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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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Influence: Camilla Hewitson & Bryan Tan, Singapore Art Week
January 22, 2019 12:18 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBBuying and collecting art is often considered an expensive hobby, so can you start a decent art collection with a budget of under $5,000? Camilla Hewitson, Managing Director for the Asia arm of Affordable Art Fair, and Bryan Tan, a long-time collector of Southeast Asian contemporary art take on this question as they discuss how art is becoming more accessible to the common man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why should businesses care about stewardship?
January 22, 2019 12:16 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOne in two companies in Singapore engage in corporate giving, with most corporate givers integrating giving back into one of their core business functions - according to a survey by National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre. But what good does stewardship bring businesses? Ong Boon Hwee, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fullerton Markets' Jimmy Zhu on China GDP, markets
January 22, 2019 07:54 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOur full interview with Fullerton Markets’ Chief Strategist Jimmy Zhu shares with us his thoughts on recently released China GDP data, the ongoing trade war and his outlook on Chinese autos and banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you on Team Air Miles or Team Cashback?
January 21, 2019 12:11 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWould you rather receive air miles or cashback as credit card rewards? Aaron Wong, founder of The MileLion and Dawn Fiona Cher, who is also known as SG Budget Babe go through the pros and cons of both, while Rohith Murthy, founder of SingSaver, weighs in with his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Benjamin Wong, Co-Founder & CEO, TranSwap
January 21, 2019 12:09 - 13 minutes - 12 MBOne of the major downsides of foreign payments is cost, as banks tend to charge a marked-up exchange rate. To tackle that pain point, TranSwap offers a mid-market exchange rate, enabling customers to make transactions without the mark-up. Co-Founder and CEO Benjamin Wong shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will residential sales be supply-led in 2019?
January 21, 2019 12:09 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBPowering Your Property: Karamjit Singh, CEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL, believes that’s the case with the pace and number of new launches this year. He also identifies which sectors of the market will reach equilibrium soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can financial services reduce poverty in Asia?
January 18, 2019 12:31 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMore than 1 billion people in Asia do not have access to bank or financial services. IMF estimates that poverty in Asia could fall by around 20 million people if all Asian countries have better access to such services. Damien Wong, Vice President and General Manager for Asian Growth & Emerging Markets at Red Hat, explains how open banking can foster financial inclusion in the region and why businesses should care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the Huawei founder’s rare public appearance say about attacks on the company?
January 18, 2019 12:07 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBVoice from China: Making his first public comments since 2015, the usually reclusive Ren Zhengfei denied US accusations of Huawei stealing trade secrets. What impact did it have? Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers weighs in. He also analyses Chinese startup Luckin Coffee taking on market-dominating Starbucks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Raza – UOB Asset Management
January 18, 2019 06:56 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBUOB Asset Management’s Head of Multi-Asset Strategy Anthony Raza thinks that traders can rest easier in 2019, with Singaporean markets providing interesting yield opportunities. He also thinks that investors should give bonds a chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Theresa May come up with a new Brexit deal in three days?
January 17, 2019 12:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBBritish Prime Minister Theresa May survived her second no-confidence vote by a margin of just 19 votes. Despite British MPs expressing dissatisfaction with Mrs May’s Brexit deal, they are still in favour of her government staying in power. Mark Worthington, Managing Director of Klareco Communications and ex-correspondent for BBC News, weighs in on what this means for the UK and whether the country’s reputation has taken a hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The price of a 120ml bag of life
January 17, 2019 12:13 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAround six Singaporeans are diagnosed with a blood disease every day, and a bone marrow transplant is often the final option of treatment. But the odds of finding a successful match are slim. What risks can patients face? What are the real costs involved? Michelle Martin finds out from Executive Committee President of the Bone Marrow Donor Programme Dr Lim Zi-Yi, as well as a patient and a donor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is Xiaomi’s value dipping?
January 17, 2019 12:10 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBTech Talk: Once dubbed the ‘Apple of China’, Xiaomi has lost 40% of its value since its IPO last year. What are the reasons for this dip? BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi gives his take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Brexit about to become Brextinct?
January 16, 2019 12:17 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBBritish MPs have voted 432-202 to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal - the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. Meanwhile, opposition Labour Party chief Jeremy Corbyn has tabled a vote of no confidence in the government. Will Mrs May survive this vote? Assoc Prof James Crabtree from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy shares his insights on the impasse, while Joshua Chambers, Founder and Managing Editor of GovInsider, discusses how Brexit could affect Singapor...
92% say their jobs don’t match expectations: survey
January 16, 2019 12:14 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBJobseekers say they wish they had a better understanding of what fair pay is for their position and skill sets required. This is according to a survey by Glassdoor, which has just launched in Singapore. Glassdoor’s Global COO Christian Sutherland-Wong explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
January 16, 2019 12:09 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMarie Kondo’s ‘spark joy’ method of decluttering is making waves again, thanks to a new Netflix series ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’. But how can decluttering benefit our well being? Can you KonMari your way to good health? Dr Vincent Chandrawinata explains. #AskDrVincent
Citi Private Bank’s Ken Peng: 2019 Outlook
January 16, 2019 07:20 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBCiti Private Bank’s Head of Asia Investment Strategy Ken Peng sees opportunities for global markets in 2019, and finds Singaporean equities rather interesting. JP Ong ask him why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Credit Suisse’s Kum Soek Ching’s 2019 Market Outlook
January 16, 2019 07:19 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBCredit Suisse’s Head of Southeast Asia Research Kum Soek Ching likes valuations for Singaporean stocks. But she’s being careful with the Oil & Gas sector this year. She shares their outlook for 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Demystifying the Instrument Landing System
January 15, 2019 12:17 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBSingapore has refuted claims by Malaysia that the ILS aircraft landing system at Seletar Airport would encroach into Malaysia’s airspace. Shukor Yusof, aviation analyst and founder of Endau Analytics, explains the key points of the dispute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Lucy Liu & Shubigi Rao, ‘Unhomed Belongings’
January 15, 2019 11:55 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBHollywood actress Lucy Liu speaks about what attracted her to visual art, what role has it played in her life, and what led to the collaboration with Singapore artist and Jurors' Choice Award recipient Shubigi Rao. Both were drawn to the repurposing of found objects in their art, manifested in their exhibition ‘Unhomed Belongings’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Loh Kean Yew be a rallying figure for SG badminton?
January 15, 2019 11:50 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBSport On: ST sports correspondent David Wong breaks down how Loh Kean Yew’s stunning win over Lin Dan will spill over to benefit the wider badminton community in Singapore. Sports journalist Lester Wong also previews this weekend’s SMBC Singapore Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the Tengah forest corridor worth conserving?
January 14, 2019 12:16 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBEcologists disagree with the findings of a study commissioned by HDB - which said Tengah is of “low conservation value” - as they say it’s home to critically endangered plants and animals. But it appears HDB does not intend to release the full report, despite calls from environmentalists to do so. Dr Shawn Lum, President of the Nature Society (Singapore), shares his insights on the challenge of balancing conservation with development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Chan swaps his "blue" guitar for a paintbrush, and delivers powerful new works of art.
January 14, 2019 12:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat can't he do? The composer, recording artist, film scorer, author and former national swimmer is set to open Singapore Art Week with ‘Ink Mountain’ - a stunningly powerful exhibition of work in Chinese brush and ink on distressed paper. Michelle Martin finds out how one Facebook post led to Chan turning out 70 pieces of art, how he hopes his work will leave an audience "changed", and what it will cost you to own a Mark Chan original today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
CapitaLand to buy Ascendas-Singbridge for $11b
January 14, 2019 12:09 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBPowering Your Property: CEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL Karamjit Singh says CapitaLand’s acquisition of Ascendas-Singbridge is especially significant because it consolidates geographical exposure, asset types and management expertise between the two companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is kindness irrelevant in the business world?
January 11, 2019 12:16 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBKindness is not necessarily at odds with the pursuit of profit and can be good for business, according to Dr William Wan, General Secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement. The movement celebrated its 21st anniversary in December, and Dr Wan takes us through how the movement has evolved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Jorge Pinedo, Area VP of Vision Care, APAC, Johnson & Johnson Vision
January 11, 2019 12:12 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB80% of Singaporeans are expected to be myopic by 2050. How will this affect Singaporeans and the government financially? Are there specific habits that cause myopia at such a young age? Jorge Pinedo, Johnson & Johnson Vision's Area VP of Vision Care in Asia Pacific, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did this week’s US-China trade talks pave the way for a future deal?
January 11, 2019 12:10 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBVoice from China: Kaiyuan Capital’s Managing Director Brock Silvers breaks down the recent round of US-China trade talks in Beijing and whether it lays the foundation for the countries’ top negotiators to iron out a final agreement - all that with the March 1 deadline looming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is Apple cutting its iPhone supply by 10%?
January 10, 2019 12:01 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBTech Talk: Apple is cutting its current production plan for new iPhones by about 10% for the next three months, in a sign that it’s expecting a further hit this year. This comes just a week after saying it would miss revenue forecasts. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Liew Mun Leong, 'Sundays Emails from a Chairman'
January 10, 2019 12:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe Chairman of Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong distills his lessons on life and leadership in this converation with Michelle Martin, where they discuss Leong's newly released 20th anniversary edition of his book ‘Sunday Emails from a Chairman’. One of Singapore's most highly decorated leaders Liew Mun Leong offers readers close-up insight into how his interpretation of current issues impacts his decision-making. The man, who built world-class Changi Airport from ground-up, says he is...
How does travel freedom affect economic growth?
January 10, 2019 11:52 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSingaporeans hold the second most powerful passport in the world behind Japan, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Do political developments in Europe, US and elsewhere in the world would have a long-term effect on visa-free travel? Dominic Volek, Managing Partner and Head of Southeast Asia at Henley & Partners, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
92% of escalator incidents are caused by unsafe behaviour: BCA
January 10, 2019 06:06 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat constitutes unsafe user behaviour, and what can be done to improve escalator safety? Engineer S Yogeeswaran, a member of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technical Committee at the The Institution of Engineers Singapore, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the Plant Paradox Diet a winner?
January 10, 2019 06:06 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOne of Google’s 10 most searched diets for 2018 was the Gundry Diet - a diet that rethinks the food pyramid. It replaces the old foundation of pasta, bread and cereal with approved fats, leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. Dr Vincent Candrawinata explains what you need to know about lectins, and gives his take on the Plant Paradox. #AskDrVincent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who will be the next Malaysian king?
January 10, 2019 06:05 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAsiaInsider: The unprecedented resignation of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V has led to uncertainty for Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy. Managing Editor of GovInsider Joshua Chambers breaks down the political repercussions following the agong’s abdication. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phillip Capital's Paul Chew on smartphones and stocks
January 10, 2019 06:04 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBWith Samsung and LG expecting lower profits and Apple slashing its sales forecast, what might this mean for global electronics and how might this affect Singaporean manufacturers? Phillip Capital's Research Head Paul Chew tells us what he thinks and gives us their outlook for local stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Fred Miller & Judith Katz, ‘Safe Enough to Soar’
January 08, 2019 11:32 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBDo you or your employees feel comfortable sharing opinions? How can employers or companies create a work environment of trust, inclusion, and collaboration? In their book, authors and inclusion experts Frederick Miller and Judith Katz explain the concept of interaction safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much more should companies invest in cybersecurity?
January 08, 2019 11:31 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB2018 had no shortage of data breaches, but can organisations do better in 2019? Stephen Dane, Managing Director of Security in Asia Pacific Japan and China at Cisco Systems, with a lookahead at cybersecurity trends in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is the Singapore Rugby 7s changing organisers?
January 08, 2019 11:25 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBSport On: Sport Singapore and the Singapore Sports Hub will replace Singapore Rugby Union and Rugby Singapore as organisers of the popular Singapore leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Why? ST’s Shamir Osman weighs in. ST associate sports editor Rohit Brijnath also previews the upcoming Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People love collaboration tech, but not hotdesking
January 07, 2019 12:05 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB96% of workers in Singapore and Asia-Pacific say collaboration technology helps them to be more productive, especially when working with colleagues in other locations. But does this make the case for hotdesking? Mei Lin Low, Director of APAC Solutions Marketing at Polycom, shares her insights on how workplace design can improve productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Paul-Kemp Robertson, ‘The Contagious Commandments’
January 07, 2019 11:42 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWhat is the future of advertising? How can brand communicators navigate the seemingly unknown and ever-changing landscape of consumer tastes? Paul Kemp-Robertson, Chief Brand Officer of ad agency Contagious Communications, covers these in his book ‘The Contagious Commandments: 10 Steps to Brand Bravery’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to expect from private home prices in 2019?
January 07, 2019 11:40 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPowering Your Property: ZACD Group’s Executive Director and Head of Research & Consultancy Nicholas Mak gives his take on whether property prices will edge up, with up to 19,000 units ready to launch this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
View from China with Peter Chun
January 07, 2019 08:58 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBUS-China trade talks resume in Beijing, with questions lingering over how the trade war has impacted the world's two largest economies. Managing Partner of Silverbear Capital Peter Chun gives his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do Singaporeans want from Budget 2019?
January 04, 2019 11:32 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBREACH, the government’s feedback arm, has been gathering views from Singaporeans in the lead up to the Budget next month. This is based on the five discussion areas it’s identified - ageing and healthcare, preschool programmes, innovation, security and external relations, and philanthropy. Darryl David, member of the REACH Supervisory Panel and MP of Ang Mo Kio GRC, takes us through Singaporeans’ Budget wishlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Helen Pitt, ‘The House’
January 04, 2019 11:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBA recent Deloitte report valued the Sydney Opera House at $6.2b, but to Australians, this iconic structure is priceless. In her award-winning book, Helen Pitt tells the stories of the people behind the magnificent white sails of the Opera House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can companies rethink talent retention?
January 03, 2019 12:05 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSome 75% of your workforce will be made up of millennials by 2025. How will the future workforce be different from that of today? Diana Khaitova, Regional Client Director at Korn Ferry, on the eight critical talent imperatives that could shift the way we work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Simon Wong, Owner, Sushi Ayumu
January 03, 2019 12:05 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat goes into running a successful business in Singapore’s saturated market of Japanese fine dining? Sushi Ayumu owner Simon Wong gives his insights, and reveals how he woos well-known Japanese chefs to Singapore, including the chef of Michelin-starred Beni restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apple cuts revenue outlook in almost two decades
January 03, 2019 12:04 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBTech Talk: Apple has lowered its revenue outlook, citing fewer-than-anticipated upgrades to new iPhones and weakness in China’s economy. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi delves into the issues denting Apple’s sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can CSR improve retention and turnover rates?
January 02, 2019 12:12 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBA recent study has found that perceptions of corporate social responsibility can shape employee engagement. NUS Business School Asst Prof Sam Yam explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
January 02, 2019 12:12 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBCan you undo the damage of an unhealthy lifestyle with detoxing and cleansing? Dr Vincent Candrawinata debunks myths about detoxing and cleansing programmes, and shares natural and safe ways you can detox. #AskDrVincent
Why is Singapore a model for post-Brexit Britain?
January 02, 2019 12:11 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBBritish Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt recently suggested that the UK should follow the example of low-tax Singapore. GovInsider’s Managing Editor Joshua Chambers discusses the reasons behind these comments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore is back among global top 20 most expensive cities
December 28, 2018 11:41 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBSingapore ranks 18th globally and 9th in Asia in the 2018 list of expensive cities for expats, according to ECA International. How would that affect Singapore’s competitiveness, and what does this mean for locals? Lee Quane, Regional Director for Asia at ECA International explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lookahead to 2019’s cybersecurity landscape
December 28, 2018 11:41 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB2018 was a year with several large-scale data breaches. Cybercriminals have returned to old-school manual hacking tactics. How can businesses and individuals prevent themselves from becoming victims? What will the cybersecurity landscape look like next year? Sophos’ Global Solutions Engineer Aaron Bugal explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.