Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Today we’re going to talk about a company whose products and services are used by over 1.4 million customers and over a billion users in more than180 countries.  Make a guess – how does eSignature company DocuSign sound? Founded in 2003, DocuSign is a pioneer of electronic signatures and helps businesses automate how they prepare, sign, act on and manage agreements. Put simply, it is a tech firm t...

Having shocked the world with the decision to swap the Silverarrows for the Scuderia in 2025, Lewis Hamilton has taken a massive gamble in search of a sensational swansong. Was this a calculated punt, and what were the deciding factors? And will the 7-time World Champion clinch that elusive 8th title in the famous red of Ferrari? Matthew Marsh, ex-racing driver and F1 analyst, weighs in! Got a sto...

Singapore stocks began trading in negative territory this morning, following overnight losses in global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.2 per cent to 3,128.97 points after 112 million securities changed hands in the broader market. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust is in focus today after it posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0545 (5.45 Singap...

2023 was a year of recovery for cryptocurrency, as the industry rebounded from the scandals, blowups, and price declines of 2022.  With crypto assets rebounding and market activity growing over the course of 2023, many believe that crypto winter is ending, and a new growth phase may soon be upon us. But what does all these mean for crypto crime? Ian Lee, Founding Team and Product Lead, Merkle Scie...

From Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump saying he would impose tariffs on China again if he is elected in November to Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges.  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.

The market for hard-to-find fashion and electronics is heating up with Gen Z and millennials consumers increasingly valuing self-expression and individuality.  And one way for consumers to purchase these rare items is through the secondary market and in particular through e-commerce platforms.   But in a situation where the supply is limited and demand is high, how do consumers determine what is a...

Arsenal's 3-1 win over Liverpool has blown the Premier League title race - with 3 teams now in the mix. Reigning champions Manchester City, who have a couple of games in hand, remain the favourites amongst bookmakers - but can the Gunners spring a surprise? Plus Chelsea's season hit a brand new low after yet another defeat. Will Pochettino last the season?  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with u...

Singapore stocks fell during early trade today, led by declines from the banks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 1.2 per cent to 3,143.33 points after 53.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Pan-United Corporation. The ready-mix concrete provider today said it will partner Cleantech Solar for a project that installs...

The memory of eagerly unwrapping a White Rabbit candy and munching on the edible rice paper before popping the sweet into our mouths is likely one that most of us can relate to. Hao Food SG is the exclusive importer of White Rabbit ice cream in Singapore and has worked with White Rabbit to bring us new food items and collaborations. Lydia Kuan, Director, Hao Food SG tells us more.  See omnystudio....

As a dominant e-commerce player in Southeast Asia, Singapore has seen a significant transformation over recent years.  The journey of the consumer has also now increasingly intertwined the online and offline, each providing unique benefits.  With Lunar New Year celebrations and shopping coming up, what are consumers’ retail pain points and preferred payment methods in recent times and how can reta...

Former US President Donald Trump said he might impose a tariff on Chinese goods of more than 60 per cent if elected, signalling an increasingly hawkish tone against the top supplier of goods to the United States. Is Trump trying to start a trade war with China?  In other news, the US launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and militia...

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a pizza company that grew from a food truck from South Korea to a so-called ‘baby unicorn’ by South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups.  Founded in 2016, GOPIZZA is an AI powered single serve pizza brand that was known for the incorporation of technology in its operations.  For one thing, it developed a parbaked dough recipe and an oven called...

Unveiled as the new director for both Singapore’s senior and Under-22 men’s teams, Tsutoma Ogura will be looking to buck the trend of his two compatriots who last filled the hot seat. So why have FAS got down the Japanese route again? And what are the challenges that lie ahead for the 57-year old? Deepanraj Ganesan from The Straits Times weighs in! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/foo...

When was the last time you had a hearty, honest-to-God home-cooked meal? For busy working professionals who are not living with their parents, home-cooked food can be a luxury.  Terence Ong, who was studying and running his own kaya business a few years back in Canada, experienced this firsthand. And that simple thought sparked his inspiration for  BlockChef , a  local community marketplace that e...

Malaysia's Pardons Board has announced that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's jail sentence for corruption has been reduced from 12 to six years. The fines imposed on him will also be reduced to RM50 million (S$14.2 million) from RM210 million. Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs  discuss this head...

Singapore shares climbed at the market open today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to reach 3,158.38 points after 48.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have DBS. The bank said it will merge its equity capital markets, brokerage DBS Vickers and DBS Digital Exchang...

But while the existence of some AI platforms ChatGPT might have been beneficial to some organisations, what if they can build their own AI solution?  Google Cloud, along with The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI), Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), Smart Nation Group (SNG), and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has recently launched a series of joint initiatives and updates aimed...

Retrenchments in Singapore more than doubled in 2023 from the previous year to 14,320, even as the overall unemployment rate fell slightly. Total employment growth for the full year of 2023 slowed amid weaker economic conditions, following a sharp post-pandemic rebound in 2022. So should we expect this trend to stay? Rahul Chawla, Partner & Head of Human Capital Solutions, Southeast Asia, Aon...

Satellite technology has brought about a number of benefits for people on the ground, such as improved weather forecasting and communications.  In particular, a type of satellite called the Synthetic Aperture Radar or SAR satellites, can monitor ground activity 24/7 and penetrate rain, smoke and cloud cover, allowing governments to monitor weather conditions such as tropical storms and wildfires. ...

With greater policing of FFP & Profitability and Sustainability, clubs across Europe have had their purse strings tightened. Heading into the final day of the window, only 17 players have been signed by Premier League clubs in January, with 10 permanent transfers, seven loan deals and disclosed fees of about £50m. The outlay in January 2023? A a record-breaking £843m! We speak to James Walton,...

It’s always a challenge to restore a heritage building, and it can be a fine balance between preserving links to the past and embracing the future. But there’s a new hotel in Singapore that’s doing just that! 21 Carpenter breathes a new lease of life into the former Remittance House, Chye Hua Seng Wee Kee, dating back to 1936.  Tarun Kalra, General Manager of 21 Carpenter  tells us more about the...

Singapore stocks began trading in negative territory this morning, following overnight losses on Wall Street amid earnings releases. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.8 per cent to 3,127.06 points, after 97.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the asset manager posted a 2.5 per cent rise in net pro...

Women account for almost half the working population, yet this is the stark opposite of the actual representation in boardrooms of major companies worldwide. Singapore is no exception, despite positive policies and changing attitudes, women's advancement in corporate leadership lags behind other developed markets.  As of June 2023, women held only 22.7 percent of board seats in top 100 listed comp...

Long lines have popped up in Russia and beyond to get Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war candidate, onto the ballot for Russia’s presidential election in March. Mr Nadezhdin is running against Vladimir Putin, who has headed Russia since the beginning of the millennium. Will the Kremlin allow an anti-war candidate to run for the presidency? On the other hand, what does Putin's unsurprising re-election bi...

Investing in next-generation infrastructure for the future – that’s what we’re going to talk about today.  Named after the tallest tree in Singapore, Seraya Partners is a Singapore headquartered private equity firm that focuses on mid-market Asia infrastructure.  The firm invests in areas such as digital infrastructure and the energy transition, and aims to address what it describes as “the region...