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In this special edition of Market View, we’re going to let our imagination run wild and look at a series of Outrageous Predictions for 2024.  Done by online trading and investment firm Saxo annually, the predictions focus on a series of unlikely but underappreciated events which, if they were to occur, would send shockwaves across financial markets.  The title for this year’s predictions is called...

From Shanti Pereira's heroics, to Scuderia Ferrari's triumph in the Lion City....from Angela Lee's emotional retirement and fight against mental health, to Safuwan Baharudin's return from the wilderness to represent Singapore...from Cristiano Ronaldo blazing a trail in Saudi football, to Lionel Messi's swansong in Europe...2023 delivered on so many fronts! What was your favourite sporting moment?...

For the 4th year in a row, The Majurity Trust (TMT) is partnering with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2024, presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority.  This year’s collaboration, titled ‘Brightening Lives’ will see beautiful light projections expertly mapped onto some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Merlion, the Fullerton Hotel, and for the first time, the ArtScience Mus...

Toku, one of Asia Pacific’s leading cloud communications and customer experience software companies, has recently unveiled new research and it shows that three out of four of Singapore consumers are more confident in recognising scam calls and SMS than they were 12 months ago. But while we are confident, why are the number of people falling prey to scammers still on the rise? Will we become compla...

From two Chinese balloons flying across the sensitive median line separating Taiwan from China to how closely the country is watching Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election.  Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor of Political Science, NUS & Non-Resident Scholar, Carnegie China  gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liverpool dropped their first home points of the Premier League season as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Manchester United and the Reds' captain Virgil van Dijk felt "only one team tried to win" - a comment that pundit and former Red Devil skipper Roy Keane, felt smacked of arrogance. Was it arrogance or was it frustration? You be the judge! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph....

The World Economic Forum reports that the global gender gap will take 135.6 years to close at the current rate. Ongoing wars and conflicts exacerbate humanitarian needs and economic instability, and the World Bank notes that many developing countries are struggling to return to pre-pandemic growth levels.  So how can one emerge as an effective leader in such turbulent times? What should leaders fo...

We take a journey into the hearts and minds of netizens in Singapore with Yahoo Year in Review 2023.  The review highlights all the top things that have captivated and captured their attention, from the most searched local celebrities and newsmakers to tech gadgets, athletes, beauty brands, travel, stocks, and more. Esther Au Yong, Head of Yahoo Finance, SEA delve with us into details of all that...

The US House of Representatives has voted to formally open an impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden. Is there evidence that Biden committed any wrongdoing? And will the president really be impeached? On Washington Report, we take stock of the year that was and what’s on the agenda for the US in 2024 with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific. S...

Nourishing your body and soul with good food does not have to come with a heavy price tag. Chitose Agriculture is importing the farming techniques right to our local farms instead, bringing the freshest Japanese produce right to your table. So how does their proprietary advanced monitoring system work?  Justin Lim, Regional Business Development Manager, Chitose Agriculture shares more with us.  Se...

Singapore stocks opened muted today amid a mixed performance among index counters. That is in contrast with global markets, which finished higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.04 per cent to 3,121.85 points, after 93.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel DC Reit. That’s as the Reit’s...

Global digital ecosystem enabler Tata Communications is partnering with Singapore Airlines to transform the airlines communications and collaboration tools to enhance employee productivity and boost user experience. Amitabh Sarkar, Vice President & Head of Asia Pacific and Japan – Enterprise, Tata Communications shares more about the cutting-edge technologies delivered as part of this partners...

One Holland Village has opened to the public this December. Part of the One Holland Village development by Far East Organization, the pet-friendly mall is designed as a welcoming open-air space, with a slew of special features that cater specially to you and your pooches.  Graham Ng, Managing Director, Retail Business Group of Far East Organization  shares more about One Holland Village's bold dev...

Finalised Ministry of Manpower (MOM) data for the third quarter of 2023 has shown that the number of job vacancies was at 78,400 in September. The data also revealed that Singapore retrenchments numbers saw an increase in 3Q2023.  As we embark into a new year, will Singapore’s job market continue to cool? Song Seng Wun, Economic Consultant, CGS CIMB Securities shares his views.  See omnystudio.com...

How does a SPAC merger work exactly and how does a special purpose acquisition company’s management choose a target firm to acquire, and eventually exit?  These are the questions we seek to address in today’s session with our guest from RF Acquisition.  Listed on the US NASDAQ in March 2022, RF Acquisition is a SPAC or a blank cheque company which uses proceeds from its initial public offering to...

With the 2023 domestic football season wrapping up in Singapore, we are joined by Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, to review the highs and the lows of 2023. We also look ahead to 2024 and what we can expect. 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 shares opened on a strong footing today after US equities rallied overnight, with the Dow Jones posting a record high on signals of lower borrowing costs in 2024. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7 per cent to 3,124.90 points after 73.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after the group...

As workers continue to experience evolving hybrid work arrangements against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and transformation, Qualtrics’ 2024 Employee Experience Trends Report has revealed the indicators of an optimal employee experience in Singapore have stalled over the last 12 months.   Dr Cecelia Herbert, Principal XM Catalyst, Qualtrics XM Institute tell us more about the study and why  ...

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s emergency bill to revive his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has avoided defeat in parliament. Despite the victory, the result showed the prime minister is struggling to maintain control over his party. So, what’s next for Rishi Sunak after winning the Rwanda bill vote? What obstacles will he have to overcome in the New Year? Dr Samir Puri, Associate Fell...

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into the kiwi fruit we eat from time to time for that Vitamin C boost!  Based in New Zealand, Zespri is one of the world’s most successful horticultural marketing companies and its the country’s largest horticultural exporter.  Just to give you some numbers, the firm exports over 167 million trays of kiwifruit to more than 50 countries around the world...

Manchester United's defeat to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford leaves them out of the Champions League and out of Europe after finishing bottom of their group. Even more worryingly, the problems at the club appear no nearer to being solved under Erik ten Hag. So where to from here for the once mighty Manchester United? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.s...

Why is self-storage space rental high in demand in Singapore and Asia Pacific?  That's because rents for small homes, increasing affluence and work-from-home practices in Asia have fuelled demand for self-storage and piqued investor interest in the nascent sector. Luigi La Tona, Group Director of Operations, StorHub  shares what that means for the future of self-storage in Singapore, as living arr...

In an era where theatres are reshaping themselves to captivate modern audiences, ABA Productions proudly upholds its enduring devotion to the timeless classics, keeping the magic alive for generations to come. From Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to Peter Pan to Roald Dahl’s tales, they believe that these timeless literary pieces should transcend time and borders.  And now, they will be bringing th...

Singapore stocks opened on a muted note today after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times index (STI) was down 0.02 per cent at 3,101.8 points after 54.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have ST Engineering and StarHub. Both parties said separately today that the defence and engineering group wil...

From Malaysia announcing a major cabinet reshuffling yesterday to more Rohingya refugees landing in Indonesia's Aceh.  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 more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.