Let's Talk, Singapore

Callam Pickering, APAC Senior Economist at Indeed discusses why the attention on the spate of layoffs making the headlines may have been disproportionate against the backdrop of a still robust jobs market.

With Singapore's ageing population growing rapidly, finding effective wellness solutions tailored to seniors has become essential. Personalised fitness regimes that cater to the unique needs of the elderly are crucial in improving their quality of life. A new digital wellness platform is leveraging cutting-edge technology to create these tailored fitness plans, ensuring seniors can stay active and healthy in a safe manner. By collaborating with care centres and caregivers, this platform is making waves in elderly care. So, how is this technology transforming senior wellness in Singapore? We speak with Lionel Choong, Co-founder, Active Silvers& Moses James, Co-founder, Active Silvers - a social enterprise committed to empowering seniors through personalised fitness solutions. Presented by Emaad Akhtar 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.

It’s World Mental Health Day today!  This year, the World Health Organisation is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. Unhealthy conditions including stigma, discrimination, and exposure to risks like harassment and other poor working conditions, can pose significant risks, affecting mental health, overall quality of life and consequently participation or productivity at work. On this episode of Morning Shot, Hannah Heng, Psychologist, Sengkang General Hospital shares her insights on the challenges behind creating better awareness of mental health and changing stigmas. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Mental Health Foundation

Rick Polsinello, Senior Market Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute weighs in on investors' risk appetite right now on the back of a rise in the NASDAQ, the likely reversion back to the a quarter-point cut come November, latest tailwinds to expect and whether the recent stimulus measures introduced by China will affect market sentiments moving forward. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: Al Drago/Bloomberg  

After falling to their lowest level last year, the total number of announced global corporate buybacks has been improving throughout this year. With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a half point two weeks ago, buyback activity is likely to pick up, and continue the upward trend seen thus far in 2024. Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares what he's taking away from the recent buyback action. He also dives into the latest oil price movements and his sentiments on the earnings guidance given the recent jumbo rate cut by the Federal Reserve.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  

Jessica Zarzycki, Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income, Nuveen discusses how fixed income investors can make an ESG impact, and what the playbook should be for the rest of the year. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

On World Post Day, Emaad and Ryan explore the history of the postage stamp and take a trip down memory lane to re-live some creative stamps issued in Germany and Bhutan! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

By 2050, over 70% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas, driving an enormous demand for concrete, especially in Asia. As concrete production is a leading contributor to global CO2 emissions, solutions are urgently needed to curb its environmental impact. One company, backed by Amazon and Microsoft, offers an innovative solution by capturing and injecting waste CO2 into concrete, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Could this be the breakthrough technology that will reshape the construction industry and help mitigate climate change? We find out more from Jocelyn Campbell, Regional Director of APAC, CarbonCure Technologies. Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar  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.

We scroll through tons of information everyday, but most of us do not always consciously go through them. But with the proliferation of digital media platforms, media literacy has grown in importance in the 21st century.  Just recently, a survey by global market research firm Milieu Insight found that almost four in five Singapore students aged below 18 believe that their schools should include media literacy classes in the curriculum, and are mixed on current efforts such as games.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Carol Soon, Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies and Vice Chair of the Media Literacy Council shares her insights on how we can better discern the information we’re seeing online, and what can be done to build an eye for fake news. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: UC Davis College of Engineering

Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses why he believes the bull market in equities will continue during the quarter with a broadening to laggard sectors. He also shares why he is turning more bullish on Chinese equities - after holding a long-term overweight call on China stocks.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang