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In this episode of C-Suite chat on Mind Your Business, we look at electric motorcycles that are reshaping Southeast Asia's transportation landscape, and very soon, Singapore, focusing first on delivery riders. With the recent news that Grab could be buying part of Foodpanda's business, will that in any way impact their launch? Joel Chang, Co-founder, Charged Asia - a Singapore headquartered electric motorcycle startup - weighs in on that. He also shares their success story in Indonesia and how it plans to replicate that in Singapore, en route to an ambitious goal of 10 million e-motorbikes.  Presented by Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA weighs in on bonds with the 10-year Treasury yields its highest level since 2007, the sweet spot for investing in bonds and whether it is a good idea to diversify your bond portfolio across different durations to manage risks. Presented by Willie Keng Podcast edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Singapore’s labour movement NTUC has called for more support both from the government and employers - in hopes of encouraging more workers to take part in training courses that improve their career and wage prospects. On this episode of Morning Shot, Desmond Tan, Deputy Secretary General at NTUC and Jeffrey Sim, Group CEO of SBS Transit share their insights on enhancing opportunities for workers to get training. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Vintage and antique treasures are more than just relics of the past; they are windows into history. Each piece tells a story, whispers secrets from a bygone era, and carries the essence of craftsmanship and artistry from generations past. In our intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, Jacob Cheong and Beth Cheong, 2nd Generation Owners of East Inspirations shares their journey as we  explore the world of vintage and antique collectibles.  Presented by Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech

As the Chinese government under President under Xi Jinping seems to be running out of options to stimulate the world's second-largest economy, Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management, gives his insights on the sectors that investors can still look into. Presented by Willie Keng Podcast edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Government-paid paternity leave is set to double from two to four weeks for fathers of Singaporean children born from Jan 1st next year. A welcome move - but beyond that, Members of Parliament have expressed their hope that more can be done to support families.  Louis Ng, Member of Parliament of Nee Soon GRC shares his personal journey as a father and what he hopes the government can do more of.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Chuck Lieberman, Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner at Advisors Capital Management shares his insights on the implications of current higher rates on the markets, and how multi-year high treasury yields will impact the inverted yield curve? Presented by: Willie Keng Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Japan's real estate market is catching the eye of investors, due to factors such as a weaker yen, tourism-driven growth in cities like Osaka, and attractive investment opportunities. How can Singapore-based investors gain insights about the investment and finance into the Japanese property market? Amous Lee, CEO and founding partner, FM Investment, an expert in the Japanese property market will share more.  Presented by Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech Highlights of the conversation:  (00.13) Introduction (01.30) Which cities are investors’ favourite?  (02.41) What is the ROI?  (03.24) How much has the opening of borders boosted Japan’s property sales?  (04.26) Why are Japanese properties so attractive?  (05.43) What can investors expect at your Expo?  (06.56) What should investors know before investing in a Japanese property?  (08.15) What are upcoming trends?  (09.57) What is your outlook of property in Japan? 

While all eyes were on the FOMC meeting overnight, Ben Powell, Chief APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute, is looking at the Japanese equity market.  Why is this a good time to look at the Japan stock market and what are the opportunities and risks that investors should look out for? Presented by Willie Keng Podcast edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Amid China’s economic slowdown, are Chinese shoppers turning to bargain-hunting, and how will the shifts in consumer habits move the needle for traditional brick-and-mortar shops and bigger departmental stores in the world’s second largest economy?  John Zhang, Professor of Marketing and Tsai-wan Tsai professor of the Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania shares his insights on how pricing strategies must change amid a muddied economy. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)