Let's Talk, Singapore

Bollywood movies have it all - perfectly choreographed song-and-dance routines; plenty of drama and action; and larger-than-life heroes.  But how did this film industry, whose films are watched by 3 billion people around the world, rise to prominence? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey answer this question on World Bollywood Day!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar...

Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia Investment Advisory,  St James's Place discusses the significance of China's latest rate cut, and how investors should note that news around its economy typically has a negative correlation to the stock market. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As vinyl continues its unexpected resurgence, a unique collaboration in Singapore is set to push the boundaries of how music is experienced.  A well-known vinyl store is preparing to launch a Listening Lab in partnership with Creative Technology. This space promises to bring together the warm, analog charm of vinyl with cutting-edge audio technology, offering listeners an unparalleled experience. ...

Since the US Federal Reserve officially kicked off a rate-cutting cycle, analysts have weighed in to say that China and other Asian economies are likely to see more room to carry out easing policies and boost growth. The US Federal Reserve announced a cut of its benchmark borrowing rate by half a percentage point, bringing its range to between 4.75 and 5 per cent in light of the progress on inflat...

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the good tailwinds coming on the back of the Fed's recent jumbo-sized rate cut, prospective inflationary pressures, rotation into small caps, and why the utilities sector doesn't look that appealing to him.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credit...

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive maternity and infant care industry, innovation alone isn’t enough. Businesses must also protect their unique ideas to stay ahead of competitors. For one brand, navigating early design challenges and safeguarding their products with intellectual property (IP) has been key to transforming from a local SME to a global leader. Now present in over 25 markets...

Yujun Lin, CEO of Interactive Brokers Singapore discusses how markets will price in the future policy settings by the Federal Reserve after last week's jumbo rate cut. He also shares what will drive market volatility in the coming months. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI becomes more deeply integrated into payment systems, it not only offers cutting-edge tools for fraud detection but also opens the door to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With ransomware and AI-driven payment fraud on the rise, businesses are under pressure to strengthen their defences. In this episode of Biz-How-To, we dive into the emerging threats posed by AI-powered cybercrime an...

The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is something that has been used for over 100 years as an indicator of healthy weight and good health. But now, there is a growing call for people to dump this metric altogether. Some doctors are saying that it’s not accurate, and it oversimplifies complex aspects of health. Find out a better alternative with Audrey, Ryan and Emaad.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huan...

On World Cleanup Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into some unique initiatives companies around the world have embarked on to minimize or eliminate food waste! Tune in to Breakfast Bites to find out more!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist discusses why there could be further support for many Asian currencies with a softer USD, especially for Japan and India.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we speak with a father-son duo about the past, present, and future of their company, founded in 1980. From its origins as a small construction firm to its current status as a multi-faceted enterprise in real estate and investment, discover how this 44-year-old business honors its family legacy while adapting to change. We explore how they’ve m...

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on how the Fed is starting to lift markets again, the resilience of the job markets, how stock markets in Asia are leveraging the rate cut, as well as his advice to clients as they wrap up the year.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixab...

It’s the F1 Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, and we’re excited to welcome McLaren Racing to our studio. In this episode of Breakfast Special, we dive into McLaren’s commitment to sustainability both on and off the track, in particular their partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, which aims to restore vital coral ecosystems. Learn how McLaren’s cutting-edge innovations in motorsports...

Despite being highly threatened, only a few langur populations have been studied in detail, owing to their elusive nature, arboreality and the challenging terrains where they inhabit. As a result, conservation of these species has been challenging. Over 85 per cent of Asian langurs are threatened with extinction, making them one of the continent’s most threatened primate groups.  A new landmark As...

David Martin, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Martin Fund Management shares his insights on whether markets are surprised with the Fed's latest rate cut, and sectors and stocks that are likely to see impact. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Tom Brenner | Reuters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city of Hangzhou in eastern China, with its tech focus has recently emerged as the country’s best performing city while Wuhan in central China also made great strides to land second-best.  That was according to the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities China Index, which uses the latest official annual data to assess the economic performance of cities in China that are at or above the pref...

Trinh Nguyen, Senior Economist, Emerging Asia, Natixis CIB discusses the impact on emerging markets which could get a lift from a softer USD as the Fed decides on a larger than expected 50 basis point rate cut.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandala Club, a distinguished heritage building in Singapore’s Chinatown, is set to become the first conserved buildings to have received approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to install rooftop solar panels. With 102 square metres of photovoltaic panels - equivalent to roughly half the size of a tennis court - set to be installed in October 2024, this pioneering initiative undersc...

If you go on social media, you will see influencers showing us their latest hauls, unboxing videos, and encouraging you to buy from their storefronts. But a new movement online called underconsumption core is all about being frugal, getting more use out of what you already have, and only buying what you truly need. Other tiktok trends that are similar that have been going viral: the no-spend chall...

Rick Bensignor, President, InTheKnowTrader.com shares his insights on the markets are walking on in the lead-up to the FOMC meeting, the latest investors' sentiments surrounding the much anticipated rate cut and why he's looking to go short on tech and long on utilities. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented...

Bamboo is often referred to as the "green gold," and for good reason too. It is a highly versatile (and also the fastest growing) plant that can thrive in diverse climates, and is being increasingly utilized for several purposes (in food, to construct homes, as an effective method for carbon sequestration, for example). Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explain more on Breakfast Bites to mark World Bamboo Da...

Hundreds of pagers blew up at approximately the same time across Lebanon on Tuesday (Sept 17), killing at least nine people and wounding more than 2,700. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Hezbollah official says this detonation of the pagers is the "biggest security breach" the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of conflict with Israel. On the topic of security, back at home here in...

As the demand for sustainable business practices grows, companies are increasingly seeking ways to minimise their environmental impact. Leading the charge in the tech sector is a company that was recently recognized at the 25th Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards 2024, winning the Leadership and Advocacy award for its innovative approach to IT asset management. Through eco-friendly solution...

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses the latest slew of numbers over the weekend reflecting a deepening slowdown in China, and how investors should position themselves around the impending rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.