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Singapore Aquatics is set to honour the men and women who have contributed to its achievements with an Aquatics Hall of Fame  - to be launched in 2024. The Hall of Fame’s inauguration will be part of the 85th anniversary celebrations of SAQ, the body for swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming and open water swimming. To find out more we speak to Mark Chay, president of Singapore Aquatics....

Generations ago, the only option people really had for shopping was to buy local. But as the world becomes ‘smaller’, international brands are more easily available. But buying locally is touted as the best way to be environmentally friendly while supporting local communities at the same time.  Ivan Cheong, Chief of Business, Co-Founder, FATfreq shares with us how ‘being local’ has been an advanta...

How competitive is the fitness industry in Singapore?  Mitch Price, National Group Exercise Manager, Virgin Active SG shares how Virgin Active SG is keeping up in this competitive market and what sets them apart from other gyms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of all a company’s functions, marketing has perhaps the most to gain from artificial intelligence or AI. This means that if you are a marketer and you are not using AI, you are missing out on the benefits of what is possibly the most transformational technology. So how will AI marketing work for new businesses owners in the-ecommerce space? Kiyan Foroughi, CEO & Co-Founder, Needle shares his v...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following a global retreat last Friday as traders worried over inflation as well as the Israel-Gaza conflict.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.5 per cent to 3,171.26 points after 44.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have DBS. That’s as the bank said all of its banki...

For these former national women’s team football team players, walking is the new running as they take on a modified version of the beautiful game. We speak to two members of the “4 Ever Young The Legends” team - captain 67-year old Madam Maimun Wahab and 22-year old Ms Nur Hanis Amira, to find out more! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/10/walking-football-singapore/...

In recent years, discussions of wine connoisseurship have been buzzing with noise about the rise of wine collectors under the age of 40. Indicative of the changing demographics, among the clientele for wine and spirits at Sotheby’s in 2022, a stellar 30% were under the age of 40, and in what was a record year for the department globally, more than one third were hailing from Asia. How is Penfolds,...

From being labelled 'Israel’s 9/11' to the culmination of a '50-year time bomb', the world is reacting to the Hamas-Israel recent conflict. Singapore has come forward to strongly condemn the rocket and terror attacks and our Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K. Shanmugam has also spoken to the media with regards to this matter. Why does this surprise attack matter to a country like Singapore? Wil...

Singapore shares opened lower today following news that the country’s economy grew 0.7 per cent on year for the third quarter of 2023. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.7 per cent to 3,195.22 points after 34.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel Corporation. This comes as its private fund is acquiring...

When Coldplay’s concert tickets first went on sale in June, tickets for all six days in Singapore were sold out. While fans might be rejoicing with more tickets going on sale this month, the overwhelming demand also set the stage for exploitation. Since January 2023, at least 522 victims have fallen prey to concert ticket scams in Singapore, with total losses amounting to at least $518,000.  With...

Helping people eat, sleep, exercise and hopefully, feel better. That’s the aim of our guest Mito Health.  Started by Seedly co-founders Kenneth Lou and Chew Tee-Ming this year, Mito Health is a startup focusing on personalised health plans for executives keen on looking beyond annual health check-ups and supplements to maintain their health.  It aims to guide users in improving their diet, exercis...

Colligo Collective , Singapore's first community-centric platform for cyclists, made its debut in October with the Coastal Bike Glove , a product that embodies Colligo's commitment to enhancing the cycling experience and uniting enthusiasts worldwide through community engagement. Ringo Fan, Creator of Colligo Collective explains the driving force behind the platform and shares how the cycling comm...

Reeling from the shock of terrorist group Hamas' assault inside Israeli territory over the weekend, the European Union's Palestinian policy quickly fell into disarray.  What do we make of the EU’s reaction to the Hamas-Israel conflict? And, what are the economic ramifications for Palestine, given the fact that the EU is the biggest external provider of financial support to Palestinian territories?...

Flying the flag for the Lion City in Indonesia, Jacob Mahler is seemingly living up to his much talked about potential. But what are the perks of playing abroad, and how does he deal with the pressure that comes with representing the nation? We speak to Singapore footballer and Madura United defender Jacob Mahler ahead of the Lions' crunch World Cup Qualifier against Guam to find out more. Got a s...

Singapore stocks opened stronger today following overnight gains in global markets, ahead of the release of US key consumer inflation data. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,207.51 points after 44.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Centurion, after the dormitory operator said yesterday that it will r...

It may be common for university or pre-university students to give tuition services to their younger peers to earn their first paychecks.  But can you imagine building a multi-million dollar business out of it? In fact that is exactly what our guest for today did.  In fact, 25-year-old Evan Heng started Zenith in 2019 to help Junior College students thrive in the Singapore education system.  The e...

Type 1 diabetes is characterised by deficient insulin production and requires daily administration of insulin. In 2017 there were 9 million people worldwide with type 1 diabetes; the majority of them live in high-income countries. So how can proper diabetes management help patients maintain a normal life after being diagnosed? And how does tech have a part in this as well?  Dr Kenneth Lee, Regiona...

When we talk about eSports more often than not we envision being sat on a couch with a controller in hand. What could be so taxing about that? Well, with the burgeoning interest and influx of money into the world of gaming - the pressure to perform is at an all-time high. Beyond gaming, eSports athletes have also become brand ambassadors - which in itself ramps up the pressure. So how do they cope...

For over four decades, motorsports, including Formula 1, has been predominantly male-dominated. Yet, a paradigm shift is underway. In 2022, women constituted nearly 40 percent of F1 fans. This has resulted in a proactive response to rectify the existing gender disparity within the sport. Amitabh Sarkar, Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific and Japan for Enterprise, Tata Communications and Georg...

Consumers are now becoming more cognizant of fast fashion and opting for sustainable choices. Here comes Kitdo , a brand that aims to breathe new life into old or ill-fitting clothes with a revolutionary fashion tool. Kitdo isn't just another sustainable brand; it's an award-winning solution who was recently awarded the Singapore Good Design Mark (SG Mark) 2023, led by the Design Business Chamber...

Singapore stocks started off strong in early trade today, following overnight gains in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per cent to 3,212.01 points after 44.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of sectors to watch, we have the property sector after Chinese property developer Yanlord Land Group said yesterday that it recorded an 8...

From ASEAN's reaction to the Hamas-Israel conflict to Indonesia's forest fire battle.  Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FUJIFILM may be best known for its photo imaging and digital products such as film and cameras. But did you know that FUJIFILM also makes skincare and cosmetic products? In fact, observers said FUJIFILM’s cosmetics business could have been why the firm survived the digital revolution. One of the brands that you may have seen in shopping malls is Astalift, which was launched in 2006.  While making...

Craving for delicious authentic Indian food served on a banana leaf? Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant is a restaurant located at Upper Bukit Timah Road, and it does all that with a decent price tag. Shawnrick Hu gives us his review on the restaurant and the 'must have' when you are there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we are not suggesting buying Chanel bags is the same as investing in traditional assets, a Chanel bag maintained in excellent condition has increased in value at about 10-15 percent per year. So what should you look out for when buying a Chanel with intentions to sell it off in the near future? How has the luxury resellers market evolved in the last few years as well?    Stephanie Tan, Found...