Live Well with Michelle

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack SK Hynix's record-breaking US$26.5 billion U.S. listing and why investors are pouring money into the critical infrastructure powering artificial intelligence. We explore Meta's move into AI coding, OpenAI's launch of its long-awaited AI "super app," and the growing legal battle over whether AI companies should compensate news publishers fo...

Artificial intelligence has transformed the way we work, but could the next computing revolution come from biology instead? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the groundbreaking field of biological computing with Dr Chong Hon Weng, Founder and CEO of Cortical Labs. Discover how lab-grown human neurons are being fused with silicon chips to create computers that learn in fundament...

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees. We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains. T...

Temasek's biggest increase in China investments in five years raises a fascinating question: what is long-term capital seeing that others may be missing?  Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack the Singapore investment giant's AI-driven strategy as its portfolio surpasses S$400 billion. We also examine how rising oil prices, Fed uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are rattling global markets,...

Michelle Martin's guest started her business after a health challenge when she faced the prospect of having to take medication to manage an autoimmune disease for life. That kicked off the start of her deep dive into one of our most powerful senses that is often overlooked.  Our sense of smell has a direct connection to the brain's emotional and memory centres, making fragrance far more than...

Has the first half of 2026 quietly rewritten the investing playbook? Markets have climbed despite geopolitical tensions, sticky interest rates and lofty valuations - but is the rally becoming broader and more durable?  Hosted by Michelle Martin, this investor debate brings together Arun Pai, Partner of Monk's Hill Ventures and Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth to challenge conventional wisd...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack why AI stocks dragged global markets lower despite broader market resilience and what that signals for investors. We explore why the consumer discretionary sector has become Wall Street's biggest laggard - and whether it could be the market's next opportunity. In our UP or DOWN segment, we assess Samsung's bid to stay ahead of Apple in foldable smartphones and...

Are Singapore REITs entering a new era where management decisions matter more than interest rates? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores four of the biggest REIT stories shaping the market - from resilient industrial assets to bold acquisitions and strategic divestments. We examine why industrial REITs continue to outperform, whether OUE REIT's S$500 million sale of Crowne Plaza Changi...

Health supplements in Singapore do not require pre-market approval, so what does that mean for shoppers? We unpack how to read labels, assess dosage, interpret claims like "natural" and "clinically proven", and understand why transparency matters. Our guests also explain what goes on behind the scenes in supplement manufacturing, from formulation and quality control to batch traceability. Guests:&...

What if the biggest fortunes in AI aren't being made by the companies building chatbots - but by those supplying the memory behind them? South Korea's tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are riding an unprecedented AI chip boom, but can record profits and soaring share prices keep climbing? We unpack why Wall Street returned from the holiday in a bullish mood, what Microsoft's&nbs...

Why do so many men wait until they're sick before taking their health seriously - and what could that hesitation be costing them? Men in Singapore still die years earlier than women, even though many of the biggest killers can be prevented or treated if caught early. Dr Reyor Ko, Lead Hybrid Care Doctor at Doctor Anywhere, explains why silent conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and high...

Whether you're planning your next move or building long-term wealth, discover why location, affordability, liquidity and holding power matter more than ever. Singapore's property market is entering a new phase where asset progression requires far more than simply upgrading from an HDB flat to a condominium. How can we separate genuine investment opportunities from new-launch hype, and why could&nb...

Could South Korea be this year's hottest equity market? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode examines Samsung's stunning 150% rally and whether reports of an Anthropic partnership signal the next phase of the AI trade. We also unpack UBS' latest defensive dividend stock ideas as investors prepare for the second half of 2026. Plus, we review the year's biggest market winners - from the Russell 2...

What if one of the biggest performance breakthroughs isn't another productivity hack - but a better night's sleep?  Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how engineer and entrepreneur Ken Leong, Founder of Giraf the Pillow, spent 17 years challenging one of the world's most overlooked products: the pillow. We discuss why recovery may be the next frontier in human performance.See om...

Has Singapore's property ladder fundamentally changed?  Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores whether the long-held path from HDB flat to private property is becoming harder to climb. Michelle speaks with Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, about new research suggesting Singapore's private housing market is increasingly decoupling from the HDB market. They examine who i...

Michelle Martin meets Woo Wen Qi, Founder & Creative Lead of Eltwine, who went from banking to designing clothes for full-figured Asian women. Together they unpack the hidden realities behind side hustles, six-figure revenues, burnout, identity, and knowing when you're truly ready to make the leap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have some great real world role-models today to help women ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, they discuss practical tips women can rely on to protect their futures and even retire earlier than planned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Wall Street becoming more selective after the AI boom, and are investors demanding more than just growth stories? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Nvidia's bold move to trade AI computing power for future revenue, Meta's cloud ambitions, and Microsoft's next phase of AI monetisation. We also unpack why Google faces fresh regulatory pressure in Europe, even as its long-term busin...

Singapore has handed four hectares of rare waterfront land next to Marina Barrage to a wellbeing destination that breaks ground today.  Therme Singapore, opening in 2030, is a billion-dollar concept built not around shopping or spectacle, but around something harder to price: how people rest, connect and recharge. It's being called Asia's first large-scale social wellbeing development, weavin...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, today's episode opens with a bold broker call: DBS sees 46% upside in Jardine Matheson and reckons the conglomerate's own targets are too modest. Closer to home, two SGX names to watch - Apac Realty and Lum Chang Creations. Then a genuine puzzle out of the US chip sector: Micron and SanDisk are having their best year ever, yet somehow screen cheaper than they did in Febr...

Bloated after meals, wired on caffeine, drained on a full night's sleep - we've quietly agreed to call this "modern life." But what if small tweaks from a TCM perspective might help? This week, Michelle meets Joanna Wong, the bespoke TCM taste curator who left 30 years in corporate branding including 16 years at Eu Yan Sang, to do what most chefs wouldn't dare: slip Chinese herbs into fine dining,...

What happens to your money, your home, and your medical care if one day you can't speak for yourself? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, lawyer and Certificate Issuer Kwok-Chern Yew Tee unpacks the Lasting Power of Attorney - the document that decides who steps in when you can't. With LPA Form 1 application fees now waived for Singapore citizens, the biggest excuse has qui...

Hosted by Michelle Martin. A recent case of a self-employed Singaporean amassing more than S$1.2 million in CPF savings challenges conventional wisdom about retirement planning outside traditional employment. Charmayne Seah, Manager, Self-Employed Collections at CPF Board and Michelle Martin discuss how CPF works differently for self-employed persons and platform workers, and why understanding tho...

Could the market's hottest AI trades be creating the next generation of meme stocks? And if a sneaker company can reinvent itself as an AI firm, what exactly are investors buying today - earnings, or imagination? We explore why companies are rushing to attach themselves to the AI narrative and what that means for valuations. We examine a provocative debate around SpaceX, Samsung and SK Hynix as in...

What if the most important AI battle is no longer about chatbots, but about who owns the workflow of work itself? Michelle Martin explores why ST Engineering is forcing investors to rethink what a Singapore market champion can be, and whether Salesforce's struggles reveal a deeper challenge facing software companies in the age of AI. Also on the show: Yum Brands sheds Pizza Hut, Elite UK REIT expa...