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MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Rachel Kelly & Finance Presenter JP Ong

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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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Episodes

Will S’pore be the first country to ban sugary drinks?

December 10, 2018 12:12 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Is a sugar tax on the cards? The Health Ministry is seeking public feedback on 4 proposals to curb sugar consumption. Matthew Kovac, Executive Director of Food Industry Asia, shares his insights on their feasibility and ramifications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Stephan Neumeier, Managing Director, Kaspersky Lab

December 10, 2018 12:11 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

54% of Singapore children between 8 and 12 years old are exposed to at least one cyber-risk. Stephan Neumeier on which risky online behaviours are most common and what parents can do to protect their children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private housing supply cut by 20% for H1 2019 GLS

December 10, 2018 12:10 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Powering Your Property: The government cited an ample pipeline of upcoming housing supply from sites, that were sold via collective sales and public tenders. Showsuite CEO Karamjit Singh on why reducing supply is a necessary move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The View from China with Brock Silvers

December 10, 2018 12:09 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MB

Is Huawei CFO Meng Wangzhou’s arrest about the rule of law or trade negotiations? Kaiyuan Capital’s Brock Silvers tells Michael Switow that the US and China have very different perspectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’re some red flags when food is unsafe to eat?

December 07, 2018 11:32 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Richard Khaw, Nanyang Polytechnic's Deputy Director from the School of Chemical & Life Sciences, debunks myths surrounding food safety, following a spate of food poisoning cases that affected some 400 people and killed one in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drone cybersecurity still up in the air

December 07, 2018 11:32 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MB

Check Point Software Technologies’ Tony Jarvis on why drone users are at risk of hacks, highlighted by its recent discoveries of vulnerabilities in market-leading drone platform DJI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video didn’t kill the radio star

December 06, 2018 11:20 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Radio remains king across all media platforms; Radiodays Asia spokesman Steve Ahern on the resurgence of radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google spin-off Waymo launches driverless taxi service

December 06, 2018 11:20 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Tech Talk: BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi on how this self-driving service works what safety features are in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you should be alarmed by Marriott’s data breach

December 05, 2018 12:20 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Up to 500 mil accounts compromised; Sophos’ Aaron Bugal on the fallout and how you can protect yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will NUS take action against Henry Yeung?

December 05, 2018 12:19 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MB

ST’s Shaffiq Alkhatib gives the latest on Henry Yeung, an NUS professor charged with reckless driving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the trade war hurting China more than the US?

December 05, 2018 08:33 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MB

Kaiyuan Capital's Brock Silvers on the G20 Summit's impact on trade, equity and oil markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are more people from the APAC applying for MBAs?

December 04, 2018 12:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

ESSEC Business School Dean Prof Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi on how MBAs can prepare professionals for disruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local football clubs sharing stadiums - what could happen?

December 04, 2018 12:10 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Sport On: SPL clubs will share 4 stadiums next year. Shamir Osman on how this will affect clubs and fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-China’s 90-day trade truce - now what?

December 03, 2018 12:13 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

INSEAD’s Prof Pushan Dutt on who gained more from the ceasefire and what needs to be done before the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does sustainability reporting benefit investors?

December 03, 2018 12:12 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

NUS Business School Prof Lawrence Loh on why more listed companies are communicating sustainability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would developers be keen on Bugis’ 2 GLS sites?

December 03, 2018 12:12 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

Powering Your Property: Karamjit Singh on if these sites will set new benchmarks for new Bugis residences? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master of still life: Anton Molnar

December 03, 2018 12:11 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

The Hungarian-born is in Singapore for a solo exhibition and he shares what he inspires him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who’s getting the biggest increments in 2019?

November 30, 2018 11:21 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MB

Job movers can expect a 5% to 15% increment in 2019, says Robert Walters S’pore’s Nandita Nandakumar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Hayley Horan, NZ’s Trade Commissioner

November 30, 2018 11:21 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

Hayley Horan on why Singapore is a focus market for New Zealand’s booming technology sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Hilton reducing its plastic waste?

November 30, 2018 11:20 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Hilton is the 1st major hotel chain to ban plastic straws globally. SEA's VP of Operations Paul Hutton shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Oriano Lizza

November 30, 2018 11:19 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

What do the markets expect from this weekend's trade talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping? Michael Switow asks CMC Markets sales trader Oriano Lizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are more Singaporeans buying groceries online?

November 29, 2018 12:11 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Nielsen Singapore’s Johan Vrancken on the e-commerce landscape and how businesses can build a strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Robert Gilby, Chairman, SMF Advisory Board

November 29, 2018 12:09 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

With ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ being a box office hit, Robert Gilby discusses Asia’s progress in the media industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft vs Apple - who will be world’s largest company?

November 29, 2018 12:06 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Tech Talk: Microsoft last held the top spot 16 years ago. Wong Kai Yi on what’s driving its rise now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View from London with Craig Erlam

November 29, 2018 12:05 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

The BOE has a stark assessment of what a no-deal Brexit could mean for the UK, but Oanda senior market analyst Craig Erlam tells Michael Switow that the report is being politicised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Jameel Ahmad

November 29, 2018 12:05 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MB

Two words from US Fed chair Jerome Powell. That’s all it took for global markets to rally, but FXTM global head of currency strategy and market research Jameel Ahmad tells Michael Switow that the market’s focus is going to quickly shift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read with Michelle Martin: ‘Tall Order’

November 29, 2018 09:36 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Author Peh Shing Huei takes you behind the scenes of ESM Goh Chok Tong’s rise to Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How close is Singapore to being a car-lite society?

November 28, 2018 12:27 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Senior Minister of State for Transport and Communications and Information Dr Janil Puthucheary on government plans to improve public transport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a Smart Nation smart?

November 28, 2018 12:26 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Senior Minister of State for Transport and Communications and Information Dr Janil Puthucheary reviews Singapore’s Smart Nation journey since it began in 2014. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Singapore take ideas from Finland’s elder care models?

November 28, 2018 12:20 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

Health & Social Affairs Minister Pirkko Mattila on how Finnish elder care promotes autonomy and independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets React to Kudlow's View of US-Sino Trade

November 28, 2018 12:18 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MB

White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow says the US will be negotiating from strength during trade talks with China at the G20 Summit.  Michael Switow asks Pepperstone's head of research Chris Weston for the market's reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Chris Weston

November 28, 2018 12:17 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB

The Fed's #2 signals that interest rates may not rise as far as previously thought, while Pepperstone head of research Chris Weston tells Michael Switow that Indonesia presents opportunities in 2019.

An Instagram-worthy home or save for retirement?

November 27, 2018 12:13 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Manulife Singapore’s Kwek-Perroy Li Choo on millennials’ saving habits and whether gig workers save enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#AskDrVincent: The 2nd brain’s impact on mental health

November 27, 2018 12:13 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Can our moods be influenced by the 2nd brain in our gut? Dr Vincent Candrawinata explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why was the US$9m Woods-Mickelson match a bogey?

November 27, 2018 12:06 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB

Sport On: James Walton on critics’ reaction of this pay-per-view event. The obscene prize is just the start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The View from China with Brock Silvers

November 27, 2018 12:05 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MB

Will China and the US reach a deal at this weekend's G20, and if not, how will the markets react?  Kaiyuan Capital managing director Brock Silvers tells Michael Switow to expect a bumpy bearish ride.

Market Insight with Ong Kai Min

November 27, 2018 12:04 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

Why aren't Asian markets following Wall Street's lead? Michael Switow asks the founder and CEO of the Singapore Index Trading Institute, Ong Kai Min.  #Fed #oil #trade #Trump #G20 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EU leaders have approved Brexit deal - what next?

November 26, 2018 12:10 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

UBS’ Caroline Simmons on Mrs Theresa May’s uphill battle and a projection of UK’s economy in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Julia Teo, Deputy Director of Operations, Busy Bees

November 26, 2018 12:09 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Busy Bees’ Julia Teo on the importance of financial planning for parents raising special needs children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report card on the War against Diabetes

November 26, 2018 12:08 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MB

The Health Ministry’s Dr Lyn James with highlights from the Ministerial Conference on Diabetes Day 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are developers ready for anti-money laundering laws?

November 26, 2018 12:07 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Powering Your Property: Karamjit Singh on anti-money laundering rules and Goodluck Garden’s court ruling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Daryl Liew

November 26, 2018 12:04 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Despite trade and interest rate overhangs, Asian stocks are on track to register their first monthly gain since July.  Reyl head of portfolio management Daryl Liew shares his investment strategy with Michael Switow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Heng Swee Keat be Singapore’s next PM?

November 23, 2018 12:03 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

SMU’s Professor Eugene Tan on the new CEC lineup in the transition to Singapore’s 4G leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Terry Jacobson, Founder, AllSense

November 23, 2018 12:03 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

What is scent marketing? Terry Jacobson on how using scents can contribute to one’s overall well-being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does mental health affect your productivity?

November 23, 2018 12:02 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Evelyn Kwek and Renata Janini Dohmen on how an employee’s psychological safety is crucial at work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anime the booming business worth 2 trillion yen

November 23, 2018 12:01 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

C3 Anime Festival Asia organiser Shawn Chin on why Japanese anime is enjoying a resurgence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Arun Pai

November 23, 2018 11:58 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Market volatility and bearish sentiment is leading Kristal.ai's chief investment officer Arun Pai to tweak his value investment strategy.  Pai also chats with Michael Switow about EPL broadcast rights and Meituan Dianping's poor earnings.

Influence: Dr Mark Widdowson, psychotherapist & counsellor

November 22, 2018 12:22 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dr Mark Widdowson on how transactional analysis can help people struggling with anxiety or depression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jumping on the vegan hype

November 22, 2018 12:20 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Quorn’s Monique Suryokusumo on how meatless food products make for sustainable eating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber attacks up 40% during Black Friday sales

November 22, 2018 12:17 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MB

Check Point Software Technologies’ Bruce Chai on how to shop online safely during the holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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