Skip to main content
Advertisement
Advertisement

Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: How former banking boss Eric Sim's success was built on "small actions", tenacity — and prawn noodles

The pinnacle of Eric Sim's illustrious banking career came in 2011, when he assumed the role of managing director of investment banking at UBS Hong Kong. It was a world away from his humble beginnings, which included having to help his father sell prawn noodles at his hawker stall every Sunday. Eric shares why he decided to leave the banking industry during a "magical stage" in his journey, and how he is continuing to thrive today as a sought-after speaker, coach and author who has almost 2.8 million followers on LinkedIn.

Resume Pause 36 min

Daily Cuts - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Chope’s Recommendations for February

From an affordable Omakase, to authentic American-Asian soul food, we check in with our resident food critic Dinesh Balasingam from Chope as he gives us his food picks for the month of February.

Resume Pause 17 mins

Daily Cuts - Mind Your Money: Re-entering the workforce after a career break

Be it to raise a family, put things on pause for caregiving duties, or for your mental health - it’s an overwhelming feeling to re-enter the workforce. How do you not let it define you? Cheryl Goh speaks with Jaya Dass - Managing Director, Asia Pacific - Randstad Enterprise and Randstad SourceRight & RiseSmart to give tips on how to not let the break define you.

Resume Pause 19 mins

Daily Cuts - The Wellness Hour: Decluttering On My Day Off

Many would want to make the most of their precious day off by going outside to explore, but it’s important to also reset yourself and your space. On a brand new segment called On My Day Off, Janine Tan explores how to tackle your overstayed clutter, and other overlooked spaces for your mental wellbeing.

Resume Pause 10 mins

Daily Cuts - Big Shot: Mark Chay – from swim champ to champion of Singapore sports

Kicking off The Morning Report’s new monthly segment Big Shot is former national swimmer Mark Chay, who is the incoming secretary general for the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with him find out more about his preparations for the role, and his aspiration for the sports community. 

Resume Pause 15 mins

Daily Cuts - Will a new $5 billion scheme be enough to revive the SGX?

A review group set up to strengthen the local stock market has announced new initiatives aimed at increasing interest from both retail and institutional investors, while also improving trading liquidity. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how far these measures will incentivise companies to list and remain on the SGX in the long run. For that, they speak with Yang Eu Jin, Partner and Co-Head, Corporate & Capital Markets Practice, RHTLaw Asia.

Resume Pause 10 mins