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From Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s trip to China and the latest leading up to Thailand’s General Election.  Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives an analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What comes to mind when you think of peanut butter sandwich biscuits? How about Julie’s biscuits? If you’ve been having Julie biscuits lately, you might have realised that their blonde-haired Julie logo doesn’t look quite the same.  In fact, Julie might look slightly younger now - and that’s thanks to a global rebranding effort by the company in 2020 to capture younger consumers.  And if you’ve be...

The latest K-drama series “The Glory” is a story about vengeance, trauma, and power.  It’s a story about a woman in her late thirties who sets out on an elaborate revenge plot to make her tormentors pay years after she survived horrific abuse in high school - including being beaten up, scratched by pins, and being burnt by a hair-curling iron. But the gruesome bullying scenes in the show hide an e...

With Chelsea and Leicester City wielding the proverbial axe on Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers respectively - Elliot and Raushan are in conversation with Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator, to discuss the possible alternatives for the hotseat. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! edanker@sph.com.sg   raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With COE premiums in Singapore reaching record levels in 2022 and set to continue well into 2023, purchasing a brand new car may be out of reach for most.  Instead of relying on public transport and private-hire cars, turning to the second hand car market may be an option. So what should you look out out for when getting a second hand car, what should you look out for?  Ken Lee, Founder & Dire...

As the Housing & Development Board (HDB)’s public housing prototype town, Toa Payoh has seen many innovative “firsts”, and served as a model for the development of residential towns all over Singapore. And the National Heritage Board (NHB)’s refreshed Toa Payoh Heritage Trail will expound on the history of Singapore’s “model town” and tell the lesser-known stories of Toa Payoh’s significant la...

From an upgrade in bilateral relationship between China and Singapore and highlights from the Boao Forum. 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.

It’s all about Kings today.  Nope, not about the royal family, I’m talking about the Korean slang word - 킹받네 (kingbatnae). It's a slang word that has been trending in South Korea for quite some time now, and it's used in almost every conversation with Gen Zs these days.  Let's learn more about this word.       Credits Soundbite from:   "아 킹받네?" @d1sgud YouTube "킹받네" @권도훈 - Topic YouTu...

With Max Verstappen clinching his second win in 3 races this year and his 18th win in the last 25 grand prix, we wonder if F1 is getting a tad too predictable? Not quite the case if the 2023 Australian Grand Prix is anything to go by argues Matthew Marsh, ex-racing driver and F1 analyst.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many sources of information online, it has become difficult to make sense of what content is based on fact, half-truths or lies. So how can brands defend themselves against fake news and misinformation?    Ginny-Ann Oh, Director, APRW shares her views.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US President Donald Trump is facing impending arrest on charges stemming from an investigation into a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. After a grand jury in New York voted last week to indict him, Trump will be the first former US president to face criminal charges.  Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Soc...

Do YOU have what it takes to be the next K-pop idol? By the creator of the now-defunct K-pop girl groups SKarf and OhBliss, iGet Entertainment has announced their plans to host global auditions around the region in search of new talents to be trained as artistes in various categories.  Alan Chan, Director and COO of iget Holdings, joins this episode of K-WAVE to tell us more about these auditions...

Singapore permanent resident Thomas Zilliacus has raised eyebrows by entering the race to buy English Premier League giants Manchester United alonside Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe . So, who is this 69-year-old Finnish entrepreneur who may go from managing Geylang International to running the show at Old Trafford? Elliott & Raushan are in conversation with Thomas Zilliacus to find out mo...

Singapore stocks rose early on after global indices rallied overnight.  The Straits Times Index rose 0.1 per cent in early trade to 3,260.51 points after 38.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the Reit manager said yesterday that Mapletree Logistics Trust is in the process of buying eight Asia-Paci...

When it comes to indoor play spaces in Singapore, there's certainly no shortage of options here. From trampoline parks to themed playgrounds, there is something for everyone of all ages.  Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with  Hariman Kwok, CEO and Founder of The Seriously Fun Group, The Polliwogs and X-SCAP8  to find out more about the business of indoor play concepts in Singapore.  See omnystud...

Founded by the co-founder of foodpanda and budget hotel chain Zen Rooms, Kiren Tanna, Una Brands is an e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales e-commerce brands based in APAC.  The company focuses on acquiring companies with strong independent branding and which have annual revenue of between US$300,000 and US$20 million, and uses technology to optimise and automate product placement and ma...

In the face of rising concerns about workplace safety regulations, it’s becoming more essential for businesses to prioritize their workplace safety and health compliance. But the process can be tedious and time-consuming, not to mention costly if they chose to hire an external consultant.  Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Chris Chen, CEO, ExpertRA  how they are alleviating the administrative...

If you haven’t been to a convenience store in Korea, there are these drink Capri Sun-styled pouches that’s filled with pre-made coffee, lemonade, and other funky flavours.  And it's taken TikTok by storm with content creators testing out different drink pouches and mixing it with other drinks to find the best combination.  Recently, Singapore has opened two KOREAN convenience stores - one at Nex M...

With former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame - Elliott and Raushan ponder on what makes a good boss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened lower today, bucking the global trend on a day which saw gains for stock markets worldwide. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,260.09 points after 104.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have DBS for you after the bank’s digital services were disrupted yesterday.  Following the disru...

Mathew Leong, executive chef of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Re-NAA in Norway, has made it to the acclaimed Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list. The 28-year-old is the first and only Singaporean to have made it to the list under the Art & Culture category since the list was introduced seven years ago. Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Matthew to find out how he's making culinary waves i...

We have come to almost the end of the first quarter this year, and before we kick start April, let’s take a look at an asset class that analysts and observers are keeping their eyes on for this year - hospitality Reits.  With borders reopening and tourism resuming, market watchers believe 2023 will be an exciting time for hospitality trusts.  But there are several questions to address as well. For...

Britain is expected to get the green light to join a key Indo-Pacific trade bloc usually referred to as the CPTPP before the end of this week. The UK would be the first new member to join the 11-nation bloc after it was first signed in 2018. How big of a win will this be for post-Brexit Britain? What can we expect from the UK partnering with the Pacific giants?  Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks w...

Korean fashion has taken the world by storm and significantly impacted the global fashion industry in recent years. One of the key reasons behind the rise of Korean fashion's popularity is the influence of K-pop artists.  And on this episode, I take on fashion icon - Jennie Kim - from the K-pop supergroup Blackpink. She is no doubt a trend setter -  taking South Korea's fashion by storm.  Whether...

Modern design and architecture have become increasingly complex. As the world becomes more interconnected, so are the needs and expectations of well-heeled clients.  Despite the challenges, Singapore architecture and design firm TA.LE continues to grow from strength to strength. Award-winning projects in its portfolio include the Nordic European Centre, semi-detached residences called the Loft Hou...