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In this new 2025 Season, we explore the development of AI and its impact on us- the mainstreet. And we discuss various issues arising from the aggressive speed of disruption in both the Tech Landscape and our lives. Below are some questions we discuss. See below, Co-host, Alex Chan and his background.#State of Business & Technology #Week 1 EP 1&2 Theme: Past & Current Development of AI

In this new 2025 Season, we explore the development of AI and its impact on us- the mainstreet. And we discuss various issues arising from the aggressive speed of disruption in both the Tech Landscape and our lives. Below are some questions we discuss. See below, Co-host, Alex Chan and his background.#State of Business & Technology #Week 1 EP 1&2 Theme: Past & Current Development of AI

This episode features the perspectives of government, developer and supply chain player in exploring Singapore's role in the evolution of APAC Offshore Wind.Stewart and the guests dive into the three pillars of Supply Chain Capabilities, Renewables Financing and Research & Innovation to unpack Singapore's strengths in the nascent floating wind industry. Joining Stewart for this discussion are: Soh Leng Wan, Assistant Managing Director (Manufacturing), Enterprise SingaporeChris Ong, CEO, Seatrium Lu Yi-Hua, Head of APAC, Corio GenerationThis episode is brought to you with Enterprise Singapore. Find out more about their work here: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/industries/marine-and-offshore-energy GWEC's Offshore Wind Podcast is hosted by Stewart Mullin, GWEC's Chief Industry Officer, and Rebecca Williams, GWEC's Deputy CEO, who leads on all GWEC's Offshore Wind work.The podcast, or 'show' as Stewart still likes to call it, features leading voices from across the sector, whether that is large OEMs, key supply chain manufacturers or political leaders driving policy, to talk about how we can all work together to deliver on offshore wind's enormous potential.Follow Stewart on LinkedIn hereFollow Rebecca on LinkedIn here and Instagram hereFollow GWEC on LinkedIn here and Instagram here

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do countries build lasting diplomatic and business relationships? This is the question Adam Morrisey explores in the latest episode of Tuesdays with Morrisey, where he sits down with seasoned diplomat Mike (Michael) Ang, Regional Director for North America at Enterprise Singapore. Ang's extensive experience in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the U.S. gives him unique insights into the art of diplomacy, especially in the realm of economic development and global business expansion.At a time when globalization is being redefined and many countries are focusing on strengthening economic ties, understanding how to effectively navigate cultural differences and build trust is vital. So, how can companies and governments work together to foster lasting international relationships? And what role does diplomacy play in this ever-changing landscape?In this episode, Tuesdays with Morrisey host Adam Morrisey speaks with Mike Ang about the intricacies of economic diplomacy, the importance of understanding cultural norms, and how Singapore leverages soft power to enhance its global influence.Key Points of Discussion:– The Core of Diplomacy: Diplomacy isn't just about formal agreements—it's about building trust and long-term relationships. Mike Ang shares how understanding the cultural and political context of a country is essential for success.– Economic Diplomacy in Action: Representing Singapore, Mike plays a critical role in helping Singaporean companies enter international markets. He discusses the complexities of doing business in regions like the Middle East, where trust is a key factor.– Adapting to Cultural Norms: From Saudi Arabia to the U.S., Mike explains the importance of flexibility and cultural sensitivity in building strong diplomatic and business relationships.Mike Ang is the Regional Director for North America at Enterprise Singapore, with over a decade of experience in diplomatic and economic roles across the Middle East and Latin America. His career highlights include postings in Riyadh and Cairo, where he built extensive regional networks and navigated complex geopolitical landscapes. With expertise in fostering international business relationships, Mike plays a pivotal role in helping Singaporean companies expand globally, particularly in the U.S. and Latin America.

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today, mirroring overnight gains in the global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.1 per cent higher at 3,359.88 points after 46 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager today inked a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank and Enterprise Singapore to explore US$800 million worth of energy transition and environmental sustainability opportunities in the Asia-Pacific.  Elsewhere, from what to watch at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium held later this week, to the implications of possible US tax changes to global firms, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the dynamic landscape of Singapore's startup ecosystem, securing funding remains a top priority for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether it's tapping into government grants, aligning with emerging trends, or crafting compelling pitches, understanding the nuances of the funding landscape is key. We get some insights from Emily Liew, Assistant Managing Director, Innovation, Enterprise Singapore on some of the intricacies of funding to equip startups with the knowledge and strategies they need to thrive in the competitive market.   Presented by Audrey Siek 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened relatively unchanged this morning after data from Enterprise Singapore showed that the country's non-oil domestic exports fell 0.1 per cent year-on-year in February, weighed down by a decrease in the non-electronics sector. This represented a reversal from the previous month's 16.7 per cent expansion and missed the 4.7 per cent median growth forecast by private-sector economists. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sats, after the company said it has sold its ground handler unit Maytag Aircraft for an enterprise value of US$46 million.  Elsewhere, from more on UOL Group and Singapore Land Group to some 90 per cent of Bank of Japan watchers seeing the risk of authorities ending negative rates tomorrow, more corporate and international headlines are in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making cables for MRT lines, Jewel Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay – that's what we're going to talk about today.  Founded in 1980, our guest Tai Sin Electric makes cables and wires for a diverse range of industries for both the private and public sectors and in all categories of industrial, commercial, residential and offshore and marine projects.  They include items like low voltage cables, medium voltage cables, instrumentation cables as well as fire resistant cables and wires.  The firm has since completed over 1,000 projects including at the Changi Airport Terminal 4, the National University of Singapore, the SingPost Logistics Hub, the Singtel Data Centre, the National Gallery Singapore, the Jurong Reclamation plant,  Rolls Royce Seletar Campus and at Jem Shopping Mall.  But what is interesting about Tai Sin Electric is its move to expand beyond cables and wires amid the pandemic.  In 2019, the firm was setting its sights on exporting its products to other Southeast Asia countries by taking part in the second run of Enterprise Singapore's Scale-up SG, before activities came to a grinding halt as a result of lockdowns seen in many countries.  Instead, the firm made the decision to build a new product vertical looking at electrical power distribution with busbar trunking systems. This was a bold move as the systems were a direct competitor to the cables and wires that were Tai Sin's bread and butter.  But why did the firm decide to push ahead with the move and how far has this brought about tangible benefits for the firm? Also, with economies revving back to life post-pandemic, how far is Tai Sin Electric picking up on its expansion plans?  On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Willy Chua, Head of Marketing & Group Corporate Development, Tai Sin Electric Limited.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2020, N&E Innovations is a med-tech company that has innovatively engineered 100% natural antimicrobial compounds that are non-toxic, eliminating and removing virulent particles with long term effect, while preventing transmission and mitigating resistance. Derived from upcycled food waste, the company has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste It is also through N&E's innovative solution that has not only allowed the reduction of greenhouse gas production but also offers sustainable alternatives to traditional antimicrobial agents like titanium dioxide, which can harm the environment and human health. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Didi Gan, Founder of N&E Innovations Pte Ltd to find out how N&E Innovations has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CoNEX Healthcare is a Singapore-based healthcare technology enterprise that is transforming patient care with PreSAGE® - a patented patient-monitoring platform that combines privacy-preserved thermography and artificial intelligence for fall prevention By utilising thermography sensors, CoNEX combines proprietary artificial intelligence models with novel image processing techniques to monitor and predict patient movement in a privacy-preserved manner. Co-developed with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, PreSAGE has been adopted as the standard fall mitigation care solution for high fall risk patients in public and private hospitals today, enhancing patient safety with high accuracy, thereby providing healthcare staff with peace of mind in knowing that patients are adequately and safely cared for by an intelligent smart solution Host Michelle Martin speaks to Tan Sweeyen, Founder & CEO, CoNEX Healthcare to find out how CoNEX Healthcare is combining proprietary artificial intelligence models with novel image processing techniques to monitor and predict patient movement in a privacy-preserved manner -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TROOPERS is a Malaysia-based, digital HR Tech platform that seeks to grant equitable access to flexible work for all Malaysians to work and earn in a legitimate, transparent, and accountable ecosystem.  Since inception in 2017, TROOPERS has grown to become Malaysia's flexible job-matching platform, working with a range of esteemed brands across Malaysia to meet all their flexible manpower needs in terms of on-ground activations, offline marketing, merchandising, in-store promotion, logistics, warehousing, concerts and shared services. Through the integration of technology, TROOPERS redefines the way work is done by empowering hiring managers with an end-to-end flexible manpower solution as well as job seekers with a singular integrated platform that enables them to consistently get access to jobs Host Michelle Martin speaks to Craig Goonting, Chief Operating Officer, TROOPERS Innovation to find out how his company is building an inclusive and holistic platform and ecosystem to execute flexible work.  -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2017, Flex Fuel Hydrogen Development Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that specializes in optimising engine performance and consumption. Through the company's hydrogen research, development, and equipment manufacturing, it has provided tailored energy solutions to reduce harmful emissions and fuel consumption in engines. Having rapidly integrated French technology into Greater China and Southeast Asia over a span of six years, Flex Fuel Hydrogen Development aims to achieve significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, attain carbon neutrality, and greatly mitigate pollution originating from vehicles, maritime vessels, and industrial machinery. Host Michelle Martin is in conversation with Steven Fong, co-founder and CEO, Flex Fuel Hydrogen Development to find out how they are harnessing the potential of green hydrogen to clean engines, increase fuel consumption, and enhancing the quality of life.  -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has been a leading commodities trading hub for decades. Its strategic location, strong governance and connectivity have spurred the growth of a rich ecosystem of global trading firms in the city-state. How is Singapore navigating the changing world of commodities? Amidst deglobalization, digitalization and the energy transition, how is Singapore staying relevant and keeping ahead of the curve? And how does this impact its long-term strategy and talent development plans? Our guest is Lee Pak Sing, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Singapore, the Singapore government agency that champions enterprise development and supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups.  

ProfilePrint is a Singapore-based, AI-driven ingredient quality platform powered by a patented digital food identity-as-a-service technology. The company offers transformative solutions that seek to revolutionise the way ingredients are sourced, verified, and traded - setting in motion a new era of agricultural best practices. Backed by the world's largest food ingredient conglomerates and international venture funds, ProfilePrint synthesises complex molecular data of ingredient samples into digital fingerprints, rapidly predicting its identity and quality, helping agribusinesses to buy and sell better. By enabling users to rapidly iterate on potential new blends tailored to their specific needs and availability of inventory, significant time and effort can be saved, thereby shortening the product development cycle and ultimately creating a more efficient supply chain. Host Michelle Martin is in conversation with Kai Lun Chin, Chief Operating Officer, Profileprint to find out how they are using digital fingerprints and AI to help agri-businesses expedite product development, facilitate spot trading and even digitise sample approval processes.  -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aprisium is a Singapore-based sustainability focused deep tech startup that seeks to deliver autonomous, continuous, on-site-deployed, contamination detection and monitoring devices with direct insights that proactively manages and address companies' contamination hazards. The company's solutions directly support customer profitability and sustainability efforts through the employment of AI analytics, which accurately characterize and profile the discharge contamination, helping companies better manage their contamination.  Through the team's shared commitment to public health, safety, and the environment, Aprisium strives to empower governments and corporations to ensure a secure, clean and healthy Singapore. Host Michelle Martin is in conversation with Raghav Narayan, CEO, Aprisium to find out how they are leveraging cloud-based data management and AI analytics, to deliver pre-emptive insights and cause-and-effect analysis that addresses contamination concerns. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of family-run business on Mind Your Business, we look at how a homegrown iced popsicle brand is reshaping the frozen treat scene, answering Singapore's call to battle sugar intake with their healthier offerings, as well as introducing a more environmentally friendly packaging to help tackle climate crisis. Glen Lee, Co-Founder and Sales & Marketing Director, Frozt & Terence Lee, Co-Founder and Food Manufacturing and Operations Director, Frozt, the pair of brothers who are revolutionising this childhood classic delight, also share more about how they got their brand name, flavours for the local and overseas customers, automation as well as their favourite flavours.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar 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, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.   Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors   Highlights: (0.16) Introduction (1.41) What's the origin of "Frozt" (2.21) What is one key milestone since you started your journey? (3.48) How do you balance sweet treats being healthy? (6.17) Tell us more about switching from plastic to paper packaging? (7.17) How has automation such as robots helped your business? (9.58) Tell us about your expansion to Vietnam, with the support of Enterprise Singapore (12.09) How do you adapt your flavours to a diverse pool of customers globally? (12.43) What is your favourite flavours personally?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEU Battery Materials is a Singapore-based lithium battery recycling company. Using their patented clean recycling method, they recycle lithium batteries from your phone to our future, electric vehicles.  The company has created a process that is scalable, modular, and only relies on electricity. This is crucial to support the rapid growth of electric vehicles.  Backed by partners like Temasek Foundation, SGInnovate, ComfortDelgro, Momentum VC, and others, NEU is building an automated recycling facility in Singapore to provide an avenue for clean and sustainable recycling for Singapore. Host Michelle Martin speaks with Mr Bryan Oh, CEO of NEU Battery Materials on their mission to build a clean future for everyone. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They are in the business of tracing power consumption to energy sources. Redex Group Pte Ltd operates Asia's leading trading platform for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).  The company offers a one-stop ecosystem for RECs, supporting clients through the full RECs lifecycle – asset registration, production verification, marketplace, and retirement.  As an early mover in Asia with a proven track record, REDEX is developing practical and innovative solutions to meet the renewable energy needs of corporations globally. The company's mission is to accelerate the world's transition towards renewable energy. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Mr Kang Jen Wee, CEO and founder of REDEX Group for their recent win in the Emerging Enterprise Sustainability award category and innovative plans for the business. About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore's only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares struggled to advance at the open today, as a mixed performance on global stock markets clashed with a better-than-expected performance of the country's October non-oil domestic exports (NODX). To recap, data from Enterprise Singapore showed that NODX shrank 3.4 per cent year on year, easing from steeper falls in preceding months.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per cent to 3,114.28 points after 36.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singtel. The telecommunications operator clarified yesterday that the Nov 8 Optus network outage in Australia was not caused by the upgrade of Singtel Internet Exchange, STiX.  Meanwhile, from Alibaba Group walking back on its plans to spin off and list its US$11 billion cloud business unit to Apple planning to make it easier to text between iPhones and Androids, more corporate headlines are in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we kick off our new series, Commodities in Asia. In this series, we'll be exploring the current state and the future ambitions of the commodities markets in Asia. Across energy, metals, agriculture, and carbon, we'll be talking with the leading voices of the Asian commodity markets to help us better understand how we can work together to build the next generation of truly global smarter markets. We kick off our series with Amreeta Eng, Executive Director at Enterprise Singapore. Enterprise Singapore is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade & Industry that champions enterprise development by partnering with companies and industry to build capabilities, innovate and internationalize, and by supporting the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and start-ups. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Amreeta to discuss how Singapore has become a center for commodities trading and the broader commodities industry.

Singapore shares opened flat today after weaker export data clashed with news of a mixed performance on global stock markets. Data from Enterprise Singapore showed non-oil domestic exports slid 20.1 per cent in August, marking the 11th straight month of contraction. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singtel, after a fund managed by global investment firm KKR is committing up to S$1.1 billion for a 20 per cent stake in Singtel's regional data centre business.  Meanwhile from more on CapitaLand Investment to a deep dive into Singapore Airlines' operating statistics for August, more corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View,  The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked these developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys talk with  Marija Ralic, Google.org Lead, Google APAC, and Mehreen Tanvir, Project Manager, The Asia Foundation about Go Digital ASEAN 2.0 and how Google partners with Enterprise Singapore, SGTech to offer 15,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships to 300 local SMEs and underserved communities including Certificates in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From wheat, sugar, cashew, to cotton and even rice. Today we're going to take you through a company that specialises in the physical buying and selling of such agri-commodities.  Incorporated in 1990, Agrocorp International is a leading integrated agri-commodities and food solutions provider, with a strong presence in emerging markets like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and India.  It also secured sustainability loans from the International Finance Corporation to sustain the flow of calorie-rich staples to Bangladesh. But what bearing does this have on Agrocorp's financials? Away from South Asia, the firm established an upstream presence by investing into pulse processing plants in Canada and Australia. But what are the reasons for locating the facilities in these developed markets?  Meanwhile, Agrocorp also moved into the plant-based meat alternatives scene by developing the first plant-based, nut free cheese range in Singapore with support from the Singapore Institute of Technology and Enterprise Singapore.  To what extent have such moves to diversify reaped tangible benefits for the firm? On Under the Radar, Drive Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Vishal Vijay, Director, Strategic Investments, Agrocorp International.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened higher today, tracking solid gains in global markets following several major developments in the banking sector worldwide. Back home, data from Enterprise Singapore also showed key exports contracted for the fifth straight month in February, albeit at a slower pace than the month before, as the decline in non-electronic shipments eased. The Straits Times Index rose 0.5 per cent to 3,170.38 points in early trade after 148.9 million securities changed hands. The banking sector in Singapore continues to be in focus today after the Monetary Authority of Singapore said yesterday that the trio of Singapore banks' exposures to Credit Suisse are insignificant and that the banks are well-capitalised and conduct regular stress tests against credit and other risks.  On Market View, the Drive Time team got down to the details with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to data from Enterprise Singapore or Enterprise SG, funding activities have increased exponentially to reach S$14.7 billion in 2021, growing at a pace of more than 45% per annum between 2017 and 2021.  And for the first half of this year alone, funding has reached S$8.18 billion, up 54% from the same period last year.  Despite the healthy figures, Enterprise SG warned last week of a weakening environment for startup fundraising. So what is it doing in the meantime to spur more investments and to grow its startup scene?  On Market View, Prime Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Lim Seow Hui, Director of Startup Development at Enterprise Singapore for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betty shares her story how she was traveling around the world on a planned nine year trip with her Mother when she cut it short because of an unexpected a-ha moment she had at the top of a moutain with her healthy homemade snacks. Betty shares how she went from an idea, how she raised venture capital money for the idea and is turning that idea into a world wide healthy snack company. About Betty Lu Betty is the founder and CEO of venture backed Confetti Snacks based in Singapore and New York City. Confetti crafts award-winning tasty gourmet snacks made from nutrient dense vegetables in exotic flavors inspired by scrumptious world favours that celebrate diversity and inclusion. The scrumptious plant-based snacks are colorful, vibrant and made from real sliced veggies and fruit. The snacks are tasty, an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, gently upcycled from imperfect produce or crop surplus to alleviate food waste. Confetti elevates rescued colorful produce to tasty nutritious snacks with a longer shelf life to protect food security. Top line growth is pegged to ending global hunger with partners like UNICEF, Red Cross, and UN's World Food Program, homeless shelters, orphanages, and the Ukraine refugee crisis to provide emergency food aid to communities facing severe malnutrition due to poverty, war, refugee crisis, drought, famine, or natural disasters. Confetti Snacks is currently distributed in leading supermarket chains, convenience, specialty stores, food service, schools, universities, healthcare, vending machines, luxury hotel mini bars, and office pantries of MNCs. Channels include 7-11, Shell, Mandarin Oriental, Hilton, Cold Storage, Jasons Marketplace, Selected NTUC Fairprice and Xtra Hypermarkets, Ryan's Grocery, Taste Gourmet Market, Everyday Vegan, Panda Mart and Red Mart. Corporate clients include Google Campus, Visa, UPS, Bloomberg, Lazada, Enterprise Singapore, DBS bank, UOB. In America, Confetti is listed in the largest food distributors of UNFI, US Foods, Gordon Food Service, Pod Foods, and seeing strong traction and growth in grocery channels and specialty stores across the states of New York, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Colorado, Pacific Northwest, and California. These include Central Market HEB, The Goods Mart, Village Market, and specialty stores across USA. Betty is a guest lecturer, panelist, and juror for case competitions in leading universities of Nanyang Business School NTU, ESSEC, and the Singapore Institute of Management. Confetti Snacks has been used as a case study in global leading business universities as part of the business curriculum for on topics of marketing, branding and entrepreneurship studies. She is a branding expert with a global strategic outlook. Berry is an avid scuba diver, paraglider pilot, and world traveler. CONNECT WITH US Sign up for our NewsletterOver 17,200 listeners and countinghttps://edge.ck.page/bea5b3fda6   EPISODE LINKS: Confetti Snackshttps://www.confettisnacks.com   HELPFUL FREE RESOURCES: How to Write a Business Plan in 13 easy to Build Slides. FREE 30+ page ebook https://www.buildabusiness.io/guide-to-building-the-perfect-business-plan1600276207655   EDGE PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edge/id1522407349 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7a3WcnSn9PlvwwF5hn4p4S YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabV9Rcw4MohWvTGr3OTzFw Website https://MyEDGEPodcast.com RSS Feed https://buildabusinesssuccesssecrets.libsyn.com/rss   SUPPORT & CONNECT EDGE NEWSLETTEROver 17,200 listeners and countinghttps://edge.ck.page/bea5b3fda6   EDGE Podcast. A top podcast for entrepreneurs! https://myedgepodcast.com  

We hope you enjoy our entrepreneur podcast! To help us grow, please subscribe to our podcast and follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and/or LinkedIn. It's the best way we can keep bringing in quality guests.Welcome to Business Over Drinks, one of the most unique podcasts you will find anywhere in the world helmed by two people from different walks of life.This entrepreneur podcast is an extension of their real-life experiences as business owners, salaried employees and industry mavericks who made mistakes along the way and lived to talk about it.WE SPEAK TO: Ryan ChewRyan Chew is a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2020 honouree,  is a co-founder of Tribe, Singapore's first government supported platform driving neutrality, collaboration and growth of the blockchain ecosystem.Tribe works closely with Enterprise Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Temasek, Citibank, IBM and Intel, and others to grow the Blockchain ecosystem in Singapore and beyond.Since its inception Tribe's has accelerated more than 50 Blockchain start-ups with a combined value of more than $1 billion.Ryan joins us to talk about his life as an entrepreneur, the future of Blockchain and NFTs, as well as some handy tips on where to get the best prata in Singapore!WE'RE DRINKING:David: Giesen 0% Merlot Terng: Calrsberg Pilsner Ryan: CoffeeWE CHAT ABOUT:Ryan's experience with prata Ryan's first experiences as an entrepreneur and building videogamesRyan's early days as a waiterRyan's biggest mistakes in business What can blockchain doHow it is to sell blockchainReal world applications for blockchainWhat are NFTsAre NFTs a scam?Are we in an NFT winter?Blockchain/NFT investmentsIs Asia behind on cryptoRyan's favourite booksRyan's life lessonsFOLLOW RYAN'S WORK:TribeTribe on FacebookTribe on LinkedInBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:Antifragile: Things that Gain from DisorderThe Hard Things About Hard ThingsAlgorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human DecisionsPROMOTION:Get a FREE audiobook and support our show by signing up to a free Audible trial here: https://www.audible.com.au/bod011-20Listeners get 10% of David's hilarious new book, Everyday A**holes, using the promo code BOD at checkout. Get a copy at everydayassholes.net.Listeners get a free 30-minute consultation with Terng's company, SYNC PR. Just mention this podcast when contacting them at syncpr.co

On Soul of Business, Singapore Environment Council recently launched ‘Putting Sustainability into Practice for Business' Course in partnership with Enterprise Singapore. Claressa Monteiro spoke to Jen Teo, Executive Director, Singapore Environment Council, to find out what this partnership means towards Singapore's sustainability goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inaugural Heartlands Festival organised by the Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore, supported by the Federation of Merchants’ Associations Singapore, and Enterprise Singapore seeks to boost the vibrancy of neighbourhood retail areas. Jon Lee, Assistant Executive Director, The Federation of Merchants’ Associations, Singapore shares more about the festival and how it has helped heartland businesses so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is home to fewer than six million people, yet it leads the ASEAN region in venture capital investment and has been home to 10 unicorns.Our guest, Prantik Mazumdar, is a Singapore-based entrepreneur, investor and mentor, and he's sharing his startup stories along with an insider's view of the Singapore startup ecosystem.After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering and a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore, Prantik kick-started his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.He began his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011, where he spent a decade building and scaling one of the top independent digital marketing services firms in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, and PegiPegi.In February 2019, Prantik had a successful exit when Happy Marketer was sold to an American digital enterprise called Merkle, which is part of Dentsu International, the largest Japanese advertising conglomerate. He is currently serving as the Managing Director of the CXM Group at Dentsu Singapore.Apart from his corporate role, Prantik is an active angel and venture investor, mentor, advisor, and speaker through organizations like Quest Ventures, Tie Singapore, HealthXCapital, NUS Angel Ventures, and he is an Entrepreneur-In-Resident at INSEAD.Please connect with Prantik here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prantikmazumdar/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pranmazLearn more about the Happy Marketer here:https://www.happymarketer.com/00:00 - meet Prantik07:00 - how entrepreneurship found Prantik14:00 - co-founder happiness is found in having complementary skills sets and aligned values - hooray Rachit!24:00 - bootstrapping their way to success26:00 - the best exit story and advice for founders35:00 - the most essential elements a startup must have for success - how impactful is the problem - founder problem and market fit - product market fit39:00 - celebrate the team member's exit - their contribution and the gratitude for their time with you and your startup43:25 - why Prantik is passionate about provide equitable capital opportunities to startups 44:40 - Prantik's investor criteria52:30 - design the ideal cap table before you start raising capital54:20 - why the Singapore startup ecosystem in thriving01:02:00 - Prantik's outstanding founder advice for staying strong, tenacious and resilientTo learn how to calculate the LTV/CAC ratio, watch my video here: http://bit.ly/LTVCACRatioThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥Ande Lyonshttp://andelyons.comANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/Visit Nicky's CANVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhUDgDHkkma3YhOf7uy8TAbt7HdkXhSjONicky's Canva Presentation Playlist: http://bit.ly/Canva_Present_PlaylistGET VIDEO/AUDIO TRANSCRIBED WITH OTTER.AIhttps://bit.ly/StartupLifeOtter CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://andelyons.com https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyons

Now that the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) has come into effect, Singapore enterprises in Africa can now diversify their trade and investment mix, as well as tap into new opportunities for growth. G. Jayakrishnan, Global Markets Executive Director, Middle East & Africa, Central Asia and Central & Eastern Europe, Enterprise Singapore, shares more about these untapped opportunities for Singapore companies and what to look out for before venturing into Africa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we cast our eyes toward Singapore, home of a rapidly growing food and agri-tech sector. Why is food tech booming in Singapore? What start-ups are disrupting the future of food in the region? What is making investors so excited when it comes to innovation in the country? Join us to find out! From pioneering cellular meat tech to plant-based innovation centres, we'll discover why Singapore has proven such a fertile ground for next-gen solutions to the challenges our food systems face. Providing their unique insight and perspective are Dilys Boey, Assistant CEO, Enterprise Singapore and Andrew Ive, Founder, Big Idea Ventures. They'll explain the reasons why Singapore is leading the way on food and agri tech and what exciting things are coming from the investment that's being made in the country. About our panel Dilys Boey, Assistant CEO, Enterprise Singapore Ms Dilys Boey is Assistant Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Singapore, overseeing industry development of the Lifestyle & Consumer, Food and AgriTech sectors. Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development. The agency works with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise. It also supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups, and builds trust in Singapore's products and services through quality and standards. Prior to joining Enterprise Singapore, Dilys was a Partner and ASEAN People Advisory Services Leader at Ernst & Young (EY) and has over 25 years of management consulting experience working with corporations and the public sector on people, culture and organisation priorities. Andrew Ive, Founder, Big Idea Ventures Founder / GP of Big Idea Ventures, a Fund Manager focused on Solving the World's Greatest Challenges by Backing the World's Best Entrepreneurs. Building US & Asia based Funds and Businesses to dramatically improve the world. Investor, Speaker, Writer, Business Leader. Focused on investing in companies which have the potentially to have a global impact on Climate Change, Conversation, Food Waste, Plastics and Water in the Food Supply Chain, Animal Welfare and Personal Health. We need to flatten the curve of Climate Change - it's a Global Imperative.

Singapore, an economic giant city-state and gateway to Southeast Asia, says it is open for partnerships with Nigerian businesses in particular, and Africa in general, and is prepared to serve as a genuine gateway to southeast Asia, providing access to the fast-growing markets of China, India and Vietnam. Jean Ng, regional director, West and Central Africa in Enterprise Singapore, based in Accra, Ghana, who spoke via a Zoom briefing, in the build-up to the 2021 Africa Singapore Business Forumholding on August 23 and 24, said the partnership model Singapore champions through Enterprise Singapore creates opportunities for a win-win situation for businesses on both sides of the divide.She said the partnership model was already working as it has led to Singaporean businesses establishing a presence in Nigeria and in other parts of Africa for decades.

Vietnam has become of the most attractive emerging economies in Asia, attracting investors from highly developed economies such as Singapore. Enterprise Singapore, a government agency handling enterprise development as Singaporean enterprises go global, has its eyes on Vietnam.In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, Hao Tran speaks with Leon Cai, the regional director at Enterprise Singapore, to know how the two countries can benefit from facilitating the expansion of enterprises, building trust among Singapore investors and Vietnamese market, and enhancing industry competitiveness.This episode is brought to you by Jio Health.

OBG talks to key speakers at the SFF X Switch event in Singapore to hear their views on how innovation can tackle development and sustainability challenges   Sustainability and climate change took centre stage at SFF x Switch in Singapore in late 2019, when the Singapore FinTech Festival and the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology joined forces for the first time. As one of the partners of the event that attracted more than 900 exhibitors and 60,000 participants, Oxford Business Group witnessed first-hand how the technology and financial sectors are emerging as enablers and change agents for sustainability. In this episode of the OBG Talk podcast recorded at SFF x Switch, regional editor for Asia Patrick Cooke chats with Edwin Chow, Assistant CEO, Innovation & Enterprise, Enterprise Singapore, and Robert Opp, Chief Digital Officer at the UN Development Programme, about the prospects for open innovation initiatives to prosper against a backdrop of rising protectionism and a damaging trade dispute between the world's two major economies. To wrap things up, Justo Ortiz, chairman of Union Bank of the Philippines, expands on the tangible impact his bank's new fintech innovations could have on the lives of ordinary Filipinos, in a country where more than three quarters of the adult population is unbanked and broadband and 4G penetration lags behind many other ASEAN countries.

Against a backdrop of China's rebalancing towards consumption-driven growth and the looming threat of global trade war, executives who participated in the inaugural Business Barometer: OBG in ASEAN CEO survey were resolutely positive  about the regional prospects for expansion and investment in the near future. To digest and contextualise the results of the survey of over 550 C-suite executives in 6 out 10 ASEAN member states, OBG's Regional Editor for Asia, Patrick Cooke, analysed some of the key findings in a podcast with Ivan Tan, Enterprise Singapore 's Global Markets Director for Southeast Asia. They discuss how concerted efforts  to tackle the region's vast infrastructure deficit  are combining with favourable demographics and a burgeoning middle class  to boost business confidence and create fertile ground for private sector investment. Read also: The Report: Myanmar 2018 The pair also explores the external risks that threaten to derail the region's momentum, looking at why survey respondents were fearful of a slowdown in Chinese demand and what new opportunities  are emerging from China's rebalancing towards a so-called “high quality” growth model. At the same time, they acknowledge that risk perceptions may have changed since the survey was conducted due to the imminent threat of a high-level trade war between the world's two biggest economies, a scenario they both agree would be negative for ASEAN despite potentially creating some positive openings in certain sectors.         Regardless of the wide disparities in the business environments of ASEAN member states, as evidenced in the survey, Tan was confident the bloc was moving in the right direction in creating the rules-based architecture necessary for the formation and functioning of a cohesive single market, as envisioned in the ASEAN Economic Community 2025 blueprint . Click here  to see the results from other OBG CEO surveys conducted face-to-face with business leaders across the emerging world.