Let's Talk, Singapore

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 & its talented community of contributors 

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 threat.  Today, around 20-25 elephants are lost to poaching each year.  On this episode of Climate Connections, Emmy-award winning Canadian filmmaker Richie Mehta, who’s the director of Poacher - shares more about his dramatisation of the largest ever elephant poaching case in India.  The eight-episode series was based on the real-life events of Operation Shikar, a sprawling investigation that took place between 2015 and 2017 into elephant poaching in the southern state of Kerala, which led to 72 arrests across India, including elephant poachers, government officials, carvers and high-end ivory art dealers. Also on this episode, Rohit Singh, Director of Wildlife Enforcement and Zero Poaching, WWF-Singapore , who has first-hand experience coordinating law enforcement activities in India, weighs in on the challenges behind wildlife crime law enforcement.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: WWF-Singapore / Richie MehtaDrama sound effect credits: Richie Mehta / Amazon Prime Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

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 clinic chain. 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.

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

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 prospects of Trump Media and how investors should position themselves when it comes to passive investing in ETFs and other funds. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Joe Raedle / Getty Images

"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 support for Singaporeans looking to pursue their aspirations.  Just how ready are our younger generations in pursuing their dreams, and what kind of support do they need?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Jason Tan, Associate Professor from the National Institute of Education’s Policy, Curriculum and Leadership Department, and Sophia Ng, Co-Founder of Kidztropic Singapore share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: SMU

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! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

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

Considering travelling to Japan soon? Emaad has recently returned from the Land of the Rising Sun and shares with Audrey and listeners some helpful tips that can make your trip more cost-effective, convenient and ultimately, enjoyable! Think flights, in-country transportation and data plans! Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

While disposable diapers are a convenience for parents, they create a massive environmental burden. A Singaporean company is tackling this issue head-on with a two-pronged approach: developing safe, eco-friendly diapers and building the first diaper recycling facility in Southeast Asia. Justin Wong, Co-founder of CozyCove shares more about their innovative solutions and ambitious plans for a diaper waste-free future. For more information: https://www.acozyfuture.com/ 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.