Mind Your Business: How does a father-son duo envision success in their family optometry practice?

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we delve into the heart of a thriving family business in the world of optometry. From the roots set down by the father in the 1980s to the innovative approaches introduced by his son, they exemplify the evolution and resilience of …

US Markets Wrap: China Strategy - Resilience of US consumers and how to build quality exposure

Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer shares his insights on policy divergence between the US and China, how Chinese companies are placing a greater emphasis on shareholder returns, in part by increasing dividends and buy-backs, what can investors do to build quality…

Breakfast Bites: Yes, intellectual property rights in outer space can exist!

It's World Intellectual Property Day, an apt time to be waxing lyrical about everything IP, including copyrights, patents and trademarks. What is the oldest active trademark? Who is the most patented inventor? Is intellectual property in outer space a thing? Scent and colour trademarks exist too? …

Bigger Picture: Finding ESG "diamonds in the rough" in the stock market

As US markets have edged higher, sometimes it’s hard to find opportunities when valuations are so high. Willie Keng speaks to Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equity Research, RHB Bank Singapore, who worked with a team to publish an extensive report called "ESG Diamonds In the Rough", and pinpoints 12 sto…

Climate Connections: Turn off for Take-off - Dark Sky So Shearwaters Fly

Have you been to Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia?  It’s home to the largest little penguin population - better known as fairy penguins - globally. They’re the smallest penguin species in the world.  But today’s focus is on another seabird - short-tailed shearwaters that use Phillip Islan…

Mind Your Business: Properties at Sentosa Cove have been unprofitable, is it time for a redevelopment?

Sentosa Cove condos, once sold for premiums, have hit below $2,000 psf. At the recent relaunch of The Residences at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, the average selling price was below $1,800 psf. It is a bargain compared to new launches on mainland Singapore this year, including those in the Outside Ce…

Bigger Picture: How will high interest rates impact the already positive Big Tech earnings results?

Willie Keng speaks to Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank, about how potential delayed interest rate cuts will impact the US commercial real estate sector and housing mortgages; how these rates will affect Big Tech earnings and margins; and how investors should manage thei…

Breakfast Bites: There's a bird that proposes to partners with shiny rocks too!

April 25th marks World Penguin Day! These flightless birds begin their annual northern migration around March and April each year, so we get to celebrate these special creatures and learn more about their plight. Audrey and Emaad chat about the different species of penguins, how they used to be hu…

US Markets Wrap: Where to look ahead of eventual rate cuts?

David Martin, Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Martin Fund Management LP shares his insights on where else should investors be looking ahead of eventual rate cuts, whether tech giants like Meta Platforms and others will continue to see drops, and if defensive trading is the way to go in the cu…

Morning Shot: Are shared challenges the secret to aligning Europe and Southeast Asia’s strategic interests?

While landing on the parameters for a region-to-region free trade agreement is difficult, discussion has now shifted towards more specific areas of cooperation. Speaking at the EU-ASEAN Business Council’s 10th anniversary gala dinner, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat explained that the difficu…