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Price hikes and the increased cost of living are impacting Singaporeans’ spending decisions, but not in the way we might assume. With the cost-of-living crisis in full swing, emotional spending is on the rise, especially among millennials who stand out for saying they impulse buy to cope with stress.  Jo Ling Sun, Senior Trends Analyst, GWI dives deeper into GWI’s latest ‘You Are What You Buy’ stu...

In this week's edition of Washington Report, US President Joe Biden is in focus; from his visit to Israel last week and the possibility of his relationship with the country dragging him down in his political survival.  Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Social Sciences (Sociology and Political Science), Yale-NUS College give us an analysis of those headlines and more....

You might be on the lookout for personalised service and good customer experience when you’re out dining, or on a vacation.  But did you know that even the manufacturing industry is looking to increase their ‘human touch’ to serve customers better? Founded in 2021, our guest for today is Phasio, which is an end-to-end manufacturing interface for precision engineering firms.  The platform supports...

What is the Singapore spirit? Is this narrative only attainable by the young athletes from sports and elite schools with ample opportunities to train, perform, and win national championships? What about our aspiring sportsmen from neighbourhood schools, who don’t see themselves represented in inter-school games due to the lack of resources, awareness, and opportunities?  With three Sports Academie...

The World's 50 Best Bars held its 15th annual award ceremony in Singapore this year and this is the first time the announcement took place outside of Europe.   Barcelona's Sips took the crown for the world's best bar in 2023, while three Singapore bars managed to secure well-deserved spots, with Jigger and Pony leading the charge as the 14th best bar in the world. So what does it take to be crowne...

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. What are the factors that can lead to stroke risk? And how can you tell a stroke is about to happen?  Dr Carol Tham,  Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Singapore shares pulled back at the open today following another day of overnight losses on Wall Street and Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.3 per cent to 3,089.14 points after 32.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel Corporation. The company yesterday reported in a business update that its...

It is no secret Generative AI applications like ChatGPT are causing an impact on our lives. According to a recent research by Blackberry, 75 percent of organisations worldwide are currently implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT and other Generative AI applications within the workplace. But would the banning of Generative AI applications on work devices be too extreme of a move?  Christine Ga...

The certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for the Open category breached the $150,000 mark at the latest tender exercise to close at a new all-time high of $152,000. What has caused prices of COEs to skyrocket over the last few years? And is it time for the government to review the system?  Walter Theseira, Associate Professor, Economics & Head, Master of Management (Urban Transportation) P...

Despite being 38 and supposedly in the twilight of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of letting up topping the 2023 goal scorers' charts, with 40 goals for club and country - taking his career tally to 859! Well we had to go out and get a bonafide goalscorer to get his opinion - and who else but a man who scored 363 goals in a 27 year-career, including 24 for his adopted home of Singapo...

Have you planned on where you are heading next for a holiday in 2024?Skyscanner's Travel Trends 2024 has found that the ‘vibe’ of the destination also plays a huge part in Singaporeans picking their next holiday destination.  What does the word ‘vibe’ mean for us in this context? And is ‘revenge travel’ over for us?  Cyndi Hui, Travel Expert, Skyscanner shares her thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

The tension between organisations and their employees is growing. Disputes span return-to-office debates, the rise of AI in the workplace, and a complicated economic market riddled with layoffs and instability. So could AI potentially be a solution instead of being part of this particular problem?  Assaf Tarnopolsky, General Manager in APAC, Genesys shares his views.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Singapore shares slipped when trading began today following overnight losses on Wall Street and Europe. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.8 per cent to 3,111.50 points after 84.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  More S-Reits are also in focus today with announcements from Parkway Life Reit and Sabana Industrial Reit.  Meanwhile, from the Ringgit mo...

From EU leaders meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war response amid political divisions to Russia withdrawing its ratification of a landmark deal designed to prohibit nuclear testing. Dr. Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Road to War with Ukraine’ gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Developed to introduce students to F1 in the most engaging way possible – through the creation of a miniature F1 car – F1 in Schools is an educational project like no other. Designed for teachers, informed by engineers, and endorsed by F1, this programme gives students an insight into the fast lanes; and provides a lot of fun on the way there.  We speak to the two members of the XCLerate Racing te...

You may have heard of fashion designers taking over the hotel landscape. Just a few years ago, Christian Louboutin opened a hotel in Alentejo, Portugal. But what happens when the opposite takes place, from hotelier to jewellery designer?  Krystal Prakaikaew Na-Ranong, Founder & Owner, The Slate Phuket and Jewellery Designer shares her experience in making the move.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Singapore shares opened weaker today, led by declines in banking stocks and index counters. That’s after global markets finished muted in the previous session. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.3 per cent to 3,161.5 points after 24.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  S-Reits are in focus today after Keppel Reit’s manager reported a 5 per cent year-o...

From carefully considered design to premium quality finishes, it is a well understood fact that every single element needs to work in harmony to achieve a pleasing interior. That is why selecting only the best materials and products is paramount to achieving a luxury home especially in the kitchen and bathroom.  Leo Leong, General Manager, KOHLER brings us into a realm of luxury kitchen and bathro...

From Malaysia suspending the license and air operator’s certificate of MYAirline and the possibility of the Israel-Hamas conflict dividing the region.  Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia gives us analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore defeated Guam 3-1 over two legs, to secure progress to the next stage of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Despite getting over the line, the manner of the victory against continental minnows Guam, who are ranked 201st in the world - has raised more questions about Takayuki Nishigaya's tenure as Lions' head coach. Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, joins us to...

Adrian Furstenburg is an award-winning handbag designer and the eponymous label specialises in luxury, custom-created leather goods. Crafted in a small atelier in Singapore, his bags are made with attention to the tiniest details from the type of leather, colour and functionality.  Now, the South African fashion designer is also looking to make a strong entrance into the luxury fashion market with...

Are you in need the mood for some old school Hainanese western food? And if you are in the West side of Singapore, do check out Chef Hainanese Western Food, a stall located at Margaret Drive Hawker Centre. Shawnrick Hu gives us his review of the food stall and the 'must order' when you are there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No secret that Singapore is taking major steps to prepare for a super-aged society with senior-friendly home features, assisted living facilities and more. And as we prepare for our ageing society, one of the main concerns is the current condition and availability of our healthcare or living facilities spaces.  David Huang, Vice President, Studio Practice Leader, HKS Asia Pacific Design Consulting...

Singapore shares traded higher this morning, following news that the city-state’s key exports in September contracted by a narrower 13.2 per cent year on year. That’s compared with the 22.5 per cent slump in the previous month.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7 per cent to 3,185.63 points after 71.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companie...

From details of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China to the country's latest reaction with regards to the Israel-Hamas conflict.  Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.