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FAS' acting President Bernard Tan is in the hot seat on this episode, as we talk about the return of the Lion City Cup after a 7-year hiatus. Why now, and what does this do  in line with the Unleash the Roar campaign to spruce up the football scene here in Singapore? Tickets available here: https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets/ Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph...

When it comes to creating breathtaking outdoor spaces, Singapore is a city that knows no bounds. From innovative designs to impeccable execution, we have mastered the art of transforming spaces into natural masterpieces. Today, we speak with a landscape designer who has recently won Singapore’s highest design accolade, the 2023 President*s Design Award . Leonard Ng, Country Market Director, Hennin...

What comes to mind when you think of delivering newborn babies? Well, the baby comes out, and the umbilical cord is clamped, cut and discarded. As we know today, cord blood is a very good source of blood stem cells and can be used in transplants to treat blood disorders and cancers.  So instead of throwing the umbilical cord away just like that, more parents are requesting to harvest cord blood fr...

The Singapore’s Business-Improvement District (BID) Plan was introduced to improve specific defined areas and enhance the vibrancy of each precinct.  With 10 such BID precincts in Singapore, the Singapore River especially, is one of the most iconic one as it commands a significant share of footfall, whether from locals or tourists and investments from businesses. Michelle Koh, Executive Director,...

From Pheu Thai Party's Srettha Thavisin being elected as Thailand's new prime minister to the possibility of Malaysia suing Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal.  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.

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was published online. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February 2023.  Did the club make the ri...

Singapore stocks opened stronger today following overnight gains on the global market. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,162.71 points after 32.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Dasin Retail Trust after the Singapore Exchange Regulation issued a “trade with caution” alert for the trust yes...

Do you remember the 1992 film 'The Bodyguard' starring Kevin Costner and the late Whitney Houston in her movie acting debut? Did it give you an impression that being part of a security team is ‘glamorous’?  Our next guest is in a company that provides services in the realm of executive protection and risk consultancy solutions. And not only that, he was also part of the security detail team for fo...

It’s all about digital assets today. Founded on Swiss and Singaporean heritage in 2017, our guest is Singtel-backed startup Sygnum, which touts itself as “the world’s first regulated digital asset bank”.  The company was awarded with its Swiss banking and securities dealer license in 2019 by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority or FINMA.  While the firm is not licensed as a bank here i...

Is sanitising your hands often a habit that has stuck with you in this post Covid-19 world? How important is it for us to continue with the good hygiene practices as we move forward in life?  And in an effort to continue evolving the health and hygiene landscape in the region, Reckitt has announced the launch of its new Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Singapore.  Vijayanand Sinha, Pre...

From China launching military drills around Taiwan over the weekend to the country’s authorities publicly accusing a government worker of spying for the CIA.  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.

Spain reigned supreme to be crowned World Champions down under, but the true winners of the 2023 Women's World cup could be more than just La Roja. Sara Merican, former National Footballer and Singapore women's premier league champion, joins us to discuss and dissect the tournament and it's far-reaching impact on the women's game. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/why-is-women...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today after global markets ended the week mixed. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per cent to 3,155.93 points after 181.9 million securities changed hands across the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singtel, after the telecommunications operator posted a net profit of S$483 million for the first quarter e...

Lung cancer is the first and third leading cause of death for males and females in Singapore. It accounts for one in six cancer incidents in male patients above the age of 80 and is also common among older females.  365 Cancer Prevention Society , a non-profit organisation that serves the community in its tri-fold mission - Cancer Prevention, Cancer Fighting and Cancer Education, has launched Are...

The latest American Express (Amex) Shop Small Research has unveiled generational differences in our support for local businesses. So are Singaporeans supporting local businesses enough?  According to the report, it looks like the younger generations see less importance in supporting locals compared to the older generations. Marlin Brown, Singapore Country Manager, American Express shares more with...

Purpose built workers and student accommodation – that’s what we’re going to talk about on the segment today.  Headquartered in Singapore, our guest Centurion Corporation owns, develops and manages quality specialised accommodation assets.  This includes Purpose Built Worker Accommodation in Singapore and Malaysia, and Purpose Built Student Accommodation across Australia, South Korea, the UK and t...

Donald Trump has confirmed that he will not attend the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday, amid reports that he is weighing several options in an attempt to upstage the opening event in the party’s nominating contest. Will he change his mind? How will Donald rump’s absence impact the GOP debate? For more on this and the key issues  that could shape the first debate of the 2024 vote, we s...

Asian esports organisation Team Flash has announced a partnership with Vietnamese football club Hai Phong FC.The organisation and the club have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) enabling the two parties to collaborate on a range of activations. What exactly are these collaborations? Mark Chew, CEO of Team Flash joins us to shed some light. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanke...

Forget your history textbook, a brand new theatrical projection will make 700 years of Singapore’s history come to life in six minutes. 700 Years is part of this year’s Singapore Night Festival, which will be running till August 26 and features more than 50 experiences including performances, night installations and three festival villages. David Chew, Festival Director, Singapore Night Festival 2...

While generative AI’s answers might sound believable, they can be factually incorrect – or worse, subjective. Now, imagine that AI running your store, or your Shopee platform. The implications of ‘ AI hallucination ’ — where it makes up information in a convincing way, can range from misquoting prices to recommending products that don’t even exist. We speak with Henson Tsai, Founder and CEO of Sle...

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his 2023 National Day Rally speech at 6.45pm this weekend. But after all the political roller coaster Singapore has gone through the last few months, how would the tone of this National Day Rally be like?  Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his views.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being the lowest-ranked team at the 2023 Netball World Cup, Team Singapore gave a glowing account of themselves as they beat world No.15 Sri Lanka, who are six-time Asian champions, twice in Cape Town. With the Nations Cup and Asian Netball Championship on the horizon, how will Netball Singapore continue to grow from strength to strength? Annette Bishop, Head Coach of Netball Singapore, an...

It all began in 2012 when our next guest realised that Singapore did not have a spirit to call its own. It sparked her six-year journey to master the art and science of distillation under master distillers all over the world.  At the end of it all, it culminated in Singapore’s first fully fledged micro-distillery, Brass Lion Distillery which produces spirits that encapsulate the essence of Singapo...

Even with the rising costs of living and GST, 89% of Singaporeans are still determined to spend on travel.  Skyscanner's Travel in Focus 2023 Report also shows that Singaporean travellers are opportunistic and deal-conscious travellers who are always ready to switch up their plans in a heartbeat if they stumble upon a better deal.   We speak with Cyndi Hui, Travel Trends and Destination Expert at...

The ruble has lost roughly a quarter of its value against the dollar since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Western sanctions have harmed Russia’s trade balance, and military spending has soared as the war goes on with no end in sight. In an emergency meeting on Tuesday, Russia’s central bank governing board decided to increase interest rates by 3.5 percentage points, reaching 12%.  How will the...