Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Have you ever passed through automated immigration at airports and wondered who are the people building these biometric systems?  Does NEC ring a bell? Yes, that’s one of the companies behind your smoother experience at airports.  But the company’s operation goes way beyond just biometric systems. NEC is a leading information and technology provider whose expertise includes solutions for carrier n...

She is a first of all, a humanitarian doctor, who was one of the “40 Under 40” awardees by Prestige, was recognised for her global contributions in healthcare, philanthropy and advocacy for underserved communities. And she is also an artist and a mum!  Dr. Tam Wai Jia, Humanitarian Doctor & CEO, Founder, Kitesong Global shares her experiences as a humanitarian doctor and what inspired her to e...

Have you ever been overlooked for a promotion? If so this one's for you, as Elliott and Raushan discuss the pain of not getting something you think you deserve in the professional world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened on a healthy footing, following overnight gains in the US and Europe. The Straits Times Index rose 0.6 per cent in early trade to 3,194.3 points, after 77.9 million securities changed hands.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have automaker NIO, after the company’s CFO said it’s “very confident” of meeting its target of doubling sales to 250,000 electric vehicles...

Indeed's latest research shows that nearly half of the workforce in Singapore supports equal parental leave. This also comes on the back of the government’s plans to increase paid paternity leave from next year.  While more paternity leave is promising, can employers and employees walk the talk to better support this as part of the workplace culture? On Culture Club, Drive Time's Elliot Danker spe...

Clearly, policymaking and measures on cybersecurity is picking up pace across economies, but are businesses prepared?  According to Mandiant's Threat Intelligence global report, business leaders in Singapore still do not place enough emphasis on cyber threats to their organisation, and maintain a “it won’t happen to us” mentality, despite recent high-profile cyber attacks. Yihao Lim, Lead Threat I...

From Thailand holding its general election on May 14 and Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak calling out the irony in Dr Mahathir Mohamad accusing current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of being a dictator. Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his analysis of those headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you still remember the time where you signed off your first employment contract with a ballpoint pen? Well, I’m asking this because we’re going to talk all about signatures, and in particular the rise of e-signatures today.   According to Deloitte, estimates of the global e-Signing market reached between US$2.3 billion and US$2.8 billion depending on the source in 2020. And with the COVID-19 pa...

With Antonio Conte dominating the headlines for losing his cool in a post-match press conference, Elliott and Raushan discuss some high-profile implosions and it's implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares opened higher today, after US and Europe equities rose overnight. The Straits Times Index rose 0.8 per cent in early trade to 3,163.43 points after 73.6 million securities changed hands.  Further abroad, lawyers from Switzerland, the US and UK are talking to a number of Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bondholders about possible legal action after the takeover by UBS wiped ou...

Would you want a mobile app that puts the business school in your pocket? INSEAD has recently launched a first-of-its-kind subscription-based mobile app called the INSEAD Learning Hub for anyone interested in pursuing a lifelong learning educational experience. As the world becomes increasingly complex and the business landscape changes faster than ever, how can executives continue to foster the c...

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is looking at doubling its serviced suites portfolio by 2023,  with new openings in key gateway cities. Why did the Group specifically decide to expand its serviced suites portfolio in a post Covid-19 world? And with China reopening its borders for travel, what are the opportunities present for the hotel industry?  Marcel Holman, Vice President of Operations for China, Ind...

In focus this week, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping visits Moscow, on a three day state visit plus Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou expected to visit China this month.  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.

If you recall, we spoke with used car marketplace Carro some time last month. Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into yet another marketplace - but for alternative investments.  According to the company, Alta is Southeast Asia’s largest digital marketplace for alternative investments ranging from direct investments to late stage private companies, private equity and VC funds, asset back...

Singapore shares opened lower today, tracking losses in global markets following ongoing banking woes worldwide. The Straits Times Index fell 0.32 per cent in early trade to 3,173.17 points after 46.3 million securities worth S$55.1 million changed hands.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, after a unit of the company that used to hold 43 subsidiaries has been ordere...

The Great Resignation is a term that we’ve heard a lot over the past year.  The term, which was coined in May 2021, described the phenomenon where workers quit their jobs after deferring their decisions to do so early on in the pandemic.  There’s a reason why I’m bringing this term up again - because the hiring scene is what we’re going to talk about on the segment today. According to Statista, th...

Where do we draw the line between football and politics? Are us fans to blame for football's increasing influence? European football writer, Kaustubh Panday joins Elliot & Raushan to discuss this and much more. Read more here: https://sportskhabri.com/why-footballs-increasing-influence-is-not-good-for-the-fans/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite national conversations about gender diversity in tech, numbers are showing that women are still underrepresented, underpaid, and often discriminated against in the tech industry.  But without many companies realising it, diversity is critical to a company's performance. Priya Lakshmi, Head of Startup Business, ASEAN, Amazon Web Services (AWS) shares how greater diversity and inclusion in t...

Former US President Donald Trump could be charged in New York as soon as this week for allegedly covering up hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, nearly seven years after the money changed hands. If he is indicted, it would be the first criminal case ever brought against a former US president. What happens next?  On Washington Report, Drive Time's Elliot Danker...

Saudi Arabia is in the spotlight on this episode, with Lewis Hamilton indicating his unease over return to the country for the Jeddah Grand Prix - after the 2022 edition was marred by missile strikes on an oil facility near the circuit. Gianni Infantino has also been speaking about the gulf-state, with the FIFA President discussing Saudi sponsorship for football events.   See omnystudio.com/listen...

Singapore stocks opened higher today, tracking solid gains in global markets following several major developments in the banking sector worldwide. Back home, data from Enterprise Singapore also showed key exports contracted for the fifth straight month in February, albeit at a slower pace than the month before, as the decline in non-electronic shipments eased. The Straits Times Index rose 0.5 per...

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is the most common type of leukaemia for adults in Singapore, especially among those 65 years old and above.  However, despite it being so common, survival rates are low, an average of 27 percent of adults diagnosed with AML are expected to live past five years.  So what are the treatment options for AML, how effective are they, and is it possible for doctors and pati...

The internationally renowned 360-degree digital immersive art experience, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, made its Southeast Asian debut at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on 1st March 2023. But how is this edition in Singapore different?  Natalie Hong, Exhibition Director, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience tells us more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biotechnology scene in Asia is rapidly growing and has become a major player in the biotech industry globally. And in recent years, Singapore has also become a hub for biomedical startups. Vishal Doshi, Chairman & CEO, AUM Biosciences shares how he is paving the way for disruption in Asia’s biotech landscape and oncology drug space.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab Singapore has introduced a feature on its app that allows passengers and the driver to record audio for safety purposes. But how would such a feature help passengers and drivers in any dispute? Privacy out of the window?  Jeremiah Chew, Associate Director, Ascendant Legal shares his views.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.