Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

The adoption of digital solutions within the construction industry is at the heart of our conversation today.  Founded in 2014, our guest Novade develops cloud and mobile applications for construction companies to use in work sites. The applications streamline work processes such as quality control, safety inspections and workforce management and reduce the paperwork needed in construction project...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today as index counters started the morning mostly in negative territory. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.3 per cent to 3,229.79 points after 39.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Dasin Retail Trust, after the trust  received a notice declaring that an event of defau...

Acquiring talent in the fast growing consumer market of ASEAN – that’s what we are going to talk about in this segment today.  With over 5,100 branches across 60 countries around the world, our guest is leading workforce solutions company Adecco.  The Switzerland-based firm provides a comprehensive range of workforce solutions and consulting services which includes junior to mid-level talent acqui...

Singapore shares began trading in the green as traders returned from a holiday-shortened week. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,239.56 points after 139.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have  City Developments Limited. That’s after the property developer announced on Thursday that it had acquir...

You might have used Fitbit in your daily exercise routines. But did you know factory machines use an equivalent of Fitbit too? In fact, we’re going to talk to a company that offers “Fitbit-for-machines” services using the Internet of Things. In layman terms, the firm offers a scalable digital factory system comprising of hardware equipment that tracks the steps or output, the heart rate or the tem...

Singapore stocks began trading stronger today after global markets ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent to 3,225.89 points after 45.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Olam Group, after it secured a US$1.75 billion multi-tranche sustainability-linked facility through its wholly-owned f...

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a private equity real estate firm that connects real estate to capital markets.  Founded in 2016, Q Investment Partners or QIP is a Singapore-based PE real estate firm that raises funds from institutional investors to buy, develop and sell buildings to generate investment returns. The firm currently manages and executes around US$400 million of in...

Singapore stocks started the day on a positive note following overnight gains in the US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.4 per cent to 3,236.52 points after 60.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have GuocoLand after the real estate group posted yesterday a 54.5 per cent decline in net profit t...

Do you remember the time when you had to scan a QR code to check into malls and to dine in at restaurants?  Well, today we’re going to talk to the company behind the Tracetogether token that has been a huge part of our lives during the pandemic.  Incorporated all the way back in 1999, TraceTogerther maker iWOW is an Internet of Things solutions provider.  Its name stands for Inspiring the World of...

Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today after global markets finished higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per cent to 3,226.29 points after 27.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we do have Thomson Medical Group after it posted a 66.7 per cent drop in net profit to S$13.8 million for its...

This is a conversation that you would love if you’re into Asian-dramas or variety shows – think the likes of your Running Man, Descendants of the Sun and so on.  Our guest for today is Viu, which is a leading pan-regional over-the-top video streaming service operated by billionaire Richard Li’s PCCW.  The firm distributes Asian contents in different genres in local language subtitles, as well as p...

Singapore stocks started the week on a positive note after Wall Street ended its last trading session higher. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,207.09 points after 58.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding being a hot stock of the day at over 12-year highs.  Meanwhile fr...

Today we’re going to talk about the people behind the flats and apartments we live in – the people building our homes that is.  Construction firms, as we know, have been hit by supply chain disruptions and a manpower crunch during the pandemic.  While things are looking up as work resumes and supply chain bottlenecks ease, industry players continue to face challenges such as working with pre-pande...

Eight members of the 2022 Singapore national women’s tchoukball team have decided to give back to their association after they were named Team of the Year for the first time at the Singapore Sports Awards - pledging to donate their share of the $10,000 prize money. Why? Tune in to find out as Delane Lim, President of the Tchoukball Association of Singapore, and Irene Tan, team captain join us on S...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today following overnight losses on the global market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,169.14 points after 65.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Frasers Property, after the group announced yesterday that it will start a partnership with SP Group to develo...

From wheat, sugar, cashew, to cotton and even rice. Today we’re going to take you through a company that specialises in the physical buying and selling of such agri-commodities.  Incorporated in 1990, Agrocorp International is a leading integrated agri-commodities and food solutions provider, with a strong presence in emerging markets like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and India.  It also secured...

Experience a journey through time at Pullman Singapore Orchard this National Day month. Immerse yourself in an exhibition that showcases photographs of Singapore's rich history, while savouring an exclusive menu by their restaurant, offering a selection of hearty local dishes. The upcoming exhibition ' Once Upon an Island: Images of Singapore' , will showcase the remarkable works of the late photo...

According to the Singapore Human Resources Institute, Singapore is poised to encounter a significant talent shortage, with a projected shortfall of 1.5 million skilled workers by 2030. In response to these trends, companies are increasingly turning to automated tools to streamline their recruitment processes. We find out from Ben Chew, founder and Managing Director of Talentvis Singapore how talen...

An overhaul of the classification system for mature and non-mature estates and a new retirement support package for workers born in 1973 or earlier are among the key announcements in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech last weekend.  Were there any topics that should be covered but were not? What reactions are we getting from the ground so far? Paulin Tay Straughan, Professo...

Singapore shares opened stronger today), following overnight gains on Wall Street led by a rally in tech stocks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per cent to 3,187.36 points, after 91.0 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust.  That’s after activist investor Quarz Capital de...

Three new robot baristas have made their way to Singapore’s Changi Airport to  deliver artisanal, high-quality coffee 24/7.  Ella, the first fully autonomous AI-powered barista by Crown Digital is here to give travellers passing through Terminal 2 and Terminal 3’s Departure Transit Halls their coffee fix and also a taste of Singapore with the Changi Airport exclusive drink, the Pandan Tea Latte. ...

Step into a world of extraordinary experiences as  IHG Hotels & Resorts   unveils its latest chapter of hospitality excellence across the enchanting landscapes of Asia.   Expect new travel experiences from the vibrant streets of Bangkok, the tranquil coastal hideaways of Danang, the cultural haven of Osaka, and the cosmopolitan wonders of Singapore and beyond. We find out what to expect and ot...

The 15th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit kicked off in South Africa on Tuesday.  Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday in a virtual address to the BRICS summit that the process of de-dollarization is 'irreversible' and 'gaining pace'.  Can BRICS dethrone the US dollar? We pose this question to Antonio Fatás, Professor of Economics, INSEAD . See omnystudio.co...

The insurance industry is in focus today. Chartered in Canada back in 1865, Sun Life is a financial services organisation with over 118,000 advisors and offices in 27 markets. It has also been present in Asia since the 1890s.  The firm has a reputation for serving high net worth insurance markets and has CAD 1.33 trillion in assets under management as at the end of last year. Sun Life now sees str...

Singapore stocks declined today after global markets ended Tuesday mixed. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,148.96 points after 22.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of economic data points to watch, Singapore’s inflation both continued to fall in July, with the headline figure down to 4.1 per cent year-on-year.  Elsewhere...