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Global real estate services provider Savills recently released its Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly report. In the second of a two-part conversation with Simon Smith, Head of Research for the Asia Pacific region at Savills, we zoom in on Southeast Asia and the preferred asset classes for investors, as well as emerging markets that Savills is watching. Most importantly, Simon shares his view on wh...

There has been a significant buzz among investors and businesses since Singapore and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in January. While details of the SEZ in the southern Malaysian state are still being finalised, what should businesses consider to tap into growth opportunities in the upcoming SEZ which is touted as a potentia...

You probably know of the well-loved Dickson Nasi Lemak in Singapore's charming Joo Chiat neighbourhood. Its founder has recently sold the business to focus her efforts on several traditional fast food concepts including Champion Bolo Bun, the world's first bolo bun concept store in Tanjong Pagar. Hoh Loyi , founder of F&B multi-concept business, The Platform Collective, shares about reinventin...

Authorities are investigating a mass food poisoning incident that has affected more than 100 people at the Chinese tech giant Bytedance’s Singapore office. This is the second major food poisoning incident within a fortnight in Singapore, and elsewhere, news out of Japan and Malaysia too have reported mass food poisoning cases.  Is food poisoning increasingly becoming more prevalent? What are the c...

If you haven’t heard, technology company Dyson, renowned for its vacuum cleaners and hairdryers recently unveiled its first-ever audio-only headphones. It has entered one of the most crowded and competitive sectors with its engineering know-how and the kind of eye-turning design that Dyson is known for. What are the headphones' key features? How do they match up to other headphones in the market?...

Recently, 800 flat owners got into trouble when the Housing Development Board (HDB) took action against them for flouting regulations like not fulfilling the minimum occupation period and unauthorised rentals. On Viewpoint, Debra Teng , Group Associate Director from real estate firm, Orangetee, gives her take on this and shares more about what you can and cannot do with your HDB flat.   See omnyst...

Despite sluggish real-estate investment volumes, the Asia Pacific region is showing signs of stronger growth amid sentiments that interest rate cuts are within sight, even if the US elections and ongoing geopolitical tensions could slow recovery. That’s according to real estate firm Savills’s latest Asia Pacific Investment quarterly report. In the first of a 2-part conversation, we take a look at...

As a consumer, do you think you are doing as much as you can to be sustainable? According to the EY Energy Transition Consumer Insights Report 2024, 77% of energy consumers in Singapore believe that they are doing as much as they can to be sustainable. That said, more than 50% of consumers are not willing to pay more for more sustainable products. So what does this all mean for the energy transiti...

There are so many types of headphones and earbuds in the market which you can just put on and immediately lets you enjoy immersive HD audio. Imagine if you could do the same at a ‘live’ event through an app. Audio solution firm Cinewav has developed a world-first technology that puts ‘live’ event audio in your pocket. It is changing the way audio is delivered to 'live' audiences, ensuring synchron...

According to a recent report in The Straits Times, more car owners are opting to keep their 10-year old vehicles by revalidating their COEs. Industry experts attribute this trend to owners finding the option more attractive than forking out bigger sums for a new car. Will the rise in the number of revalidated COEs impact COE supply and the overall automobile market? What should you consider before...

Web 3.0 is one of the fastest-growing industries, and is built on blockchain technology. Reports say the global blockchain market revenue is expected to reach a value of USD$23.3 billion in the year 2028. As blockchain technology and decentralised platforms continue to evolve, what are some of the Web3 trends to watch for entrepreneurs or brands getting into the space? What should digital asset in...

Antonio Miscellaneo is said to make the best pizzas in town right now, with his creations at La Bottega ranking among the top 20 in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Top 50 Pizza Awards - the Italian authority for pizza ratings across the world. He even went on to snag a spot in the Top 100 Best Pizza Chef awards, coming in at the 57th spot. He joins Lynlee Foo to share his journey from th...

Can a foreigner buy property in New York and own a piece of Manhattan? What is the New York City real estate market like? Caleb Goh, an agent from US-based real estate brokerage SERHANT shares his insights with The Afternoon Update producer Sean Cheong.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Yeo from InvestKaki joins Sean Cheong to unpack the week's major stories for US and Asian markets plus why the call of the week is Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enterprise technology is helping organisations of all sizes reinvent their operations, explore new frontiers and unlock their potential. From payroll to compliance and global hiring, Nick Catino, Head of Global Policy, at global HR and payroll firm Deel , shares how technology can simplify every aspect of managing a global team, from culture and onboarding, to local payroll and compliance.  See om...

Since the Housing Development Board’s new resale flat listing service was launched in two months ago, about 50 HDB listings have been removed by regulators. These were priced at $1 million or more, which HDB says is ‘unrealistic’. The HDB resale flat listing service which started officially on May 30, sees at least one million-dollar property resale flat listed on the portal daily. Could this impa...

The landscape of business-to-business (B2B) payments is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements such as AI and blockchain, which are enabling faster and more secure transactions.  Yogesh Sangle , Global Head of Instarem, tells us about the current trends, future of B2B payments, as well as more about Instarem's amaze card.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The path for Vice-President Kamala Harris to secure the Democratic presidential nomination seems set and the most formidable challenge lies ahead in defeating the Trump / Vance ticket and the Republican Party in November. Jared Mondschein , the Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, offers us more insights into what could happen next in this unexpecte...

China’s long-term economic blueprint unveiled at the Third Plenum gave stock investors few new reasons to buy, with many now awaiting further clarity on some of the wordings. As one of the worst performers in Asia this year, did the plenum provide any reasons for investors to feel optimistic? Gary Ng, Senior Economist at Natixis shares his views.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Disney Adventure is set to launch from Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre in 2025.  It marks the first time a Disney Cruise Line ship will homeport in Asia. The voyage, featuring Disney-themed dining options, onboard activities and character experiences will create a unique opportunity for travelers to experience Disney magic at sea. What will this mean for the cruise tourism industry? Joydeep C...

Singapore recently approved 16 species of insects such as crickets, grasshoppers and silkworms as safe for human consumption. The move is attracting businesses from Asia including Tokyo-based bioengineering company, Morus, which produces food from silkworms. It recently set up a subsidiary in Singapore. Morus' CEO, Ryo Sato , unravels the wonders of silkworms and why such edible insects could be a...

Recently, Domino's launched a revolutionary new e-bike concept destined to change the food delivery universe. The dXb e-bike is packed with design features that ensure your pizza arrives as though it has just come out of the oven. Among them, a temperature-controlled pizza pod that keeps your meal piping hot (at 68 degrees Celsius) for optimum freshness and cheese stretch and space-age suspension...

Breaking down the week's market movements with actionable trades with this week's expert, Isaac Lim , Market Strategist from moomoo, who also presents his 2H market outlook and why his call of the week is Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), CoStar Group  (NASDAQ: CSGP) and Singtel (SGX: Z74) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ascott Limited's Chief Commercial Officer, Tan Bee Leng , joins Lynlee Foo on Industry Insight , to share more about Ascott's partnership with Chelsea Football Club to be the 'Official Global Hotels Partner' of the English Premier League club, as well as developments in the serviced residence landscape in Europe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more organisations welcome Artificial Intelligence into the workplace and AI becomes more commonplace, even the once human-centric Human Resources (HR) function has integrated machine learning into various processes. What is the future of HR if AI continues to advance? How can AI emerge as a powerful ally for HR? Parul Sharma, a highly experienced HR practitioner with The Economist Group shares...