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Having led Balestier Khalsa to a top-four finish in the Singapore Premier League, equaling the team's highest ever finishing position, in his first full season at the helm - Tigers' head coach Peter de Roo is already plotting to do better in 2024. We caught up with the Dutchman on how his revolution is taking shape, new signings for the new season and on the vacant managerial position of the Singa...

Top global CEOs from real estate and other industries have pledged to reduce building-related emissions by at least 50% by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. That's important because the built environment sector generates 39% of annual global CO2 emissions, whileglobal floorspace is projected to double by 2060. We speak with Lakshita Wijerathne, CEO of Eutech Cybernetic, which owns iviva...

Avventura , local creative tech firm focused on pioneering immersive experiences, spearheads the DanceXR Showcase to enhance local performing arts experiences through extended reality. Supported by the National Arts Council, this series unfolds during the National Library Board’s PRESSPLAY biennial arts festival from January to February 2024.    We speak with Christopher Chew, Founder, Avventura t...

Singapore stocks remained relatively unchanged at the opening bell today, after a muted performance of global equities.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) edged down a marginal 0.01 per cent to reach 3,149.76 points after 64.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after the offshore and marine group said in its profit...

From official sources saying that former Malaysian prime minister's Najib Razak’s jail term getting halved from 12 to six years to Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor taking over the reins as the country’s Agong.  Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and mo...

As we celebrate creativity and artistic brilliance this Singapore Art Week 2024, Funan has recently unveiled its fourth instalment of Creative Intersections: Traces of Dragons.  It is a mall-wide art exhibition to showcase contemporary works by 16 local artists, brand collaborations and interactive activities which have been inspired by the Year of The Dragon. We speak to the driving force behind...

Singapore shares started on a positive note today, mirroring Wall Street stocks’ overnight advances. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per cent points to 3,253.14 points after 42.9 million shares changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust. The trust’s distribution per unit (DPU) fell 9.1 per cent t...

Dow Jones has announced its partnership with global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to launch Factiva Sentiment Signals. This platform will be an industry-leading corporate risk solution that deploys news-derived data to help businesses predict credit downgrades up to three months in advance. Traci Mabrey, General Manager of Factiva, Dow Jones tells us more about this unique, predictive so...

From Evergrande being ordered to liquidate by a Hong Kong court to China tightening its financial industry rules. 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.

It is all about the bowl of noodles we eat as we speak to one of the leading restaurant groups in Hong Kong today.  Bingo if you’ve guessed Tam Jai International, the company behind the TamJai Yunnan Mixian, Tam Jai SamGor Mixian and Japanese udon brand Marugame Seimen.  Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since October 2021, Tam Jai International has rapidly expanded its global reac...

The news that Jurgen Klopp is set to leave Liverpool at the end of this season has undoubtedly rocked the football world. What is the legacy the enigmatic German leaves, will his team finish the season strong to give him a fitting farewell, and how will the Reds' hierachy replace their seemingly irreplaceable manager? We caught up with Liverpool legend John Arne Riise to canvass his thoughts! Got...

Trying to find success in one’s career is already a tough journey on its own. For our next guest, while he was on his quest to find success in work, he was hit by a diagnosis of stage four colorectal cancer. Desmond Tan, Film Director, Creative Partner & Founder, Atypicalfilms shares his story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks remained relatively unchanged today following updates from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) that it will leave monetary policy settings unchanged. The MAS announced this morning that it will maintain the prevailing rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate policy band, extending the pause from its 2023 meetings, in line with market expec...

The United States says three of its troops were killed and dozens more wounded in a drone attack near a base on Jordan's border with Syria. It's the first time a strike has killed American soldiers in the area since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Pressure mounts on US President Joe Biden as he blames 'radical Iran-backed militant groups'. How will Washington react to the attack? What are the s...

Are you addicted to watching livestream selling? Well, move over, Gen Z and millennial influencers because those in the Gen X category and jumping onto the bandwagon as well. And on Shopee Live, they have retailers who are in the late 40s and 50s! So does this mean this trend is here to stay? Chua Kel Jin, Director, Shopee Singapore shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Today we’re going to speak to a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group that focuses specifically on travel arrangements. Launched in 2016, Fliggy is an online marketplace that helps users in and out of China to book for flights, accommodation, train tickets, group travel essentials and attraction tickets.  The firm said it leverages Alibaba Group’s product and technical development abilities to...

For those looking to get active as part of their new year’s resolutions for 2024, there is a nagging worry as they return to the gym, football field and badminton hall. The risk of injury looms for all, whether they are student-athletes or weekend warriors. We speak to Dr Cormac O’Muircheartaigh, medical director of the Sports Medicine Lab, for his expert insights into common sports injuries and h...

Singapore stocks began trading stronger today, following overnight gains on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,150.09 points after 34.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Frasers Centrepoint Trust, after the trust’s private placement to raise S$200 million closed at the issue price...

Cybersecurity has become an urgent and paramount concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. The exponential growth of global cybercrime, which is estimated to cost around $3 trillion annually, has made the protection of data and sensitive information more important than ever. To bridge the rapid digitalisation and growing cyber threats across different domains, cybersecurity skill...

The move to discontinue the NETS FlashPay card and some adult EZ-Link cards for use on buses and trains was announced earlier in January. But in an intereting turn of events, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has U-turned its decision to phase out the old ticketing system in favour of SimplyGo.  So could SimplyGo make a proper comeback after such a debacle?  Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of St...

This conversation is set to get you itching to go on your next holiday. Make a guess as to who our guest is for today.  Drumrolls – we’re talking to the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, Scoot, or the airline that merged with Tigerair Singapore about seven years ago.  Since taking to the skies in 2012, Scoot has carried over 82 million passengers and has a fleet of over 50 aircrafts, comp...

ST Hospitality, the hospitality brand of Katrina Group Ltd., has recently unveiled its fifth co-living hotel in Singapore – ST Signature Bugis Middle, located at 21 Middle Road. This expansion aligns with the growing demand for distinctive yet value-for-money accommodation in prime locations, fuelled by the increasing influx of both domestic and international tourism.  Andreas Lorenz, Chief Operat...

Singapore stocks slipped in the first few minutes of trade today, led by declines by real estate investment trusts and other index counters. That’s as investors await a slew of earnings in the coming weeks. In early trade, Straits Times Index headed down 0.2 per cent to 3,148.54 points, after 33.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Maple...

The HSBC Women's World Championship returns to Singapore in February 2024 for a 16th edition. Featuring the world's best, the four-day festival of golf will be a platform to celebrate the sport of golf, all the brilliant women competing, and many inspirational women from all facets of life around the world. We speak to Becky Harding, Tournament Director of HSBC Women’s World Championship & loc...

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Thursday as the chief guest at the Indian Republic Day celebrations. The French presidency says the trip will "consolidate and deepen diplomatic and economic relations". Will the French be eyeing any lucrative trade deals with India? Can Macron's visit give a push to India-EU trade deal talks? Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC...