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As the e-commerce industry continues to grow, and consumers becoming more savvy in the online space, how can retailers stay ahead of the curve? Ninja Van Singapore, has rolled out PR as a service for businesses shipping with Ninja Van in Singapore to help its shippers enhance their brand recognition. Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Winston Seow, Chief Marketing Officer, Ninja Van Group  to...

You’ve heard of renting luxury handbags or garments for your special occasion. But now - you can also bring the fine art world into your home for a fraction of the cost with art rental .  On Culture Club, Drive Time’s Elliot Danker speaks with Low Sok Leng, Founder & Gallery Owner, ARTualize to find out how leasing paintings is the new way to enjoy art. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio |...

Singapore stocks opened lower today after US markets ended in the red overnight.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index fell 0.2 per cent to 3,247.88 points, after 82.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of notable developments for the day, trading for the Alibaba five times short daily leveraged certificates (DLCs) listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has been m...

You may have seen him all over TikTok, especially if you’re on food TikTok.  If you are a fan of Korean food - whether you want to make it yourself, or you’re hunting for the most authentic Korean food in Singapore- he’s the go-to-guy.  He’s the Korean Oppa living right here in Singapore.  He’s @esyfilms on TikTok and on Instagram. He’s Eric Youn. He joins Hongbin Jeong on K-Wave to tell us more a...

Singapore shares rose in the first few minutes of trade today, following a mixed performance in global markets. This came as investors took comfort in the news that First Citizens BancShares would acquire Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits and loans, allaying recent concerns over the banking sector. In terms of companies to watch, we have Manulife US Reit, after the Reit’s manager said none of its len...

With Antonio Conte's Tottenham tenure coming to a (predictable) end after just 16 months, where to from here for Spurs?  James Walton, Sports Business Leader for Deloitte Singapore and Southeast Asia & Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator weigh in on the past, present and future of Tottenham's travails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which camera would you use if you have to take a selfie or a picture right now? Would you whip out your mobile phone or would you bring out a DSLR camera instead?  Well, we're asking this because our guest for today is from world renowned camera maker Canon.  While Canon may be a familiar name, what we might not know about is the company’s efforts to diversify into new products and industries.  Fo...

Roundup of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia, to missing Alibaba founder Jack Ma resurfacing.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk K-reality.  Some of you may have watched the latest hit Korean reality show - Physical 100, a fitness competition where 100 contestants from all over Korea compete to become the fittest person in the country. And the winner of show will not only gain the title as South Korea’s fittest person, but also with $300 million won (S$307,000). But since the conclusion of the series, the show ha...

Singapore shares opened higher today as the trio of local banks remained resilient despite the recent woes of Deutsche Bank. The Straits Times Index rose 0.6 per cent in early trade to 3231.31 points after 23.3 million securities changed hands.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Corporation. The group’s Philippines-listed subsidiary will divest a remaining 50 per cent stake in The Pod...

Since it's inception in 2021, 'Unleash the Roar!' is a national movement which aims to raise the levels of Singapore football and rally the nation behind a shared dream. With an onus on youth development and foreign exchange programs, could this pave the way for future footballing success in Singapore? Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times, joins Elliott and Raushan to discuss...

The fashion industry has a terrible reputation for being one of the world’s most polluting industries. And with the slew of annual global fashion weeks well underway, consumer demand for sustainable fashion has created a greater impetus for businesses to pivot towards sustainability.  But what are the challenges often faced in attaining sustainability in the fashion industry? Can Singapore ever be...

The last few years have been infused with distress, instability and vulnerability, where we struggled through crisis after crisis, people are searching for meaning. And Human8’s recent findings identified key trends in Asia Pacific and it shows what matters to people and its to create a more meaningful future. So what can Asian brands do to apply these trends?  Maz Amirahmadi, Managing Director, A...

Founded in 1891, MSD is a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. The company is among the top 10 globally with a revenue of US$59.3 billion in 2022. With the global pharmaceutical industry expected to grow to around US$2.4 trillion in 2029 according to Fortune Business insights, we want to find out what’s next for the company, particularly here in...

The US Congress may have shown its strong desire to ban viral video platform TikTok in the US over national security concerns, but is the social media company’s time really up for its 150 million users in the region? Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD to discuss the future of TikTok in the US and other key headlines out of the States.  [Find Us on Po...

Just like any other country, Korea has its own set of trendy slang words that may just be useful to know w hen you travel to Korea or you’re just watching a Korean show, and especially if you’re scrolling through social media.  Gen Z’s in South Korea has created a new set slang words, that even the older Korean generations have no idea what they mean.  And kicking off the new segment, the first K-...

With Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the headlines for breaking records - Elliott and Raushan chat with Shehzad Haque, International Sports Commentator, on the legacies of both these footballers and their reputations despite breaking records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened lower today with banks opening in the red following the US Federal Reserve’s latest move to hike interest rates. In terms of companies to watch today, we have inflight caterer and ground handler Sats, after it announced that shareholders making up 90.4 per cent of the group’s shares have made valid applications for new shares it will be issuing. Meanwhile, from Tiktok CEO S...

Giving up his spot in the basketball national team to coach full-time is not an easy feat. But this national athlete has never looked back. On Culture Club, Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Ow Yu Jie, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Triple Threat Basketball Academy to find out the pro basketball player is aiming to groom the next generation of Le Brons here in Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

Where profit once dominated conversations in the boardroom, businesses are increasingly operating with purpose in mind, to build a better world for future generations.  Christian Patouraux, Chief Executive Officer, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group shares how his company is doing business for good and their involvement in EDB's 'Business for Good' campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

How sustainable is humour as a value proposition for a business? That’s the question we want to ask our interviewee today. Our guest for today is from Hepmil Media Group. You might better know them as the parent company of leading comedy brands SGAG, MGAG and PGAG.  Hepmil Media Group, which first started connecting with Singaporeans through localised humour, iconic memes and videos posted on SGAG...

Futsal may just be a game for some, but it can also be a form of escapism from the monotony of life or personal woes for others. And that's exactly what the inaugural Migrant Domestic Workers Futsal League aims to provide. We speak to Rasvinder Singh, Executive Director of D2D Sports - the company behind this inspiring initiative - to find out more. READ MORE: https://str.sg/futsal GET IN TOUCH: h...

Singapore stocks opened lower today, following the US Federal Reserve’s move to hike interest rates by 0.25 per cent, the ninth increase in a year. The Straits Times Index fell 0.6 per cent to 3,200.88 points after 74.4 million securities changed hands.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Industries, after a Bloomberg report suggested that the firm may be considering selling its wast...

She arrived in Bali in 2016 after fully embracing a plant-based diet, training as a raw and vegan chef back in Perth. And now she is a plant-based chef at Tanaman which is part of Desa Potato Head Bali. And her work for Tanaman means bringing themes of zero-waste to life as well as incorporating processes like fermentation into her signature dishes. Dom Hammond, Plant-based Chef at Tanaman, Desa P...

Travelling nowadays is vastly different from pre-Covid days, and travel insurance is a wise move to prevent any unpredictable situations. Single trip travel insurance plans are the usual default, but with six long weekends to look forward to in 2023, how can travellers save on travel insurance expenses? Are there more cost-efficient ways to protect ourselves? Chen Thong Wah, Chief Product Officer,...