Japan’s bond market is back in the spotlight, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is feeling the impact.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down SMFG’s plan to expand its JGB holdings, why bond exposure matters for banks, and how the broader interest-rate shift is reshaping the sector.

Japan&rsquo;s bond market is back in the spotlight, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is feeling the impact.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down SMFG&rsquo;s plan to expand its JGB holdings, why bond exposure matters for banks, and how the broader interest-rate shift is reshaping the sector.

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

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 to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
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.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top 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.

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.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Companies To Watch: Sumitomo Mitsui bond plans trigger selloff in Japanese megabank

Singapore loves milk tea, but it’s also a place deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Sebastian Ang, Co-founder of Amacha, to discuss why he chose to blend TCM-inspired herbal tea with modern milk tea culture, how Amacha makes herbs palatable and enjoyable, how it positions itself against bubble tea giants, and what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn about differentiation in saturated markets.

Singapore loves milk tea, but it&rsquo;s also a place deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show invites Sebastian Ang, Co-founder of Amacha, to discuss why he chose to blend TCM-inspired herbal tea with modern milk tea culture, how Amacha makes herbs palatable and enjoyable, how it positions itself against bubble tea giants, and what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn about differentiation in saturated markets.

Mind Your Business: “Old people’s medicine” to modern milk tea - The Amacha story

Five months after the sudden closure of The Projector, a familiar team is returning to a familiar space. Filmhouse is set to open at Golden Mile Tower, taking over the former three-screen cinema, retaining its murals, hall names, and much of the spirit that made the venue a cultural fixture for indie film lovers.

But this is more than a reopening story. John Lui, Senior Film Correspondent, Straits TImes joins the Breakfast Show to discuss bigger questions about sustainability, audience support, and whether independent cinemas can still survive amid rising costs and changing viewing habits.

Five months after the sudden closure of The Projector, a familiar team is returning to a familiar space. Filmhouse is set to open at Golden Mile Tower, taking over the former three-screen cinema, retaining its murals, hall names, and much of the spirit that made the venue a cultural fixture for indie film lovers.
But this is more than a reopening story. John Lui, Senior Film Correspondent, Straits TImes joins the Breakfast Show to discuss bigger questions about sustainability, audience support, and whether independent cinemas can still survive amid rising costs and changing viewing habits.

Morning Shot: Can Indie Cinema Make a Comeback in Singapore?

Home ownership is still out of reach for millions across Southeast Asia — but technology is starting to change that. Winston Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of MilikiRumah, chats about how his social PropTech company is helping underbanked Indonesians move from renting to owning, and what this could mean for the region’s property landscape.

 

Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

Home ownership is still out of reach for millions across Southeast Asia &mdash; but technology is starting to change that. Winston Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of&nbsp;MilikiRumah, chats about how his social PropTech company is helping underbanked Indonesians move from renting to owning, and what this could mean for the region&rsquo;s property landscape.
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Produced and presented by&nbsp;Audrey Siek

Companies To Watch: Sumitomo Mitsui bond plans trigger selloff in Japanese megabank

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