Let's Talk, Singapore

How should investors adjust their portfolios, particularly in the area of fixed income? Sean Cheong discusses this with Gershon Distenfeld, Director of Income Strategies, AllianceBernstein, as well as how investors should approach investing in bonds, especially when there are money-market funds offering yields of about 5% or more. Presented and produced by Sean Cheong

Are you in your 20s and worried about not being able to afford a home in Singapore? Have you ever wondered why some people are investing in overseas properties? Can you build a real estate portfolio with nothing? Speaking from experience, Chua Shir Yee, Head of International Sales, PropNex International to share more on how she invested in her first overseas property in her 20s. 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.

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB, weights in with Sean Cheong on how the latest Fed comments, Chinese GDP numbers and escalating tensions in the Middle East could impact Singapore markets. Presented by Sean Cheong Edited by Emaad Akhtar

In tech years, similar to dog years, Email is considered pretty ancient. More millennials and Gen Zs are claiming that it has become less helpful at workplaces, with all the spam and messy chains. With many other collaborative platforms and communication apps now at our disposal, Audrey and Emaad discuss how often they still email, and if the tech still seems destined to live a long life.  Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at how Singapore Discovery Centre, under Defence Collective Singapore, leads the charge in sustainability by becoming Singapore’s first Positive Energy Museum. Through innovative renewable energy adoption, operational efficiency enhancements, and community engagement initiatives, SDC sets a new standard for environmental stewardship, inspiring a greener tomorrow for all. Joseph Tan, CEO, Defence Collective Singapore shares more and what we can expect next.  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.

2024 may not be the Year of Change, but we’re seeing some promising Q1 earnings right there this week. Both Bank of America and Morgan Stanley topped expectations. Buybacks and dividend increases were on the rise in Q1. On this episod of US Markets Wrap, Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on whether Q1 earnings season turn markets around? With the Wall Street stocks ending little changed as markets digested mixed economic data and Federal Reserve commentary suggesting interest rates would remain high for longer, Mark also weighs in on whether rate cuts are delayed till further notice, when the Fed is expected to make its next move, how long worries over geopolitical tensions will last, as well as the implications of the faster economic growth in China in Q1 2024. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ever wondered where humans inherited their vocal chords from? Or whether babies can hear emotions? Or whose voices animals fear more than lions?  Not to mention why we tend to be irritated by the sound of our own voice. On World Voice Day, Emaad helps to answer these questions! Presented by Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager & Analyst at Barrow Hanley Global Investors shares his insights on how long he thinks the temporary pullback we're seeing in the markets will last, whether the oil markets have already priced in the conflict between Iran and Israel and what trouble the Fed is dealing with. During the rare periods where inflation has turned negative due to sharp economic downturns, bonds have outperformed stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index. But as inflation levels rise, that dynamic shifts. With that in mind, Mark also does a deep dive on whether risks have shifted from recession to inflation?  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

A historic leadership transition is set to take place in Singapore come 15th May 2024.  That’s when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will step down after two decades as the head of Singapore’s government, while Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over the reins and be sworn in on the same day. In a Facebook post, PM Lee called for Singaporeans to give DPM Wong their full support, noting that Mr Wong and the 4G team have worked hard to gain the people’s trust, notably during the pandemic. And through the Forward Singapore exercise, PM Lee said that the 4G team worked with many Singaporeans to refresh our social compact and develop the national agenda for a new generation. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow from the Institute of Policy Studies dissects the significance of this leadership transition, key milestones in PM Lee's journey and what the next steps will tell us about future successions to come. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo/graphics credits: Petir, ST

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with two 22-year-old biotech scientists as they embark on a mission to redefine gastronomy. In today's market, droplet packaging emerges as their tool of choice, offering precision and accessibility across industries. With their startup, they aim to revolutionise the culinary landscape, introducing "A Cocktail In A Drop" to delight palates and spark conversation. Jaekan Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Lab Ladle & Low Wen Xi, Chief Innovation Officer, Lab Ladle share how they met, their journey of innovation and passion fueling their venture. 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors