multiple platforms. Addressing this challenge, one c...

Following nine months of negotiations, world leaders have agreed on a landmark “Pact for the Future” at the UN General Assembly's Summit of the Future in New York. The Pact consists of 56 Actions designed to "turbocharge" the SDGs, but in particular to speed progress on issues around peace and security, global governance, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth...

The world celebrates the grace and strength of ballet! It’s World Ballet Day, and we will be diving into the incredible discipline and training it takes to make it to the stage. Plus, we’ll talk about the oldest performing ballerina - your mind will be blown when you hear how old she was!   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo...

On International Translation Day, Emaad takes Ryan and Audrey down memory lane and shares examples of famous world leaders who made verbal gaffes as a result of their unintentional mistranslations on the part of their interpreters. Have a listen!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contrib...

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore  discusses why Japanese markets are starting the week negatively, as traders price in a surprise win by Shigeru Ishiba as the next Prime Minister. She also looks at how this week's closely watched US jobs report will steer sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From grappling with childhood anxiety to turning fear into his greatest asset, the story of our business leader on Mind Your Business today, is a testament to the power of personal growth. His journey from almost quitting his first tech job to becoming a leader at global tech giants like Microsoft and Autodesk demonstrates how overcoming adversity can lead to unexpected success. What lessons can h...

A New Way Forward For The Middle Class - that’s what US Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic candidate’s economic plan aims to do. Her new 82-page booklet details proposals on housing, taxes and health - new small business owners get a US$50,000 deduction, first-time homebuyers get a US$25,000 boost, new parents would get US$6,000 in the first year of their baby’s life.&nb...

In a rapidly evolving job market, businesses face the challenge of adapting their workforce to meet new demands. The SkillsFuture programme presents a crucial opportunity for employee development and retention, enabling companies to enhance productivity and support career growth. But what strategies can businesses implement to fully leverage the potential of SkillsFuture? Here's our conversation w...

Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equity Research, RHB Bank Singapore explains why it's a case of bad news for Boeing being good news for ST Engineering, as the planemaker grapples with worker strikes. He also looks at how much interest rate cuts will help ST Engineering. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1983, a small family bakery in Jurong West began crafting what would become one of Singapore's most beloved festive treats: pineapple tarts. Over the decades, Kele has transformed from a humble confectionery into a modern brand, known for its high-quality pastries and innovative flavours. Today, while maintaining its traditional recipes, Kele is on a mission to make its pineapple tarts a nation...

Solar power saw a boom in 2023, making it the fastest growing source of electricity generation for the 19th year running. This comes as countries around the world push for a transition towards greener sources of energy. Australia has given the go-ahead for a A$20 billion (US$13.5 billion) solar project that plans to ship energy from a giant solar farm in the country's north to Singapore through a...

How much are you willing to pay to tutor your kids? When thinking about what's reasonable to you, would you be willing to pay $6000 a month for a live-in gig, OR, would you be willing to take that job?  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about a story that has gone viral on Tiktok.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixab...

It's time to learn how to communicate with our juniors! Gen Z and Gen Alpha constantly come up with terms and phrases - it can be hard to keep up with the times! Audrey quizzes Ryan and Emaad on some of the latest buzzwords to know; and possibly help educate you with the "rizz quiz".   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credi...

Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital shares her insights on what's lifting the markets currently, crisis of confidence when it comes to consumer spending in China, AI fueling Micron Technology's strong earnings and why gold and money markets are on her playbook for the rest of the year. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: R...

Marie Tsang, Fixed Income ETF Strategist, Asia Pacific, State Street Global Advisors discusses why there a general optimism among APAC investors regarding Asia's economic prospects, with many looking to increase their exposure to Asia Pacific bonds. She also looks at what are the more attractive places to invest for income. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her insights on how investors are digesting the jumbo rate cut, how tailwinds for some of the smaller caps are expected to move in the coming quarters as growing costs lower, and the three ETFs on her radar, covering Vietnam, Mexico and Greece. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo c...

In the ever-evolving field of mental health care, technological advancements are opening new doors. One innovation is poised to make a significant impact, as this technology promises to introduce a novel approach to mental health solutions. But what makes it stand out in this rapidly advancing field? Wendy Wu, Founder and Chairman, Wonder Tech, a Singapore based startup that has received an award...

Who doesn't enjoy the odd cup (or three) of green tea extract now and then? The hot cuppa's antioxidant properties are pretty well known, but a viral TikTok trend suggests it could also be 'Nature's Ozempic,' in reference to its apparent ability to help with weight loss. How true are these claims? Is green tea really an elixir for those wanting to shed some pounds? "Tea" -une in to Breakfast Bites...

Tech giant Amazon is ordering staff back to the office five days a week from January 2025 as the company ends its hybrid work policy. Its chief executive Andy Jassy has called the move one that will help employees be “better set up to invent, collaborate, and be connected enough to each other”. Has your perspective of working from home changed pre versus post pandemic, and has working...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank shares his biggest takeaways from the latest round of stimulus measures from China that includes support for the equities market as well as housing relief. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently recognized for exceptional achievements in sustainability, a prominent logistics firm has garnered top honours at the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards 2024. Celebrated for their outstanding systems management and innovative workforce transformation practices, the company is making significant strides towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. With ambitious plans to electrify...

Mega popstar Taylor Swift's endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has made big waves. While the coveted endorsement may not necessarily change how Americans vote come November 5, the Taylor Swift effect is already showing in voter registration.  In her Instagram post endorsing Kamala Harris, Swift specifically cited misleading images of her supporting Republican candidate Donald T...

Chris Weston, Head of Research, Pepperstone shares his insights on the post-FOMC rally in the markets, how China is riding a wave of positive sentiment into the Golden Week and if there are signs of more stimulus measures to come, as well as where the Australian Dollar is headed. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Marlin Steel Wire...

Do you guys think you take your medications correctly? Research shows that as many as half of all patients don’t follow their med instructions properly. There may be things we all do (like splitting pills, storing them in the bathroom etc) that pharmacists have gone on record to say can be harmful to us. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan go through some of the do's and don'ts.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Rya...