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Singapore shares fell this morning after global markets closed mixed or flat overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,322.83 points after 41.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  Some notable names seeing new developments include CapitaLand China Trust, after the trust posted a 1.6 per cent dip in net property income to 339.1 million yuan...

With Tottenham's season taking another turn for the worst - after the sacking of interim manager Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason being put in charge till the end of the season - Elliot and Raushan ponder on who is to blame for the state of affairs at Spurs? 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.

Gotta catch 'em all! The cable car cabins overhead have gotten a makeover. Pokémon is taking over the Singapore cable car from 1st May to 30th September 2023 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Tracy Lui, Senior Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications, Mount Faber Leisure Group  shares more on the collaboration and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is all about perfumes and fragrances today. And on that note, we want to bring you an inside look into a Singapore-based haute   perfumery brand called Maison 21G.  Founded in 2020, Maison 21G aims to make personalised perfumery accessible for all. The company says it is the first collaborative perfumery house for the luxury lifestyle generation, who wants to stand out from everyday common scen...

In focus this Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei's visit to Taiwan, to reinforce relations with the island to China’s Vice-Foreign Minister lodging solemn representations with the South Korean Ambassador. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs  discusses on these headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pneumonia is a respiratory disease that affects millions worldwide.  How are certain people more susceptible to the disease and what are some of the risk factors associated with the disease? Dr Edwin Chng, Medical Director, Parkway Shenton  shares more on his expertise on the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Straits Times has released a new podcast series. It’s a 6-part series that explores the recent true crimes that gripped those in Asia. And this new podcast aims to expose the dark side of societies.  It’s called True Crimes Of Asia. And the first episode - takes place in South Korea. It takes us back to 2019, when the nation was taken aback by the shocking news of a criminal case that trapped...

Singapore shares fell this morning despite gains in US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,317.69 points after 17.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of developments to watch for today, Singapore’s headline inflation fell to 5.5 per cent on-year in March, down from 6.3 per cent in February as expected by economist...

With the two Manchester clubs set to go head-to-head for the FA Cup final in June at Wembley, Elliott and Raushan wonder if United will be the team to deny City a historic treble. Wrexham are also in the news having secured promotion to the National Football League, is there a more 'feel good' story in football at the moment? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg   raushan@...

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is back for its 45th edition, showcasing a diverse array of local and international arts and culture performances.  Natalie Hennedige, Festival Director, Singapore International Festival of Arts  shares an overview of what to this year's festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of ongoing conflict and violence between rival forces in Sudan, the United States and France have commenced the evacuation of their citizens and embassy staff. As tensions escalate, questions arise as what steps the United States may take in response. Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD  discusses the situation and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we want to talk about a Finnish tech company that will take you back to the days without smartphones and tablets.  You might have guessed it already - yes - we are talking about Nokia.  Founded in 1865, Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, bringing together the world’s people, machines and devices to realise the potential of digital in every industry.  It was also once...

In today's digital age, social media shopping is on the rise, with more consumers turning to platforms like Instagram and Tiktok to purchase products directly from brands. How can local brands keep up and adapt to the current market? Asnawi Jufrie, Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia, SleekFlow  expands on this topic and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTS member Suga has recently released his solo album - D-Day.  He’s come to a full circle on his liberating debut studio album, bringing his Agust D chapter to a close with thought-provoking social commentary and personal reflection.  The 10-track studio set kicked started with collaboration with IU - “People Pt.2” as its lead single and also contains the title track, Haegeum,” “HUH?!”, “Amygdala,...

Elliott and Raushan play decision makers for a day, playing a game of 'would you rather?' for the Premier League's perennial top six clubs. What would you do? Tell us! 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.

Singapore shares fell this morning after global markets closed lower overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,307.75 points after 36.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel Corporation, after the global asset manager and operator posted a 9 per cent on-year rise in its revenue to S$2.3 bil...

Building an unbroken cold chain within ASEAN. That’s become increasingly important as rising demand for perishables drive the need for cold storage to extend the shelf life of food items.  Our guest for today Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics does just that. Founded in 2018, Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics, is a joint venture between Commonwealth Capital - that’s the company behind F&B brands such a...

Do you struggle to fall asleep or often wake up still feeling tired? From early birds to night owls, uncover the importance of quality sleep and how it can affect our productivity, mood and overall quality of life. Justin Leong, President, Asia and Latin America, ResMed  shares about his research and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you love spicy food - you probably have already heard of Buldak, or more specifically Buldak ramen, made famous by popular Korean brand Samyang.  And of course South Koreans who can take spice on a whole new level - this is their comfort food.  Starting with the original spicy hot chicken flavours - now there are other flavours of buldak. The sauces in fact are now sold separately - for you to...

Eight years since it first launched, homegrown brand Pop Up Wine is aggressively growing, with its eyes set on Southeast Asia expansion.  Having filled a gap for the 500,000 Singapore wine drinkers, Pop Up Wine now seeks to capture the region’s growing demand for wine.  Isadora Noble, Co-founder, Pop Up Wine  shares on her experiences in the industry and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Singapore shares fell this morning after global markets closed mostly flat or lower overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,318.56 points, after 19.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, Nanofilm Technologies fell 9.1 per cent after the company announced a 40 per cent fall in revenue for the first fiscal qua...

Singapore is a hub of diversity and vibrancy, making it an exceptional place to pursue a career in tourism.  Working in this field means interacting with visitors from all over the world and sharing the city-state's best-kept secrets.  With a myriad of career options available, individuals can help shape and curate the best visitor experiences. Mihkaail Ng, Senior Assistant Director of Conservator...

We’re going to talk about watches today. When it comes to watches, the first that comes to mind might be those that come with sober round dials, say your Rolex or Omega watches.  Instead of that, we want to talk about watches that look like spaceships, cost US$100,000 and above, and have a waitlist stretching from years to almost a decade.  Founded in 2005, MB&F started with a dedicated fan ba...

From EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urging the bloc's leaders to show unity in the face of China to Absolut Vodka stopping exporting of its products to Russia again.  Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council  gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have seen her latest video where she gave a house tour in Seoul of her new boyfriend’s place - which hit more than 1.5 million views on TikTok.  She’s a model right here in Singapore - She’s been on the cover of Vogue Singapore, HerWorld, Shape, Nylon…  She’s Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw.  She joins for K-influencers on K-WAVE to give some tips on apartment hunting in Seoul and even some K-fashion...