Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

The gaming industry, due to it large and dedicated communities, stores a lot of personal and financial information, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. Although we cannot completely eradicate this threat, how can customers reduce the chances and/or effects of having their information stolen?  We speak to Reinhart Hansen, Director of Technology, Office of the CTO, Imperva more about this....

With big headliners making their way to our shores, ticket scalpers are back in ‘business’. Can ticket scalping be an issue we will ever overcome? Could legislation be put to play in this instance?  Khelvin Xu, Partner, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP shares his views on this.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard of commercial REITs, residential REITs and industrial REITs. But how about a REIT focused on outlet malls in China specifically? Our guest for today is from Sasseur REIT which is an SGX-listed REIT since March 2018, and the first outlet REIT listed in Asia. The firm’s portfolio consists of four outlets in China, namely in Chongqing, Kunming and Hefei.  But why did the company focus on...

With the 5000 capacity limit at the National Stadium, and lack of LIVE broadcasts for the Singapore Football Team's recent matches hogging the headlines, we speak to Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, on his commentary piece - questioning the lack of support for what is claimed to be our 'national sport'. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/for-the-lions...

Singapore shares opened lower today after the US central bank affirmed that more interest rate increases are likely ahead as the inflation rate is still high.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,221.78 points after 30.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS and OCBC. That’s after the Monetary Author...

Fiz on 21 Tanjong Pagar Road is a tasting menu-only restaurant that serves contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine. This type of cuisine has unique flavours that differ across the region but still maintain some common elements. In this day and age, old-school cooking techniques, in combination with technology, allows chefs to efficiently make Southeast Asian foods, while still maintaining its authent...

With the future of the logistics and supply chain industry looking bright, Singapore seems certain to ride this boom. However, the bigger question lies is how can the logistics sector attract a large enough talent pool to keep up with the growing demand?  Patrick Wong, Singapore Country Manager, GoGoX shares with us on how the sector can fill up the gaps in the logistics workforce.  See omnystudio...

Ukraine, in the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 conference in London, will look to ensure US and European investment in their recovery and rebuilding after the Ukraine-Russian war. French President Emmanuel Macron will be hosting world leaders in Paris this week for a summit to reimagine global financing for a new era. It will put issues surrounding debt that poorer countries have incurr...

Singapore shares opened lower today following losses in the global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent to 3,206.93 points after 32.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Keppel, after the conglomerate obtained a contract to design, build, own and operate a new large-scale district cooling...

As Singapore's first Olympic Esports finalist in motor racing, Aleef Hamilton will be hoping to fly the flag loud and proud for the Lion City at the inaugural event happening this week. But just how did this Lewis Hamilton fan go from chasing autographs to chasing his ultimate dream? Tune in to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omny...

The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) May Day Awards 2023 have honoured 128 distinguished and deserving individuals, including union leaders, workers, management partners and government representatives.  We speak to Alexander C. Melcher, Vice President, Singapore National Employers Federation, an awardee of the Distinguished Service Award for the May Day Awards 2023 and what this award means t...

With cybercrime estimated to cost the world $8 trillion annually in 2023, there is one more insurance policy businesses need to add to the list, cyber insurance. But when looking to purchase cyber insurance, there are several factors to consider. Sathish Murthy, Director of Systems Engineering, ASEAN/India, Cohesity shares with us the factors companies should consider when getting cyber insurance....

Today we’re going to talk about a fashion brand or company that would come to mind when we mention the phrase ‘heat-tech’.  Bingo if you guessed UNIQLO! With over 2,400 stores in 25 markets including Japan, UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, which is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies.  The company attributes its success to unifying the entire cloth...

Earphones that give the best listening experience, whether you are listening to songs, podcasts, or anything else, is something that many look for but feel it is hard to find. Those who embark passionately on the search for 'the perfect sound' are known as audiophiles. This comes hand in hand with these earphones having qualities such as being water resistant, being aesthetically pleasing, and hav...

Singapore shares opened lower today, after European markets ended lower as investors waited for further cues on the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.2 per cent to 3,233.65 points after 27.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC increasing its stake in its insurance...

Ronaldo, Benzema, next who? Saudi Arabian football is in the spotlight with a host of footballers rumoured to be on their transfer radar with Neves, Kante and Ziyech the latest names mentioned. Will Saudi football take flight? Or will this be CSL 2.0?  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.

Gen Z and Millennial Singaporeans have a more open mindset to dating nowadays and having a holiday romance is something that a large number of them look forward to having. Online dating is a way for them to achieve this. Yet, especially in an unfamiliar environment, there is a safety concern when meeting someone you've only interacted with online. How do we deal with issues such as this and still...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s landmark trip to China concluded on Monday with both sides vowing to steady ties to ward off conflict. What will this mean for the future of US-China relations?  Next up, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosts Premier Li Qiang for talks today in Berlin. How will Germany find the middle ground between maintaining their economic ties with China, and complying with...

Water is an essential part of our lives, but ever wondered who are the ones behind the clean water we use and drink everyday? Our guest for today is Memiontec, a Catalist-listed water treatment company that designs and builds systems and water treatment plants in countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and China.  Recently, the company also moved into financing, operating and maintaining plants and...

Singapore shares started the week lower today after a mixed end to the week in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent to 3,247.59 points after 42 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Amara. That’s after the company announced yesterday that two major shareholders and executive directo...

To showcase a new form of 'art' brought forward by NFT artists, Bored Island Group, has recently opened the world’s first public, physical profile picture NFT gallery, BIGHAUS. Collaborating with AI is pivotal in establishing a dedicated platform for showcasing digital art. We speak to Jaye Foo, Founder, The Parlour & Co-Founder, Bored Island Group more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener...

In order to prevent rash decisions on both parties, China and US must continue their attempts at dialogue. India as well, another country with strained relations with China is in discussions with the US with China's increasing global influence in focus. In other news, Joe Biden made his 2024 re-election pitch to union members in Philadelphia on Saturday in his first political rally since launching...

Imagine building a platform where you can search, book and meet mentors from around the world to seek career advice.  That’s what our guest for today did during the pandemic to make mentorship accessible for everyone.  Founded in 2020, ADPList is a global community of mentors and learners, and so far, the community has grown to over 14,000 people with over 15 million minutes mentored in about 140...

In this post-pandemic period, collecting important data and making data based decisions is vital in creating an effective marketing strategy. Brands have to keep up with the various avenues through which they can advertise to consumers while still keeping to their respective budgets. We speak to Jasper Knoben, CEO, Intrepid more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester City, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Napoli & PSG may have all conquered their respectively domestic leagues, but how will the aim to strengthen from a position of power heading into next season?  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.