MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Rachel Kelly & Finance Presenter JP Ong
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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Is the Merdeka Generation Package likely to be well-received?
February 19, 2019 11:42 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIn Money FM’s Budget 2019 panel with UOB Senior Economist and Senior Vice President of Global Economics and Market Research Alvin Liew, PwC Singapore Tax Leader Chris Woo, Singapore Business Federation SME Committee Vice Chairman Ernie Koh, Moody’s Vice President Senior Credit Officer Christian De Guzman, and NUS Business School’s Professor Sumit Agarwal, our panelists breaks down the key highlights of Budget 2019. Some of the key areas include the continued push for economic restructuring, t...
Can new SME proposals make it easier for firms to get government grants?
February 19, 2019 11:41 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn Money FM’s Budget 2019 panel with UOB Senior Economist and Senior Vice President of Global Economics and Market Research Alvin Liew, PwC Singapore Tax Leader Chris Woo, Singapore Business Federation SME Committee Vice Chairman Ernie Koh, Moody’s Vice President Senior Credit Officer Christian De Guzman, and NUS Business School’s Professor Sumit Agarwal, our panelists breaks down the key highlights of Budget 2019, such as the proposed changes to the process of getting government grants for S...
How will Singaporeans react to Budget 2019?
February 19, 2019 11:35 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBRohith Murthy, Country Manager of SingSaver, shares his thoughts on what Singaporeans’ likely reactions to Budget 2019 will be. He also weighs in on this year’s key focus areas and what the government will do to address current common concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is this an “Election Budget”?
February 19, 2019 11:33 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB$6.1 billion goes to the Merdeka Generation Package, while a $1.1 billion Bicentennial Bonus will be shared with Singaporeans. CIMB Private Banking Economist Song Seng Wun shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is this an “Election Budget”?
February 19, 2019 11:18 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB$4.6 billion will be committed to building business capabilities and helping workers. What impact will the initiatives of Budget 2019 have on businesses and ordinary Singaporeans? CIMB Private Banking Economist Song Seng Wun shares his insights.
How can technology help to reduce healthcare costs?
February 15, 2019 12:26 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBRising healthcare costs have been a rising global concern, despite growing efforts to reduce such costs. Can technology help create more affordable healthcare? Are there specific sectors where it will be easier to digitize such health services? Arkadiusz Czopor, Managing Director of T-Systems Asia South explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This 67-year-old conquered 7 marathons in 7 continents over 7 days
February 15, 2019 12:24 - 14 minutes - 13 MBShe only started running when she was 57. At 67, she is now the first Singaporean - and the oldest person in the world - to run 7 marathons in 7 continents over 7 days. Gloria Lau shares her running journey through desert and ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Eric Chia, Co-Founder & CEO, Advocado
February 15, 2019 12:23 - 15 minutes - 14 MBPayment service provider NETS and customer loyalty platform Advocado have partnered up to make loyalty reward redemption and payment a seamless process for customers, from start to finish. Eric Chia, Co-Founder and CEO of Advocado, shares how its users and merchants stand to gain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latest trade talks still leave China and US split
February 15, 2019 12:22 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBVoice from China: As the end of the trade truce looms, both sides have agreed to continue their trade negotiations in Washington next week, but what went happened in Beijing? Can a deal be reached by 1 March? Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers breaks down the latest discussions between China and the US? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Benjamin Loh, DTAP Clinic
February 14, 2019 12:24 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBObstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep-related breathing disorders that goes underdiagnosed. Dr Benjamin Loh from DTAP Clinic explains the reasons behind that, and advises on treatments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Which e-sports markets are prime revenue generators?
February 14, 2019 12:19 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBTech Talk: Global esports revenues will hit US$1.1b in 2019, with the help of advertising, sponsorship and media rights. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi shares which countries are most primed for growth. He also weighs in on China’s progress in the 5G race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the end to LIBOR mean for banks?
February 14, 2019 07:22 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) is set to be scrapped in 2021, and banks across the world will have to find new ways to price trillions of dollars in financial instruments. Gary Mellody, EY’s ASEAN Financial Services Risk Advisory Leader, tells us why this is a big deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Jeremy Foo & Jacky Goh, Founders, DinoMao
February 14, 2019 02:38 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBClaw arcade games have been getting increasingly popular, and gaming enthusiasts are digitising these games into claw gaming apps. Local startup DinoMao officially launched the beta version of its claw gaming app for the Singapore market in January. the app streams live visual footage of actual claw game machines in real-time to players around the world. DinoMao's founders Jeremy Foo and Jacky Goh share more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can the public trust government agencies to handle sensitive data?
February 14, 2019 02:33 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAsiaInsider: In the wake of the SingHealth and HIV registry data breaches, it seems that government organisations are struggling to adequately protect sensitive information. How can they do better to prevent similar incidents from happening? Joshua Chambers, Founder and Managing Editor of GovInsider, weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HDB flats depreciate better than private property after 30 years: study
February 13, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBHDB flats may better withstand depreciation effects over private property, according to a study by the National University of Singapore. The study’s co-author Prof Sumit Agarwal from the NUS Business School shares his insights on why this is so and what this means for homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the Sports Hub and government improve the PPP model?
February 13, 2019 01:13 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBSport On: Oon Jin Teik’s abrupt resignation as CEO of the Singapore Sports Hub has highlighted the growing uncertainty over the viability of the Public-Private Partnership between the facility and the government. ST’s sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz weighs in on the problem areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Joyce Lim, Founder, Joyce Lim Skin and Laser Clinic
February 13, 2019 01:08 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBThere is a growing consensus among scientists and dermatologists that the typical office environment that most of us work in poses a risk to our complexions. One of Singapore’s leading dermatologists, Dr Joyce Lim shares how blue light is prematurely ageing us, and what can be done to control these pigmentation issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would SingPost’s woes end if the government took back control?
February 12, 2019 12:21 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe delivery of parcels and registered mail may soon have to meet regulatory standards, following a series of complaints against SingPost and a $100,000 fine for service standard failures. What’s adding to its woes, and what can save SingPost? Associate Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance, Institutions & Organisations at the National University of Singapore shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Michelle Zatlyn, Co-Founder & COO, Cloudflare
February 11, 2019 12:59 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBCloudflare’s mission is to "help build a better internet". Founded in 2009, the cloud-based Web services company counts more than 13 million internet properties in its network. Co-Founder and COO, Michelle Zatlyn tracks Cloudflare’s growth and her personal journey in Silicon Valley in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can the West learn from China in the area of fintech?
February 11, 2019 12:58 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBChinese fintech ecosystems have scaled and innovated faster than their counterparts in the West, according to a McKinsey report. Are there cultural differences in the way the West and Asia approach fintech partnerships? Vinayak HV, Senior Partner Singapore at McKinsey & Company shares his insights on the top 10 trends shaping fintech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will the ROF scheme’s new sales option make it easier for home buyers?
February 11, 2019 12:56 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBPowering Your Property: Home buyers can soon book an HDB flat the next working day after applying, under new sales option that will soon offer remaining flats from the Re-Offer of Balance Flats pool at any time of the year. Karamjit Singh, CEO of Showsuite, shares how this will benefit home buyers. He also weighs in on the recent en bloc sale of Braddell View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Workers’ protests rise as China’s economy slows
February 08, 2019 10:27 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBVoice from China: Amid China’s economic slowdown, thousands of Chinese workers are showing their discontent against companies in the forms of protests and strikes. Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers explains the effectiveness of these protests and how the Chinese government is tackling the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spotify makes big podcast push
February 08, 2019 01:40 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBTech Talk: Spotify buys two podcast startups, and it’s just the start as it plans to spend up to US$500m on podcast-related acquisitions. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi shares how it can go up against tech giants like Apple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much value can creativity bring to businesses?
February 07, 2019 15:48 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBCreativity is now among the top three most important skills of the future, according to a report by the World Economic Forum. Can creativity be taught, and how can companies introduce it, even in fields that require repetitive or mundane tasks? Professor Xavier Pavie from ESSEC Business School shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Wall on bonds post-Fed decision
February 02, 2019 01:56 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBNicholas Wall, fund manager for Merian Global Investors in London, shares his thoughts on the Fed’s more dovish tone, and how bond investors are viewing risks coming from the Eurozone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Sara Cheng, CEO, Fuji Xerox Singapore
February 01, 2019 12:31 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBAt Fuji Xerox Singapore, women represent 38% of the total employees, and 50% of the managerial positions. Company CEO Sara Cheng discusses women empowerment in the workplace and her personal journey in ascending to the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No breakthrough yet but progress made in US-China trade talks
February 01, 2019 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBVoice from China: US and China have hailed the progress of trade talks. Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers helps to measure and quantify the significant accomplishments of latest negotiations in Washington. He also weighs in on how discussions will be affected by China’s Foreign Investment Law which Parliament will vote on in March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can Singapore companies capture the Muslim travel market?
February 01, 2019 12:27 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat are ‘Instant Noodle Trips’, and what do Muslim tourists seek on their travels? What can businesses do to capture this growing market segment? Aisha Islam, Vice President for Market Product Management at Mastercard, and Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of CrescentRating and HalalTrip, dissect the Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Travel Frontier Report 2019 and discuss the top trends in the Muslim travel market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apple blocks Facebook from running market research app
February 01, 2019 01:34 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBTech Talk: Apple has revoked Facebook’s licence to run its business app program, after a report revealed Facebook was tracking Apple users’ activity movements. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi weighs in on the fallout. He also explains how AI can help people with speech disabilities structure their thoughts into speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Janti Joso Brasali, Founder, Seriously Keto
February 01, 2019 01:32 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBSingapore is set to have its first ketogenic bakery, which seems like good move as more people are becoming more health conscious. Janti Joso Brasali, the woman behind Seriously Keto, explains why it’s important to keep up with healthier or special-diet food consumption trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is someone eavesdropping on you?
January 31, 2019 12:14 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBA 14-year-old has discovered a bug on Apple’s FaceTime, which allows callers to eavesdrop on the person they’re calling, even before latter accepts the call. The tech giant is now under investigation for not warning people quickly enough. He Feixiang, Mobile security researcher at Check Point Software Technologies explains the risks associated with devices bearing cameras and microphones and the precautions you can take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are PMETs a new vulnerable segment of society?
January 30, 2019 12:18 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThe share of PMETs amongst retrenched workers has now surpassed that for lower skilled workers, according to a report by DBS Bank. Given that the global economy is expected to slow down in 2019, how should PMETs be positioning themselves? DBS Bank Senior Economist Irvin Seah discusses the measures he hopes will come out of Budget 2019 that would support PMETs and SMEs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
January 30, 2019 12:08 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFood that gives you pleasure and provides a reward to your brain has the potential of becoming addictive, with sugary, fatty or salty foods at the top of the list. How do you determine if you have a food addiction? How can you avoid confusing it for food cravings? Dr Vincent Candrawinata explains. #AskDrVincent
Is Malaysia’s National Anti-Corruption Plan too ambitious?
January 30, 2019 12:07 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBAsiaInsider: Malaysia recently launched the National Anti-Corruption Plan with the aim of making the country corruption-free by 2023. Dr Mustafa Izzuddin from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute explains how this plan is different from the previous National Integrity Plan, and why a more realistic goal would be to reduce or control corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SGX’s Geoff Howie on Markets at the start of 2019
January 30, 2019 12:05 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWe asked SGX market strategist Geoff Howie about how he thinks local stocks did in January, his outlook on the Fed, trade talks, value investing and whether he thinks we’ll see more IPOs in Singapore this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BlueSG is on track to put 1,000 electric cars on Singapore roads
January 29, 2019 12:20 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe electric car-sharing company said it’s planning to open its charging points to third-party cars. Will this spur adoption of electric cars in Singapore? How does Singapore’s car-sharing market compare with that of the US and Europe? Franck Vitte, Managing Director of BlueSG shares his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oon Jin Teik resigns as Singapore Sports Hub CEO
January 29, 2019 12:05 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBSport On: Three CEOs in three years - ST’s sports editor Lee Yulin weighs in on Oon Jin Teik being the latest Sports Hub CEO to resign. Associate sports editor Rohit Brijnath also shares his parting thoughts from the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Derek Young, ‘The Home Stay Guide’
January 28, 2019 12:19 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBHow can serious homeshare hosts maximise this income source? How do they build mutual trust with guests? Airbnb ‘superhost’ Derek Young has some tips in his book 'The Home Stay Guide: Practical Advice for Airbnb and Homeshare Hosts'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s in store for the Singapore Bicentennial?
January 28, 2019 12:18 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSir Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar - who was modern Singapore’s real founding father, and why should Singaporeans care? How will the Singapore Bicentennial differ from SG50? Wan Wee Pin, Project Director at the Singapore Bicentennial Office, takes on these questions and gives a preview of what Singaporeans can take away from the year-long programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019's first home launches sell over 30% of units
January 28, 2019 11:52 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBPowering Your Property: Three condominium projects, RV Altitude, Fyve Derbyshire and Allgreen Properties, saw over one-third of their released units sold. What does this level of interest reflect for the rest of 2019’s property sales? Karamjit Singh, CEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL, weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When digitalisation and legacy systems collide
January 25, 2019 12:15 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBCompanies embarking on digital transformation often face challenges when trying to replace their legacy systems. Praveen Kumar, General Manager in Asia Pacific at ASG Technologies, shares his insights on digital transformation trends in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where are Singaporeans heading to get off the beaten track?
January 25, 2019 12:14 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBUlaanbaatar, Jinjiang or Dubrovnik? While Bangkok and Tokyo remain Singaporeans’ favourite destinations, a report by Skyscanner has revealed 10 emerging destinations that have seen the largest year-on-year search growth. Robyn Lee, Senior Growth Manager at Skyscanner, dissects the company’s Asia-Pacific Travel Trends Report 2018 and explains why you should go to Uzbekistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the world ready for global Asianisation?
January 25, 2019 12:13 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBAsia accounts for about 50% of global GDP and two-thirds of economic growth. Author of 'The Future is Asian' and global strategist, Parag Khanna explains why Asia will have a powerful global influence in terms of economic and soft power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are China’s GDP numbers a warning?
January 25, 2019 11:56 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBChina’s GDP growth was reported to be at its slowest pace in 30 years, raising fears about a possible global economic downturn. How will that impact the global economy and what can China do to cushion the possible negative impacts on its own domestic economy? Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why will the future not belong China alone?
January 25, 2019 03:34 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAuthor of 'The Future is Asian', Parag Khanna shares why the world’s future lies with Asia, given that China’s influence is likely to be diluted and weakened. He also weighs in on why China should carry out permanent substitutions if the US-China trade war continues, as well as the One Belt, One Road initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Airbus pushes for quantum computing
January 24, 2019 11:59 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBTech Talk: Airbus is looking to use quantum computing into aircraft design, but how? BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grand Venture Technologies’ CEO Julian Ng
January 24, 2019 07:02 - 5 minutes - 5 MBGrand Venture Technologies was the first firm to brave the market and list on the SGX Catalist board this year. We spoke to their CEO – Julian Ng – to ask him what’s next for the manufacturing firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do the annual Davos meetings risk becoming redundant?
January 24, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe slowing global economy, trade disputes and climate change are among the top issues discussed at the World Economic in Davos. Despite the conspicuous absence of global political heavyweights, can the meetings at still bring more certainty and relevance to businesses and governments? Jonathan McClory, General Manager for Asia at Portland Communications, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
January 24, 2019 04:59 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBChinese New Year is a season for feasting with family and loved ones, which can be challenging for those who struggle with controlling their food intake. Can we feast strategically without much regret? Why are high GI foods harmful for our health and what are the benefits of consuming low GI foods? Dr Vincent Candrawinata explains. #AskDrVincent
Indonesia cancels plan to release terror convict
January 24, 2019 04:59 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIndonesian government has decided against freeing radical Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, reversing an earlier decision to grant him early release on humanitarian grounds. What would have been the political and security impact if Indonesia had gone ahead? Joshua Chambers, Founder and Managing Editor of GovInsider, shares his analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.