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Japan, Caught Between A Rock And Hard Place

Japan, Caught Between A Rock And Hard Place

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

American exceptionalism, A Theme For 2026

American exceptionalism, A Theme For 2026

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management

Japan's New PM Goes Her Own Way

Japan's New PM Goes Her Own Way

Alvin Liew, Senior Economist & Senior Vice President, UOB

Japan Stocks Unfazed by Ishiba’s Exit

Japan Stocks Unfazed by Ishiba’s Exit

Andrew Jackson, Head of Equity Strategy, Ortus Advisors

The Story Is Right For Japanese Equities

The Story Is Right For Japanese Equities

Ken Nagano, Senior Portfolio Manager , Nomura Asset Management

Look For The Undervalued Gems In Japan

Look For The Undervalued Gems In Japan

Max Godwin, Portfolio Manager, Japan Equities, Eastspring Investments Singapore

BOJ's Counterintuitive Interest Rate Hike?

BOJ's Counterintuitive Interest Rate Hike?

Stefan Angrick, Senior Economist, Moody’s Analytics

Yuan And Yen, Sliding Against USD

Yuan And Yen, Sliding Against USD

Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist, UBP

Japan's Strong GDP Figures Are A Red Herring

Japan's Strong GDP Figures Are A Red Herring

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

BOJ Playing Monetary Policy Jenga

BOJ Playing Monetary Policy Jenga

William Pesek, Columnist, Nikkei Asia

The Curious Case Of Japanese Inflation And The Falling Yen

The Curious Case Of Japanese Inflation And The Falling Yen

Daniel Moss, Columnist, Bloomberg Opinion

Japan: Will Sun Rise Higher In 2022?

Japan: Will Sun Rise Higher In 2022?

Chern Yeh Kwok, Deputy Head of Asia Pacific Equities & Head of Japan Equities, Aberdeen Standard Investments

Not In Distress Yet

Not In Distress Yet

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management

Has Japan Seen The Worst?

Has Japan Seen The Worst?

Huw McKay

 
 




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The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Ibrahim Suffian, Merdeka Centre discusses the future of Bersatu.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Pankaj C. Kumar, Business Commentator will be sharing his thoughts on the SC clarifying oversight on cash trust schemes.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia discusses the country’s rise as a regional data centre hub and its economic impact.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Jeremy Lim of Persatuan Pemilik Restoran & Bistro shares how Malaysia’s F&B sector is gearing up for Chinese New Year and Ramadan.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

P. Gunasegaram, independent business writer, discusses the recent allegations against the MACC and its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities, Singapore discusses Singapore's Budget 2026 and how it will affect markets.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

Lee Yee Keng, Head of Healthcare at KPMG discusses Malaysia’s medical tourism sector.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Remote Jumpstarts? How VXI is Fixing the Downtime Problem. A dead battery is more than a nuisance for a logistics firm; it’s a broken timeline and lost revenue. Dennis Yong of VXI Crest is disrupting the battery industry with a subscription model that promises 100% uptime. From remote jumpstarts to IoT-enabled LFP technology, tune in to find out how VXI is turning an unplanned breakdown expense into a predictable, budgeted line item.

11:05 AM

P&L

LHDN to Creators: Free Holidays & YouTube Are Taxable. To the taxman, that free hotel stay isn't a perk, it's income. If you create content for a living, you aren't just a creative; you are a business, and that comes with a specific set of tax traps. TraTax’s Renganathan Kannan joins us to debunk the dangerous myths of the gig economy: from why AdSense isn't tax-free foreign income to why your "gifts" need a market value. Tune in to learn how moving to Form B can actually save you money by unlocking deductions for everything from makeup to studio rent.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Locked in Coal? The Rules Killing Clean Energy. Renewables are cheaper than ever, so why are we still building coal plants? The answer lies in the "Take or Pay" contracts and rigid market rules that dominate Southeast Asia. Alexandre Salesse of BCG joins us to explain why our current power structures are now the biggest barriers to the green transition. From unbundling state utilities to creating a regional ASEAN grid, we explore the four levers that can unlock clean energy growth without crashing the system. Tune in to find out why the "Single Buyer" model needs an upgrade before we're left with the world’s most expensive, and dirtiest, electricity.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia discusses the country’s rise as a regional data centre hub and its economic impact.

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Discovery Hour

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Earth Matters

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As both Chinese New Year and Ramadan approaches, what does mindful eating during this period look like? Can you indulge while also eating healthily? Tune in to find out.

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Top 5 at 5

A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!

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Today I Learned

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Just For Kicks

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