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According to Allied Market Research, flip phones were the largest market in 2021, contributing nearly three quarters of the global foldable smartphone market. So does this mean that flip phones are making a comeback?  Dylan Yu, Head of Marketing, OPPO Singapore shares his observations.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore sports scene has evolved a lot over the last few decades. We have seen the country winning various major medals including an Olympic gold medal with Joseph Schooling. But why are we not supporting our own athletes more?  Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot and Director for Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his views.  See omnystudio....

Can you imagine a world without keys? Well, that’s the vision of a Singapore-headquartered company that makes smart locks and lockboxes.    Founded in 2015, igloocompany offers a holistic suite of software and hardware products that enable seamless and secure accessibility for a robust digital economy.  Since then, igloocompany has also grown over the years to include an enterprise focused vertica...

Blackpink is coming to your area soon - hitting the stage right here in Singapore this weekend. While those going to the concert - will enjoy all of BlackPink’s iconic songs LIVE-  witnessing the members’ signature high-energy performances, stunning visuals, and powerful vocals,  All eyes will also be what kind of outfits and looks they will be wearing this time round.  So on K-fashion today, let’...

“Let’s grab a drink!”Most of us can all agree that alcohol is a great social tool (of some sort).  But thanks to the pandemic, more are practising conscious drinking, switching between no and low-alcohol drinks during hangouts or even bar hopping with friends.  So how is this an opportunity for the juice industry to make a comeback?  Ernany Siregar Jasmin, Founder + Managing Director, WSQR shares...

Singapore shares opened slightly higher today after international markets ended mixed on news of US inflation cooling. In early trade, the Straits Times Index increased by 0.03 per cent to 3,423.11 points, after 71.6 million shares were traded. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. The national flag carrier announced that it intends to redeem half of the mandatory convertible...

Having recently surpassed the 1000 mark for gold medals won at the SEA Games, just how many more can Team Singapore clinch at the 2023 edition? David Lee, Sports Correspondent with The Straits Times, joins us from Cambodia to review and preview the games thus far.  READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2023/05/singapore-sea-games-1000-gold-medals/index.html?shell Got a story...

After nearly three years, China has finally reopened its borders. That also means the return of Chinese tourists, who will provide a boost to businesses, especially in neighbouring countries, that used to rely on them. But will Chinese tourists make a revenge comeback?  Dr. Yong Chen, Professor of Marketing and Economics, EHL Hospitality Business School shares his views.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

From UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservatives suffering big losses at an electoral test and what we know so far about Russia’s claims that Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks on its territory in recent weeks.  Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Road to War with Ukraine' gives us an analysis of those headlines an...

At this time of the day we want to ask the question - what’s for afternoon tea. We're asking this question because we’re talking to a company that sells a snack commonly paired with Kopi O or soybean milk.  Bingo if you’ve guessed Youtiao or Chinese fried dough sticks. Our guest for today is You Tiao Man, which had its humble beginnings in a hawker stall back in the 1940s.  That is, before its fou...

According to a McKinsey & Company report, one in three employees in Asia experiences symptoms of burnout, and 80 percent are not turning to professionals for help.   The common factor contributing to these burnouts is work, and yet, 38 percent of employees in Southeast Asia are reluctant to share their mental health concerns with their managers. Lin Tan, ICF Master Certified Coach and Founder...

Napoli ended their long wait to win the Italian Serie A, ending 33 years of pain since club icon Diego Maradona led the team to their last title in 1990. But will this be the start of a Naples dynasty, or will it be a flash in the pan much like Leicester City's surprise Premier League title win? Elliott & Raushan are in conversation with Kaustubh Pandey, Editor-in-Chief at Get Italian Football...

Singapore stocks rose this morning, despite overnight losses on Wall Street and in Europe.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index climbed 0.2 per cent to 3,249.78 points after some 53.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have for you OCBC, after the bank announced that net profit for its first quarter rose 39 per cent to a record S$1.88 bi...

According to research by Boston College, companies that are already participating in the world’s largest-ever trial of the 4-day work week are not returning to the 5-day standard. But the real question here is, are organisations equipping their employees with the right tools to help them become more productive, portending a future where they need less time to complete ‘a week’s worth of work?’ She...

From Thailand’s upcoming general election to the latest on the ASEAN Summit happening in Indonesia.  Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve talked in depth about artificial intelligence, synthetic data and ChatGPT. Now, what’s next? How about a new AI chatbot called SeaGPT?  Developed by Singapore-based company Greywing, SeaGPT uses GPT-4 technology to help shipping companies navigate port agency communication hurdles.  With SeaGPT, emails related to port agency communication can be instantly automated. It can also handle questi...

Singapore stocks dipped today as investors anticipated key US inflation data to be released later this week.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.4 per cent, to 3,246.08 points, after 50.6 million securities traded hands across the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have SIA Engineering Company, after the aircraft engineering and maintenance provider reported...

Another tournament, another debacle. With Singapore football at a new all-time low after both the men's & women's teams suffered early exits at the 2023 SEA Games, the spotlight has once again shifted onto the governing body - the Football Association of Singapore. How do we pick up the pieces? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, chimes in on the back of his commentary a...

How happy is Singapore? Despite Singapore being a country often defined by fast-paced lifestyles, high levels of stress and an unrelenting drive for progress, Singapore fared relatively well in UN’s 2023 World Happiness Report, ranking 25th-happiest out of 137 nations. However, what is stopping us from aiming for first place? Simon Leow, Co-Founder, Happiness Initiative shares with us on what his...

Recent insights have revealed that consumers would rather travel cheaper than stay home. With online travel experiencing a 13 percent jump from pre-pandemic figures, Asia is also leading the global shift in preference towards booking trips online.   So how is Agoda leveraging the latest technology to optimise the travel experience to meet these emerging consumer preferences? Enric Casals, Associat...

From Chinese President Xi Jinping to host a two-day summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations from May 18 to May 19 and China announcing its first known ChatGPT arrested over alleged fake train crash news.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generative AI has been the talk of the town in recent months with the launch of ChatGPT.  But have you ever wondered just how much data is processed for these so-called ‘AI models’ to build up their so-called ‘experience’ and provide us with the answers we want? Plus, how do AI companies get around the issue of data protection worldwide amid rising user awareness on privacy?  Well, one answer to t...

It’s almost summer time.  Most Koreans are probably planning or already on a diet in preparation for the summer.  South Korean celebrities have their own plans they follow when they want to lose a tremendous amount of weight in a short period of time.  And so today on K-food, here are some diet plans top celebrities follow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened the week higher today after global markets ended the previous week markedly higher.  The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent in early trade to 3274.07 points after 81.2 million securities changed hands.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Seatrium, after the group announced on Friday that it has secured a contract worth more than S$500 million. That’s...

Another day, another mistake. David de Gea has now made four errors leading to a goal in all competitions this season, the joint most of any Premier League player - the latest coming in United's 1-0 defeat to West Ham. So despite leading the charts with 15 clean sheets this season, is the Spaniard's time as United's custodian over? Fans of the club weigh in on this conversation, as Elliott and Rau...