Thomas Taw, Head of APAC iShares Investment Strategy, BlackRock, discusses the market reaction to China's 5% GDP growth target; the potential trajectory of Japanese markets; whether the weakening yen will be a headwind for markets against the backdrop of potential BOJ tightening; and expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony.

Presented by Ryan Huang

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Thomas Taw, Head of APAC iShares Investment Strategy, BlackRock, discusses the market reaction to China's 5% GDP growth target; the potential trajectory of Japanese markets; whether the weakening yen will be a headwind for markets against the backdrop of potential BOJ tightening; and expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony.
Presented by Ryan Huang
Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">eakhtar@sph.com.sg</a>)

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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.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

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.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
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.

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Bigger Picture: Markets react to China's 5% GDP growth target

Budget 2026 continues Singapore’s push to uplift wages and strengthen the local workforce, including raising the Local Qualifying Salary from S$1,600 to S$1,800 and tightening salary thresholds for Employment Pass and S Pass holders. The move reflects a broader effort to upgrade jobs and lift incomes while keeping Singapore competitive as a global business hub.

But as hiring costs rise, businesses are weighing the implications. Are SMEs feeling the squeeze as wage floors move up?

Ryan Huang moderates a panel with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance & Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.

Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8

Budget 2026 continues Singapore&rsquo;s push to uplift wages and strengthen the local workforce, including raising the Local Qualifying Salary from S$1,600 to S$1,800 and tightening salary thresholds for Employment Pass and S Pass holders. The move reflects a broader effort to upgrade jobs and lift incomes while keeping Singapore competitive as a global business hub.
But as hiring costs rise, businesses are weighing the implications. Are SMEs feeling the squeeze as wage floors move up?
Ryan Huang moderates a panel with&nbsp;Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance &amp; Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.
Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773352627426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LZAxiL-DsrfxnR5pYKL_a">https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8</a>

Budget 2026: Can Singapore Raise Wages Without Losing Competitiveness?

Artificial intelligence sits at the heart of Budget 2026, with new AI missions aimed at accelerating adoption across Singapore’s economy the establishment of a new National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to drive the nation’s AI agenda.

But translating ambition into real change raises practical questions. How can policymakers ensure AI adoption does not end up concentrated among large corporations? And as companies integrate AI into core operations, are business leaders and boards prepared to manage the risks, governance challenges and cybersecurity implications that come with it?

In this special MONEY FM 89.3 SG Budget Conversations panel, Ryan Huang speaks with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance & Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.

Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8

Artificial intelligence sits at the heart of Budget 2026, with new AI missions aimed at accelerating adoption across Singapore&rsquo;s economy the establishment of a new National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to drive the nation&rsquo;s AI agenda.
But translating ambition into real change raises practical questions. How can policymakers ensure AI adoption does not end up concentrated among large corporations? And as companies integrate AI into core operations, are business leaders and boards prepared to manage the risks, governance challenges and cybersecurity implications that come with it?
In this special MONEY FM 89.3 SG Budget Conversations panel, Ryan Huang speaks with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance &amp; Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.
Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel: <a href="https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773352627426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LZAxiL-DsrfxnR5pYKL_a">https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8</a>

Budget 2026 Roundtable: Is Singapore Ready for the AI Economy?

As tensions escalated across the Gulf region, some Singaporeans living there suddenly found themselves facing missile alerts, airspace closures and uncertain routes home. With commercial flights disrupted, the Singapore Government activated evacuation efforts, including a Republic of Singapore Air Force aircraft flown into Riyadh to bring Singaporeans safely back.

Among the passengers were Nisar Keshvani, Assistant Dean, Communications and Public Affairs, Northwestern University in Qatar and his wife, Malathi Keshvani, Mental Wellness Coach, Soul Elevate, who had been living in Doha when the conflict intensified. They join The Breakfast Show to share what those tense days were like — from sheltering during missile alerts and weighing their options to leave, to the moment they stepped onto the RSAF evacuation flight in Riyadh and heard the words: “Welcome home.”

As tensions escalated across the Gulf region, some Singaporeans living there suddenly found themselves facing missile alerts, airspace closures and uncertain routes home. With commercial flights disrupted, the Singapore Government activated evacuation efforts, including a Republic of Singapore Air Force aircraft flown into Riyadh to bring Singaporeans safely back.
Among the passengers were Nisar Keshvani, Assistant Dean, Communications and Public Affairs, Northwestern University in Qatar and his wife, Malathi Keshvani, Mental Wellness Coach, Soul Elevate, who had been living in Doha when the conflict intensified. They join The Breakfast Show to share what those tense days were like &mdash; from sheltering during missile alerts and weighing their options to leave, to the moment they stepped onto the RSAF evacuation flight in Riyadh and heard the words: &ldquo;Welcome home.&rdquo;

Bigger Picture: Markets react to China's 5% GDP growth target

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