Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

How did it come to this? Liverpool were not long ago renowned for their efficiency and effectiveness in the transfer market. Now they have been usurped by Chelsea not once, but twice! Where does this leave Klopp & co.? Plus will City be in the hunt for a new midfielder too, after De Bruyne's latest injury?  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   S...

On your mark, get set, RACE! The Inaugural Sprint Fest 2023 which happened in July brought adrenaline-pumping car racing action to Sentosa Palawan Green for the first time. But what were the challenges in bringing such motorsports action to Singapore?  Glenn Lum, Co-Founder, 2+1 Concepts shares his experience.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organizations are increasingly discovering the power of human centered AI, which is reshaping the workforce and transforming the role and overall contribution of HR to business results.  In view of this, we speak with Chaitanya, Co-founder of Darwinbox  to find out why companies should tap into the full potential of AI and how the landscape for it will thrive and grow manifold in the years to come...

So who were the biggest winners and losers in the recently concluded Malaysian state election and did a strong opposition performance show a rejection of Anwar's unity government?   Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia gives us his analysis of this election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As content consumption shifts towards online platforms, consumers are increasingly relying on their social networks to assess the credibility of products and services. How can a social commerce platform transforms consumer engagement into tangible revenue for businesses through peer recommendation? We find out from Bernard Teo, Co-founder and CEO, YouAdMe . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Cristiano Ronaldo may have sat out the opening weekend of the Saudi Pro League due an injury, but that didn't stop the stars from shining bright in the Middle East. With the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson all making their league debuts, what can we expect in this brave new football frontier? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times,...

Singapore shares edged up this morning, tracking gains in the US and Europe markets.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.1 per cent to 3,250.52 points after 53.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. The semiconductor industry remains in focus after mainboard-listed UMS recorded a 42.4 per cent year-on-year drop in net profit to S$11.6 million for the second...

From China's possible retaliation after the White House's ban on US investment in Chinese tech sectors to Beijing condemning the US for receiving Taiwanese ‘troublemaker’ Vice President William Lai. 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.

A household name in local football, Hassan Sunny became the first footballer to win FOUR league titles with FOUR different teams as his all-conquering Albirex Niigata team sealed a SIXTH championship in eight years. What is the secret to the White Swans supremacy, and what is the secret behind Hassan's longevity? Superman himself tells us! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com...

Singapore stocks opened lower today amid a mixed performance in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 1.2 per cent to 3,253.47 points after 53.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have  Olam Group, after the agri food giant posted on Friday an 88.8 per cent decline in net profit to S$48 million, due...

With concerns about the rising COE premium and cost of living, younger Singaporeans, especially families with young children, are looking for alternative affordable options to still enjoy the convenience of owning a car. What if there was a flexible, fuss-free option without the worry of various costs such as insurance & road tax, maintenance & servicing, down payment and bank loans?  Car...

As we move beyond the pandemic, offline shopping appears to be returning to the pre-pandemic stage with shoppers looking to connect with brands in-person. Coupled with other global macroeconomic headwinds, it seems like SEA’s e-commerce boom is slowing down. But guess what, it is not, largely thanks to a group of people called ‘e-shopaholic'. So what are the traits of ‘e-shopaholics’?  Winston Seo...

It is all about art toys and figurines for today. Founded in 2010, our guest POP MART is a culture and entertainment company.  The firm creates art toys and collectible pieces sold through its network of retail stores or vending machines.  POP MART made its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2020 with a market capitalisation of US$12.5 billion at the end of its first trading day. Aside from...

A sudden twist in the investigation into Hunter Biden means his legal troubles will likely stretch on for months, creating an unwelcome drag on US President Joe Biden's reelection bid. Meanwhile, Donald Trump could face a fourth indictment this week in Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will begin presenting evidence to a grand jury  related to an investigation into possible elec...

With the brand new Premier League season almost upon us, we weigh out who looks ready to do battle and who looks a little undercooked. Plus with the transfer window still in full-swing, we could see plenty more movers and shakers before it slams shut! Tune in as Elliott and Raushan gear you up for another breathtaking season of football ahead! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph...

Singapore shares slipped at the open today, after the Ministry of Trade and Industry narrowed its official full-year growth forecast for 2023, citing a weak external demand outlook for the rest of the year. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.2 per cent to 3,316 points after 34.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, w...

Get your music festival outfits ready because Sundown Festival is set to make its comeback this weekend. Headlining the event is Mandopop star Jam Hsiao, Malaysian rapper Namewee, DJ Kim Lee, and internationally renowned DJs R3HAB and Firebeatz. We find out more from Kelvin Goh, Director & Co-founder of Sundown Festival  and Rudolph Van Der Van, Sundown Festival Director, Red Spade Entertainme...

As we return to a post-pandemic world, many companies are inviting employees back to the office. Two years into this new normal, most of us have gotten the hang of video meetings. But why are hybrid meetings much more complicated?  We speak with  Petteri Murto, Vice President of Sales, Business Communication, Sennheiser Asia-Pacific to find out how they're elevating meeting and conferencing experi...

You might have heard of computer coding. But have you heard of low code?  If you haven’t, low code refers to a process of developing software that minimises the lines of computer codes that developers need to write manually. It might be a little hard to visualise, but think of low coding as the pre-fabrication of apartments. Computer codes are packaged into drag and drop icons just like individual...

Singapore shares dipped this morning, following a mixed showing in global markets overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.1 per cent to 3,312.16 points after 42.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment. The company today announced the launch of a business park development fund to invest in...

Diving into the complex world of Harry Maguire: From captain to controversy, fame to struggle, and changing perceptions. Exploring the highs, lows, and complicated journey of the world's most expensive defender. As the much maligned defender edges closer to departing Manchester United - Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits times, joins Raushan and Elliott on this tasty debate on Mag...

Would you quit your day time job to pursue a passion? This entrepreneur left the corporate world to pursue her pastry dreams. Having spent six years specialising in marketing and advertising, she took a leap of faith in 2013 by embarking on a sabbatical to explore her true calling. Her story is a testament to the determination and resilience that many women entrepreneurs possess.  Jiawen Lin, Foun...

It’s all about music and concerts today. With a legacy that spans over 200 years, Warner Music Group, brings together songwriters, artists and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the world.  The firm has a recorded music division that operates in over 70 countries via a network of affiliate and licensees.  It includes a number of renowned labels including 300 Entertainment a...

The tourism industry, particularly the hotels, is finally witnessing a ray of light post-pandemic. It is undeniable that the more prominent players in the industry are reaping the benefits of the sudden influx of tourism. But what about smaller hospitality organisations that can’t fully capitalise on the influx of tourists due to the lack of manpower? How can they can stay afloat and also fully ca...

More than 40 countries, including China, India, the US, and European countries, but not Russia, took part in peace talks in Saudi Arabia that ended on Sunday. Given China’s recent differences with Russia, and a recent spat over a viral video of Chinese citizens being detained at the Russian border - is a turning point in sight for the Ukraine war? We find out from Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of...