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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

Are the Chinese ready to be closely monitored?

November 22, 2018 12:17 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Tech Talk: Wong Kai Yi on how Chinese authorities will use its ‘social credit’ system to track its populace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Chan Wai Chee

November 22, 2018 12:03 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB

With global markets in a tailspin, where can an investor find good value?  Phillip Securities' portfolio manager Chan Wai Chee tells Michael Switow that he likes the yield of Singapore banks and tech shares.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View from London with Craig Erlam

November 22, 2018 12:02 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MB

Wasn't a Brexit deal settled last week? Not so fast! Oanda's Craig Erlam discusses the latest in the UK-EU divorce saga - plus Italy's tussle with Brussels - with Michael Switow.

Economic Insight with Song Seng Wun

November 22, 2018 12:02 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

A major contraction in manufacturing growth is slowing down Singapore's economy. CIMB Private Banking's director of economics Song Seng Wun tells Michael Switow that Singapore needs to become accustomed to more 'mature' growth rates.

Stacking multiple keywords to find your dream home

November 21, 2018 11:40 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

“Near MRT”, “high floor”, “parquet flooring”? MOGUL.sg’s Gerald Sim on its property search AI works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read with Michelle Martin: ‘When Love Hurts’

November 21, 2018 11:40 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

PAVE’s senior social worker Selina Lim on the signs of an abusive relationship and how to seek help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is online travel leading SEA’s Internet economy?

November 21, 2018 11:38 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

RedDoorz’s Amit Saberwal shares why online travel has been so disruptive in Southeast Asia this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Stephen Innes

November 21, 2018 11:37 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

What's driving the US equity sell-off, why are oil prices plunging and what does this all mean for Asian shares?  Michael Switow asks Oanda head of trading Stephen Innes.

Influence: Richard Giam, Founder & CEO, Rainmakerz

November 20, 2018 11:45 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Professional fundraiser Richard Giam on how to ensure your donations are directed at genuine causes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is AI used more in some industries than others?

November 20, 2018 11:44 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Tuple Technologies’ Santhosh Nagaiah on how AI can be tailored to business needs across industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Slingers win the ABL title this season?

November 20, 2018 11:44 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

Sport On: David Lee on this ASEAN Basketball League season and Lions’ must-win game in the AFF Suzuki Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No end in sight for US-China trade conflict?

November 20, 2018 11:43 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

Following a disastrous APEC, Brock Silvers on how the US-China impasse will affect Asian markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are companies not doing what they should?

November 19, 2018 11:52 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

PwC’s Martijn Schouten on why companies don’t make data-based decisions or manage workloads better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will new private home sales rebound in November?

November 19, 2018 11:51 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Powering Your Property: Karamjit Singh on Oct’s dropping sales and why 2-bedroom units are still popular. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can using natural language boost AI adoption?

November 16, 2018 11:42 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

Tableau Software’s Francois Ajenstat on the use of Natural Language Processing in data analytics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Maelle Pochat and Alexia Sichere

November 16, 2018 11:42 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

An e-commerce site where consumers leave independent reviews - TryandReview.com’s co-founders shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can time-lapse technology treat infertility?

November 16, 2018 11:41 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

A first in Singapore - Pacific Fertility Institute’s Dee Zhang shares on more Embryoscope+ tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s delaying the world’s largest trade pact?

November 15, 2018 11:52 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

NTU’s Dr Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit on why the RCEP is delayed and how it will affect Asean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read with Michelle Martin: Manish Melwani

November 15, 2018 11:52 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Singaporean writer Manish Melwani on his inspiration to write Southeast Asian speculative fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microchips in your hands to speed up daily routines?

November 15, 2018 11:51 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MB

Tech Talk: BT’s Wong Kai Yi on this phenomenon in Sweden, and the dangers related with chip implants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The View from London with Craig Erlam

November 15, 2018 11:50 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

Oanda’s Craig Erlam on the impact of Dominic Raab’s resignation and what investors should look out for.

Singapore tops open banking in Asia Pacific

November 15, 2018 11:48 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB

Finastra’s Smita Gupta on why open banking readiness matters for banks and consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: World Diabetes Day

November 15, 2018 11:47 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Fitlion’s Lynda Lee and BioG Microtabs’ Alice Ong on how we can include low sugar options in a diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights of Li Keqiang’s visit to Singapore

November 15, 2018 11:45 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

ST’s Tan Dawn Wei reviews Sino-Singapore relations and friction between US and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are bad hires avoidable?

November 15, 2018 11:45 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

Robert Half found 98% of Singaporean CFOs hire the wrong person. Matthieu Imbert-Bouchard shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can investors prepare themselves for oil cuts?

November 14, 2018 08:39 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

Kaiyuan Capital’s Brock Silvers gives his analysis about the potential oil cuts and trends in Asian markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: China's Bad Old Days with NYT Bestselling Paul French

November 13, 2018 12:13 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Journalist and author Paul French's "Midnight in Peking" smashed bestseller lists and is currently being turned into a movie . The headliner at the Singapore Writer's Festival talks to Michelle Martin about researching and writing about pre-war Shanghai's ill-gotten wealth for his latest book "City of Devils". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Joseph Schooling do in a short-course race?

November 13, 2018 12:12 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MB

Sport On: Nicole Chia previews the FINA World Cup and discusses the ATP’s eco-friendly direction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can experience centres help firms innovate?

November 13, 2018 12:11 - 6 minutes - 5.51 MB

PwC’s Pierre Legrand on consulting firms’ solution to help businesses deal with disruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Influence: Nanz Chong-Komo, CEO, Komo Pte Ltd

November 12, 2018 12:02 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Nanz Chong-Komo on her latest venture SodaStream, and the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you ensure your home isn’t inappropriately ‘stuffed’?

November 12, 2018 12:02 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

Powering Your Property: Karamjit Singh on dangers of the unregulated use of building materials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alibaba rakes in record US$31b for Singles’ Day

November 12, 2018 12:01 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MB

Forrester’s Wang Xiaofeng on why Singles’ Day annual sales growth has slowed despite strong sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QR Codes the most popular mobile payment method

November 09, 2018 12:09 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

UnionPay's Vincent Ling and Nielsen Singapore's Garick Kea on the future of mobile payments in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read with Michelle Martin: ‘Personality Driven Portfolio’

November 09, 2018 12:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Author Sam Phoen shares how personality is important in attaining success in your investment journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Marc Jacobs bring grunge back in fashion?

November 09, 2018 12:09 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MB

Expensive Things: Daniel Boey on why Marc Jacobs is resurrecting his failed 1993 grunge collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the Singapore GE be held next year?

November 09, 2018 12:07 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

ISEAS’ Dr Mustafa Izzuddin on why the GE could be held earlier and how these reasons would help the PAP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Stephen Innes

November 09, 2018 12:05 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Rising interest rates, falling oil prices and concerns about China’s economic growth. Oanda head of trading Stephen Innes breaks down the Fed’s latest meeting and what it means for the Singapore dollar in conversation with Michael Switow.

Welcome back to the fold, foldable phones!

November 08, 2018 12:34 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MB

Tech Talk: Navin Sregantan on Samsung’s foldable phone and why the iPhone XR might be cut back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Formula 1 make the right choice on Vietnam?

November 08, 2018 12:29 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MB

Former racer Melvin Choo on the Vietnam GP, its merits and the challenges in organising a race in Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those Plain Cigarette Packets coming you way soon.

November 08, 2018 12:29 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Understand the plans in Singapore to change how cigarette packs look by 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The View from London with Craig Erlam

November 08, 2018 12:28 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MB

Will a European plan to bypass US sanctions on Iran work, and why is it taking so long.  Michael Switow chats with Oanda’s Craig Erlam about black gold and the latest Brexit news.

Market Insight with Chiang Jin Liang

November 08, 2018 12:27 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Yoma Strategic has stellar profits. Singtel is reporting its worst numbers in 15 years. But which one is the better investment?  Michael Switow asks Phillip Capital’s senior equity specialist Chiang Jin Liang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SingTel Profits Plunge

November 08, 2018 12:27 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

SingTel reports its worst earnings in fifteen years. What’s behind the drop? And is the stock still a good investment?  Michael Switow speaks with DBS telecom expert Sachin Mittal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the CPTPP benefit digital trade?

November 07, 2018 12:48 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

BSA The Software Alliance’s Jared Ragland on the impact of CPTPP when it comes into force Dec 30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read with Michelle Martin: ‘Fear’

November 07, 2018 12:47 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MB

Michelle Martin on author Bob Woodard’s thoughts on Donald Trump, following the US midterm results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who’s the real winner of the US midterm election?

November 07, 2018 12:46 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

NUS Business School’s Alex Capri on what it means with Democrats taking back the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are referrals effective in finding the best candidate?

November 07, 2018 12:46 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MB

Wanted is Asia’s first referral-based jobs portal. Country director Edric Lin shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Election Breakdown

November 07, 2018 12:45 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Michael Switow shares the market perspective about how a split US Congress will affect US deficits, banking regulation, interest rates and trade policy.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Insight with Kelvin Tay: The US Midterms

November 07, 2018 12:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

How are investors reacting to a split US Congress?  Will volatility decrease? Don’t count on it, UBS regional chief investment officer Kelvin Tay tells Michael Switow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decrypted; Cryptocurrency Explained by a Financial Trader

November 05, 2018 13:05 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

He's an active player in the high stakes field of trading. Here Leng Hoe Lon tells you all you need to understand about blockchain and cryptocurrency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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