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Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, has named his Vice President choice and it is Senator James David Vance of Ohio, who is the most high-profile Trumpian cheerleader among senior Republicans. Observers say Donald Trump is doubling down on his MAGA efforts with this vice-presidential pick.  Jared Mondschein, Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre at...

The shares of Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (Nasdaq: DJT) surged on Monday after a failed assassination attempt on the former United States president over the weekend. With double digit swings in both directions daily, what do traders need to know if they want to trade this stock. What do you need to know if you want to short this stock? Sean Cheong and Isaa...

An unprecedented 128,000 millionaires are expected to relocate worldwide this year. That’s according to the latest report from Henley and Partners. The great migrations comes as the world grapples with a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and social upheaval, millionaires are voting with their feet in record numbers. Now, another factor is increasingly weighing on the mi...

Recently, there have been reports that real estate investment in Bali is heating up., especially with buyers from Singapore and Hong Kong. This comes as Asian investors look for high rental yields in a post-Covid revival where a tourism revival and the rise of digital nomadism are boosting rental yields. Bali is also attracting domestic migrants who are drawn to the region’s infrastructure and bur...

Although many believe that A.I. only emerged in recent years, its foundations reach back further than that. A look into AI’s current and future use cases in human life as we mark AI Appreciation Day (July 16) and celebrate the history and accomplishments of A.I. tech. Jess O' Reilly, Area Vice President, Asia at UiPath joins us on the show and shares her views on AI usage and adoption, how AI and...

The ringgit climbed to its highest in six months against the US Dollar and the Singapore Dollar, to become the best performing major Asian currency last week. The Malaysian stock market also has been on a winning streak. Is the improvement in both the Malaysian currency and their stock market related? So how much more expensive is it for us to visit Malaysia now? How do you trade the Ringgit? Yeap...

Moon Juice Kombucha , a microbrewery in Singapore, blends traditional brewing with modern wellness practices. Its brewing process goes according to the lunar cycle, and is inspired by biodynamic principles - a fusion of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge health practices. Founder Emily Loo reveals the essence of the moon-powered mys- tea -cal health brew.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The world's first spatial computer is here in Singapore at last! Apple, has been positioning the Apple Vision Pro as the future of computing that seamlessly blends digital content, with the physical world to deliver powerful spatial experiences that transform the way people work. Lynlee Foo speaks to Krist Neo , Founder of Geekbytes, to find out about her experience.     See omnystudio.com/listene...

This week, the Ministry of Home Affairs said it intends to designate the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) as a politically significant person under the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (FICA). Why now? What are the implications for Singapore’s labour movement and its members? Singapore Management University’s Associate Professor of Law, Eugene Tan shares his views.  See omnystudio.co...

Sean Cheong sits down with Thomas Chua, steady compounding,   to discuss the record-setting week that the US Markets, STI and the Nikkei had, the latest earnings releases from Pepsi and Delta, a preview of the Bank earnings, the weak yen...and the Nikkei. Why has it crushed the 42,000 level? Broadcom is about to go for a 10 - for 1 stock split, like Nvidia... but unlike Nvidia... Broadcom is react...

Temasek has launched its inaugural Sustainability Report. The state owned investment firm says that this brings together its disclosures and tracks progress, taking into consideration the disclosure requirements issued by the international sustainability standards board. In its latest review just announced this week- Temasek says it deployed S$3 billion into investments aligned with the Sustainabl...

Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to evolve and execute threats at a faster pace than ever, making them far more difficult to detect and protect against. But what if only the same tool - AI, can be used to safeguard enterprises? We find out about current threats and trends from one of the cyber security leaders in the industry, Imperva. The application and data security solutions provider’s Field C...

Things are changing in Europe after the recent UK and France elections.  How have markets reacted immediately since in the past week? Should we be bullish or bearish? Sean Cheong and Too Juncheong, Multi-Asset Dealer at Moomoo Singapore, weigh in on this, and find some trades under these new conditions.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Singapore continues to evolve as a dynamic city, so do the different trends that shape its urban landscape. One such trend is the rise of mixed-use developments in recent years. In the first five months of 2024, more than 50 per cent of government land sales (GLS) sites were awarded for mixed-use purposes. What is fueling this trend? What are three main things that buyers need to consider, if t...

As the trend of free TikTok LIVE education sessions grows, one can't help but wonder if this is the future of education, especially in a world where affordability and accessibility are paramount. This is exactly what Dylan Lim has been doing at Maths Paradigm. He shares more on The Afternoon Update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E-commerce is a very dynamic industry that has transformed the way we shop and conduct business. In this competitive space, what are the emerging trends that are set to reshape the industry? How can businesses stay ahead of the curve to stay in the game, with rapid technological advancements and changing consumer preferences? Xavier Lee , Managing Director of Jumpstart Commerce shares his thoughts...

Well-known coconut water brand Cocomax has launched Singapore first-ever ready-to-drink coconut shake that has recently hit the shops for grab-and-go convenience and all-day hydration. Evelyn Chew , General Manager, Retail Division at Field Catering and Supplies Pte Ltd, tells us more and answers the questions if coconut shakes are the new bubble tea in Singapore! See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Sean Cheong sits down with the Dividend Titan, Willie Keng to discuss where US Markets may be going from here, as earnings season comes around with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index at record highs.  They also unpack what's lifting Japanese and Taiwanese markets, as well as Singapore banks... and Willie shares why Yakult Honsha (TYO: 2267) is his call of the week.  See omnystudio.com/list...

Chocolate makers are struggling to afford cocoa, which has risen in price by 400% in a year, rising in price by 400% in a year. How are industry players addressing this major challenge to ensure that consumers still get to enjoy our chocolates without burning a hole in our pockets? This World Chocolate Day (July 7), Lynlee Foo finds out more from Francesca Kleemans , Managing Director for Food Sol...

The latest COE prices whereby COEs for Category A and Category B are priced at $91,001 and $100,901 respectively. This continues the trend whereby the gap between Cat A and Cat B is narrow, at about $10,000 apart. Previously, the gap used to be about $30,000 apart.  What is fueling this narrow gap? Will this trend continue? Can we ever expect COE prices to become less expensive? Lee Nian Tjoe , Se...

Singapore is one of the few APAC markets with a full end-to-end life sciences value chain that comprises manufacturing, R&D, sales & logistics. To date, Singapore has cultivated life sciences growth through a network of vibrant and strategically located clusters. While life sciences properties have begun to stand out as a growing asset class for real estate investors, where are the opportu...

In this episode of Eco Money, Rachel Kelly speaks with Susie Burrage OBE, President, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) on her journey within the recycling industry, being appointed as the first female president of BIR, AND major business trends and investment opportunities within the sector.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We drink it... we love it… now let's trade it. Sean Cheong and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist at IG, discuss coffee futures, in the light of global rising coffee prices. What are the key factors behind coffee prices' surge and how to trade them? Join them for this "coffee" chat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, OCBC Securities launched a new artificial intelligence tool called AI Oscar, to pick stocks. How does it change the game for investors and trading? How about in the broader banking industry, transform financial, banking and customer services? Wilson He , Managing Director, OCBC Securities and Donald MacDonald , Head of Group Data Office, OCBC, tells Lynlee Foo more.  See omnystudio.com/l...

The Urban Redevelopment Authority announced a second-half confirmed list of the Government Land Sales programme that would bring total supply in 2024 to levels highest in a single year since 2013, and, with the government’s plans to continue to release a steady supply of private housing in future GLS programmes to cater to demand, what will this mean for the collective sale market? Nicholas Mak ,...