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Vying for an unprecedented 11th consecutive win, Max Verstappen is seemingly on course for an inevitable third world title. All-conquering as the Dutchman maybe, did you know that he's never stepped onto the top step of the podium here in Singapore? Will that change in 2023? Yuey Tan, Singaporean racing driver, weighs in with his predictions for the race weekend!   Got a story to tell? Get in touc...

What is sports without fans? The age-old question was answered in emphatic fashion at the Singapore Grand Prix - and that's even before the cars hit the track! Tune in as we speak to two SUPER FANS who had their lifelong dreams come alive, as they met their racing heroes in the flesh! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener...

As Singapore's prepares to host the 14th edition of the Formula 1 Night Race, we hit the paddock to check in with the drivers. Verstappen and Redbull Racing maybe the leaving the chasing pack in their wake all season long, but could the unforgiving street track in the Lion City - that has undergone some tweaks for this edition - prove to be a leveller to the playing field? Tune in to find out! Got...

Singapore stocks rose at the open today, tracking global markets that finished higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.5 per cent to 3,266.08 points after 36.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have LHN after the real estate management services group yesterday provided an update of its business segment...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a rare summit this week that has raised concerns over a potential military deal between the two nations. What can we make of this rare public show of diplomacy and what are the consequences of this meeting for both nations?  Here's an analysis from Drive Time's Elliot Danker and Antonio Fatás, Professor of Economics, INSEAD...

It is probably time that you’re thinking about dinner on a Friday afternoon, and on that note – how about a warm hearty bowl of noodles to kickstart your weekend? Our guest for today is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh noodles in Singapore.  Founded in 1996 as a noodle supplier, Leong Guan has since opened its own noodle manufacturing factory in 2006 and currently provides not only noodle...

As the fastest men in the world hit the streets of Lion City this weekend, did you know there will be a Singaporean amongst them? Racing in the The Super Series, a support race at the Singapore GP, Yuey Tan will be competing for the 13th time on home soil. And we caught up with the 40-year old ahead of his race weekend.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph....

Singapore stocks rose at the open, even as global markets were mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.3 per cent to 3,227.4 points after 30.8 million securities changed hands. In terms of companies to watch, we have Prudential, after the insurer told The Business Times  yesterday that it has shelved plans for a separate wealth management unit in Singapore.  Meanwh...

Pencils are a much needed tool as we get through our work day, and today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a pencil manufacturer that has been around for over 250 (262) years! Bingo if you’ve guessed Faber Castell. Founded all the way back in 1761, Faber- Castell is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world, and has been owned by the same family for – get this – nine generatio...

Double delight for Singapore football, as the senior men's team and under-23s clinched important results - with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei and last-gasp 2-2 draw against Vietnam respectively. But have the celebrations been over-zealous? Deepanraj Ganesan weighs in on this, and the road ahead - as we also hear from head coach Takayuki Nishigaya, and Lions' defender Lionel Tan. Got a story to tel...

Singapore stocks opened higher today, even as global markets dipped overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent at 3,217.57 points after 50.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Thomson Medical, after the group’s public float dipped to 9.98 per cent.  Meanwhile from shares of Olam Group taking a...

From details of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review to Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledging quick action to relieve the country’s post-pandemic economic problem Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing because of an anti-doping offence, after tests revealed him to have elevated levels of testosterone in the aftermath of Juventus' 3-0 win at Udinese on 20th August 2023. If found guilty of doping, he could face a ban of between two and four years. We hear from Fabrizio Romano and Mario Melchiot on the latest chapter of the Paul Pogba. Got a...

Singapore shares inched lower today even as global markets rallied the day before. In early trade, the Straits Times Index dropped 0.2 per cent to 3,213.10 points after 19.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Olam Group. That’s after the group denied allegations made in recent media reports about its Nigerian unit and its subsi...

The accounting and professional services industry is back in focus today.  Founded in 1904, our guest is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or ACCA. This is a global body for professional accountants with over 200,000 fully qualified members and 500,000 students worldwide.   While widely known as an association or educational body, ACCA essentially operates like a business with a t...

It is all about China's presence or lack of presence at the recently concluded G20 Summit.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis on those headlines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's Lion City Sailors begin their second foray into the Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) later this month, placed in Group F (East Zone) along with two-time ACL champions and 2022 K League runners-up Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2022-23 Thai League 1 runners-up Bangkok United, and 2022-23 Hong Kong champions Kitchee SC.  How will the Sailors fare on the continental stage? We...

Singapore stocks rose at the open after global markets closed higher last week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,212.45 points after 49.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Seatrium. The company had said on Friday that it has a balance of S$300 million in net proceeds from its rights issue ba...

US President Joe Biden is nearing the end of a trip to India and Vietnam for a series of high-profile meetings aimed at countering China’s influence in the developing world. What are the key takeaways from G20 Summit 2023 and what can make of Biden's messaging abroad? For a better analysis, we're joined by Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Social Sciences (Sociology...

Laptops, computers and phones – they are among the items that have shrunk in size over time as consumers demand items that are smaller, more portable and perhaps cheaper.  But besides our daily consumer goods, did you know that even satellites are getting smaller too?  Not only are satellites getting smaller, they also need to fly closer to the Earth to collect better quality data to power industr...

Singapore stocks dipped today after global markets mostly finished lower overnight. In early trade, Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,222.73 points after 54 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Thailand-listed Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods), after UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) upgraded its call on CP Foods from “hold” to “b...

Can you imagine that the Moon may support a population of 1,000 with over 10,000 people visiting each year by 2040?  How about having the moon support industries such as construction, energy, steel procurement, communications, transportation, and even tourism and medicine? It may seem a little out of reach at this point in time, but that is the belief of our guest for today ispace.  Founded in 201...

Singapore stocks dipped at the open after global markets finished lower overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,220.65 points with 22 million securities changing hands then. In terms of companies to watch, we have  mm2 Asia, after mainboard-listed media company said it agreed to subscribe for HK$19 million (S$3.3 million) worth of bonds issued by concert org...

This conversation is set to pique your interest if you’re a grocery shopper or a foodie. On that note, have you ever read the back of a food label packaging and wonder what exactly is this ingredient called the chicken extract that is packed with umami flavour?  Or have you opened a bag of barbecue flavoured chips and wonder what’s behind that rich and smoky flavour?  Or perhaps – what are milk pr...

Singapore shares were pulled into positive territory today, bucking a global selloff on Wall Street and Europe amid cautious investor trading. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,242.28 points after 30.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  Meanwhile, international headlines are in focus today with all eyes on markets in Greater China after prop...