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Singapore shares opened higher today even though global markets were down over concerns of a slowdown in the China economy and US debt ceiling voting.  The Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent to 3,165.33 points in early trade after 55.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have IReit Global, as the Europe-focused REIT acquires portfol...

Legacy GLOWHARD Festival 2023 serves as a platform to showcase the best of Singapore's music scene. It is dedicated to the Hard Dance genre which is gaining popularity not just in Singapore but overseas in countries such as Australia and Netherlands. Yet, with a festival this big, issues such as ticketing fraud must be addressed and prevented. We speak to Andrew Teo, Festival Director, Legacy Musi...

Mapxus is a fast-growing and leading indoor mapping technology platform that provides state-of-the-art indoor map services for global applications. Improving safety and convenience are some of the few benefits of making this technology more accessible to consumers. We speak to Dr. John Chan, Founder and CEO at Mapxus Technology Limited more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The retail investment landscape in the region is in focus today as we look at how industry players are tapping growing numbers of retail investors during the pandemic.  Our guest for today is from financial services firm CMC Markets, which serves over 80,000 clients globally in areas such as equity, commodities and indices trading.  The firm is present in a number of geographies including Singapor...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended his rule of Turkey to a third decade, France's Digital Minister Jean-Noël Barrot threatens to ban Twitter if it does not follow EU rules, and Rishi Sunak is trying to resolve issues that would further reduce their chances of winning their election. We speak to Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council more about this. See omnystudio.c...

The perennial debate surrounding two footballing legends. In the company of John Dykes, famed football personality and international sports broadcaster, we explore the contrasting paths, playing styles, and remarkable achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have undeniably dominated the beautiful game for over a decade to answer the age-old question: Who truly deserves the title of...

Singapore shares started the day in the negative territory, after global markets ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) shed 0.5 per cent to 3,170.68 points after 42.1 million securities were transacted in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Olam Group, after the company’s proposed initial public offering of its agribusiness unit is n...

Renting tech devices is a service provided by the start-up Circular. It has to still maintain data privacy despite the devices themselves being passed around. Moreover, the stigma surrounding getting second hand devices is changing as the sales of these second hand devices are on the rise. We speak to Nick Ramsay, CEO & Founder, Circular more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A majority of Thai people seem to be harbouring doubts about the ability of Move Forward Party, reported sightings of Jho Low should change Malaysian authorities' approach in their hunt for him, and lastly what will be the topics of discussion in the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore? We speak more about this with Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University. See omn...

Today we’re going to talk all about being a modern farmer in Singapore.  Armed with technology from Israel that has turned strips of deserts into fruit orchards, our guest from today is Netatech Group, which is known for building farms and growing some of the most commonly eaten vegetables in Singapore including Nai bai, Kailan and water spinach.  Unlike traditional farms, Netatech uses drip irrig...

Singapore shares opened higher today after European markets ended mixed amid concerns over the US debt deal and rate hike possibility. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent to 3,197.69 points after 41.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Sats. The in-flight caterer and ground handler reported earnin...

How big a clean up job does Mauricio Pochettino have in mending the (Stamford) bridge? And how are Tottenham fans feeling about their former manager taking over at Chelsea? Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator & Tottenham Fan, weighs in on the latest episode. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Milestone Systems' Video Management Software (VMS) looks to deal with challenges such as a shortage of healthcare professionals. It also will help to increase efficiency in the industry and improve patient care. With these types of advances and application of AI, what does the future of the health industry look like? We speak to Malou Toft, Vice President APAC, Milestone Systems more about this. S...

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) have recently launch the Jobs Transformation Map (JTM) for Hotel Industry. The travel industry's comeback post Covid-19 sparks interest in the career opportunities in this sector, and we wonder what the future of the industry looks like. We speak to Chris Teo, 2nd Vice President of Singapore Hotel As...

Let’s talk about telcos today. And we want to focus our attention on mainboard-listed StarHub which had released its Q1 results just about a couple of weeks ago.  The company posted a 26 per cent rise in net profits to S$37.5 million for the first quarter ended March.  StarHub attributed its Q1’s performance to higher service revenue, which grew 11 per cent year-on-year, despite sustained market c...

China is getting increasingly more confident in their place on the world stage. It looks to  compete with US in space technology and exploration. Moreover, China's first domestically made passenger jet could be a significant competitor to industry giants like Boeing and Airbus. Lastly, how will tesla fair if they were to break into the Chinese market? We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Sing...

Singapore shares began the week in positive territory, tracking strong performances in the US and Europe markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.7 per cent to 3,229.53 points in early trade after 48.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Stamford Land. That’s after the company’s net profit rose to S$184.5 million for its...

A frantic end for the domestic football season across Europe saw Dortmund fluff their lines in pursuit of Bundesliga glory, while Leeds & Leicester failed to retain their Premier League status. Who were the winners and losers from the weekend? Elliott and Raushan discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Elective egg freezing will allow women to have more flexibility in when they decide to have children. How does this process work, what to consider, and what are the potential risks involved? We speak to Dr Roland Chieng, Medical Director, Virtus Fertility Centre Singapore to answer these questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going passwordless will give both organizations and consumers a better online experience. It will also help to mitigate phishing attacks, which are a growing problem, by adding an extra layer of security to user identity. We speak to David Hope, Senior Vice President - Asia-Pacific & Japan, ForgeRock more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No player ever been as synonymous to any Grand Slam tennis tournament the way one Rafael Nadal has ruled the French Open. Unfortunately for the king of clay - who has won the tournament a record 14-times - he will not be in the running to add to that tally in 2023, having been ruled out with a hip flexor injury that’s sidelined him since January. What does this mean for the rest of the field, and...

i Light Singapore is an annual celebration that brings people from all walks of life together by shining a light on art and sustainability. They take efforts such as sourcing for materials for artworks sustainably and using energy saving lightings during the festival. We speak to Jason Chen, Festival Director of i Light Singapore 2023 and Director (Place Management), URA more about this. See omnys...

A first-of-its-kind offering in Southeast Asia, M1 has recently launched its 5G SA-powered solution-in-a-box. They recently partnered with Fullerton Health to provide 5G-powered telemedicine services to seafarers working onboard vessels out in the sea. Moreover, M1 is taking connectivity to the next level by venturing into the Maritime industry. We speak to Willis Sim, Chief Corporate Sales &...

Singapore and Uzbekistan will explore collaboration opportunities in the tourism sector, paving the way for greater connectivity between the two countries. What is the current situation of the tourism sector in Uzbekistan, do they serve the needs of tourists, and what improvements could be made? We speak to Mr Charles Tan, Secretary General, NATAS and Managing Director of Pegasus Travel Management...

The SG kindness movement has put forth multiple initiatives over the years involving schools, parents and other parties. How effective have they been and where does Singapore rank, compared to neighboring counties, when it comes to kindness? We speak to Dr William Wan, General Secretary, Singapore Kindness Movement more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.