Latest figures are signalling a tightening of consumers’ purse strings, with a dip in Singapore’s retail sales last December compared to the year before. Will the recent GST hike and inflationary pressures further weigh down on red packets this Chinese New Year, and beyond? 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Song Seng Wun, Singapore Economic Advisor at CGS International shares his insights. 

Presented by: Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Music credits: Chordify

Latest figures are signalling a tightening of consumers’ purse strings, with a dip in Singapore’s retail sales last December compared to the year before. Will the recent GST hike and inflationary pressures further weigh down on red packets this Chinese New Year, and beyond? 
On this episode of Morning Shot, Song Seng Wun, Singapore Economic Advisor at CGS International shares his insights. 
Presented by: Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Graphics credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors 
Music credits: Chordify

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

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)

Morning Shot: Will the GST hike & inflation impact your Angbao $ this year?

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how investors are starting to scale back their bets on a mid-December rate cut, as well as how he is positioned for 2025 with the latest US election results.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how investors are starting to scale back their bets on a mid-December rate cut, as well as how he is positioned for 2025 with the latest US election results.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: Powell says Fed in no rush to cut rates

Singapore-based Matwerkz Technologies has emerged as the grand winner of SLINGSHOT 2024, Enterprise Singapore's renowned deep tech competition.

With its innovative product, Thermorphous at the forefront, Matwerkz is setting new standards for battery safety and efficiency, backed by Enterprise Singapore's expansive support.

What does this win signify for Matwerkz, and how does Enterprise Singapore envision the path for deep tech innovation moving forward? 

Here's our conversation with Dr Leong Yew Wei, Founder and CEO, Matwerkz Technologies &Cindy Ngiam, Director for Startup Ecosystem and Community, Enterprise Singapore.





Presented by Ryan Huang

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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Singapore-based Matwerkz Technologies has emerged as the grand winner of SLINGSHOT 2024, Enterprise Singapore's renowned deep tech competition.
With its innovative product, Thermorphous at the forefront, Matwerkz is setting new standards for battery safety and efficiency, backed by Enterprise Singapore's expansive support.
What does this win signify for Matwerkz, and how does Enterprise Singapore envision the path for deep tech innovation moving forward? 
Here's our conversation with Dr Leong Yew Wei, Founder and CEO, Matwerkz Technologies &amp; Cindy Ngiam, Director for Startup Ecosystem and Community, Enterprise Singapore.
 
 
Presented by Ryan Huang
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: How did Matwerkz Technologies win SLINGSHOT 2024 and set new standards in thermal management innovation?

This week's quiz is airline themed, as school holidays kick off and people head out for their vacations! We know some really, really famous ones, but how many famous slogans do you know from airline carriers worldwide?

Audrey puts Ryan to the test; and makes a blunder at the end!



Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

This week's quiz is airline themed, as school holidays kick off and people head out for their vacations! We know some really, really famous ones, but how many famous slogans do you know from airline carriers worldwide?
Audrey puts Ryan to the test; and makes a blunder at the end!
 
Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 
Photo and music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Morning Shot: Will the GST hike & inflation impact your Angbao $ this year?

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