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Singapore shares opened higher today, following strong overnight gains on Wall Street.  The Straits Times Index (STI) notched up 0.3 per cent to 3,252.18 points in early trade as 54.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier and its budget counterpart Scoot served 2.8 million passengers in May, a...

AI now has even evolved to aid us in social situations by adjusting how you interact with a particular person based on their personality profile. This type of AI is trained under human supervision by inputting relevant data into the system. It could also have a significant impact on the sales industry by changing how they pitch their products to their consumers. We speak to Ethan Lin, Founder, Min...

A battle of CV’s? On what basis are we looking at to elect our next president? Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Mr George Goh look like the two most promising candidates for the upcoming election. However, without a savvy media team Mr Goh would have trouble putting his name forward and ensuring eligibility for running. Moreover, should we keep an eye on ‘hopefuls’ such as former secondary school tea...

Heightening seamlessness and efficiency in the food value chain by forming closer connections between farmers, distributors and wholesalers, is the approach that Farmbyte is taking to tackle food security in Malaysia. Digitalisation of the farming industry and maintaining its sustainability by reducing wastage are the top priorities in this process. We speak to Aiman Syed Jaafar, CEO, FarmByte mor...

Singapore shares opened higher today following the decision to pause the interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. In early trade, the Straits Times Index was up 0.1 per cent to 3,222.24 points after 129.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel. That’s as the company obtained two contracts to provide what it dubs “energy-as-a-serv...

The halal travel demographic is a sizable market segment globally. Ensuring that Muslim tourists can continue to practice their faith while still enjoying the culture of the country they are visiting requires these countries to implement Muslim-friendly services, namely easy access to halal food and places to pray. We speak to Fazal Bahardeen, CEO, CrescentRating & HalalTrip more about this. S...

The accounting and professional services sector is at the centre of our conversation today.  According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, Singapore projects 6,000 to 7,000 new accounting jobs by 2025, adding on to the current workforce of over 100,000 employees.  Globally, the Big Four accounting firms also went on hiring sprees of their own last year, with the companies already...

Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's longest-serving post-war prime minister died on June 12 at the age of 86. Now, there is much debate over what it means for Italian politics and his business empire.  Over in Russia, the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, once dubbed the ‘Russian Davos’ kicks off amid geopolitical tensions.  And as the rest of the world moves away from the pandemic, Britain...

With technology having been an important part of our lives for a few years now, many users, especially Gen Z's, have unused online accounts that they have moved on from. Data waste in forms such as this is increasing and curbing it is crucial especially from a sustainability point of view. We speak to Andy Ng, Vice President and Managing Director for Asia South and Pacific Region, Veritas Technolo...

Growing a brand in this day where e-commerce is so vital requires effort and expertise. E-commerce accelerators, such as Pattern, help brands optimise sales on marketplaces like Tmall, JD.com, Coupang, and Lazada.  We speak to John Lebaron, Chief Revenue Officer, Pattern more about this.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened higher today, following significant gains in global markets on mild US inflation data and positive sentiments of a possible pause in interest rate hikes.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.3 per cent to 3,197.76 points. after 73.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. Elsewhere, from China increasing oil import quota to the latest US i...

Today we’re going to give you an overview of one of the largest privately held real estate investors and managers in the world.  Founded in 1957, Hines is a real estate investment, development and management firm with presence in 395 cities across 30 countries and US$95.79 billion of investment assets under management as of the end of last year.  The company has historically developed, redeveloped...

The Malaysian police are asking Interpol to help them track down comedian Jocelyn Chia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the need for reforms, saying Malaysia must change or it will not survive. He also is to clarify some issues surrounding the border agreement with Indonesia. Lastly, Thailand’s prime ministerial frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat will be investigated over whether...

Sustainability in the fashion industry is increasingly important to consumers. _/\/\/\ake O is the brainchild of the founders of GINLEE Studio, as they create a design-led circular initiative to transform unused fabrics into uniquely re-designed products to close the loop of excess production. This is a unique approach compared to the approaches most other design and fashion companies use We speak...

Singapore shares opened lower today in contrast to largely positive trading sessions in the global markets.   The Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.2 per cent to 3,189.22 points in early trade after 65.1 million securities changed hands. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Hatten Land and Quantum Healthcare.  The Catalist-listed medical group has signed a tenancy agreement to occu...

The Singapore Academy of Law has recently published a new report on a legal principle that might be of interest to businesses. Two disputing parties cannot try to relitigate the same issue which was already decided by a foreign court, if they subsequently try to litigate again in Singapore. So what does this mean for businesses?  We speak to   Colin Seow, Managing Director, Colin Seow Chambers mor...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be in Beijing for talks on June 18 and US' latest claims of the existence of Chinese spy facilities in Cuba could have an impact on the tone of the visit. Amongst tense relations, China has ordered the last Indian journalist in the country to leave. Lastly, China's economic recovery seems to be slowing down recently. We speak to  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fell...

We’re going to talk all about the buses we take to get to and off work every other day.  Our guest for today is from Volvo Buses, which is one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions.  Offering premium city and intercity buses, coaches, and chassis, Volvo Buses has sales in 85 countries and a global service network with more than 1,500 dealerships and workshops. ...

Taking regular measurements of blood pressure is a simple yet effective way to monitor our overall health. Monitoring it allows us to detect ‘silent killers’ that result from hypertension. Regardless of age, we should all remember to take these efforts to keep track of our health. We speak to Alexis En, Director, Marketing and Digital Health, OMRON Healthcare Singapore  more about this. See omnyst...

Singapore shares started the week higher today after US equities ended higher on expectations that interest rate hikes would be paused.    In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.3 per cent to 3,197.42 points after 34.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Nio, after the electric vehicle maker sunk deeper into the...

Ever wished you could be a professional gamer? Team Flash's Khevind Awat Ranai aka Buzzinho, who will be representing the nation at the FIFAe World Cup 2023 tells us just how! 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.

Brand strength encompasses factors such as customer loyalty, brand recognition, and market share. It also indicates how well a brand is known and trusted by customers. Measuring brand strength on a regular basis is vital to planning strategies to grow the company. Depending on the size or type of company, however, what to focus on when measuring brand strength can differ. We speak to Uri Snyder, S...

Classic cars – or those that are at least 35-years-old from their original registration date - that’s on our agenda today.  Such vehicles have gained increased popularity in recent years. According to Forbes citing collectible car website Classic.com, a sizable list of desirable up-and-comers have appreciated in value by as much as 88%. But really, what is driving the market?  Also – with Statista...

Three men serving at the very top of the US government, Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Mike Pence appear to be guilty of mishandling of confidential documents, so what does this mean for the upcoming US presidential election? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to be in China on June 18 as the attempts at dialogue between the two countries continues. Lastly, Rishi Sunak's visiting Biden...

Singapore shares opened lower today after Wall Street booked overnight gains on improving sentiment.   The Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,183.55 points in early trade after 92.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Thomson Medical Group after the Singapore-based healthcare company was reported by Bloomberg to be...