Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Making the world a safer and better place to live through the use of restoring blurry videos - that’s what we’re going to talk about on the segment.  Our guest for today is ProHawk AI, a company focusing on video restoration. Video restoration refers to the technical process of transforming noisy, obscured, or unclear video to clear understandable video.  Imagine manipulating every pixel in a high...

With Chelsea and Manchester United both flattering to deceive, we discuss how two of the Premier League's most successful clubs, who have each reached three Champions League finals in the past 15 years, have become the definition of dysfunction. And which manager is leading the sack race? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/liste...

The Art Works Gallery is now open at the new One Holland Village development. And to mark this milestone, the gallery has partnered with Lamborghini Singapore to showcase an exhilarating live art performance. Chris Hallewell, Chief Operations Officer, Art Works Group  shares more details on their partnership with Lamborghini. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the term “black swan events” has been thrust into the spotlight to describe events that are unpredictable and leave behind severe consequences. But with a new year just around the corner, is it time for businesses to retire the term? What strategies can businesses adopt to help weather everyday disruptions, making these uncertainties feel less “black swan”, and more “w...

Making healthcare more accessible, effective and less invasive. That’s the ambition of our guest for today, Castomize.  Spun off from the Singapore University of Technology and Design in late 2022, the firm aims to do so through the use of medical devices made with advanced manufacturing techniques.  It has since launched its first device, a series of 4D-printed orthopaedic casts which are more co...

From Chinese and Philippine vessels colliding on contested waters to the agenda behind Chinese President Xi Jinping's two day visit to Vietnam starting today. We have on the line 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.

Our next guest has one of the most fascinating career progressions one could ever come across. From being an ASEAN scholar at Raffles Junior College to a surgeon, investment banker, c-suite at a large healthcare group and now a start-up founder with MiyaHeath.  His motivation to start his own company was because of his experience of losing a loved one, which made him realise the apparent gaps in o...

Today we’re going to talk about a company that helps organisations create a personalised, measurable and scalable coaching programme for the entire workforce regardless of department and seniority level.  Founded in 2018, CoachHub is a leading global talent development platform with over 3,500 certified business coaches in 90 countries.  The firm provides sessions in over 60 languages and serves o...

Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today. That’s amid overnight gains on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq ending sharply higher, supported by heavy-weight tech stocks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) added 0.5 per cent to 3,090.02 points after 104.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Vertex SPAC. The fir...

The Australian wine industry is one of the world's largest exporters of wine. Australia has exported 625 million litres of wine in 2021 and 2022, and its valued at $2.1 billion. And now one of the world's largest wine companies, Treasury Premium Brands has earmarked Australian heritage winery Wynns Coonawarra Estate to be its next luxury brand.  Kjetil Undhjem, Chief Marketing Officer, Treasury Pr...

Artificial intelligence is already having a major impact on many industries around the world, and it is only going to become more important in the future. In fact, the global robot software market is estimated to generate $47.24 billion by 2030. But how will 'no-code' robotics continue to push the boundaries of automation and AI? Daryl Lim, Co-Founder of Augmentus  explains.  Augmentus has recentl...

Singapore's largest taxi operator ComfortDelGro has announced that it will increase its cab fares to help cabbies defray higher operating costs. The last time this was done was back in March 2022. A new peak hour surcharge will also be implemented from 10am to 1.59pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. But is there a real need for them to do so again?  Walter Theseira, Associate Professor,...

Messaging tools are much needed not just between individuals like you and me, but also between banks and financial institutions to support global and local financial flows, as well as trade and commerce all around the world.  Founded in 1973, our guest Swift is a global member-owned cooperative and also the world’s leading provider of financial messaging services.  While it does not hold funds or...

Health systems around the world are facing persisting and growing challenges, including an ageing population, health inequity, and workforce shortages. As the recent pandemic further widens the healthcare workforce gap, can digital tech plug the shortfall of workforce in the healthcare industry? To unpack the findings from the Philips Future Health Index 2023 is  Ivy Lai, Country Manager, Philips...

This week’s summit between European Union and Chinese leaders will mark the capstone of a year of intensive in-person engagement between Chinese and European leaders. Trade is expected to be the dominant issue at this year’s summit. What issues are likely to be on the agenda or what outcomes can we expect? And what is on the table in EU-China relations in 2024?  Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Ge...

Singapore stocks started the day on a softer note, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per cent to 3,070.31 points after 36.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Manulife US Reit, after investor watchdog Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, questioned M...

Today we’re going to talk about Hong Kong’s biggest cosmetics chain. Make a guess – the chain is known for its pink-and-white shop front.  Does Sasa ring a bell? Founded in 1978, Hong-Kong-listed Sasa first launched in Singapore in 1997 and grew over the years to become the go-to place for make-up and personal care products in the early 2000s. While it was positioned as a discount retailer, the fi...

If you are looking for a place that combines rich historical significance with a variety of activities, Kazakhstan should be at the top of your travel list. As the world's largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, covering an area equivalent to Western Europe. We get an exclusive inside of Kazakhstan and the potential the country has to be the Singapore of E...

Singapore stocks opened slightly lower today after global equities closed largely on a positive note. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,074.93 points after 21.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Nio. The electric vehicle player sank deeper into the red with a net loss of 4.6 billion yuan...

From Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) retaining their Kemaman seat with candidate Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to six Thai hostages kidnapped and held for weeks in the Gaza Strip by Hamas arriving back home on Monday.  Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation is set to help you cool down in sunny Singapore.  Our guest for today is Carrier Corporation, which is a leading global provider of sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.  The firm is mainly focused on three business areas, namely heating, ventilation and cooling or HVAC, refrigeration and fire and security.  In total, the segments generate US$20.4 billion...

The global luxury market continues its upward trajectory and is projected to reach a record €1.5 trillion in 2023, according to a new report from Bain & Company and Italian luxury goods association Altagamma. This represents an 8-10% growth over 2022, proving the sector’s resilience amid economic uncertainty. What trends will shape the luxury industry in 2024 and beyond? And as markets shift a...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.1 per cent to 3,080.87 points after 19.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. Meanwhile, international headlines are in focus today with investors mulling a private sector survey which showed China’s services activity expanded at a quicke...

It is not uncommon for employees to use their corporate devices to hunt for tempting gift deals. This allure of online shopping and festive cheer also unfortunately brings with it an increased risk of holiday scams, which for businesses can lead to the compromise of sensitive corporate data and financial losses. So what are the risks associated with employees using corporate devices for personal h...

Omakase, seafood buffet, beef steaks and warm bowls of ramen or perhaps delicious bowls of bak chor mee, or minced meat noodles topped with a dash of tangy black vinegar. You might have seen countless videos of people recommending restaurants and eateries serving delectable meals on social media, but have you ever how many of them do you end up remembering and trying out?  Well, that’s the problem...