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And as we approach the last quarter of 2023, where are Singaporean travellers looking at going? How important is a good 'deal' for us?  Lavinia Rajaram, Travel Expert, Asia Public Relations Director, Expedia Group shares with us more on Expedia's Q4 travel forecast and Singaporean’s travel shopping preferences as we approach the year end period.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

More than 150 world leaders are gathered in New York as the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly kicks off this week. The spotlight is on Ukraine yet again, but is there room for other global priorities at UN leaders’ gathering? Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised for announcing plans to roll back on climate change commitments on the same day world leaders met at a...

Over the past 20 years, female entrepreneurship has grown by 114 percent worldwide with plenty of famous female entrepreneurs emerging. Despite this progress, we have barely scratched the surface of equal opportunities for all genders in the business world.  And to empower more women entrepreneurs, Exabytes has recently launched the third edition of their Accelerate Women Entrepreneurship with Exa...

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.4 per cent to 3,228.96 points after 28.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Singapore Exchange, after its regulatory arm has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to its Futures Trading Rul...

Let us put on our lab coats and head over to the chemistry lab today! That’s probably what you may have heard years ago as a student. Why am I bringing this up? Well, I’m bringing this up because our guest for today is New York Stock Exchange-listed Waters Corporation, or a global leader that makes analytical instruments and software used in scientific laboratories.   Founded in 1958, Water Corpor...

We speak to  Mina Sue Choi, Miss Earth 2022 about what mental health awareness means to her and how she motivate herself to stay focus in this particular scene.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is life like after winning an international beauty pageant?  Mina Sue Choi, Miss Earth 2022  shares her journey as Miss Earth international 2022 and the relevance of beauty pageants in the modern world.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Malaysia and China strengthening ties with three memorandum of understanding (MOUs) to the huge possibility of Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be Pheu Thai's new leader.  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.

Foreign interest in purchasing luxury residences in Thailand has surged since the return of international tourists in the second half of 2022, according to property consultancy CBRE. Given Thailand’s attractive property prices and rising foreigner demand, what are best investment opportunities for Singaporean buyers? We find out from  Tanyatip Chearavanont, CEO, Eden Estate  and Roongrote Chongsuj...

Singapore shares were little changed at the day’s open, tracking a subdued performance in Europe and overnight losses on Wall Street.  That’s as investors nervously await the Federal Reserve’s next decision. The Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.04 per cent to 3,242.09 points in early trade after 31 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today...

We take a sneak peek into the fitness regime of a professional motorsports driver, what is the most challenging aspect fitness wise and what their diet look like with Bianca Bustamante, F1 Academy Driver, PREMA Racing,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been slightly more than six months since our interview with Tapestry, or the fashion group behind Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.  A lot has happened since then. Perhaps the most important development of all is Tapestry’s US$8.5 billion acquisition of its competitor Capri Holdings in August.  Capri, as we know, owns the brands Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors.  Tapestry says the...

SGX Cares Bull Charge is the only corporate charity initiative that brings together the financial community and SGX-listed companies to support the needs of underprivileged children and families, persons with disabilities, as well as the elderly. Through fundraising events like Charity Golf, Charity Futsal and Charity Run, SGX Cares has raised over S$48 million for over 50 charities since 2004. ​...

UltraLuxe supported by the Singapore Tourism Board goes beyond the iconic TENT@Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza for the first time to debut the Singapore Watch Fair at the Resorts World Sentosa. The highly anticipated festival will be the ultimate venue for connoisseurs and collectors of exceptional design seeking the best in craft and investible style. We speak to Angela Loh, Founder and Festival Direct...

Singapore shares started the day nearly flat, tracking a more subdued performance across the US and Europe as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve’s next rate hike decision. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched up 0.03 per cent to 3,264.42 points after 27 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Post, after the po...

Supply chains, the vital global connections between the making of products and their delivery to customers worldwide have been tested in recent years. After a series of shocks, including the Covd-19 pandemic and the continued deterioration of multilateral trade relations, have damaged the reliability of global supply chains So how can a country like the Philippines strengthen its participation in...

And then there were two, it has been reported China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for more than three weeks, where could he be? Plus US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan quietly holding “candid” talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi over the weekend in Malta.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of...

Do you know that Singapore actually builds electric motorbikes? Yes you’ve heard it right.  While such bikes are not on the roads of Singapore, they are exported to other Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia.  Our guest for today is one of these electric motorbike manufacturers. Founded in 2019, Ion Mobility is a Singapore-based startup that aims to tap the growing appetite for electric vehic...

Is Formula 1 boring? Not if the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix was anything to go by! We recap the pulsating race that saw Ferrari paint the Lion city red, as Carlos Sainz won his first race for the Scuderia. We hear from Sains as well as Toto Wolff, Helmut Marko, Will Buxton and the fans as we look back on the 14th edition of the spectacular night race! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edank...

Famed for being much more than just about car racing, the Singapore Grand Prix has long prided itself on providing a blockbuster weekend of glitz, glam and entertainment. But is the Lion City losing it's lustre with the likes of Las Vegas and Miami now on the F1 calendar? JJ Lin & the fans weigh in! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnys...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on the 'fast lane'? We spoke to an up and coming motorsport star who has competed in international karting competitions since the age of 5. Racing is something she loves because apart from the feeling of victory, it also gave her a passion to share with her father.  Bianca Bustamante, F1 Academy Driver, PREMA Racing shares her story.  See omnystudio.c...

Hunter Biden is indicted on three gun felonies, but it seems that his problems are legitimately his father's problems too. But that's not all for US President Joe Biden, with The United Auto Workers going on strike at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis factories.  As Joe Biden runs for re-election, how will the president cope with his son’s legal woes, turbulence on Capitol Hill and questions abo...

In the dynamic realm of fashion, the importance of a brand name cannot be overstated, but certain names have a knack for making a lasting impact.  How can a company pick a great brand name that stands out? And is there any way the mistake of picking the wrong brand name be rectified?  Joy Zhan, Managing Director, We Narrate Brands shares her views.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Singapore shares opened flat today after weaker export data clashed with news of a mixed performance on global stock markets. Data from Enterprise Singapore showed non-oil domestic exports slid 20.1 per cent in August, marking the 11th straight month of contraction. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singtel, after a fund managed by global investment firm KKR is committing up to S$1...

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into one of the oldest bakeries in Singapore.  Make a guess – you might have just passed by one of their outlets today!  Back in 1926, Polar Puffs and Cakes, or the then Polar Cafe opened its first outlet on 51 High Street, where it was known for its Curry Puffs, ice-cream and chilled beverages.  The cafe was more notably the go-to place for politician...