Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

National Day Rally 2022 introduced many progressive policies and measures but how are we as a nation moving forward, be it from Covid-19 and keeping up with times? Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University helps us digest the details of these announcements.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the delisting of about 200 chinese firms from New York stock exchanges which is gaining steam and the conversations, which remain ongoing, could result in a significant advance in a years-long standoff over the inspections, which are required for all US-traded companies.

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer Maybank Group Wealth Management, discusses what's driving Fed officials to lean towards higher rates, and whether China's latest round of stimulus measures will be enough to revive its economy.

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States. Newly elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will soon visit Singapore and Indonesia, and probably the United States, before the end of 2022  – providing clues as to how he will navigate the increasingly dangerous space of the US-China rivalry in which his country, as a US ally, is a potential frontline state. The signs are a departure from the truculent style of former President Rodrigo Duterte, notorious for sniping at the US and seemingly veering closer to China. What does the Philippines expect of the United States from now on? In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts two guest experts. One is Marites Vitug, long-time investigative journalist, editor at large of the media organization Rappler, and author of among others, the book “Rock Solid” on the case on the South China Sea, that the Philippines won against China in 2016.   The other is Richard Heydarian, political commentator, columnist and incoming senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:15 Why President Marcos Jr wants to keep relations with all major powers on an even keel? 6:25 Can Marcos Jr walk the talk? How will he react to Chinese incursions, Chinese coast guard presence in the west Philippine sea?  8:00 The US has a high trust rating or favourability among Filipinos, but there are surveys where American alliance reliabilities have been questioned 9:55 Why a results-oriented constructive relationship is what Marcos wants with the US 12:00 The US gave the Philippines 33 million doses of Covid vaccine, versus China's 6 million doses: A big plus for the US and allies in the region?  13:40 A key development to watch: The Enhanced Defense Corporation Agreement, where the US is supposed to forward deployment presence in an event of contingency with Taiwan Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Teo Tong Kai  Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Follow our Asian Insider Podcast channel every week and rate us: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsider

Steve Brice, Group Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank discusses on the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium and if Jerome Powell might double down on his hawkish stance.

As businesses transition to a leaner and meaner internal structure, companies need to consider the vital role product managers play in driving efficiencies. But what exactly does the role of product managers entail and how would hiring one make a difference to an organisation. Bijan Shahrokhi, CEO, Product Management Exercises shares with us on the importance of product managers and more. 

There were plenty of highlights in the National Day Rally speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that could be of potential benefits for some companies and stocks.  Terence Chua, Senior Analyst, Phillip Securities Research highlights to us some of them.

In today's Breakfast Brief, we discuss the Biden administration's lateststudent loan forgiveness plan for millions of Americans who earn less than $125,000 each year. China plans to stabilise their slowing economy from repeated Covid lockdowns and the crisis in the country’s property sector while Hong Kong's stock market trading session halts ahead of tropical storm Ma-on.

It seems that Covid-19 has changed the notion of ‘travellers experience’. What used to be considered of utmost importance in a trip before may not be too important for the time being. With such a scenario, what approaches should the tourism sector take to create a more memorable and seamless experience for travellers?  Frédéric Barou, Senior Vice President, Online Travel and Market Strategy, Asia Pacific, Amadeus shares more. 

Suresh Tantia, Senior Investment Strategist, Credit Suisse discusses the weakened economic activity from the US to Europe and Asia, reinforcing concerns that soaring prices and the war in Ukraine will tip the world into a recession.