Let's Talk, Singapore

By MONEY FM 89.3Business News Business News Tech News

Let's Talk, Singapore episodes

July 21, 2020 The Bigger Picture: US Tech Stocks on the Rise
There were massive moves from US tech stocks overnight which added a whopping $291.66 billion in combined market valuation. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca jumped to a record after results from a vaccine trial were published, yet faded after analysts said the data, while good, weren’t as stellar as hoped for. Abhilash Narayan, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Private Bank breaks down all this and more on The Bigger Picture.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 min
July 20, 2020 Advertising opportunities in the mobile gaming world
According to a report by NewZoo, the global mobile gaming market is projected to be worth $174 billion by 2021. And 49 percent of that revenue is in APAC with Southeast Asia alone projected to have more than 250 million mobile gamers by 2021. Tom Simpson, SVP, APAC, AdColony shares how the opportunity to advertise in the mobile gaming world is big and the common misconceptions of advertising on mobile games.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 min
July 20, 2020 The next great entrepreneurial wave
Black swan events, such as economic recessions and pandemics can and will change the trajectory of governments, economies and businesses, thus altering the course of history. Martin Berry, Founding Partner, DTRIBE Capital shares with us on why he looks into investing in early-stage tech companies and how the current Covid-19 pandemic will create a path for the next entrepreneurial wave.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 min
July 20, 2020 The Week Ahead with CNBC: 20 July 2020
On The Week Ahead with CNBC, Tanvir Gill, Anchor, CNBC breaks down what investors should have the their radar this week including, US tech earnings such as Tesla, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Twitter. Meanwhile, what can be expected in the additional stimulus package over in the US and finally positivity surrounding the University of Oxford’s AstraZeneca vaccine human trial report.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 min
July 19, 2020 Washington Report: 20 July 2020
Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh breaks down the biggest stories from the US including; the death of US civil rights icon John Lewis, the relationship between US President Donald Trump and the country's top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci and how successful President Trump's first tele-rally was.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
July 17, 2020 F&B Friday: Janice Wong pivots business due to Covid-19
Having been awarded titles such as Asia’s Best Pastry Chef; for the second year running by the prestigious San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best for 2013 & 2014, Janice Wong is also the person behind dessert restaurant 2am:Dessertbar. And due to Covid-19, she has further pivoted her business to cater to those sitting at home with Bake at Home. Janice Wong, Chef & Artist, Janice Wong Singapore shares the story behind all the desserts she has created and made inspired her to build a sweet concept brand.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 min
July 17, 2020 How the criteria for hiring a CEO will change post Covid-19
The CEO of today and tomorrow needs soft skills and cultural fit, among other things. And helping firms find the right leaders is where executive search and consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles comes in, with its modus operandi having also moved with the times. Alain Deniau, CEO & Board Practice Leader in Singapore and Regional Managing Partner, Consumer Markets Practice, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Heidrick & Struggles shares what the search for a CEO be like post Covid-19 and the important questions to ask when hiring a CEO.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 min
July 17, 2020 Bigger Picture: Outlook for FAANG stocks and markets
Vasu Menon, Executive Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank shares his views on technology stocks after Netflix warned of slower growth
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 min
July 16, 2020 How NETS is fitting into the current contactless payment ecosystem in Singapore
For the longest time, NETS have helped many Singaporeans make payments with ease. But over the years, NETS have met with much competition from other payment services with their more innovative approach to making payments. Lawrence Chan, Group Chief Executive Officer, Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) shares what NETS is doing to remain competitive in the payment services sector in Singapore and why there was a need to rebrand itself after 35 years.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 min
July 16, 2020 How businesses can manage the return to international travel
As Covid-19 related restrictions begin to be lifted around the world, businesses with an international footprint are beginning to consider how the return to international travel can be managed. Dr Low Kiang Wei, Medical Director, International SOS shares some considerations that organisations can look into before asking their employees to travel and what steps organisations need to take to ensure that they are complying with the restrictions around international travel.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 min