Let's Talk, Singapore

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses why he is optimistic on global technology and banks, as well as some emerging markets. He also shares why he has taken profit selectively on Developed Market Equities such as USA and Europe. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore's retail sector has witnessed a downward trend in sales in recent months. One major reason for this is the economy's reopening, which has led to a huge spike in the number of locals making overseas trips, and by extension, trips to stores and malls in their destinations of choice. What other factors are contributing to the sector's disappointing performance? And what solutions can retailers embrace to mitigate the negative impacts? On this episode of Morning Shot, Stephen Sing, Executive Director, Singapore Retailers Association, shares his insights. Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Straits Times

In Singapore, many elderly individuals face prolonged health challenges despite high life expectancy. As chronic health conditions become more prevalent, the demand for effective rehabilitation solutions grows.  But are we prepared to meet the rehabilitation needs of an ageing global population?  We speak with John Baby, Co-founder & CTO, WOEX - a health tech startup that has come up with affordable solutions to help people with disabilities improve gait and balance and make ageing active and healthy. 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.

The Straits Times commissioned a recent survey earlier this March. 500 parents were polled by Milieu Insight to ask: How much do you give your kids for their school pocket money? The average is now $4 a day for Primary School kids,  $9 a day for Secondary School students, and $14 a day for Post-Secondary students. The survey also asked about the format in which they gave their kids their allowance - and about half of the parents give their child an allowance weekly to introduce the idea of personal responsibility and budgeting. So what is the "right" age to introduce the idea of money to your kids?  Audrey, Emaad and Ryan chat about it in today's Breakfast Bites. Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music and Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

During the recent incident of severe turbulence that hit Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, a number of passengers sustained serious injuries to the brain and spinal cord. Under an international treaty known as the Montreal Convention, these passengers may be able to claim compensation from the airline over the turbulence-related injuries. What factors determine the dollar value of this compensation, and do airlines in such situations have any means to limit their liability? On this episode of Morning Shot, Daniel Rose, Partner at US law firm Kreindler & Kreindler, shares his insights. Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Straits Times

Laila Pence, President, Pence Wealth Management discusses why her top conviction picks are in Big Tech, AI & semiconductors, weight loss drugs as well as infrastructure. She also takes stock on the Magnificent 7's rally and what's next for them.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Brendan Carney, Chief Executive Officer of Citibank Singapore, shares the latest progress on Citi's sweeping overhaul to simplify its structure and improve performance. He looks at some of the trends and opportunities that the bank is seizing, including ways to stand out in wealth management amid intense competition in the region. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As of late, some really inspiring people managed to snag some headlines after achieving success at old age. Now of course, success is subjective: but they’re pursuing what they love most, and they’re not letting age get in the way. From Ed Dwight; a 90-year-old man who went to space, to a 102-year-old business owner: Audrey, Emaad and Ryan discuss the power of dreaming big and living large. Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

As the APAC region faces escalating climate challenges and rising greenhouse gas emissions, PepsiCo is stepping up to make a difference. It launched its second Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) program in APAC, focused on reducing packaging waste, improving agricultural sustainability, and addressing climate change.  Ten finalists, from a diverse pool of applicants spanning Australia and New Zealand, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, have been selected for this edition. Aligned with the region’s net zero targets, PepsiCo is striving to realize its PepsiCo Positive goals to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and inspire positive change for the environment we live in. Its GHAC is a key element in the achievement of these goals, as the company looks to strengthen sustainability efforts in the US$2.75 billion global F&B industry. Here's the in-depth conversation with Alan Choi, Chief Financial Officer, PepsiCo APAC.  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.

Ever since audits detected temperature irregularities 7,500 cord blood units in private cord blood banking provider Cordlife's storage tanks that rendered these units unsuitable for stem cell transplants, the company has been in a free fall. Arrests and legal issues have caused the public to lose faith in the Cordlife brand, whose reputation appears increasingly unsalvagable.  What lessons can we learn from the Cordlife debacle from a crisis communications perspective? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Samer Elhajjar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, National University of Singapore Business School,shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credit: Straits Times