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3,979 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Get the latest news from Asia and around the World with Howie Lim on Prime Time from 4pm to 7pm. Together with JP Ong, stay up to date with the latest movements in the Singapore, European and US markets. Learn of the latest trends in property investment and the challenges that Small Medium Enterprises face in a changing economy.
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Amazon’s alarming concentration of power is causing a call for regulation
April 01, 2019 03:34 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBTech Talk: BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi on Amazon’s huge concentration power and the breakdown of figures for its different industries - such as e-commerce, cloud computing, groceries, and online apparels. He also shares what online merchant Lazada aims to achieve by going into the financial services space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Quinn Koh, Senior Academic Advisor, Crimson Education
April 01, 2019 03:07 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBQuinn Koh, Senior Academic Advisor at Crimson Education shares some ethical means and tips on getting students into universities of their choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Saijal Patel, Founder & CEO, Saij Elle
April 01, 2019 02:55 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWhy is money the top source of stress for most Singaporeans? Why do millennial women seem less confident about investing? Saijal Patel, Founder and CEO of Saij Elle says women will invest and make financial decisions if they are educated financially. She adds that women are more risk aware and shares how women can overcome the different challenges they face when making financial decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is a recession in the EU not a major concern for China?
March 31, 2019 04:05 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBVoice from China: Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers says China is committed to the removal of US tariffs and is unlikely that a trade deal will exclude all tariffs. He explains why an EU recession is not a top concern for China and how likely Britain will continue to allow Huawei access into its market following new security issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SGX's Geoff Howie: Markets in the 1st Quarter & Looking Ahead
March 29, 2019 11:34 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBSGX Market Strategist Geoff Howie gives his thoughts on the 1st quarter for markets, as well as on the recently inverted US yield curve. He also speaks about banks, property stocks and what he's looking forward to in the 2nd quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FXTM's Lukman Otunuga on Yield Curves, Safehavens & Brexit
March 29, 2019 11:26 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBFX markets were also tracking the inverting yield curve this week. We asked FXTM's Lukman Otunuga for his thoughts on this, the flight to safehavens, and how the new Brexit developments are hitting the pound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Natixis Investment Managers' Esty Dwek on the Yield Curve
March 29, 2019 03:31 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBMarkets were spooked in recent days when the US yield curve inverted. But does this mean we're headed for a recession? Natixis Investment Managers' Senior Investment Strategist Esty Dwek doesn't think it's that simple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SIAS' David Gerald on Hyflux's Recent Troubles
March 29, 2019 03:22 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBApril 5 is when Hyflux meets with creditors and investors alike to discuss the future of the embattled water treatment company. SIAS' David Gerald thinks that investors should show up and speak up. He also talks about the PUB's default notice served to Hyflux, and the Salim-Medco group's role in all of this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Azure Capital's Terence Wong On Q1 Markets & Why Management Matters
March 27, 2019 16:44 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBMarkets may have been choppy for most of March, but Azure Capital's Terence Wong was able to weather the storm. He gives his assessment of how his fund fared in the 1st Quarter, what he's looking out for in the next 3 months, and why he thinks that management matters when picking a stock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Insight Marketing and You: How do you build your own personal brand?
March 27, 2019 11:47 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHow should you build your own personal brand? Maneesh Sah, Executive Director of External Communications Asia Pacific at Aon on his book ‘A New Marketer’, shares what are some common mistakes marketers make when building personal brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A breakdown of Thailand’s first election in 8 years
March 27, 2019 11:34 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThailand’s first election in eight years threw up inconclusive results as a pro-military party trying to get Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as premier has won the most votes, but the former ruling Pheu Thai party appears to be bagging the most constituency seats. What impact will this election outcome have on Thailand’s political stability and business environment? Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap, lead researcher at the ASEAN Studies Centre of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, shares h...
Do mega developments make good investment?
March 27, 2019 11:29 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBSingapore’s largest condominium Treasure at Tampines moved 272 units at an average S$1,280 per square foot over its launch weekend. Karamjit Singh, senior consultant at JLL and CEO of Showsuite, shares his analysis of Treasure’s launch performance and the challenges the real estate industry is facing in recruiting new salespersons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does Joseph Schooling’s performance reveal about his physical and mental form now?
March 27, 2019 11:27 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBJoseph Schooling’s time at the Liberty Insurance 50th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championship has qualified him for the SEA Games in the Philippines in November. But the qualifying period for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begins this month, and Schooling has to meet the A-cut time of 51.69 seconds to defend his title there, which he has yet to do. Nicole Chia, The Straits Times Sports journalist, rounds up the main highlights from the swimming event. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Is the 7-party coalition bonded by a common purpose or enemy?
March 27, 2019 11:22 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAsiaInsider: Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has announced a seven-party coalition which it claims has won a majority of Lower House seats in Sunday’s general election - the first since a 2014 military coup. How stable will this coalition be? Meanwhile, Indonesia is gearing for its general election in April. What’s at stake, and what issues will be played up? Joshua Chambers, Managing Editor of GovInsider, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can green innovations give companies a competitive advantage?
March 27, 2019 11:21 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBPaints, lacquers and varnishes are often thought to be environmentally unfriendly. The US Environmental Protection Agency puts paint on its top-five list of environmental hazards. How have green innovations made paints more eco-friendly? Ahead of Earth Hour, Jeff James, Commercial Director Marine & Protective Coatings South Asia at AkzoNobel, Europe's biggest paintmaker, shares his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Wong Sze Keed, Chief Distribution Officer, AIA Singapore
March 26, 2019 17:08 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBWomen hold only 30 percent of senior management roles in Singapore, lower compared to ASEAN average of 39 per cent - according to global consultancy Grant Thornton. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Distribution Officer of AIA Singapore shares her personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can non-agricultural focused Singapore value-add the agriculture industry?
March 26, 2019 13:39 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDr Lee Chee Wee, Technology Advisor for Temasek Polytechnic explains why Singapore can compete with and even value-add countries that have a more mature agricultural sector despite being relatively new to this industry. He says Singapore’s end-product and competitive advantage will be its ability to develop solutions of doing agriculture based on the shortage of land, water, and labour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fortress Minerals set to debut on the SGX Catalist
March 26, 2019 11:14 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBMalaysian high-grade iron ore miner Fortress Minerals is preparing to list on the Catalist board on March 27. Fortress CEO Ivan Chee and COO NG Mun Fey spoke to Prime Time about their future plans and outlook for iron ore markets ahead of their public listing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandywine's Francis Scotland on Yield Curves & Trading Places
March 26, 2019 00:08 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBPrime Time speaks to Brandywine Global's Head of Global Macro Research, Francis Scotland about the recent inversion in the yield curve, China and the US possibly 'trading places'. He also shares some thoughts on an impending Brexit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is Pattaya a good destination for golf?
March 25, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBProperty firm Heeton Holdings is looking to scale up its business in hospitality. Last year, the company expanded its portfolio of hotels in Scotland, Japan and Bhutan. CEO Eric Teng discusses the potential of golf tourism and how Pattaya’s image and offerings have changed in over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Rosie Milne, ‘Olivia and Sophia’
March 25, 2019 11:59 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBA dramatic tale on real historical events and the stories told through the form of fictional diaries, Rosie Milne - author of ‘Olivia and Sophia’ - recounts the stories of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles and his two wives, Olivia and Sophia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can we teach AI to be accountable and to be ethical?
March 25, 2019 11:36 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBBanking is increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, but experts say accountability is one thing that cannot be outsourced to AI – even as governments and organisations are starting to push for ethical standards for AI. Martin Haering, Global Chief Marketing Officer for Finastra, is in Singapore to attend Money 20/20, and he will be joining us to share his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: Are women better investors than men?
March 24, 2019 13:05 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBWhy do women tend to invest less than men despite having the qualities of a great investor? Maria Martinez, Marketing Director at SingSaver and So Sin Ting, Head of Experience at Endowus share the qualities women have that make them great investors and how women can overcome the challenges faced when managing personal finances or investments. They also explain the different attitudes men and women have when making investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Motley Fool's David Kuo on Slowdowns, The Fed and Local Stocks
March 22, 2019 13:37 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBShould markets be afraid of an economic downturn? The Motley Fool Singapore's CEO David Kuo doesn't think so. He talks about his outlook for equities, the Fed's recent decision, and why it's a stock picker's market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will China agree to Indonesia’s conditions for its Belt and Road projects?
March 22, 2019 11:08 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBVoice from China: Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers explains why it is unlikely that China will abide by all the four conditions set by Indonesia and why growing Chinese investment can be a threat for Indonesia. He also shares why Beijing is likely to comply with the trade agreement with the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it a good time to enter the property market?
March 22, 2019 00:08 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDevelopers sold more private homes in the month of February compared to January - at a 4.4 per cent increase. Karamjit Singh, senior consultant at JLL and CEO of Showsuite, shares his insights on whether it’s a good time to buy, sell or rent out your property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will robots play an important role at the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Japan?
March 22, 2019 00:07 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBTech Talk: BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi on what job roles robots will be playing in the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics. He also weighs in on Google’s latest fine by the EU for having exclusivity contracts on website owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Citi's Shyam Devani on Markets, the Yuan and the Rupee
March 21, 2019 16:08 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBCiti's Senior Technical Strategist Shyam Devani spoke to PrimeTime about market sentiment after the Fed decided to not hike rates for 2019. He also touched on inverted yield curves, US-China trade talks, and why he's interested in the Indian Rupee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Jay Varman, Co-founder and CEO, Dei Holdings Pte Ltd
March 21, 2019 12:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn a move to ease weekend crowds in Little India, online shopping platform Dei was launched in 2016 to bring traditional brick-and-mortar stores online and to reduce shoppers’ time spent shopping from nearly four hours to just under 30 minutes. Jay Varman, Co-founder and CEO of Dei Holdings Pte Ltd shares how the online shopping platform has benefited Little India vendors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Brexit disrupt your travel plans?
March 21, 2019 12:08 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBReports say travel agencies in Malaysia are prepared to drop London from their itineraries given the uncertainty surrounding immigration laws for tourists. Do you really need to put your UK travel plans on hold? VisitBritain’s Regional Director Tricia Warwick offers advice on what travellers can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Insight Marketing and You: How do you choose the right people for your high-performance marketing team?
March 21, 2019 01:42 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHow can you move your customers by inspiring change and inciting action through marketing? Why is it important for companies to engage in face-to-face conversations if they want to develop a world-class understanding of their customers? Michelle Martin speaks to Maneesh Sah, Executive Director of External Communications Asia Pacific at Aon on his book ‘A New Marketer’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the Halal food industry benefit from blockchain?
March 21, 2019 00:17 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe State of the Islamic Economy Report 2018/2019 pointed out that a lack of international alignment is causing an increase in costs for manufacturers - largely due to duplication and added complexity. Why is there a lack of international alignment among global Halal certification companies? Singapore-based company WhatsHalal has a vision to create a ‘Halal ecosystem’, to create a definitive guide on the Halal-ness of your food and where it comes from. WhatsHalal CEO Azman Ivan Tan and Busine...
Could personality profiling at the workplace improve teamwork?
March 21, 2019 00:15 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHow does understanding your own personality - and your teammates’ - help to foster better cooperation? Some large organisations invest heavily in personality tests and assessment tools to find out if an individual will fit well into the company’s culture. But do tests like the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator paint an accurate picture of an individual’s conscientiousness or leadership capabilities? Dr Jovina Ang, Managing Director of Communication and adjunct faculty member of the Singapore Managem...
Equality - the multiplier of innovation and growth
March 21, 2019 00:14 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBA new study by Accenture has found that employees are nearly 9 times more willing and able to innovate in companies with a robust culture of equality, than in companies that do not. But while while 76 per cent of executives globally said they empower employees to innovate, only 37 per cent of employees agree. What does equality look like to employees, and how does this perspective differ from that of employers? Sonia Gupta, Managing Director of Accenture Strategy, shares the report’s findings...
Does Singapore have a good shot at non-traditional sports at the Olympics?
March 21, 2019 00:14 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBNext year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will feature another form of thrill. Sport climbing and skateboarding are set to make their debut at Tokyo 2020, while kiteboarding is all set for Paris 2024. Why do you think the International Olympic Committee is increasingly receptive to non-traditional sports? And does Singapore stand a good chance? Wang Meng Meng, The Straits Times Sports Correspondent, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What lessons can Singapore SMEs learn from those in Europe and the US?
March 21, 2019 00:12 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBSMEs have been on a quest to digitally transform their businesses - to raise their productivity as they face disruption and manpower shortage. What are the biggest challenges faced by Singapore SMEs, and are there lessons they can learn from other SMEs in Europe and the US? Rachel Clayton, Director of Product Marketing at Epicor, shares her insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the high turnout in Thai’s early vote mean?
March 21, 2019 00:11 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBAsiaInsider: Nearly 90 per cent of registered voters turned up for early voting for the Thai election. Which parties stand the best chance for the 24 March general election? And back home, what smart city lessons can Singapore learn from China, Japan and South Korea? Joshua Chambers, Managing Editor of GovInsider, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Jonathan Ang & Kelvin Seetoh, ‘Value Investing: Expand Your Circle of Competence’
March 19, 2019 18:45 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBHow can you achieve financial independence before you hit 30? How much money does one need to get started in investing? Co-authors of their book, ‘Value Investing: Expand Your Circle of Competence’, Jonathan Ang Wei Shan and Kelvin Seetoh shares how you can get started with REITs and be a strategic investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Steven Pinker, ‘Enlightenment Now’
March 19, 2019 18:32 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIs the ideal of progress obsolete? Author of his latest book, ‘Enlightenment Now’, Steven Pinker helps us to see a new and optimistic perspective of the world and explains the importance of humanism. One of the world’s most passionate defenders for reason and science, he is renowned for his work in the fields of cognitive science and linguistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trilake Partners' Arnulfo de Pala on Markets and Risks
March 19, 2019 16:47 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBMarkets may have done well over the first few months of 2019, but Trilake Partners' CIO Arnulfo 'Noli' de Pala is broadening his horizons. He spoke to Prime Time about lopsidedness in the markets, recession odds and the growing presence of geopolitical risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Yangsze Choo, ‘The Night Tiger’
March 17, 2019 16:19 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBA captivating, evocative and magical story set in 1930s Malaysia about a dancehall girl and an orphan boy who are brought together by a series of unexplained deaths and an old Chinese superstition about men who turn into tigers. A story set in colonial Malaya offering a stunning look on history, chinese superstition and culture, New York Times best selling author Yangsze Choo explains why she decided to write ‘The Night Tiger’, a story based on an old superstition of weretigers. She also sha...
Can the US and China come to an agreement on intellectual property?
March 15, 2019 11:12 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBVoice from China: US President Donald Trump said trade war negotiations with China should wrap up within four weeks, expressing optimism about striking a deal. Can both countries come to an agreed deal anytime soon despite existing disagreements in intellectual property? Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What big changes can the 5G mobile platform bring?
March 14, 2019 16:10 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBTech Talk: BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi weighs in on how the 5G mobile platform can create big change and explains why AI is one of the top tech trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Insight Marketing and You: How can companies gain customer loyalty?
March 14, 2019 12:53 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBIn a world of intense competition to win new businesses, retain clients, and grow revenues, marketers struggle to stand out in the endless sea of indistinguishable brands. How can companies turn their employees into advocates for their own brands? Michelle Martin speaks to Maneesh Sah, Executive Director of External Communications Asia Pacific at Aon on his book ‘A New Marketer’. He explains why it is not sufficient to just rely on brand awareness and how companies can gain customer loyalty t...
How should businesses take advantage of the expanded SMEs Go Digital programme?
March 14, 2019 12:13 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBThe SMEs Go Digital programme has so far helped about 4,000 out of the 200,000 SMEs here in basic automation. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for businesses keen to go digital? Jonathan Rees, Digital Strategy & Transformation ASEAN Lead from Ernst & Young, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professionalising an industry beset with taboo
March 13, 2019 12:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBShe left her auditor career to become a funeral director. Harmony Tee from Harmony Funeral Care shares how she overcame challenges to win over her staff, who’re mostly male and much older than her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When diplomacy and judicial systems collides
March 13, 2019 12:09 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMalaysia freed an Indonesian woman accused of killing Mr Kim Jong Nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother, in a surprise move, saying it’s “taking into account the good relations between the two countries”. Is this outcome a diplomatic win for Malaysia, Indonesia and North Korea? What could happen to the Vietnamese suspect? Meanwhile, in the UK, will MPs vote against a no-deal Brexit? Joshua Chambers, Managing Editor of GovInsider, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Zinedine Zidane’s surprise comeback to Real Madrid after 10 months
March 12, 2019 10:56 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBZinedine Zidane has returned to Real Madrid as manager, just 10 months after leaving the job at the end of last season. Can Zinedine Zidane lead Real Madrid to victory? What does he need to do to make Real Madrid genuine contenders again? London-based reporter and presenter Alison Bender weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are authorities too hasty in grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft?
March 12, 2019 10:44 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSingapore’s Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended the operation of all variants of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft into and out of Singapore - the first country to impose this blanket ban. This follows two fatal crashes involving the B-737 Max 8 aircraft within 5 months. The single-aisle B-737 family has been a huge success for Boeing - how much of a blow will this cause Boeing? Aviation analyst Shukor Yusof, founder of Endau Analytics, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Run your business at home for a start
March 11, 2019 11:19 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBA new study by the National University of Singapore has found that the creation of new businesses in residential properties rose by 23 per cent, after the government introduced the Home Office Scheme. NUS Professor Sumit Agarwal, the study’s co-author, discusses the merits of running a business from home as well as the do’s and don’ts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.