Let's Talk, Singapore

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist at Pepperstone shares her insights on what's driving markets higher, latest FOMC minutes, bounce in Chinese tech shares, as well as game changers that she is watching out for. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: IronFX

Leader of the Opposition and Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has announced his intention to appeal his conviction and sentence. He was found guilty of two charges of lying to parliament over false testimonies he gave to a Committee of Privileges during its inquiry into former WP Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan's conduct, and handed the maximum fine of $7,000 for each of the two charges. What went down in the sentencing? Should the public expect potential legal proceedings with regards to WP MPs Faisal Manap and Sylvia Lim? And might there be potential domino effects on the Workers’ Party? On this episode of Morning Shot, Benjamin Joshua Ong, Assistant Professor of Law at Singapore Management University shares his insights.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Azmi Athni

We know some famous cheat meal buffs like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. His legendary meals consist of a dozen pancakes, 4 double dough pizzas and 21 brownies! But, look how fit he is! Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss if there could possibly be any benefits to suddenly eating lots of pizza. Can cheat days be OK for those trying to stay fit?   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  

Ranked ‘Aa1’ byMoody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings, while equipped with a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries, it’s no surprise that UOB is considered to be one of the world's top banks. And following the footsteps of its bigger brother, it looks like Singapore’s third largest bank is reporting yet another spectacular set of earnings results! Dan Koh and Ryan Huang dive into the cents and dollars of UOB’s latest report card, and find out what’s in it for the bank moving forward.

"Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper."  Or so the famous saying goes.  But is it time to (if you haven't already) revisit and reframe this statement? Studies suggest that there might be some health benefits associated with eating smaller dinners, or at least reducing our nighttime meal portion sizes. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey provide some food for thought.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Following the footsteps of Singapore’s largest bank, UOB just released its latest financial report, reflecting yet another set of spectacular results! So what’s driving momentum into its business and how are they rewarding investors? Also, with US President Donald Trump saying he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, what does this mean for Asian markets and the global trade war?  Unravel these headlines and numbers with Dan Koh as he invites Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG Markets to share his thoughts on UOB’s earnings results and the repercussions of an escalated global trade war.

Did you know that as of 2024, only 33.6% of PWDs aged 15 to 64 are employed, reflecting a modest increase from 28.2% in 2019? Given the lack of employment inclusivity in the workplace, that inspired Geraldine Tan, Founder, My NoNNa’s and the Green and Purple Movement to make a change by providing meaningful employment to individuals with special needs and the elderly, and introducing sustainable food solutions to meet Singapore’s 2030 food goals. Join The Breakfast Show in this conversation with Geraldine Tan as they discuss how she is balancing food sustainability and social inclusivity in her daily operations. They also look into the government’s plan to provide greater support for people with disabilities as announced in Budget 2025, and figure what more can be done to lay the foundations of a fairer and more inclusive society.

In one of the most iconic IPOs of this week, GCL Global began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, making it the first and only full-suite gaming group in Asia. And in an effort to bridge Asian gaming markets with the US and Europe, it has partnered with Titan Digital Media, founded by YouTuber Jianhao Tan to reach the right audiences and generate the maximum impact. Jump into the world of gaming and entertainment with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they find out if GCL Holdings has what it takes to bridge the gap between Asian gaming markets and the US/Europe.

From vouchers for every adult Singaporean, to personal income tax rebates as part of an SG60 package, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a bumper SG60 Budget that will have something for every Singaporean.  When delivering the Budget, PM Wong says that the Budget was shaped together with Singaporeans, and lays out the second instalment of plans on the Forward Singapore agenda, which seeks to keep society strong and united. On Part Two of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies andPatrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Chng Choon Hiong, Adobe Stock

Against the backdrop of a world that’s facing growing uncertainty, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his fourth Budget statement, but his first as prime minister. The broad suite of measures announced tally up to a record $143.1 billion, an increase from the $134.2 billion spent in the 2024 financial year. Key measures announced were aimed at helping Singaporeans tackle cost pressures, advancing the country’s growth, equipping workers through their lives, building a sustainable city, as well as nurturing a caring and inclusive society. Businesses and workers in particular can expect to benefit from a slew of subsidies and initiatives surrounding lifelong learning. Singapore is also pushing ahead with building a more resilient green economy. On Part One of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies and Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / ST