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	23 Jan 2025	Breakfast Special: GE 2025 - Key milestones to watch out for following EBRC formation. And which constituencies are likely to be the key battleground next election?	00:18:32
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has convened the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee - or EBRC for short. This comes ahead of the country’s next General Election, which must be held by 23rd November 2025, and the first under the country’s fourth-generation leadership led by PM Wong. So, what are the next steps, and what are the possible movements we might see? On this episode of Breakfast Special, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies shares her insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Ong Wee Jin / ST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	24 May 2022	Why China may now seem less attractive to foreign investments: China Perspective	00:09:20
How will the worsening political and regulatory issues in China affect its attractiveness to foreign investors? Will the major Asia economic deal US has announced be effective in raising its economic profile to counter China? Will the UN's human rights chief Michelle Bachelet's visit to China uncover some of its human rights violations? Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times helps us tackle these questions. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Dec 2024	Mind Your Business: Coffee with a Cause	00:12:15
What does it take for a coffee brand to truly stand out? For one local company, the answer lies in creating a ripple effect of positive change - from empowering underserved communities with life-changing skills to building equitable partnerships with farmers across the globe. As it tackles ambitious goals like achieving net-zero emissions, how can its story inspire a new era of socially conscious businesses? We speak with Pamela Chng, Co-founder & CEO, Bettr, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	10 Aug 2021	Can a military conflict involving China happen sooner than later? - China Perspective Ep 8	00:07:00
China Perspective Ep 8: Can a military conflict involving China happen sooner than later? 6:59 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following points: China punishes 30 officials for failing to curb new Covid-19 outbreak (1:27) Can China go into a possible military campaign as it works towards its target of military modernisation by 2027 (3:01) Beijing sues Tencent for going against the law protecting minors on WeChat app (5:33) Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3 & Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Dan Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Tan Dawn Wei's stories: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/tan-dawn-wei Asian Insider newsletter: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/asian-insider --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	08 Nov 2021	Bigger Picture: Previewing China's 6th Plenary Session	00:10:38
Tommy Xie, Head of Greater China Research and Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses the issues to watch out for as China gets a high profile meeting underway this week that is set to reinforce President Xi Jinping's leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	12 Nov 2021	Why It Matters: Goodbye passwords, is a passwordless future possible?	00:15:37
Microsoft recently announced plans to let users completely remove their account passwords and go passwordless. And since 90 percent of data breaches today are the result of poor or reused passwords, this could be an indicator for the wider industry to progress towards a passwordless future. Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director, FIDO Alliance, discusses the vulnerabilities of popular authentication methods and what a passwordless future could look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	14 Oct 2024	Breakfast Bites: Look out for these red flags in your next job interview!	00:05:06
We’ve all had some good job interviews, some maybe not-so-good ones... Have you ever had an interview where you started noticing red flags about the company you’re trying to join? Don’t forget, these interviews are YOUR chance to get to know them as well! Audrey and Ryan talk about what you should watch out for when meeting a potential employer. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	08 Aug 2023	Bigger Picture: Elite Commercial Reit eyes divestments, capital recycling	00:07:45
Joshua Liaw, CEO, Elite Commercial Reit discusses how the UK-focused Real Estate Investment Trust is navigating higher finance costs and property operating expenses, after reporting a 24.2 percent drop in DPU for the first half 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Sep 2022	Breakfast Brief: KPOP ETF to ride the BTS and Blackpink buzz	00:07:34
In today's Breakfast Brief, we chat about a new ETF that lets investors get slice of the KPOP action, with a basket of 30 stocks including Hybe, SM Entertainment, JYP, YG and etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Nov 2021	Drive carbon emissions down, says UNDP chief during COP26 2nd week: Asian Insider Ep 79	00:17:57
Asian Insider Ep 78: Drive carbon emissions down, says UNDP chief during COP26 2nd week 17:57 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), who is now at the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow till Nov 12. They discuss the following points: Small islands and small island states facing a climate injustice issue: Failure to deliver climate promises? (3:00) Why they do not qualify for international development finance and have suffered from slow climate financing (4:25) On potential economic disruption, competition for resources, the next generation feeling disengagement (5:40) Steiner's view on the role and future of teenage Swedish environment activist Greta Thunberg, and why more 'Gretas' in various continents will start emerging (9:30) We are not a laboratory: There are more lower cost alternatives existing now to tackle climate crisis instead of relying on so-called "breakthrough" carbon capture and geoengineering (11:32) Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Ernest Luis Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Asian Insider newsletter: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/asian-insider Asian Insider videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnK3VE4BKduMSOntUoS6ALNp21jMmgfBX --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Sep 2022	Bigger Picture: OPEC+ signals tighter supplies amid slowing economy	00:09:43
Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital, discusses how OPEC+ producers may reduce their output to support recently falling oil prices, as well as how expectations are rising for rates to stay high for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 Nov 2021	Asian Insider: Regional Roundup, Leslie Lopez (03 NOV)	00:10:51
Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times gives an analysis of the commencement of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) and Myanmar junta chief's call for self-reliance amid political woes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	29 Mar 2022	Why It Matters: Steel price on the rise due to Ukraine war, impact on construction industry	00:11:54
Global supply chains, which had already been severely impacted in the two years or so of Covid-19, face renewed disruption, the Russia-Ukraine conflict. And to escalate things further, the US, EU and UK move to impose a severe package of restrictions on Russia will continue to cause renewed disruption to supply chains, which were just showing signs of improvement after the pandemic. John Butler, Managing Director, APAC & MENA, Linesight shares what those in the construction sectors can do to mitigate the consequences and how lessons learnt from handling Covid-10 can be applied to managing projects as this particular crisis evolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 Nov 2022	OCBC Emerging Enterprise Award 2022: Eezee	00:12:10
No annual award better honours the bold ambition of Singapore’s young businesses under ten years old than the Emerging Enterprise Award, jointly organised by Singapore Press Holdings' financial daily, The Business Times, and OCBC Bank. The Breakfast Huddle's Ryan Huang speaks to one of the finalists Logan Tan, CEO & Co-Founder, Eezee. To listen to all the finalists of the OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2022, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Jun 2022	The Breakfast Brief: Apple unveils Pay Later service, funding loans off own balance sheet	00:04:29
In today's The Breakfast Brief, Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh says Volkswagen is “actively” looking to establish new assembly and battery facilities in the U.S. Apple Pay Later will be launched in the U.S with the "Apple Card", issued by Goldman Sachs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Jul 2021	Tight security in HK as China celebrates Communist Party centenary: Inside Hong Kong Ep 4	00:09:48
Inside Hong Kong Ep 4: Tight security in HK as China celebrates Chinese Communist Party centenary 9:47 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments. The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks to Money FM's Rachel Kelly on the following points: Atmosphere in Hong Kong as July 1 marks the anniversary of both Hong Kong’s handover from Britain to China (0:55) The centennial of the Chinese Communist Party (3:01) Produced by: Prime Time, Money FM 89.3, Ernest Luis & Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Nadiah Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Claire Huang's stories: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/claire-huang Asian Insider newsletter: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/asian-insider Discover Asian Insider videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnK3VE4BKduMSOntUoS6ALNp21jMmgfBX --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Jan 2025	Bigger Pic: What to ask before jumping on the next memecoin	00:08:04
Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus Hong Kong, discusses why he's more bullish about the outlook for cryptocurrencies and digital assets than last year. He also shares what questions investors and traders should ask themselves before snapping up any memecoins. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 May 2024	Mind Your Business: From financial planning to flavour crafting - the story behind a mother and daughter's baking legacy	00:10:35
In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we explore a story of passion, perseverance and the enduring bond between a mother and a daughter in their culinary legacy of love and tradition that goes beyond just a bakery. From their roots in the financial planning industry to their shared vision of preserving family recipes, their company embodies the essence of Singaporean flavors with a modern twist. We speak with Elsie Leong, Senior Mentor, SOFLLE & Flora Leong, Founder & Owner, SOFLLE. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	13 Jun 2023	Morning Shot: Ukraine dam collapse - what scientists are watching	00:11:17
Emeritus Professor Roger Falconer from the School of Engineering at Cardiff University discusses the immediate and longer term impacts of the Kakhovka dam collapse, which has been touted as one of the biggest industrial disasters in Europe in decades. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Jan 2025	Bigger Pic: Gold to hit new highs in 2025	00:08:51
Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist & SPDR Gold Sales Specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR shares why it will be yet another banner year for the yellow metal, and how strong the momentum is behind the drivers which carried gold prices up about 27 percent in 2024. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Sep 2023	Bigger Picture: 3 key factors pointing to a US recession in 2024	00:08:08
Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank, gives us a lowdown on their latest quarterly publication on global market outlook, citing three key data indicating that there will be a US recession in 2024. Presented by Willie Keng Podcast edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	15 Nov 2023	[SFF Special] Morning Shot: Will cash disappear with the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies?	00:13:00
"Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) have the potential to replace cash, but adoption could take time," said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023. Even as cash grows incompatible with the digital economy, how prudent must countries be in their adoption of CBDCs? On this special Singapore Fintech Festival edition of Morning Shot, Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union shares her perspective. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	15 Mar 2022	China's strategy on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: China Perspective	00:08:50
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish. In this week's episode, they discuss Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s announcement to step down from his post in March 2023, with eyes on his successor, China’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the country’s latest battle with Covid-19. Produced by: Tan Dawn Wei (dawntan@sph.com.sg) & Money FM's Breakfast Huddle team Edited by: Money FM 89.3's Dan Koh Follow China Perspective Podcast every Tuesday on our Asian Insider Podcast channel: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Websites: https://www.moneyfm893.sg/ http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Tan Dawn Wei's articles: https://str.sg/3xR7 Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas The Big Story: https://str.sg/wuZe Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	20 Feb 2024	Bigger Picture: Analysing Budget 2024's investment tilt lifting market sentiment	00:08:13
Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth, analyses some of the highlights of Budget 2024, including the benefit of CDC Vouchers to supermarket chains; support for businesses seeking to transition to a greener future; investments in the AI industry; and discusses the playbook for investors with respect to aged healthcare. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	27 Oct 2022	Breakfast Brief: Meta plunges of 19% amid weak ad spend environment	00:05:19
In today's Breakfast Brief, we unpack Meta's earnings, where it has dialed back on its forecasts amid rising headwinds in advertising spending, as well as higher expenses expected in its R&D for metaverse investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	23 Jun 2022	The Breakfast Brief: Powell vows to tackle inflation	00:07:20
In today's The Breakfast Brief, we discuss Fed chair Jerome Powell's strong commitment in fighting inflation through his testimony in the Senate and Chinese President Xi Jinping chairing a meeting showcasing the country's support towards their payment and fintech sectors, possibly a sign that the crackdown on tech companies might be easing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Oct 2023	US Markets Wrap: How much optimism there is for Congress to reach another resolution bill on Ukraine aid, and headwinds as we head into remainder of 2023	00:10:21
Abigail Watt, Research Economist at abrdn weighs in on current market sentiments surrounding Fed action, impact of extended elevated rates on the economy, chances of seeing a crash in the property sector and level of optimism around whether the US government will end up in a shutdown in the coming weeks. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Sep 2022	Why It Matters: Keeping up with being relevant with the new consumer generation	00:17:37
Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages are the 'in' thing right now with sales of these drinks increase by 8.1 percent with non-alcoholic one spiked by 33.2 percent. It looks like the new generation of consumers are welcoming such beverages bringing along an estimate growth of over 3 percent yearly. But what does this mean for companies likes Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore? How do they keep up with trends and the changes in habits in the consumer market? Andy Hewson, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	24 Apr 2024	US Markets Wrap: Is the run over for the seven stocks that drove the lion's share of the stock market rally over the past year?	00:07:10
Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on whether the US stock market’s ‘bad breadth’ is making even stalwart bulls nervous, implications of market gains driven disproportionately by a handful of stocks, how investors can approach Magnificent 7 through a different lens, and what the running theme is across the Q1 earnings calls. Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Feb 2022	Bigger Picture: Sectors to watch post-Budget 2022	00:10:21
Timothy Ho, Managing Editor & Co-Founder, Dollars and Sense discusses what will be the sectors and stocks to keep an eye on, that will likely be impacted by the latest policies announced in Singapore's Budget 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Jun 2022	Why It Matters: May winners & losers	00:15:59
How do we cope with volatile markets and inflation? What are the effects of the US dollar gaining strength and how should investors react? Is the Fed's decision to increase interest rates until inflation comes down feasible? Lastly, what are the benefits of Shanghai easing Covid-19 restrictions? David Kuo, Co-Founder, The Smart Investor helps us answer these questions, as well as looking at the winners and losers in the stock market over the past 5 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Jan 2025	Breakfast Bites: "We can't match your salary". Do you walk away?	00:04:53
Here’s a dilemma many of us have dealt with, or might face at some point: at the end of a very good interview, a prospective employer hits you with words, "We can’t match your current salary." Yikes! So, what do you do? Walk away? Negotiate? Stick to your current job? Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss tips shared on the Straits Times, and how we can negotiate our way to a better deal. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music & picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Dec 2021	Companies to watch: Keppel Corp major stake acquisition in Cleantech Renewable Assets	00:08:37
In this week's Companies to Watch, we are joined by Terence Chua, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities to discuss the significance of Keppel Corporation's plans to acquire 51% stake in solar power producer Cleantech Solar Energy, and the impact of the Singapore's new cooling measures on the company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 Jul 2022	Bigger Picture: Markets increasingly focused on recession risks	00:08:59
Charu Chanana, Markets Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses how the narrative for markets will be fixated on recession risks until the next earnings season mid-July, and discusses what investors need to keep an eye on for the rest of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	11 Dec 2023	Morning Shot: How can you be more sustainable this holiday season?	00:13:07
T’is the season to be jolly! With two weeks left until Christmas, people and businesses have put up decorations in their homes, offices and shopping malls. December is also typically the season of giving so you might be looking out for gifts for your loved ones. On this episode of Morning Shot, Stephanie Lim, Market Transformation Manager, World Wide Fund for Nature - Singapore (WWF) shares her insights on how consumers can try their best to be sustainable during such a time. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	07 Aug 2024	Morning Shot: Come Wal(t)z With Me - Can The Harris-Walz Duo Swing Their Way To The White House This November?	00:14:15
Just hours after the much anticipated decision was made public, US Vice President Kamala Harris held a maiden rally together with her newly announced running mate, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, to what was an energetic Democratic crowd in Philadelphia. This ends Harris' two-week sprint to vet, interview and choose a candidate to go against Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump, and his choice for vice-president, Ohio senator JD Vance. The presentation of the Harris-Walz ticket before an adoring estimated 12,000 strong crowd begins the next chapter in one of the most turbulent periods in modern American politics. On this episode of Morning Shot, Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College and Charles Lipson, Professor Emeritus from the Department of Political Science at University of Chicago share their insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Erin Schaff/The New York Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	24 Aug 2022	Why It Matters: The importance of leveraging technology to stay relevant in today’s real estate climate	00:11:49
OrangeTee & Tie, a real estate agency here in Singapore is placing emphasis on data and tech. One of their efforts in doing so, is the recent launch of their Market Watcher Series, a regular report on property trends in the public and private real estate sector, serving as a timely reference for everyone in the property market. Steven Tan, Chief Executive Officer, OrangeTee & Tie tells us more about their latest effort to embrace tech, and their future plans to do so, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Mar 2023	INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS: Empowering women in the workplace	00:14:35
According to the International Monetary Fund - adding more women to the labour force should bring larger economic gains than an equal increase in male workers. But - to do so - support of women in the working world from male colleagues is key. In this special podcast series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of International Women’s Day we will speak to inspiring professionals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and champion the power of women in the working world. In this episode, Rachel Kelly speaks with with Richard Koh, Founder & Group CEO, M-DAQ Global to find out more about his journey and his thoughts on the importance of culture in the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Nov 2022	Bigger Picture: Gridlock rally helps lift US stocks for 3rd day	00:07:31
Stephen Innes, Managing Partner, SPI Asset Management discusses how investors are pricing in a Republican lead, what the surprise acquisition by Binance of FTX means for wider sentiment around risk assets, as well as how China's October inflation reading will play into global economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	20 Jun 2022	Will a potential recession derail Joe Biden’s plans for a second term?: Washington Report	00:10:29
As Joe Biden’s administration focuses on tamping down economic pessimism, Biden plans to speak to President Xi Jinping soon about lifting the tariffs the US put on China. Meanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as six months, allowing a nationwide rollout to start this week We speak to Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, Mclarty Associates about these headlines and more. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	14 Mar 2023	Mind Your Business: Surviving the Shift - How does a sunset industry business pivot with the times to stay relevant?	00:11:37
With digitalisation and advanced tech, many businesses were forced to shutter if they failed to keep up with the times. Not for this second generation business owner, who not only preserved his late dad’s last wishes, he is keeping up with the times as he continues to share and promote Chinese culture to the younger generations. On Mind Your Business SME segment today, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Jack Chen, Chen Soon Lee Book Stamp & Coin Centre, to find out how he changed took his parents' traditional business model to remain relevant in this day and age. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	23 Jun 2022	Why It Matters: Does it pay to be the good guy? Southeast Asians weigh in on work values	00:14:00
Milieu Insight recently released their latest ‘’Values at Work’’ study according to which employees in Southeast Asia were generally satisfied with their work environment. However, many said that the company's values did not align with their own. How much of an impact has that had on a company being attractive to potential employees? We speak to Stephen Tracy, Chief Operating Officer, Milieu Insight more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Jun 2024	US Markets Wrap: How are markets pricing in Biden & Trump’s Presidential Debate?	00:12:24
Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on how markets are reacting to the first in-person showdown of the 2024 campaign between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. He also talks about current consumer patterns and where some investors might be looking to rotate to beyond tech. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: CNN/ John Nowak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Nov 2024	Breakfast Bites: How do I choose the right travel card(s)?	00:05:04
This episode of Breakfast Bites is dedicated to those who have the travel bug. If you don't already have one, you must've considered it at some point: getting a travel credit card. Whether its to earn points for purchases or just amass more air miles, these cards are pretty useful. So how do we go about choosing the right one(s) for us? Tune in to find out! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: The Straits Times Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Jun 2022	Mind Your Business: South-east Asia Tech spending bounces back, lessons tech companies can learn from the pandemic	00:13:09
Many companies struggle when it comes to managing their technology spending. Tools such as Apptio can be of huge help when it comes to helping organisations manage their tech spending. Tarun Kumar Kalra, Regional Vice President of Apptio, shares with us how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	27 Jun 2022	Why It Matters: The role that ethics and value play in marketing	00:12:13
With the discussion about emerging technologies and platforms like Metaverse and Web3 gaining attention, questions are being asked about their impact across various industries, especially the marketing scene. Our next guest predicts that the Metaverse will unleash creativity on a scale never seen before since the platform is not constrained by the laws of physics. So what will Marketing 4.0 look like? And what would the new marketing paradigm potentially look like? Prashant Kumar, Founder, Entropia shares more with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	17 Jan 2023	China Perspective: China property crisis, officials draft 21-point action plan to aid developers	00:06:45
From economists anticipating more support measures by the Chinese government to be rolled out in a bid to stimulate home demand and with Chinese New Year just round the corner, the question now is, are consumers willing to spend? Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer, Novem Arcae Technologies shares his perspective on these headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Jan 2024	Mind Your Business: Say bye bye to math anxiety for children, thanks to this gaming app	00:11:00
In Singapore's high-pressure academic environment, children often lose out on the joys of childhood. We explore an e-learning startup’s mission to transform math education, using technology and gamification to assist young learners and restore the joy of learning. Charis Chio, Founder, Smartli shares her insights on supporting your child's education, improving balance and mental wellbeing in Singapore. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	29 Feb 2024	Climate Connections: How this 11-year-old eco warrior is fighting back at climate change	00:07:56
What does sustainability mean to you? Challenges surrounding going green often involve an intricate web of complex problems that are interlinked. On this episode of Climate Connections, 11-year-old Aurvi Jain, Eco Warrior & TEDxSingapore Speaker explains why every single little action counts more than age. She also lets us in on a little secret project that she worked on together with renowned filmmaker Damon Gameau, that will be released later this year. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Aurvi Jain & regenerators (Instagram) Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 Mar 2022	Mind Your Business: Travel Thursday - Changes in Singaporean travellers’ habits, how this translate to tourism businesses across Australia	00:13:39
Australia has finally reopened its borders to all foreign travellers starting from February 21, ending a two-year closure that has been devastating for the nation's tourism sector. Brent Anderson, Regional General Manager of South & South East Asia, Tourism Australia discuss the role Australia's travel and tourism sector plays in the country's economy, and the efforts that have been done by Tourism Australia to boost the travel and tourism sector there, in line with the change of travellers' habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Feb 2022	Asian Insider: Washington Report (28 Feb)	00:11:06
From the US's announcement of its third authorisation for weapons shipments to Ukraine, former President Donald Trump's condemnation of Russia’s invasion despite an initial praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin and finally, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as President Joe Biden's pick for the Supreme Court, Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates gives an analysis of it all. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	19 Nov 2024	Mind Your Business: How can Microsoft be the “Copilot” SMEs need to navigate the AI era?	00:11:09
As SMEs embrace AI to enhance productivity and innovation, Microsoft’s Copilot for SMEs programme is providing vital support, especially for businesses with limited resources. Through subsidies and tailored resources, the programme equips SMEs with tools for effective AI adoption, enabling them to stay competitive. But what challenges do SMEs face on their AI journey, and how can they best leverage these resources to succeed? We explore these questions with Joanna Lim, SMB Lead for Microsoft ASEA & Shawn Lee, Chief Operating Officer at Crestar. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	13 Aug 2021	Implications of China's anti-sanctions law on Hong Kong: Inside Hong Kong Ep 7	00:10:37
Inside Hong Kong Ep 7: Implications of China's anti-sanctions law on Hong Kong 10:37 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in Hong Kong. The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks with Money FM's Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go on the following points: Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam supports adoption of China’s anti-sanctions law (1:08) Implications on other trade unions after Professional Teachers' Union (PTU) disbandment (3:08) Dispute over Hong Kong's Democratic Party contesting legislative council elections (5:43) Hong Kong's new plans and strategies to encourage vaccination (7:04) New identification system introduced by Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong (8:40) Produced by: Prime Time, Money FM 89.3 & Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Nadiah Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Claire Huang's stories: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/claire-huang Asian Insider newsletter: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/asian-insider --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	11 Apr 2022	Asian Insider: Washington Report (11 April)	00:09:40
From texts by Donald Trump Jr. revealing ideas for overturning the 2020 election before it was called, to the US State Department's discouraging Americans to avoid China on ‘Arbitrary’ Covid curbs, and 'escalating vulnerabilities' to the US from the semiconductor shortage, Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of it all. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	07 Nov 2023	US Markets Wrap: Are the markets losing momentum?	00:08:11
Tim Urbanowicz, Head of Research and Investment Strategy at Innovator ETFs weighs in on the currrent market momentum, what investors should be keeping on the top of their lists and what's on his worry list. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	27 Apr 2022	The Breakfast Brief: Alphabet misses on revenue, announces $70 billion buyback	00:07:54
In this morning's The Breakfast Brief we discuss Alphabet reporting a first-quarter revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations, their announcement of a $70 billion share buyback program and Microsoft slightly outperforming as its shares still struggled to rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Jan 2022	Singapore and Indonesia agree on realignment of boundary among other bilateral issues: Regional Round-Up Ep 34	00:11:22
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliot Danker and Bharati Jagdish. Highlights (click/tap above): 00:49 Singapore and Indonesia ties took a major step after the conclusion of agreements on 3 long standing bilateral issues 07:13 Malaysia government announces that they will not bring back movement control order 08:57 Thailand and Saudi Arabia finally hold first high-level talks after three decades Produced by: Leslie Lopez (ljlopez@sph.com.sg), The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3, Hadyu Rahim Edited by: Dan Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Leslie Lopez's stories: https://str.sg/3xRX Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Mar 2022	Why It Matters: Launch of Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) to build Singapore's next-generation maritime ecosystem	00:12:04
Shipping accounts for 90 percent of all global trade and 3 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. And without an acceleration in sustainability efforts, industry GHG emissions could grow by 50 percent from 2008 levels by 2050. Tan Thai Yong, Chief Executive Officer, PaxOcean & Chairperson, CSA Council shares the struggles faced by the maritime industry when moving towards sustainability and what CSA is doing to ensure Singapore’s maritime industry can go green seamlessly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Nov 2022	Breakfast Brief: Binance stuns cryptoworld by bailing out rival FTX	00:04:45
In today's Breakfast Brief, we talk about how cryptocurrency prices are tumbling after Binance and FTX, the two biggest crypto exchanges in the world, agreed to merge to address what Binance called a “liquidity crunch.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	27 Jan 2025	Morning Shot: How much calories are in your favourite Chinese New Year snacks?	00:09:07
As the Chinese New Year feasting gets into full swing, you might want to keep a mental note of what you’re eating and how the extra portions are adding up. Before you dig into those goodies this Chinese New Year, we break down the calorie count for you on this episode of Morning Shot, with Professor William Chen, Director of Food Science and Technology Programme and the Future Ready Food Safety Hub at NTU. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Asian Inspirations, Michelin Guide, Giant, Generali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	19 Nov 2021	Weekly Wrap Up: Highlights from PM Lee’s interview at Bloomberg New Economy Forum	00:13:05
On Day 1 of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum (NEF), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sat down with Bloomberg’s Editor-in-chief John Micklethwait to discuss issues pertaining to Singapore’s reopening plans, the issue of political succession, and more. Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs joins us on The Breakfast Huddle to give an analysis on those topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Oct 2024	Breakfast Bites: Answer the dreaded interview question: "Any questions for us?"	00:05:23
Job interviews. We've all been there! You've studied up and you've aced all the questions about yourself. But what about that final question: “Do you have any questions for us?” What do you say? In this segment, Audrey and Ryan chat about a few questions you can ask to stand out and see if the job is the right fit for you! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	19 Oct 2023	Bigger Picture: Why tech stocks continue to be in vogue	00:07:45
Paul Lee, CEO & CIO, Paragon Capital Management Singapore, weighs in on the boutique asset management firm's overview of market opportunities and risks; the positioning of its Paragon Alpha 1 Fund and the evolution of client needs; and the global and macro-economic outlook. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 Nov 2024	Biz-How-To: How to elevate Singapore's Fintech scene through strategic partnerships with Italy?	00:07:41
As Singapore’s fintech landscape grows, partnerships with global fintech leaders like Italy are paving the way for innovative growth. Through a MOU signed in 2023, Singapore aims to leverage Italy’s fintech expertise and remarkable sector growth, adding new dimensions to local capabilities. With this week’s Singapore Fintech Festival set to host Italian startups showcasing pioneering solutions, how can collaborations like these elevate Singapore's fintech ecosystem and drive cross-border advancements? Here's our conversation with Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore and representative of the Italy Trade Agency. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 Jan 2024	Climate Connections: Throwing a lifeline to Mentawai Islands' most endangered primates	00:10:54
Through half a million years of isolation, primates of the Mentawai Islands evolved into five distinct species, totally different from their relatives on the nearest mainland, Sumatra. These endemic species include the pig-tailed snub-nosed langur, Mentawai gibbon, Mentawai langur, Pagai macaque, and Siberut macaque. Except for the last, the other four species are Critically Endangered or Endangered, as red-listed by the IUCN. And with the threat from logging and clearing for oil palm and timber plantations growing, the survival of the forests of Mentawai and these primates is dimming. On this episode of Climate Connections, Andie Ang, Head, Primate Conservation & Singapore Programmes, Mandai Nature and Professor Rizaldi, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Andalas University share more details on their research into these endangered primates, and how they are developing a conservation plan to save them. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo: Adult male Presbytis potenziani (Golden-bellied Mentawai Island Langur or simply 'Mentawai Langur') encountered one morning in degraded primary forest on South Pagai island in 2023. (Credit: Dr Andie Ang) Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 Sep 2024	Breakfast Bites: Did you know that some species of bamboo can grow up to 4cm per hour?	00:05:04
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 Day. 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 privacy information.
	04 Dec 2023	Biz-How-To: How to integrate ESG strategies into your business?	00:12:17
As businesses navigate transformative trends like digitization, AI, and evolving global dynamics, the call for ESG performance grows louder. Beyond shareholder expectations, the shift towards inclusive, green economic recovery amplifies the need for sustainable strategies. In this era of change, unlocking near-term ESG value requires smart prioritisation. Question is how to integrate ESG strategies into your business for both immediate impact and long-term responsible business growth? Alain Mahieu, Senior Manager, ENGIE Impact unpacks a 5-step rule for businesses. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 Aug 2023	Bigger Picture: OCBC Q2 profit rises 34%; dividend of 40 cents declared	00:08:20
Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA discusses if net interest margins can continue to fuel growth for banks in the coming quarters, and how much we should be concerned about a loans growth slowdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	12 Sep 2022	Washington Report: New York Declares State of Emergency Over Polio	00:11:09
What can we expect from US President Joe Biden with newly appointed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, New York declaring a state of emergency over polio and whether US can help Europe overcome their gas crisis. We further analysis those headlines and more with Steve Okun, Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 Oct 2021	Asian Insider: Washington Report, Nirmal Ghosh (04 OCT)	00:10:41
Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, Straits Times gives an analysis of The Supreme Court's consideration on whether all rules restricting abortions prior to viability are unconstitutional, the questioning of a New York state gun law, what the “ghost gun” trend in New York says about the state of gun ownership in the US, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	10 Jun 2024	Biz-How-To: How to find the right fintech partner for your business?	00:12:21
Finding the right fintech partner is pivotal for businesses looking to thrive in today's digital economy. But what are the key criteria to take into consideration and is there a way or a trial period to help identify the best fit? Low Cher Hao, Director of SME and Growth for Airwallex breaks it down for us. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Apr 2024	Breakfast Bites: Busting the misconceptions of autism	00:04:36
The world is marking Autism Awareness Day; which is a day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism. In today's Breakfast Bites, let's bust some pre-conceived notions and myths that some may not know are untrue. From notable figures to our own experiences, Ryan and Audrey try to spread awareness and acceptance of those with autism. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	05 Jan 2022	Why It Matters: Sustenir Agriculture charts new direction for their business	00:17:47
Sustenir Agriculture has garnered global attention by being the first indoor farm to present at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. In 2017, it was also the first vertical farm in the world to receive the prestigious ISO 22000 certification for its innovative food management and farming processes. Jack Moy, CEO, Sustenir Agriculture shares more about the evolution of agri food sector over the years and how vegetables grown with high tech methods are more nutritious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Nov 2021	The Breakfast Brief: Microsoft enters metaverse race	00:09:58
The Breakfast Huddle serves up what investors should be watching in the world of business and finance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	13 Aug 2024	Advancing Accountancy: Mastering The Board Through ISCA's Board Of Directors Masterclass	00:10:44
The importance of board training has been brought to light, with several company directors having been brought to task under the Companies Act for governance issues in recent months. Their wrongdoings range from minor offences such as not holding regular annual general meetings or not filing annual returns on time, to more serious ones like dereliction of duty, cheating and fraud. As part of efforts to equip directors with essential skills needed in their roles, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), launched its Board Of Directors Masterclass Programme in February this year. On this episode of Advancing Accountancy, we hear more about the training programme from Zoey Xie, Acting Managing Director at the ISCA Academy. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	30 May 2024	US Markets Wrap: Nvidia to rally further into its stock split	00:08:39
Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his view on how much momentum is left behind Nvidia which is reaching closer to his target prices sooner than expected. He also looks at how the recent Technology rally has disguised some of the underperformance in important sectors like Healthcare. Produced/Presented by: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	30 Sep 2021	Bigger Picture: Stagflation risk joining market chatter	00:07:38
Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank, discusses how high the risk of stagflation is amid rising prices and signs of slowing growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 Mar 2022	Mind Your Business: From 0 to over 30, Flash Coffee’s expansion and investment in Singapore	00:14:16
Served in a neon yellow cup, Flash Coffee is a tech-enabled coffee chain that conveniently brings you award-winning coffee with a few taps on your phone. In fact, you need only use the Flash Coffee app when it comes to ordering and paying for your coffee. Sahil Arora, Managing Director, Flash Coffee Singapore shares how Flash Coffee managed to expand itself so rapidly in such a short time span and the rationale behind the launch of an In-App Delivery via their very own app at the most competitive prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	29 Apr 2024	Morning Shot: How can companies and communities work together to improve public hygiene?	00:10:54
More than 50 businesses and corporations have joined a new Corporate Action Network set up by the Public Hygiene Council. It’s a move to urge people to make it a habit to keep the country clean throughout the year. This was unveiled at the launch of this year’s Keep Singapore Clean campaign - along with the announcement that SG Clean Day will be held every two months, instead of three, from next year! For those who might not be familiar - on SG Clean Day, cleaners at selected Housing Board estates, public parks, malls, dormitories and other public areas take a break from sweeping duties. On this episode of Morning Shot, Andrew Khng, Chairman of the Public Hygiene Council talks about the current state of public hygiene in Singapore and explains why it’s so important for our little red dot. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Public Hygiene Council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	14 Apr 2023	Bigger Picture: S'pore Q1 softer than expected, MAS hits pause	00:08:48
Barnabas Gan, Senior economist, RHB Bank discusses why the Monetary Authority of Singapore may have decided to hit the pause on tightening after doing so for five straight times, and explores if Singapore's economy could be in for a technical recession in the first half of this year after contracting 0.7% q-o-q in Q1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	05 Jul 2023	UOB ASEAN Conversations: How UOB stand ready to support businesses' global expansion aspirations?	00:14:34
In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, we turn our attention to the findings of the UOB Business Outlook Study 2023, a comprehensive survey that engaged with over 4,000 businesses across Asia. The study unveiled a staggering statistic: an overwhelming 83% of businesses are eagerly seeking to venture into foreign markets as a means to propel their revenue and profit growth. However, this exciting prospect comes with its fair share of challenges. To unravel these challenges and gain valuable insights, Eric Lian, Head of Group Commercial Banking at UOB sheds light on the obstacles faced by businesses and shares how UOB is poised to support their expansion plans effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Mar 2022	Bigger Picture: Powell signals potentially bigger rate hikes	00:08:10
Eddy Loh, Senior Investment Strategist, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses why Fed Chair Jerome Powell is already sounding more hawkish less than a week after the FOMC kicked off the rate hike cycle, and what it means for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Nov 2022	Why It Matters: The outlook and future trends in embedded finance	00:14:16
Aligned with the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 announced in September 2022 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the availability of simple solutions to deploy financial services will further enable businesses in Singapore to drive innovation and create more value for all stakeholders. . Alex Mifsud, Co-Founder & CEO, Weavr shares with us understand embedded finance and details of Weavr's official launch in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	15 Sep 2023	US Markets Wrap: Are things looking up for the auto sector?	00:10:58
David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on how markets are moving amid the nagging inflation, as well as an outlook on the auto sector. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	31 Jul 2023	Bigger Picture: AUD in focus ahead of expectations of China stimulus	00:06:41
Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting shares how the Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to consider in its August rate decision on Tuesday, as well as the urgency from Chinese policymakers to roll out measures to shore up consumer spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	20 May 2024	Mind Your Business: How did a Kampong boy grow up to become a CEO of a home-sharing startup?	00:11:10
In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the fascinating journey of a globetrotter. From a small town in Malaysia, to the bustling streets of global cities, his career spans high finance, academia, and groundbreaking startups. Discover how his diverse experiences and passion for the sharing economy have shaped his innovative approach to business and life, as well as his passion for mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Here's the inspiring conversation with Jonathan Wong, CEO, Habyt APAC. Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	05 Jun 2023	US Markets Wrap: US at risk of a potential recession, perhaps later this year into next, says Schultze Asset Management's George Schultze	00:09:01
George Schultze, Founder & Managing Member at Schultze Asset Management weighs in on the S&P 500 movement, markets reaction post debt-ceiling deal, trends in the AI space amid a top-heavy market and the worries top of investors minds right now. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Aug 2024	Mind Your Business: How will you be affected by the new HDB loan limits?	00:13:03
As Singapore introduced its fourth round of property cooling measures since December 2021, the HDB resale market faces new dynamics. Key changes include a reduction in the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for HDB loans and increased CPF Housing Grants for first-time buyers. With fewer flats reaching their Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) this year, how will these measures impact buyer behaviour, market stability, and overall affordability? An industry expert, Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, mogul.sg weighs in on the potential effects and future trends. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	12 Feb 2025	Breakfast Bites: Are you a hugger? Even a short cuddle can give you a boost!	00:06:09
It’s Hug Day! If you are not the hugging type, that’s totally fine… but some of us (like me!) are big huggers who love to give and receive them. Apparently, besides brightening someone else’s day, there are also some actual health benefits of hugs! Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about these perks, different traditions around the world, and whether or not they’re huggers. Bring it in! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and picture credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 Jan 2023	Breakfast Brief: Goldman disappoints, Morgan Stanley beats	00:04:43
In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss how fortunes are diverging for Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Mar 2024	Breakfast Bites: Should company performance reviews get the sack?	00:05:20
Love them or hate them, most companies in the corporate world - big and small - have kept up with the tradition of performance reviews, or appraisals. But critics argue that they are losing their relevance because existing models aren't necessarily always tied to company culture. So should such reviews be done away with entirely? How can they be re-imagined to produce more effective results for both employee and company? Emaad and Ryan explore further. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Jan 2023	Bigger Picture: Japan rate decision, Netflix earnings, Commodities to watch	00:10:05
Charu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses what surprises we might be able to expect from the Bank of Japan in its rate decision this week, what commodities are making big moves around China's reopening story, as well as a preview of earnings for Netflix and P&G. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Feb 2024	Mind Your Business: "Do something that makes you happy" - Singlife founder	00:10:09
In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speaking with a visionary business leader who refused to rest on his laurels. Departing from his CEO role at HSBC, he took a bold step to launch Singapore’s first digital life insurance company. Pioneering the use of digital technologies, this platform has revolutionised and streamlined the life insurance experience for customers. Now, as he embarks on yet another venture, we delve into the remarkable journey of this individual who continues to redefine the landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship. Walter de Oude, Founder Singlife and Founder Chocolate Finance shares more. Presented by Ryan Huang , Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	19 Apr 2022	Asian Insider: China Perspective (19 APR)	00:08:43
From the latest data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics where the country’s economy beat expectations, to the growing defiance in Shanghai due to the lockdown and China's space ambitions, Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times gives an analysis of all those headlines. Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Asian Insider newsletter. Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/JoVb SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	21 Jun 2023	US Markets Wrap: Fed seems very willing to keep rates higher for longer, says NovaPoint Capital's Joseph Sroka	00:06:49
Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of NovaPoint Capital weighs in on US Fed Chair Jerome Powell comments on inflation and employment, as well as what he is focused on for the rest of the trading weeks in June. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	19 Nov 2020	What would a Biden administration mean for Asia?: Asian Insider Ep 50	00:15:45
Asian Insider Ep 50: What would a Biden administration mean for Asia? 15:45 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests. In this episode, ST's associate editor Vikram Khanna moderates and hosts a special panel comprising Singapore ambassadors and professors Tommy Koh and Chan Heng Chee, and Nirmal Ghosh and ST's global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim. They say that under Joe Biden, the US may engineer a "cold peace" with China while re-engaging with its allies in Asia. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) & ST Video team Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 Feb 2022	The Breakfast Brief: Budget Porridge	00:08:40
In this morning's The Breakfast Brief, we discuss the effect of the intensifying geopolitical risks with the Ukraine situation on Wall Street and what is expected to feature in Singapore's upcoming budget 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	25 May 2022	Bigger Picture: Singapore outlook for external demand worsens	00:08:12
Selena Ling, Chief economist, OCBC Bank breaks down the significance of Singapore's Q1 GDP at 3.7% yoy and the latest 2022 forecast kept at 3% to 5%, but now expected to come in at the lower half of the range. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 Nov 2022	ST Malaysia GE 2022: Youths head out to vote	00:12:45
For the first time in Malaysia’s election history, 18-year-olds and above are eligible to vote for their GE 2022. So how will young voters change up the landscape in Malaysia’s political scene? Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, Straits Times discusses with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	07 Sep 2021	China's economic strategies and plans for climate change: China Perspective Ep 12	00:11:30
China Perspective Ep 12: China's economic strategies and plans for climate change 11:30 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at Singapore Institute of International Affairs, stands in for The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei, who is on leave. He chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker about the following points: How will President Xi JinPing's mission to narrow the wealth gap affect the rich? (1:35) Benefits in China's plans to set up a third stock exchange in Beijing (3:00) Agenda of Britain's senior climate change official Alok Sharma in Tianjin (5:09) Sinopharm's newly-developed Covid-19 vaccine (6:28) China overtaking the US to be the world's largest economy by 2031 (7:53) Produced by: The Breakfast Huddle, Money FM 89.3 & Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Dan Koh Subscribe to our Asian Insider Podcast channel to follow our various shows each week and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4h Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Tan Dawn Wei's stories: https://www.straitstimes.com/authors/tan-dawn-wei Asian Insider newsletter: https://www.straitstimes.com/tags/asian-insider --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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