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Team Flash is flying the flag for Singapore, dominating the e-sports arena in games such as FIFA, Mobile Legends, E-racing and Brawl Stars. Mark Chew, the chief executive officer of Team Flash, is in conversation with Elliott and Raushan to tell us more! 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.

U.K. inflation dropped sharply in April, the EU continues to supply weapons to Ukraine in view of a counteroffensive, and the choice of Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), to head December’s COP28 summit in Dubai has angered activists. We discuss these headlines with Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of '...

There’s a lot more to South Korea than its capital - Seoul.  Whether it's a trip to see the history, alongside the countryside, or to one of the many gorgeous mountains, if you’re looking to travel to South Korea soon, here are some other cities you may want to check out to get the full experience of Korea and Korean culture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singaporeans’ spending habits are evolving alongside rising inflationary and economic pressures. Moreover we are seeing a resurgence of brick and mortar in Singapore. With all these changes, how can business capitalize on retail opportunities and fight fraud? We discuss this with Priyanka Gargav, Country Manager for Singapore and Head of Commercial for Southeast Asia & Hong Kong, Adyen. See om...

Thailand's Move Forward Party and its seven political allies affirm a mutual agreement to drive 23 agendas once their coalition government is formed. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (May 23) that the government will streamline conflicting regulations regarding the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims. We speak to more Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technologica...

The ability to work from, not just home, but anywhere, has benefited many of us, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic period. However, companies could potentially face more issues when it comes to cybersecurity as a result of this. We speak to Vishak Raman, Vice President, India, SEAHK and ANZ, Fortinet more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the aftermath of the racist abuse Vinicius Jr. suffered on Sunday, Valencia have been sanctioned with a partial stadium closure for five matches. Spanish police have also detained three people in connection with the abuse directed at the Brazilian. But what more needs to be done to entirely eradicate racism from our beautiful game? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |...

When it comes to traditional foods - Koreans believe that food should be harmonious.  But did you know that some Korean dishes actually have a meaning behind them? In fact, there different foods for certain occasions including birthdays, public holidays, and even before a big exam, Koreans traditionally eat. It’s K-food on K-wave today - and here are some of the foods in Korean culture that have s...

We discuss a study that shows that social skills have a positive correlation with financial analyst career outcomes. How did they measure social skills? What were other findings and how can they be generalized? We get the answers to these questions with An-Ping Lin, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Singapore Management University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The travel business is extremely resilient because people have an inherent need to explore and connect with one another. Companies in the travel sector must help create experiences specific to demographics or even individuals. Using relevant AI is crucial in this process. We speak to Karun Budhraja, Senior Vice President, Travel unit Marketing, Asia Pacific, Amadeus more about this. See omnystudio...

Having clinched 5 Premier League titles in the last 6 seasons, Manchester City are very much the dominant force in English football. Fuelled by the tactics of the irrepressible Pep Guardiola, and the endless funds from Abu Dhabi - the Blue Moon continues to rise at an alarming rate....but at what cost? Famed football personality and international sports broadcaster John Dykes joins Elliott and Rau...

Members of the G7 summit must handle the threats that China poses with caution, as China still remains a significant trade partner to them. The US and Chinese presidents are expected to meet up soon but the time and location are yet to be determined. China will also have to react to protest in Japan over “hype around China-related issues”. We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Instit...

South Korea is often called the world's plastic surgery capital. Some say around one in three South Korean women between 19 and 29 have had plastic surgery. But why is plastic surgery in South Korea so popular?  What are some trends in plastic surgery in Korea right now?  To find out more - on K-influencer is Dr Shens, Plastic Surgeon Consultant at Shens Clinic who is also a Korean-trained plastic...

The G7 summit has given us some insight into the members' views on significant global issues such as the Ukraine-Russian war. Moreover, how should the US debt ceiling issue be dealt with? We discuss this further with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever, especially in the e-commerce sector where they deal with confidential information. Investment in cybersecurity providers will help deal with cybercriminals, who are deploying AI bots to disrupt these e-commerce sites. We speak to Laurent Perche, Digital & Security Strategist, APAC, Edgio Inc. more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Tiktok game filters have allowed many to be more involved in their respective communities. Their effectiveness was apparent during the SEA games and during Chinese New Year. Inspiration and innovation are crucial in developing these filters. We speak to Lynette Wu, Augmented Reality Creator & TikTok Effect House Ambassador more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Singapore recorded an eye-catching tally at the 32nd SEA Games with 51 gold, 43 silver, 64 bronze medals, 8 Games record, 17 national records, and 40 personal best performances. So did the Lion City exceed expectations at the regional games? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, joins us to review Singapore's performance in Cambodia. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with...

There's a new series in town that takes inspiration for Korea’s political issues.  It’s K-drama on today’s episode -  And I’ll tell you all you have to know about the newest k-drama series- "Queenmaker." If you’re looking for something dark - this may be the new series you might want to binge-watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Success never comes easy. This is especially true for Team Singapore's cricket contingent - who overcame the odds to clinch gold in the Sixes tournament. Team captain, Amjad Mahboob, sheds light on the less than ideal preparations ahead of the SEA Games in Cambodia, and his hope that achieving gold will lead to more being done for the sport here in Singapore. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with...

We usually associate crime with chaos. However, the cybercrime business is actually very organized. There are hierarchies, workshifts, and many more features that contribute to this. However, this makes the cybercrime business all the more frightening. To combat it, we need to keep up with them by implementing and improving certain cyber tools. We speak to Muthu Kumar, Director, XDR Business, SEA,...

When you think of Korean food, for some of you, you might think of mukbangs.  Mukbangs are kind of known as an eating show.  It’s when a content creator videos themselves consuming various quantities of food while interacting with viewers.  The genre became popular in South Korea in 2010, and has since become a major contributor to Hallyu, cementing its status as a global trend since the mid-2010s...

The G7 summit in Japan will highlight its members' takes on pressing issues around the globe. The West must prepare for the outcome of the Turkish parliamentary and presidential elections. We also look at the effects of Brexit on the UK's automobile industry. We talk more about these headlines with Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Roa...

During this post pandemic era, tourism is increasing in South East Asia. In the search for new experiences and a tranquil getaway, many overlook certain resorts that could suit their needs. What makes them underrated and should we be giving these underrated resorts a chance? We speak about this and more about the hospitality industry with Rajit Sukumaran, Managing Director, South East Asia and Kor...

Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza is partnering with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for the Singapore Premier League 2023. Canadian 2 For 1 pizza has also been taking sustainability efforts that will continue to increase in the future. We speak to Mohamed Zakariah, Operations Manager, Canadian 2-For-1 Pizza about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the inquest into local football continues, former Singapore footballer R Sasikumar tells us why he choose to seek pastures anew for his two sons - having migrated with his family to Madrid in 2021. His two boys Kyen, 12, and Tylan, 9, are now playing in the Atletico Madrid youth teams, in pursuit of their ambitions to turn pro. Is the grass really greener on the other side?  Got a story to tell...