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David Kuo, Co-Founder, The Smart Investor, discusses why the coming months will be tough, and whether Chinese stocks may be a more attractive investment instead, as well as reviews the first half of the year for the Straits Times Index, which finished little changed year-to-date.

David Kuo, Co-Founder, The Smart Investor, discusses why the coming months will be tough, and whether Chinese stocks may be a more attractive investment instead, as well as reviews the first half of the year for the Straits Times Index, which finished little changed year-to-date.

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)

Why It Matters: Will the second half be better for markets?

Estée Lauder is reportedly in talks with Spanish beauty group Puig over a potential merger that could create a $40 billion cosmetics giant.

Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down what’s driving the deal, why the fragrance market matters, and what investors should watch next.

Est&eacute;e Lauder is reportedly in talks with Spanish beauty group Puig over a potential merger that could create a $40 billion cosmetics giant.
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down what&rsquo;s driving the deal, why the fragrance market matters, and what investors should watch next.

Companies To Watch: Estée Lauder in talks with Puig as beauty industry consolidates

Singapore’s job market is being reshaped by AI, with newly created roles now making up almost half of all vacancies in 2025. From software developers to data scientists, demand for tech and engineering talent is surging and employers are increasingly hiring based on skills, not degrees.

At the same time, retrenchments among PMET workers are rising, entry-level roles have dipped and some of the most in-demand jobs are also the hardest to fill. 

So what’s really happening beneath the surface of Singapore’s hiring landscape? And how should workers, employers and fresh graduates make sense of a market where opportunities are growing but matching them is getting more complex?

Singapore&rsquo;s job market is being reshaped by AI, with newly created roles now making up almost half of all vacancies in 2025. From software developers to data scientists, demand for tech and engineering talent is surging and employers are increasingly hiring based on skills, not degrees.
At the same time, retrenchments among PMET workers are rising, entry-level roles have dipped and some of the most in-demand jobs are also the hardest to fill.&nbsp;
So what&rsquo;s really happening beneath the surface of Singapore&rsquo;s hiring landscape? And how should workers, employers and fresh graduates make sense of a market where opportunities are growing but matching them is getting more complex?

Morning Shot: If AI Is Creating Jobs, Why Is Hiring Getting Harder?

When geopolitical tensions rise, investors don’t just react in markets, they rethink where to park their money. Louise Kavanagh, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia Pacific, Real Estate, Nuveen, explores how the Middle East conflict is reshaping real estate investment strategies, with a growing shift toward income, stability, and resilience. Where are the opportunities now, and how should investors position themselves?

Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

When geopolitical tensions rise, investors don&rsquo;t just react in markets, they rethink where to park their money. Louise Kavanagh, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia Pacific, Real Estate, Nuveen,&nbsp;explores how the Middle East conflict is reshaping real estate investment strategies, with a growing shift toward income, stability, and resilience. Where are the opportunities now, and how should investors position themselves?
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek

Why It Matters: Will the second half be better for markets?

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