Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
FEB 8, 2023
08/02/23 - Morning Shot: Injecting a boost for the waste management sectorSome 3000 waste management workers are set to see wage increases, following new laws passed under the Environment Public Health Act in Parliament earlier this week.
These policies come on the back of the government’s push to strengthen Singapore’s waste management sector - which the manpower ministry says can expect new transitional support in this year’s Budget.
Andrew Tay, Exco Member of the Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore shares an insider look at the sector. He’s also Head of Business Development at e-waste recycling company KGS.
Produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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FEB 7, 2023
07/02/23 - Bigger Picture: Growing interest to access US capital marketsJason Paltrowitz, EVP, Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group discusses the risk appetite he is seeing for capital fund raising amid expectations of a recession in the US, as well as a gloomy picture being painted by the outlook for some companies in the latest earnings season.
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FEB 7, 2023
07/02/23 - Why It Matters: Can ramped up housing supply ease prices in 2023?According to figures from the The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), private residential property rentals in Singapore increased by 7.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with the 8.6% increase in the previous quarter.
With the rise in supply of newly completed units expected in 2023, can this ease the high rental rates in the private residential leasing market?
Nicholas Mak, Head of Research & Consultancy, ERA Realty shares his insights on whether or not we can really expect rental prices to stabilise.
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11:43
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FEB 7, 2023
07/02/23 - Morning Shot: Setting the stage for smoother election processesSingaporeans living abroad might soon be able to vote via mail in future elections, if proposed changes to two sets of electoral laws are passed.
Also among the proposed changes to the Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill and the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill that were tabled in Parliament on Monday - are updates to election advertising laws.
Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University puts into perspective why these changes are important and how they will shift the needle in easing future elections.
Produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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09:40
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FEB 6, 2023
06/02/23 - Bigger Picture: Robust US jobs data, RBA rate decision, Adani earningsCharu Chanana, Market Strategist, Saxo Singapore discusses what will steer markets this week including investors reading into the latest robust jobs data lending more support for the Fed to hike rates higher for longer, as well as the Australian central bank's likely move to hike rates by 25 bps, and possibly give guidance on whether it is ready to pause.
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FEB 6, 2023
06/02/23 - Why It Matters: How to solve the labour crunch in the security industrySecurity Guards in Singapore have it tough. A recent survey by the Union of Security Employees (USE) stated that four in 10 face abuse at work and six in 10 are planning to leave.
Muneer Mohammed, Founder, Stroztech shares his insights on how the company aims to bridge the gap between security technology firms and security guarding agencies.
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11:32
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FEB 6, 2023
06/02/23 - Mind Your Business: Marketing manager turned CEO, a journey to the topStarting the week right every Monday is crucial for success, and this is a common practice among successful C-Suite business leaders.
On Mind Your Business every Monday, we will speak with a C-Suite leader on how they get to where they are today, and what it takes to be at the top and be at their best at all times.
On the first episode, Rachel Kelly and Lyn-Lee Foo speak with a successful C-Suite business leader who has combined his expertise in real estate and experience, to venture into the storage industry, Danny Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Work+Store & Executive Officer, LHN Limited.
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)
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09:49
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FEB 6, 2023
06/02/23 - Morning Shot: US-China ties taking a turn for the worse?Work is underway as navy divers recover debris from the suspected Chinese spy balloon it shot down. But meanwhile, China has taken a strong stance, saying that it reserves the right to respond further.
Ross Feingold, Director of Business Development, SafePro Group weighs in on how US-China ties are expected to go from here.
Produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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09:30
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FEB 3, 2023
03/02/23 - Bigger Picture: End of tightening cycle in sight?Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank discusses how close the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank are to slowing down rate hikes, and what that means for various currencies. Plus we discuss the cautious outlook from tech earnings.
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09:58
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FEB 3, 2023
03/02/23 - Mind Your Business: Collecting Classic CarsWhile car collectors are plenty, classic car collectors are few and far between in Asia. Some collect them as long-term investments, but others just seek to fufill their childhood dreams.
Kumar Balasingam, President of the Classic Car Club Singapore shares the story behind this hobby of his that has grown by leaps and bounds.
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