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You may have seen him on TikTok, perhaps intriguing you with this Korean accent.  Or even his viral content on how his accent has changed - after one week in Singapore - 6 months in Singapore - 2 years in Singapore and 29 years in Singapore.  If my description of him still doesn’t ring a bell - maybe his accent will.  On K-influncers, it's Kwak Kyung Hoon, also known as kyung.2k on TikTok and Inst...

Certain disinfectants can be toxic and have negative impacts on the consumer's health. However, because they have been promoted by media for many years, many are hesitant to switch to newer, less toxic options like Natroshield. We speak to Lisa Williamson, Partner, Natroshield more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re heading to South Korea soon for your summer holidays, and you want to know where to dress just like how South Koreans do, delve deeper into the world of Korean fashion, and fill your shopping bags with all the trending styles in Korean fashion.  You’ve come to the right place.  It’s K-fashion today on K-WAVE, and I’ll tell you some of the local brands and designers you need to check out...

The use of AI is becoming more prominent, for example, with the introduction of ChatGPT. However, there are different types of generative AI and they are competing for superiority in their application in many fields as they continue to become more advanced. Philip M. Parker, Chaired Professor of Management Science, INSEAD  talks to us more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In the Lion City for the launch event of the inaugural Singapore Festival of Football , Liverpool legend John Barnes spoke to Elliott and Raushan all about the week-long fiesta, which will be hosted at the National Stadium in July 2023. He also took time to talk Premier League football - sharing his thoughts on Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! ed...

Singapore stocks were down this morning, tracking overnight losses globally. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent to 3,205.35 points after 69 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, SIA continues to fly high. The group posted its highest full-year net profit in its 76-year history to S$2.2 billion for FY2022/23. That’s...

The Move Forward Party achieved victory in Thailand's general election. However, it is expected that the military elite will not welcome them with open arms. Along with that, Mr Pita Limjaroenrat, the potential new Prime Minister of Thailand, would have to face certain challenges if elected. We discuss these headlines on today's Regional Roundup with Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Tech...

We want to talk about the banking sector and in particular the digital banking sector which has gained traction in recent years.  You may be familiar with Grab and Singtel’s GXS, Sea Group’s MariBank, as well as Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group backed Trust Bank.  Aside from these banks catering to retail customers, Singapore also has two wholesale digital banks, namely Ant Group’s ANEXT Ban...

Getting scammed for money while renovating your home is not uncommon. We must plan and navigate the process carefully to protect ourselves from being exploited. Inspire ID Group prides itself on its ability to help their clients through this experience. We speak to Russell Chin, Founder and Managing Director, Inspire ID Group  more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of AI is increasing in Singapore's education system. Many are concerned about job security as a result of that. Moreover, there is skepticism concerning its effectiveness in cultivating a holistic learning experience. We speak to Dr Richard Yen, Founder, Ednovation and ChildFirst Pre-school more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs Li Hui is taking a tour of Europe, talks are held this week between China’s foreign policy chief Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and Chinese and Vietnamese vessels are involved in a confrontation in the South China sea. We go deeper into these headlines on today's China Perspective with Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singap...

Singapore shares started the day higher. The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,219.81 points in early trade after 44.8 million shares worth S$48.9 million changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singapore Airlines, after the flag carrier and its budget arm Scoot flew close to 2.7 million passengers in April 2023.  That’s an 85.5 per...

We delve into the football transfers that played a pivotal role in rescuing a player's career from the brink of obscurity. From high-profile stars to promising talents, we explore the transformative moments when a transfer provided a lifeline, reigniting their passion, form, and fortunes.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/list...

Bringing London's West End to the far reaches of the world. That’s what we are going to talk about today.  Our guest for today is the British Theatre Playhouse, a Singapore-incorporated theatre production company that has produced and presented a series of highly successful British productions in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates and the UK. Since its foundi...

If style was a school - Korean celebrities would be the master teachers of airport fashion. While many of us opt for comfortable looks of T-shirts and jogger pants, for Korean celebrities - even in transit, they don’t disappoint.  K-celebrities have taken the airport runway to another level - making it their own fashion runway.  Here are some of the top stars that have killed the game - before the...

The importance and value of art education is often overlooked in Singapore. However, interest in it is increasing amongst students. The University of Arts Singapore is a federation of two local arts colleges, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and Lasalle College of the Arts. It aims to guide these students in their pursuit of the arts as well has having the goal of promoting Singapore in the arts scen...

From US’ debt ceiling crisis to the possibility of former US President Donald Trump becoming president once again.  Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Social Sciences (Sociology and Political Science), Yale-NUS College gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The demand for data literacy has become increasingly important in the e-commerce sector as many companies use this data to improve their internal processes. DataNoodle is a data analytics platform that has unique features to satisfy this demand. We discuss this further with Barry Roberts, CEO and Co-Founder, DataNoodle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started the week lower after US equities ended down on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,204.36 points after 63 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Genting Singapore. The company announced on Friday that its net profit more than tripled year-on-year to S$129.2 milli...

Reports suggest that Chelsea have agreed terms to make former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino their new manager. He will join the club in the summer, with Frank Lampard remaining as interim manager until the end of the season. Is this the right move for the Blues? Elliott and Raushan weigh out the pros and cons! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg...

Our guest for today will certainly ring a bell, especially if you love to print out all your electronic documents. Drumrolls - we are talking about FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corporation, also formerly known as Fuji Xerox before a rebranding exercise done between 2020 and 2021.  From a copier printer company back in the early 1990s, FUJIFILM Business Innovation has now evolved to meet the demand...

If you watch a lot of romance k-dramas you’d know that Koreans refer to that as 썸 (sseom) It’s the stage where before you define the relationship.  But while it’s common to use 썸 now, there’s another slang word Gen Z’s use to define that kind of relationship -  It’s 삼귀다 (samgweeda) . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks fell at the opening bell today after Wall Street equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 0.4 per cent to 3,217.41 points as 92 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch today, we have Seatrium. That’s after the group announced a net order book of S$20 billion for the year to date following...

Parents listen up! Kiztopia, Singapore’s mega-indoor kids’ edutainment playground has reopened its all revamped flagship outlet at Marina Square. And not just that, Kiztopia is also expanding its presence to more heartlands with the opening of two new outlets at The Woodleigh Mall and SAFRA Choa Chu Kang in May and June 2023 respectively. Heidi Tian, Founder & CEO, Kiztopia shares with us on h...

Rumours are rife that Jose Mourinho might be swapping Roma for PSG, while Daniel Ricciardo could be in line to return to the F1 grid with Scuderia AlphaTauri. Is this another shot at the top for two households name in the sporting world? Elliot & Raushan discuss the possibilities! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg   See omnystudio.com/listener...