Let's Talk, Singapore

What is a boutique condo? Why and how does it appeal to homebuyers or investors? A boutique style condominium   typically comes in a mid-rise building, and they offer fewer condo units, roughly 100 units or so, than most other developments. While they might offer a unique investment opportunity, what is their appreciation value and are there potential drawbacks? Well, we find out more from Eugene...

Ever since the attempted assassination on Donald Trump, the former president's re-election odds have surged. And if Trump 2.0 does indeed materialize, what might this mean for global markets? Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore  weighs in on this topic and also discusses Trump's latest tariffs proposal; how weakening Chinese consumer sentiment is affecting luxury br...

US President Joe Biden is in the spotlight, and his age has long been known to be one of his biggest weaknesses in his re-election campaign.  What people tend to overlook is that ageing takes place in multiple ways: You can look physically fit but experience cognitive decline; or the reverse where you have the sharpest mind, but your body won’t cooperate with you.  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad focus on...

Ever wondered where factory wastewater ends up? Often, it pollutes our rivers and oceans. A Singaporean company is developing a new method to treat this wastewater using a technology that gives wastewater a second life, extracting clean water and valuable resources. This not only benefits the environment, but also saves companies money. Mark Perry, Co-Founder, Sidestroem shares more on this innova...

When most people think snakes, it typically elicits feelings of fear, nervousness and anxiety - and perhaps stops us from investigating what our reptile friends are all about and how they function. That's the purpose of today's edition of Breakfast Bites, where Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into some of their fascinating idiosyncrasies. Listen in while sipping on your afternoon hiss -spresso!   Pre...

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA explains the various links between Presidential candidate Donald Trump and select sectors, stocks, currencies which have gotten a boost following a failed assassination attempt. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food fuels happy hearts and happy hearts fuel productive employees - even boosting retention rates! A food tech game changer is revolutionising corporate catering in Southeast Asia by offering employees with diverse meal options while streamlining the process for both companies and restaurants. We speak with Gabriele Fadda, the co-founder and CEO of SmartBite about the future of happy and healthy...

Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on the latest takeaways for Q2 earnings season so far, and how markets are reacting to the unsuccessful assassination attempt of Trump. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Megan Varner/Reuters See omnystudio.com/list...

Can social media addiction in children be curbed through legislation?  Well, New York recently passed a law on "addictive" social media feeds for children, but some researchers are questioning what that actually means and how effectively these laws can be implemented. The laws come on the back of growing concerns over the effects of social media on the mental health of young people. From 2025, the...

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank , discusses why the US dollar gained strength and other market implications of increased odds of a Trump victory in the US presidential elections. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you watched “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”?  That movie has certainly made its rounds around the world and in recent weeks, it also sparked a social phenomenon across Southeast Asia, with audiences flooding social media with tear jerking reactions. It tells the story of a teenage university dropout, M, who quits his game-caster gig to care for his grandma, more affectionately know...

In this episode of business leadership on Mind Your Business, our guest is a tech leader who does not follow the well worn path. He is not just coding the future, he is decoding the past to build it. A self-proclaimed trailblazer, his journey from civil servant to healthcare innovator is unlike any other. But the most surprising twist? His secret weapon for navigating the future of technology? Chi...

When was the last time you were hugged by someone? We know some people aren’t huggers - it can be cultural, it can be personal - but did you know there are some proven health benefits to this simple gesture? On this Global Hug Your Kids Day, Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about the research that shows that hugging makes us healthier and happier!    Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhta...

Singapore's education system goes beyond the classroom! In this episode of Breakfast Special, we speak with Laura Oh, Director of House of Hows Tuition, a centre achieving a remarkable 90% student improvement rate. Explore their unique approach, the secrets to fostering a love of learning in every child, and valuable study tips for all. Presented by Ryan Huang  This podcast is produced and edited...

Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank discusses why she is raising her full year GDP growth forecast on the back of the better than expected second quarter advance estimates. The manufacturing sector appeared to be a bright spot swinging back to growth from a contraction the same period last year. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global skincare market is booming, but can brands keep up with the demand for innovation, ethics, and science-backed results? A groundbreaking institute is shaping the future of skincare with a focus on cruelty-free practices, sustainability and powerful research. Jennifer Bourland, Head of the Evonik Skin Institute shares how Evonik is helping brands meet the needs of discerning consumers, pa...

Walk into any pharmacy nowadays and it's hard to ignore the vast array of dietary supplement options available for selection on the shelves. Many of these supplements are labeled with claims like "supports immune health" or "improves brain performance." While there isn't conclusive evidence to suggest that our capsule, powder, gummy and tincture friends are effective in providing the health benefi...

Yussef Gheriani, Director of Investments and Operations, IHT Wealth Management shares his insights on the latest inflation data and prospects of rate cuts further down, as well as performance in the early earnings season, with a focus on AI and technology. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: pixabay &...

India is currently thought to have around 29,000 wild elephants, especially in the biodiverse Western Ghats region, including Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It’s also the country home to more than half of the global population. Although poaching, trafficking and trading of elephants and ivory in India is prohibited according to 1972’s Wildlife Protection Act, poaching has remained a constant th...

The world is full of sounds, but not everyone can hear them all. Millions worldwide face hearing loss, impacting not just conversations but cognitive functions. In today’s health-tech on Mind Your Business, we look at the science behind hearing, the common challenges and the latest tech advancements - hearing aids. Here's our conversation with Sharad Govil, CEO, Amazing Hearing -  a audiology clin...

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management discusses how much urgency there is likely to be for policymakers to come forth with stimulus measures, as well as the potential policy focuses that will arise from China's Third Plenary Session. He also talks about how his fund is positioning itself following a slump in Chinese stocks recently. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener...

Trump Media & Technology is now part of two broad indexes of US stocks: the Russell 1000 Index of large-cap stocks and the Russell 3000 Index. And several popular passive funds - namely index and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) - automatically buy whatever shares are part of those Russell indexes. Jay Woods, CMT,  Chief Global Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets  shares his insights on the prospe...

"Look within yourself, don’t compare with others.” A message that Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent out to youths recently as he urged them to follow their own talents when deciding which career paths to take. Well, it’s never easy trying to figure out where your passion lies and whether you want to pursue it as a career, but the Government is looking to provide more opportunities and...

Have you ever paid attention to all the strange phenomena of our bodies and why they occur? We take yawning, hiccuping and getting wrinkly fingers and toes (after immersing them in water for long enough), for instance, in our stride but never really investigate the science behind it. On this episode of Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey do exactly that - and offer some handy solutions!   Pres...

Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa/Middle East/Europe, Standard Chartered discusses why he is optimistic about US and Indian stocks in the third quarter. He also explains how investors should brace for shifting winds in the coming months from the prospect of rate cuts as well as geopolitical shakeups. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.