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Ahead of Singapore's 58th birthday, we commemorate National Day in conversation with the Lions' skipper Hariss Harun. Embodying Singapore’s spirit of resilience, the 33-year old talks to us about juggling life as a pro-footballer, a dad, a friend and a full-time student.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Singapore shares edged up at the open today, tracking overnight gains in the US and Europe.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,313.22 points after 63.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of sectors to watch, Singapore’s banking scene continues to be at the front and centre of investors’ minds as banks registered resilient results for...

Singapore automotive company Dickson Group has debuted an in-person live auction for used cars, which it says will give sellers a better price. The event offers vehicle owners the opportunity to receive higher returns for their pre-owned vehicles, on top of the selling price of their vehicles to Dickson.  Will live car auctions become the next big thing to spice up the used car market in Singapore...

It’s that time of the year again where we see and hear fighter jets soar in the skies in celebration of National Day.  But if you want to be a Top Gun fighter in Singapore without leaving the ground – a trip to a retail flight simulator centre may be one of your better bets.  Our guest for today is WingsAcademy.sg, which prides itself as Singapore’s latest retail flight simulator centre offering s...

High-level Ukraine peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia wrapped up over the weekend. Did the summit yield any progress in ending the war? Perhaps not, but they did focus attention on one global power broker: China. What can we make of China’s attendance, and its evolving position in the ongoing conflict? We speak with Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs to disc...

Technology is changing the way we work, live, and think. It is also becoming increasingly pervasive across many industries and professions, and the legal industry is no exception. How is tech changing the way lawyers work and how will it shape the future of the legal profession? We speak with David B Wilkins, Faculty Director, Center on the Legal Profession, Harvard Law School  to find out more.  ...

Arsenal gave their hopes of beating Manchester City to the Premier League title a mental  boost as they defeated Pep Guardiola's side on penalties to win the 2023 Community Shield. But is this merely a glorified pre-season friendly? Or will the psychological impact give the Gunners a upper hand in the season ahead? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg...

Singapore shares started the week in positive territory following a mixed showing in global markets overnight.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,296.84 points after 28.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have OUE Healthcare. That’s after the Catalist-listed healthcare group posted earnings of S$...

If you remember, Catherine, Princess of Wales was wearing a green dress at the Trooping the Colour ceremony that took place on 17 June. But did you know that she has worn a design by a Singaporean designer before?  You can now see this dress here in Singapore. The Asian Civilisations Museum has added a new dress to its ongoing special exhibition Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World, a ret...

Nanomaterials that could create, detect and manipulate light – that’s what we’re going to talk about today.  It may sound like a sci-fi movie, but these so-called ‘optical materials’ are widely used in our daily lives.  Think about the nanocrystals used to emit bright and life-like colours in our TV displays, or luminous materials in invisible inks used to mark barrels of oils for tax accounting p...

Yep, some small businesses still think old-school marketing works best. Despite being the biggest spenders in tech, there are still many Singaporean SMEs that fall through the cracks of digitalisation — a shocking 20% of Singaporean SMEs  have either just started or have yet to embark on the journey of digitalisation.  What is the cost of being left out of the business digitalisation wave? What mo...

Former US President Donald Trump is asking for the federal judge presiding in his criminal case over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election to recuse herself, along with a change of venue outside of the District of Columbia, accusing the judge of being partial against him. Will these changes be granted? And what happens next in Trump’s busy legal schedule?  We find out from Trisha Craig, Vice...

The 2023 summer transfer window has seen big-name players such as Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino all move to clubs in Saudia Arabia for lucrative offers. Are you afraid your team's best player may be the next to follow suit? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIND – Design Fair Asia is set to return for its second edition after its successful debut in 2022, as part of Singapore Design Week. The event will be returning to the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1, Halls A, B, and C from 21 - 23 September 2023. FIND Design Fair Asia is gearing up to welcome over 15,000 visitors, 350 international brands, and 50 distinguishe...

We live in Singapore and we all know how peaceful life is here in this tiny island. But interestingly, according to the 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) is now the 6th most peaceful country in the world. So how does the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) measure 'peace' for this index?  Steve Killelea, Founder & Executive Chairman, Institute for Economics and Peace shares more...

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has given a ministerial statement to address concerns over the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau’s (CPIB) investigation into Transport Minister S Iswaran and the resignation of Members of Parliament (MPs) Tan Chuan Jin and Cheng Li Hui. But were all the burning questions answered in his statement?  PN Balji, Political Commentator & Veteran Journalist shares...

A 7-goal thriller between European powerhouses Bayern and Liverpool proved a fitting ending to the two-week long Festival of Football here in Singapore. Listen in as Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel have their say on the tournament, while fans weigh in on the price and pain points of the fiesta! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/fans-make-liverpool-feel-at-home-even-as-bayern-sp...

The demand for locally sourced, sustainable food has reached a tipping point in Singapore. According to recent data, the Singapore Food Agency's Farm-to-Table Recognition Program has witnessed a surge in participation from hotels and food businesses eager to embrace homegrown vegetables, fish, and eggs. As the trend of conscious consumerism and the desire for traceable, ethically produced ingredie...

Whether you travel often or infrequently, it makes sense to know as much as possible about all the different options for accommodation out there. While many experienced travellers find themselves returning to aparthotels, other tourists and business travellers are less familiar with what an aparthotel actually is. So could staying at an aparthotel be an option for you for your next trip?  Roy Lian...

Last month Russia pulled out of a deal that allowed Ukraine to export its grain by sea despite a wartime blockade, an initiative seen as essential to keeping global food prices stable. Now the United States has been told that Russia is prepared to return to talks on the Black Sea grain deal. How true is this and what will be the pull factor for Russia to renew a deal that they pulled out of in the...

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour's Policy Board as a player director in a move which will give golfers a bigger say in major decisions. Woods' appointment follows the merger between the Tour, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour in June that left players blindsided. The 15-time major winner becomes the board's sixth player director, joining Rory McIlroy and four others. W...

Singapore stocks opened weaker today, joining global bourses in the red. That’s as July data showed weakness in the manufacturing sector across China, the US and the eurozone. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per cent to 3,353.92 points after 65.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. Meanwhile, international headlines are in focus today with all eyes...

You can tell a lot about a man by the way he dresses. While a solid shirt and tapered trousers may be versatile wardrobe essentials, a good suit is a timeless staple.  Javin They, Founder, Common Suits shares his views on what to look out for when investing in a suit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Malaysia’s state election campaigning kicking off to Myanmar’s military junta reducing Aung San Suu Kyi’s 33-yr sentence by 6 years.  Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Singapore’s launch of the AI Verify Foundation and the ongoing discussions about the Generative AI regulations, how can businesses safely and responsibly harness Gen AI in the workplace? We speak with Jeremy Lua, Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Norton Rose Fulbright The current generative AI landscape in Singapore  to find out more.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.