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Do you record all the credit cards you own in an Excel sheet just to make sure that you maximise your rewards? Or do you have a friend that does that?  Well, our guest for today HeyMax AI hopes to save you from all that work by automatically picking the best card for you to maximise your rewards.  It also provides what it calls Max Miles on top of credit card rewards whenever users shop online usi...

It's a mixture of excitement and anticipation in the air across the causeway, as Malaysia prepare to make a long-awaited return to compete with the continent's best  in the Asian Cup. We caught up with Keeshaanan Sundaresan aka Keeshmatstats, Malaysian broadcaster t o get up to speed with everything we need to know...and also ponder about what can Singapore learn from our arch causeway rivals? Got...

ARTWALK has been telling the stories of Singapore’s heritage, history and culture since its inception in 2015. Originally rooted in Little India, the festival expanded its canvas in 2022 to include the rich cultural precinct of Katong-Joo Chiat. Milenko Prvacki , Senior Fellow, LASALLE College of the Arts tells us more about the festival's evolution since 2015 and what we can expect from ARTWALK 2...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on Wall Street, as weak US trade data weighed on investor sentiment. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,186.34 points after 47.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC. The lender has priced S$450 million in perpetual capital...

Singaporeans now have to make do with smaller homes compared to the more spacious homes of our parents’ era. Homeowners and even renters are finding that they have too much stuff, yet too little space.  This is why self-storage solutions like Extra Space Asia are gaining popularity, not only for individuals looking to declutter their homes, but also for businesses looking for additional spaces.  K...

From Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urging government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) to reduce their overseas investments and increase their domestic investments to the latest on Indonesia’s upcoming presidential elections.  Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of Internati...

It’s a little of a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory situation for us today as we speak to the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate, mints and fruity confections.  You might have guessed it – we’re speaking to Mars Wrigley, the firm behind world-famous brands including M&M’s®, Snickers®, Twix®, Skittles.  With a presence in over 180 countries, and nearly 1,000 of its snacks consumed every...

Having lost the most part of 2023 due to an injury, Ikhsan Fandi tells us all about the lessons he learnt that has equipped him with fresh new vigour for 2024. He also weighs in on his aims, aspirations & resolutions for the year ahead. 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.

Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today following overnight gains on global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed up 0.3 per cent to 3,195.18 points after 31.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Yanlord Land Group, after the Chinese property developer expects to record net loss...

Are New Year’s resolutions still a thing? Apparently so, according to GWI’s latest research more than half (57%) of Singaporeans are still writing their lists in 2024. So what is on top of Singaporeans’ mind in the new year, amid everything that is happening in the world and in the face of an unpredictable economy?  Jo Ling Sun, Senior Trends Analyst, GWI tells us more.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

From President Xi Jinping’s latest solution to boost China’s economy to the possibility of a big shift in China’s policy with regards to Taiwan depending on whoever wins. 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.

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a mainboard-listed tourism company that bought over the troubled Singapore Flyer back in 2014.  Bingo if you’ve guessed Straco Corporation. Listed on the SGX, Straco Corporation is a local developer and operator of aquatic related facilities and tourism related assets.  Aside from the Singapore Flyer, the firm’s other main operating assets include...

With the transfer window open, we discuss the potential ins and outs in the Premier League. Will Arsenal get the additional firepower they crave? And will we see the INEOS takeover take effect at Manchester United? 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.

Are you looking to make a career move in 2024 but not quite sure if it's the right choice?  José Jeuland , an individual whose journey from a professional triathlete to the founder and director of COCO Creative Studio in Singapore is nothing short of inspirational. What's the inspiration behind José's unique journey from pro sportsmans to establishing himself as a prominent figure in Singapore's c...

The US Congress reached a deal on how much to spend for 2024 ahead of a possible government shutdown. The deal would establish an overall spending level of US$1.59 trillion in fiscal year 2024 .  Does this move bring Congress closer to avoiding of a potential government shutdown? How will government spending define the 2024 US election? In this episode of Washington Report, Dr John Donaldson, Asso...

AI marketing has become unavoidable for businesses these days because it facilitates ad targeting optimization, develops customer journey mapping, content creation, and more. But have marketers in Southeast Asia embraced AI the way they should be? How have the perception of AI marketing changed over the years? Kate Liew, Senior Marketing Director, APAC, Vonage  explains.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

Singapore stocks opened stronger today,  tracking overnight gains in the European market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,176.59 points  after 65.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Dyna-Mac. The offshore oil-and-gas contractor has proposed a bonus issue of up to 207.4 million warrants on the b...

It’s already Friday and what better way to end the afternoon than with a good cup of coffee or Kopi. Speaking of coffee, you might have seen quite a number of new coffee chains sprouting in sunny Singapore, including several chains who have made their names in other parts of the world such as Indonesia and China.  And we’re going to speak to one such entrant today. Founded in 2017, Kopi Kenangan i...

Singapore stocks opened muted today after global markets continued to retreat in the second trading day of the year. In early trade, the Straits Times Index edged up 0.03 per cent to 3,200.24 points after 55.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Seatrium, after its contract for a 1,260 megawatt offshore substation platform, valued at over...

Today we’re going to talk about helping patients with their rehabilitation through exoskeletons and even humanoid robots. Founded in 2015, our guest for today Fourier Intelligence aims to redefine rehabilitation robotics solutions by integrating inter-connectable intelligent robotics technology with creativity.  So far, the firm provides over 30 products and 200 solutions that can assist patients...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses in the US and Europe after technology stocks took a beating. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.8 per cent to 3,204.07 points, after 83.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. Regional and international headlines are in focus today. Among which is the outlook for India’s manufacturing industr...

Today we’re going to talk about an item that about half of the world’s population might need to wear by 2050.  You might have the answer already – that is glasses. According to a 2017 article by the World Economic Forum, half of the global population could be shortsighted by the middle of the century, an increase of over a third on 2017 figures.  And that presents business opportunities for our gu...

Singapore stocks opened 2024 stronger, driven by banking stocks’ gains. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,255.63 points in early trade after 54.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Corporation. The conglomerate delivered 61.1 per cent in shareholder returns for 2023, higher than the 49.3 per cent posted in 2022....

We’re going to kickstart the year by bringing you an inside look into the final company that was listed on the Singapore Exchange in 2023.  If you’ve guessed Winking Studios - you’re right! Established in 2003, Winking Studios is a game-art outsourcing studio majority owned by Acer Gaming.  Game art outsourcing, for context, involves the creation and development of digital art assets such as game...

In this special edition of Market View, we’re going to take you through some of the key highlights for the private credit market in 2023, as well as what to watch out for in 2024.  But first things first, what exactly is private credit? Well, according to Preqin, private credit refers to the provision of debt finance to companies from funds, rather than banks, bank-led syndicates or public markets...