Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

While inflation has made travel and just about everything else more expensive, consumers are still planning to spend as much or more on travel in 2024. So, what are some travel trends to look out for, and how does that impact your financial planning for your next trip? Vinay Surana, Regional Managing Director – Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Allianz Partners weighs in.   See omnystudio.co...

Singapore shares rose at the opening bell this  morning, despite overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,145.29 points after 48.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have semiconductor equipment maker AEM. The firm reported a net loss of S$20.9 million for the six months ended...

Ageing is a significant risk factor for pain-related conditions. And as populations grow older and live longer, outdated beliefs about pain management may deprive many seniors from living their best lives as they age. The question is, how are healthcare professionals adapting to shifting attitudes about pain? Are there sufficient GPs trained in pain management who can meet the evolving expectation...

France and Qatar have sealed a strategic partnership under which Qatar has agreed to channel 1$10.85 billion into start-ups and investment funds in France between 2024 and 2030, the French presidency said in a statement. Both sides sealed the agreement as Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani started his two-day visit in France, the first state visit since his accession to the throne in 201...

Singapore bodybuilding has taken a back seat in recent years with its reputation tainted by local cases of doping. But under a new guise as the Association of Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Singapore (ABPS), it's looking to restore it's reputation and retain it's NSA Status. How? Newly-elected President of ABPS, Alan Ng, tells us more. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/bodybuilding-b...

Over the past two centuries, Chinatown Singapore has undergone a remarkable transformation from a small Chinese settlement to a go-to cultural, dining, and lifestyle destination for tourists and locals alike. Five Footway Festival is returning for its third edition to Chinatown Singapore from 9 to 17 March 2024, with many activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The festival offers a fantasti...

Singapore shares fell at the opening bell this morning, after a mixed performance in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent to 3,148.09 points after 56.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have OCBC, after the lender’s net profit for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, rose 12 per cent to...

Asian countries stand out worldwide, with our vibrant and wholesome cultures, but there is a harsh reality here that demands our collective attention.  53 percent of women, 45 percent of men, and 8 percent of school-age children or adolescents are overweight or obese, creating a double burden of malnutrition in Southeast Asia.  Recognising this urgency, our next guest embarked on a mission rooted...

Cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence – these functions require sophisticated hardware and regular maintenance in order to work seamlessly.  But have you wondered who are the ones managing the lifecycle of the hardware products, from regular maintenance to disposition? That’s exactly what we are going to talk about today.  Listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2016, Procurri Corpo...

The Singapore Youth League (SYL), co-organised by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and Sport Singapore (SportSG) kickstarted on the weekend of 24-25 February across the island. Could the league, an initiative under the Unleash the Roar! (UTR!) national football project and Singapore’s inaugural nation-wide elite youth football competition which will feature over 200 registered teams fro...

Everyone has a fine wine that they’re not planning on drinking right away. Whether it’s a nice bottle received as a gift or a wine bottle stored away for its investment value, maintaining ideal conditions will be important if you’re considering long-term storage. If you are serious about storing wines to mature them to their maximum value, professional storage is key. Mike Hagbeck, Founder, Wineba...

Singapore shares climbed at the opening bell today, despite overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.1 per cent after 76.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. Regional headlines are in focus today as we look at what to expect when Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveils the city’s budget tomorrow.  Also on deck, how Ja...

Business disputes are sadly common when it comes to the corporate world. With these conflicts seeing a party dispute the terms of a previously signed agreement, there are countless ways your business could become embroiled in such an event.  Singapore Mediation Centre has also come out with a new scheme to manage complex disputes.  Yeong Zee Kin, Executive Director, Singapore Mediation Centre &amp...

Nearly 60,000 people – that’s the number of trade visitors who attended the first four days of the Singapore Airshow 2024.   The number of attendees also dwarfs the previous record set six years ago, by about 10 per cent. That was when the last full scale show was held, before the biennial event was scaled down in 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  While the exact number of deals made an...

From the US imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises for Russia-related reasons to China’s enormous cyber leak.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurgen Klopp called his side's Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea the "most special trophy" he has ever won. With five players aged 20 or under featuring on the day, and with the average age of the team that finished the game being below 22, how did Klopp galvanize his charges to overcome the Blues? We discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg...

Step out into the corridors of your HDB flats and you'll notice something watching over you: bulb-like cameras, quietly embedded in the walls.  These are no ordinary CCTVs — but PolCams (Police Cameras) that were rolled out to monitor public spaces like HDB corridors, car parks, and hawker centres.  To mark the upcoming International Women's Day on March 8, we speak with Rina Khoo, Chief Solutions...

Super Tuesday, which is March 5, and traditionally one of the most important dates on the US political calendar, is fast approaching.  This primary season however, has been far from traditional and former US President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee against incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden according to polling. The only rival still in the race for the Repub...

Singapore shares fell at market open today, led by declines from local banks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 per cent to 3168.08 points after 80.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after the group today reported a wider second-half net loss of S$1.7 billion compared to a net loss of S$118.3 million in t...

Making cables for MRT lines, Jewel Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay – that’s what we’re going to talk about today.  Founded in 1980, our guest Tai Sin Electric makes cables and wires for a diverse range of industries for both the private and public sectors and in all categories of industrial, commercial, residential and offshore and marine projects.  They include items like low voltage cables...

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 27.7% buy-in at ­Manchester United has been officially completed. So with Ratcliffe and co. gaining control of the club's football policy, what will the future look like? We convened the in-house council of red devils to discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re a clubber born in the 90’s, the old Zouk at Jiak Kim might set off a wave of nostalgia for you.  In 2024, Jiak Kim House , a new restaurant serving modern Asian food sits on the very same site where Singapore’s most storied club stood for 25 years . The restaurant is the brainchild of The Brewerkz Group, which is also behind F&B concepts like Koji, Cafe Iguana and Crystal Wines. Tan...

Across Singapore, banks faced several cases of disruptions in 2023. Singaporeans suffered the brunt of these downtimes as both ATMs and mobile paying apps went offline. Similarly, the websites of major public hospitals and healthcare clusters in Singapore could not be accessed for hours due to a DDoSattack. We know both the financial and healthcare sector rely on third parties for these technologi...

The Singapore Tourism Board and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth said on Feb 20 that Taylor Swift’s sold-out concerts in Singapore in March had received support from the authorities in the form of a grant . This comes after Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's comments on Feb 16 that the Singapore Government offered subsidies in exchange for Swift agreeing not to perform elsewhere in...

Singapore shares fell at the open this morning, led by declines from local banks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 per cent to 3,208.35 points after 53.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singtel. The company reported that its net profit was down 12.5 per cent to S$465 million for the third quarter ended Dece...