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The constructions industry represents the building blocks of our communities and is, from a wider point of view, a cornerstone of the economy. And now digitalisation is a key enabler for the sector's transformation. It facilitates newer and better ways of streamlining project delivery processes and raising productivity using digital technologies. But is the industry embracing it well enough?  Paul...

Living in Singapore means ordering food from a mobile delivery app is a norm for us. But have you noticed if you are repeatedly ordering the same items?  Interestingly, Deliveroo’s Brand Loyalty report found that their partners are consistently seeing almost half of its customer base with repeated orders (45%) across all months last year. That's not all. Beyond just meals, demand for non-food item...

Eco Money host Rachel Kelly, attends the AVPN Global Conference in Abu Dhabi to get the latest insights into social investing and what it means to be a social investor.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a deep dive into JTC's Announcement on Q1 2024 Statistics and the outlook for the industrial rental space in Singapore. Singapore's industrial rents continue to rise in the first quarter of 2024 even as occupancy rates dipped and prices fell for the first time in three years. What's driving this strong trend? What are the sentiments of occupiers? Plus, what is the outlook for the prime log...

What’s for Lunch, explores fascinating topics on one of our most beloved national pastimes eating! We get under the surface to discover industry insights, trends and innovation with experts in the food sector. So how has consumer taste buds and demands changed in the past decade? And what is the R&D process of KOKA’s noodles?   Janice Lee - Event Director, Hospitality, Food & Beverage – Ho...

Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China, and in Singapore, we are slowly seeing this impact. China’s domestic market has already emerged as the largest EV sales market in the world and Chinese EVs are getting more popular among Southeast Asia. But what about EV commercial vehicles?  Joining to share his insights into this market is Edward Tan , Ex...

Isaac Lim, Chief Investment and Market Strategist of Moomoo joins Sean Cheong to break down all the market movements for the week, and his thoughts about the latest earnings releases for AMD, Supermicro Computer, Apple. McDonald's, Starbucks, DBS and more...    This podcast is presented and produced by Sean Cheong ( seancheong@sph.com.sg ) Do contact him for financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/l...

Southeast Asia, at one point, was considered a key growth opportunity for international streamers such as Prime Video and Disney+, but recently, TV and Film Producers in South East Asia are facing a very different, much quieter landscape. How can Producers in South East Asia bounce back? Justin Deimen, Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Audio-Visual Association, shares his thoughts. This po...

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his last major political speech as head of government at the annual May Day Rally.  This comes a fortnight before he is set to pass the baton to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will be sworn in as the Republic’s fourth prime minister, at a ceremony to be held at the Istana on May 15. Did PM Lee's last major speech in a way mark the start of DPM Law...

We are taking a look at the Singapore office market. Is it looking jaded? Industry observers say there are signs that are starting to show up in deals, vacancies and future projections: and landlords are nervous about who their next tenants will be. So, where are things headed in the commercial leasing space? Ashley Swan, Executive Director, Commercial Leasing, Savills Singapore tells us more.   ...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX for a wrap on markets for the month. So how did markets fare overall in April? And what should investors watch out for in May?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a mostly strong quarter in the US equity market, equity valuations remain mixed across regions, with the global average skewed to look expensive by the Magnificent 7 in the US. St. James’ Place's recent report "FOMO: We Choose Fundamentals" highlights the current performance of the US equity market and how investors should explore the dynamics that’s shaping today’s investment landscape. On...

On What’s Trending, the creator of Netflix’s new hit series titled Baby Reindeer might be getting a lawsuit against him. Also, NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured detailed images of the Horsehead Nebula. And lastly, zebras went on the loose at Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Wall Street, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates steady. But when will rate cuts begin? More specifically, how many rate cuts can we expect by year-end? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing, Prime Brokerage, Maybank Securities , to find out more.  See omnystudio...

On What’s Trending, a gold pocket watch auctioned from the Titanic cemented its status as a new world record for Titanic memorabilia. Our fur friends also made headlines this week - a dog became a ring bearer during its owners wedding and Seoul has a new paw-trolling team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong and Sean Cheong discuss a popular seasonal trade strategy - Sell in May and go away. But should you sell in May given the current market conditions? Or should you buy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Magnificent Seven is in focus this week, as a slew of earnings from the big tech behemoths was released. Tesla kicked off the earnings from big tech, followed by Meta Platforms’ disappointing outlook, leading to a drop in tech stocks. But tech stocks saw revival after Alphabet and Microsoft crushed forecasts. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Too Juncheong, Equity Dealer, Moomoo...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by  Dan Chang C S, Trading Rep, Phillip Securities , for a market wrap of the week. They discussed how the STI fared in the past week, the biggest movers, a look-back on the slew of S-REITs earnings results, and what to expect in the rest of the earnings season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RHB, Malaysia’s fourth-largest bank by assets has announced ambitious climate targets. Setting its sights on net zero by 2050 and increasing its sustainable finance target to RM50 billion  by 2026. The news was shared at the inaugural RHB sustainability media day. Speaking at the session, Mohd Rashid Mohamad  Group Managing Director / Group Chief Executive Officer of RHB Banking Group shared that...

Japanese authorities are keeping a close eye on currency markets as the yen has fallen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar. Now this has further fueled speculation of an intervention to support the currency. So what would an intervention look like? And what can we expect in currency markets ahead of Japan's interest rate decision on Friday? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Ke...

On What’s Trending, NASA and Nokia are planning to introduce 4G cellular network on the moon. Also, a new fried snack has been introduced - fried dandelions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earning season kicks into high gear this week as Big Tech giants report results. The S&P 500 already saw a turnaround to start the week, ending its six consecutive days of losses. So can this rise be sustained? Can the earnings from the Magnificent Seven boost the index? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Steve Brice, Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered , to find out mor...

Alternative investments have lagged behind public markets last year. This marks a complete reversal from 2022. But are they making a comeback this year? What’s the outlook for alternative investments? What are the key asset classes in the alternative investment universe? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Alex Catterick, Senior Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investment Soluti...

On What’s Trending, Jaguar, a Taiwan’s first native dog, is joining the country’s police force. Also, an ostrich died after swallowing a staff’s keys. And lastly, San Francisco is preparing for the arrival of Pandas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unclear prospects for demand in China have already weighed on luxury stocks since the post COVID restrictions. And it’s promoted a reassessment of such luxury brands’ business strategies. But can luxury stocks rebound from its rout? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Tao Zhang, China Markets Editor, Bloomberg  to find out how investors can navigate the luxury market.    Highlights :...