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Eric Chng, APAC Head of Alternatives Solutions at State Street discusses where smart money is invested into these days, based on data tracking the likes of institutional investors including traditional asset managers, private market managers, insurance companies, and asset owners. He shares what some of their top concerns and where they are finding opportunities.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore witnessed a moment of history on the evening of May 15 when Lawrence Wong was sworn in as the nation's fourth prime minister, taking over from Lee Hsien Loong.  During his highly-anticipated speech at the Istana, he reiterated that his mission as prime minister was clear: To continue defying the odds and to sustain the miracle of Singapore. So how will PM Wong and his 4G team navigate the challenges of the present and future? What kind of governance shifts are necessary to consider? On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting Photo credit: Straits Times

In this episode of Mind Your Business, Craig Carson, Managing Director of Barratt West London dives deep into the lucrative UK property market, specifically targeting Singaporean investors. He talks about the latest trends, investment hotspots, and the impact of currency fluctuations on potential returns. 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.

Would you ever turn to animals to boost your mood?  The long-standing trend of using animals to sooth us is becoming more mainstream – with the latest trend involving cuddling cows!  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about why cows are now dominating animal-assisted therapy, as well as the other animals that help us humans calm down, battle depression and reduce trauma.  Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Han Zhong Liang, Investment Strategist, Chief Investment Office, Group Wealth Management, Standard Chartered Bank discusses the mixed round of earnings from Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and Tencent, as well as the comeback of meme stocks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we discover the remarkable story of a retired engineer who once built oil rigs to bring diners cleaner, healthier seafood. Today, he has a groundbreaking venture - a cutting-edge fish farm in Singapore, with worldwide patents for its innovative technology. Explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and food security as we delve into the future of aquaculture with Leow Ban Tat, CEO & Founder, Eco-Ark and the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence. Presented by Emaad Akhtar and 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.

Travel experts have found that the theme this year is all about stress-free travel. It's places that calm you down... away from the hustle and bustle of life that can be hectic enough as it is. Audrey, Emaad and Ryan talk about thebest rated tourist spots you can consider visiting - from Iceland's Blue Lagoon to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. They even share their favourite spots that actually live up to the hype! Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be stepping down today (15th May 2024) - after 20 years at the helm.  Persuaded to enter politics by then-Deputy Prime Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong, Mr Lee was elected as an MP in the 1984 elections. Mr Lee grew up under under the watchful gaze of Singapore’s founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Driven by an unwavering duty to serve Singapore and Singaporeans, the younger Mr Lee would spend the next 40 years in public service, twenty of which, leading the little red dot as its Prime Minister. Fast forward to today, DPM Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the Republic's 4th Prime Minister at 8pm tonight. As we step into a new era that will be led by Mr Lawrence Wong and his 4G team, what’s next for Singapore?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Zulkifli Baharudin, who served as Nominated Member of Parliament from October 1997 to September 2001 and is currently Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, weighs in. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Petir, ST Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Thomas Taw, Head of APAC iShares Investment Strategy, BlackRock discusses why he continues to see a strong case for increased allocations to Japan. He remains overweight Japanese equities and underweight Japanese government bonds. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang