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A recent survey by Qlik found that chief data officers have been increasingly prioritising data governance over innovation.  According to the same survey as well, more than half of data executives now report to a security or compliance lead. So why did this trend emerge? How can organisations better walk the governance-innovation tightrope? Chong Yang Chan, Managing Director, ASEAN, Qlik shares hi...

Singapore shares started the day on solid footing after global markets ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.7 per cent to 3,187.32 points after 31.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel. That’s as South Korea’s KakaoBank is joining Grab, Singtel and Emtek Group to invest in Indonesia’s Supe...

You might know of Shell as an energy company or a petrol kiosk operator. But today we are going to bring you another part of the energy giant’s business that you might not know about.  Our guest is from Shell Business mobility. This is a B2B arm which seeks to collaborate with businesses that have a fleet of commercial passenger cars, or even light and medium duty vehicles. Some of the solutions p...

From China calling for a ceasefire after Hamas' attack on Israel to the end of China's Golden Week.  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.

Do Singaporeans prefer group or individual training sessions?  Mitch Price, National Group Exercise Manager, Virgin Active SG shares more with us on our preferences on this front and upcoming new classes that Virgin Active SG has to offer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his first media interview since being elected FAS President, Bernard Tan sat down with The Straits Times to share why he decided to step up, what the scene needs to do to measure up to others in the region and what changes local football fans can look forward to. But are the fans convinced? Well we assembled a panel of members from the fraternity - Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The St...

In our pragmatic Singapore, it is never easy to take the road less travelled. However, many of our youths today are taking that leap of faith to build their career in the arts. Our next guest was a lawyer by training before pivoting to filmmaking last year. Jean-Pierre Pillay, Film maker & *SCAPE National Youth Film Awards 2023 Nominee shares more with us on his pivot to filmmaking and his exp...

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent to 3,162.39 points after 128.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have CapitaLand Ascott Trust.  The trust will seek approval from stapled securityholders at an extraordinary general meeting for interested person transactions involving the S$530.8 million acquisiti...

Are Singaporeans expecting an economic downturn in the next year or so? According to UOB’s ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS) 2023, over 70 percent of UOB’s Asean consumer sentiment study are expecting to experience an economic downturn in the next 12 months. The study also found that rising inflation is a key concern in Asean with 63 percent of the respondents expressing worry about it. Jasmin...

US President Joe Biden's administration says it will add sections to a border wall to stave off record migrant crossings from Mexico, carrying forward a signature policy of former President Donald Trump. What will Biden achieve with the new border wall? How will this impact Biden's 2024 reelection campaign? Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD  explains.   See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes projectors, virtual meeting tools, as well as the equipment for doctors to be able to view X-ray films.  The name of this company is Flemish technology company Barco which was founded all the way back in 1934.  Speaking of Barco, did you know that the firm started out as a business that assembles radios from parts imported from the US? In fact,...

Arguably one of the most-played console game of all time for football lovers the world over, FIFA is now known as EAFC24 - after ending a long-standing partnership with the game's governing body, and venturing into a brave new world under new name and new guise. But has the change on the cover had a knock-on effect on the gameplay? Jake Su, games editor with Geek Culture, shares his observations....

Wine pairing is a delicate process of combining food dishes with the perfect wine to help elevate the dining experience. For all foodies and even casual wine drinkers, pairing a nice glass of wine with a delicious plate of food can be the combination that sends your taste buds into orbit. But how do you do it right?  Panneerselvam Soundararajan, Sommelier & Restaurant Manager, Griglia Open Fir...

Singapore stocks opened slightly higher today amid subdued trading after Wall Street stocks retreated overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index rose 0.1 per cent to 3,159.03 points after 40.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Catalist-listed NoonTalk Media. This comes as the company seeks shareholder approval at its upco...

Did you know that July 17 is World Emoji Day? And as we reminisce over our favourites, from laugh-crying faces to adorable animal emojis invoking an abundance of love,  we also need to pay attention to the dark side of emojis. Beneath its cheerful appearance, emojis can conceal a more austere and lesser-known reality. Nathan Wenzler, Chief Security Strategist, Tenable shares more.  See omnystudio....

Newcastle's meteoric rise under Eddie Howe continues - as the Magpies thumped PSG 4-1 to cap a memorable night in the Champions League. In stark contrast, ten Hag's troubles continues - as Manchester United lost their 6th match in 10 games this season, falling to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Galatasaray. Tune in as we discuss and dissect both the clubs, and the road ahead. Got a story to tell? Get...

The removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the US Congress has cast a dark cloud over Washington’s military and financial aid for Ukraine, as its counteroffensive against Russia grinds on with little change to the frontlines. Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Road to War with Ukraine'  explains what this means for  Ukraine’s hopes...

In today's world, technology is evolving at a rapid pace, transforming every industry and the tourism sector is no exception. Technology is crucial to the tourism and travel industry, helping businesses with day-to-day operations while improving the customer experience. For this reason, hotels, airlines, restaurants, and other companies must keep up with the latest technology trends within the tra...

Food from the Heart is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, an incredible milestone for a homegrown, independent food charity. Robin Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Food from the Heart shares how they have spent the last 20 years alleviating hunger by providing reliable, consistent and sustainable food support to the under-resourced through purposefully progressive programmes. See omnystudio....

Singapore shares were little changed at the open following a mixed performance on global equity markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched up 0.03 per cent to 3,148.46 points after 42.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Mermaid Maritime, after the subsea services provider’s subsidiaries in Thailand, the Middle East, w...

Helping energy firms extract oil in remote areas and in deeper waters in a more pocket friendly manner. That’s exactly what our guest for today does.    Founded in 1990, SGX mainboard-listed Dyna-Mac is a global multi-disciplinary contractor who undertakes the detailed engineering, procurement, and construction of modules and facilities in vessels widely used in the oil and gas industry.  One of t...

Has PGMOL releasing the audio from the officials of Luis Diaz's controversial disallowed goal clarified the debate that has waged on since the weekend? Evidently not, judging by the noise on social media. We speak to FIFA-certified referee Taqi Jahari - who has been on VAR duty at FIFA men's & women's World Cups - for his expert opinion on this matter. We also hear from fans on their take, and...

Embrace the timeless allure of horology at the Singapore Watch Fair Essence of Time and expect to be captivated and inspired by the finest in watchmaking. The Singapore Watch Fair is back to continue its mission to advance the culture of watch collecting in Singapore, presenting the best of watchmaking from around the world in at one spot. Nelson Lee, Co-Founder of Singapore Watch Fair and Ali Nae...

From the latest on Bangkok’s Siam Paragon shooting incident and Malaysia government’s potential cabinet reshuffling.  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.

Singapore shares opened weaker today, following overnight losses in global markets as surging Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiments. In early trade, the Straits Times Index headed down 1.1 per cent to 3,157.6 points, after 145.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have engineering company Advanced, after the Securities Inves...