MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Rachel Kelly & Finance Presenter JP Ong
3,979 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 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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Market insights with Vasu Menon & Michael Switow
June 11, 2018 14:40 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWe talked about the G7, US-North Korea summit, Europe, as well as US markets and the Federal Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia: one-month review
June 11, 2018 14:33 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBEmerging market analyst, Ryan Soh, shares his perspective on how Dr Mahathir’s government is doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LONTAR'S final issue
June 11, 2018 14:27 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBExplore the 10th issue of LONTAR: The Journal of SEA Speculative Fiction with founding editor, Jason Lundberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can Singapore gain from its S$20m investment?
June 11, 2018 14:22 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAnwita Basu from The Economist Intelligence Unit and Alex Capri from NUS Business School discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will the Trump-Kim summit affect Singapore property?
June 11, 2018 14:20 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBCEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL, Karamjit Singh, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Combating gender bias in the workplace
June 11, 2018 14:12 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSusanna Nickalls from Catalyse Consulting tells us how companies can walk the gender equality talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is G7 in the shadows of the Trump-Kim summit?
June 11, 2018 14:11 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBChief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of StashAway, Freddy Lim shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion Friday with Daniel Boey
June 11, 2018 14:10 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBCarven’s bankruptcy, Kate Spade’s death, a record-breaking Birkin and Rimowa’s transparent luggage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music festivals: a US$4 billion industry
June 11, 2018 14:08 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBUltra Singapore’s Alex Chew tells us about the business costs of hosting a music festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3-starred Joel Robuchon's shock exit from S'pore
June 07, 2018 13:33 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBMichel Lu from Revolver Asia and Loh Lik Peng from Unlisted Collection discuss its impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Developers' new priority: workplace wellness
June 07, 2018 13:26 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBVictoria Gilbert from Colliers International tells The Curve what a model workplace looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr. Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
June 06, 2018 13:33 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn our weekly series of #ASKDRVINCENT, Dr Vincent Candrawinata, a leading research scientist, weighs in on this week's topic: could my co-workers be making me blue? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Question: What are the ethical issues surrounding AI and big data?
June 06, 2018 13:27 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBThe Singapore Management University's School of Law was awarded a government grant of S$4.5 million on 5 June, to set up a new research centre and helm a five-year research programme. Dean of the SMU School of Law, Associate Professor Goh Yihan, shares more about new research centre's focus on ethics in artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Terence Ting, The rise of eSports Business
June 06, 2018 13:16 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe business of eSports has boomed exponentially. Why has it become so popular? Terence Ting of Team Flash explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Why Muslim travellers love Singapore
June 06, 2018 04:46 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBSingapore has topped the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2018 for non-OIC countries again. What makes Singapore an attractive destination for Muslim travellers? Sharon See finds out more from Mikhail Goh, founder of Muslim travel website HaveHalalWIllTravel.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Singapore, Disrupted
June 05, 2018 12:46 - 19 minutes - 18 MB'Singapore, Disrupted' is the title of a book by Chua Mui Hoong, The Straits Times Opinion Editor. It's a compilation of some of her articles written over her 27 years as a journalist. In her book, she argues "re-ordering is in order" for Singapore, and speaks to how Singapore's development is facing disruption from all quarters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vic Malik, Sustainable investing
June 05, 2018 12:40 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBHow much do we know of sustainable investing? Vic Malik, Standard Chartered Private Bank MD tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: George Varughese, President, Malaysian Bar
June 05, 2018 12:36 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBTommy Thomas was officially appointed as Malaysia’s new Attorney-General on 5 June, replacing Mohamed Apandi Ali after a delay of two weeks. He’s the first non-Malay to take the post, since Malaysia was formed in 1963. What does this mean for Malaysia and, what can Mr Thomas bring to the table? President of the Malaysian Bar, George Varughese, tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Travellers share tips on how to stay safe in hotels
June 04, 2018 16:39 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBKeep your door locked at all times - that's the top tip from travellers, according to a study by corporate travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel. And what else? Sharon See finds out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Would you stay in a less secure hotel to earn hotel loyalty points?
June 04, 2018 16:38 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBThree in 10 Singaporeans say yes they would, according to a study by corporate travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Sharon See finds out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Karamjit Singh, CEO, Showsuite
June 04, 2018 13:18 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBPrior to announcements about the cacellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR), the government had plans to build the Singapore terminus station in Jurong, and the station would have been the crown jewel of the Jurong Lake District. If the HSR is cancelled, how will this affect property in the Jurong area? Property consultant Karamjit Singh, who is CEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Political Analyst, Fellow of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and Associate Editor of the institute’s journal Contemporary Southeast Asia
June 04, 2018 13:11 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBPublic submissions are open for next term’s Nominated Members of Parliament (NMP).The current term ends in September, and The Straits Times has previously reported that at least half of the current nine NMPs are likely to step down then. What do Singaporeans want to see in an NMP? What does it take to be an NMP? Political analyst Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Fellow of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and Associate Editor of the institute’s journal Contemporary Southeast Asia, tells us more. See omnys...
The Curve: Christopher Hilton, Head of Policy and Communications for Southeast Asia, ofo
June 04, 2018 13:07 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBCelebrating their milestone of 25 million rides in Singapore since its launch in the market last year, ofo gave away a year-long ofo pass and a 3 days 2 nights stay at the PARKROYAL on Pickering to the 25th million rider. What’s next for the bike-sharing platforms? How can ofo and other bike-sharing firms continue to improve and benefit Singapore residents? Christopher Hilton, ofo's Head of Policy and Communications for Southeast Asia tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The Curve: Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Bank
June 04, 2018 13:03 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBThe GSS celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It starts on June 8 and lasts till August 12. From being one of the highlights of the retail calendar, the GSS seems to have lost its lustre. Can the GSS be ‘great’ again? Economist at CIMB Private Bank, Song Seng Wun shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Dario Knox, Founder, The Other Room & William Drew, Group Editor, Asia’s 50 Best Bars
June 01, 2018 13:40 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSingapore has once again been crowned the Bar Capital of Asia, with 12 local bars making it to the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. What makes a bar a “favourite” among people? What does being the Bar Capital mean for Singapore? Founder of The Other Room, Dario Knox, and Group Editor of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, William Drew, answer those questions for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Naina Batra, Chairperson and CEO, AVPN & Kevin Teo, Managing Director, Knowledge Centre, AVPN
June 01, 2018 13:38 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBIn just four years, Asia is set to become the world’s largest concentration of wealth and despite this prosperity, significant social and environmental issues continue to plague the region. How can social investing help Asia meet sustainable development goals and how can social investors better understand opportunities and challenges in the region? Naina Batra and Kevin Teo from the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Jema Khan, Executive Chairman and CEO, Jawala
June 01, 2018 13:29 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSabah-based forest resource company, Jawala, launched its IPO on 1 June. It’s the first Malaysian plantation timber company to list on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange. What will the IPO proceeds be used for, and why would Singapore investors be interested in Jawala shares? Jawala's Executive Chairman and CEO, Jema Khan, shares more about this company landmark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Daniel Boey, show consultant, producer, director and reality TV show judge
June 01, 2018 13:25 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBBalenciaga's new Fall 2018 men’s collection includes a “T-shirt shirt”, which is literally a T-shirt with a collared shirt pinned to the front. It costs US$1,290! Is this brilliant marketing, genius design or just plain ridiculous? Renowned stylist, Daniel Boey, lets us know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Crossroads on the Maldives
June 01, 2018 06:34 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBSharon See speaks to Thiti Thongbenjamas, Chief Investment Officer of Singha Estate to find out more Crossroads, the company's new integrated leisure destination on the Maldives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Happiness, Wellbeing and Society – What matters for Singaporeans
May 31, 2018 14:23 - 22 minutes - 21 MBHappiness, Wellbeing and Society – What matters for Singaporeans? That is the title of a new book by two associate professors at the NUS Business School, Siok Kuan Tambyah and Soo Jiuan Tan. The book provides insights into Singaporeans’ satisfaction with life domains and aspects of living in Singapore, namely happiness, enjoyment, achievement, economic wellbeing, values, trust, politics, and more, based on the 2016/217 Quality of Life survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Radhika Rao, Economist, DBS Bank
May 31, 2018 14:15 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBTensions between pro-EU establishment figures and those sceptical of the European project came to a head over the weekend, when Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, vetoed the two populist parties’ pick for economy minister, because of his anti-euro views. Investors fear this could usher in an even stronger victory for populist and anti-euro agendas, as a new election risks serving as a referendum on Italy's existence within the EU. Is the eurozone about to plunge into another crisis? Radhik...
The Curve: Dr Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Research Fellow, East Asia Institute, National University of Singapore
May 31, 2018 14:12 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBDays after US President Donald Trump wrote a letter to his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un, to cancel what would have been a historic summit of the two leaders in Singapore, top officials from the two countries have been spotted here making preparations for the summit. What would a successful summit look like? What impact would the Trump-Kim summit have on the rest of Asia? Dr Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Research Fellow at the East Asia Institute at the National University of Singapore tells us...
Influence: Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
May 31, 2018 14:02 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn our weekly series of #ASKDRVINCENT, Dr Vincent Candrawinata, a leading research scientist, weighs in on this week's topic: Sick Building Syndrome, what is it and how can we create healthier work environments?
The Curve: Market Updates (May 30)
May 30, 2018 14:22 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBVasu Menon, Vice President at OCBC bank, shares insights on what's moving markets in Asia, Europe and the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Dr Walter Theseira, Singapore University of Social Sciences
May 30, 2018 14:13 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBMalaysia’s prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said his Cabinet has agreed to scrap the High Speed Rail joint project due to high financial costs, subject to discussions with the Singapore government. How will Malaysia's decision to drop the HSR affect bilateral relations with Singapore? Economist and transport analyst Dr Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Chan Kheng Tek, Forensics Leader, PWC Singapore
May 30, 2018 14:08 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBIn survey findings released by PwC Singapore earlier this month, 35 percent of Singapore-based companies reported suffering fraud in the last two years-- the highest percentage of reported economic crime in Singapore since 2005. How can companies better detect these threats especially with the increased internationalisation of business activities? Which industries and markets are most affected or at risk? Chan Kheng Tek, Forensics Leader at PWC Singapore tells us more. See omnystudio.com/lis...
The Curve: Ong Kai Min, Founder, Singapore Index Trading Institute
May 30, 2018 13:58 - 6 minutes - 5.51 MBSingaporean entrepreneur Eric Cheng has announced a S$67 million acquisition of one of Japan’s largest crypto currency platforms, BitTrade. With the acquisition, Mr Cheng will own controlling stake in the two firms — FX Trade Financial and its affiliate company BitTrade. What could this acquisition mean for the cryptocurrency market? Ong Kai Min, Founder of the Singapore Index Trading Institute tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Using travel miles for last minute tickets
May 30, 2018 12:46 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBSharon See speaks to Aaron Wong, founder of MileLion.com, for advice on buying last minute tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Dion Jensen, Founder, Success for Soldiers
May 28, 2018 13:19 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBHow can businesses keep their employees safe and sane during high stress periods of change and disruption? Can the principles presented in Sun Tzu’s ‘Art of War’ be implemented in the modern workplace? Dion Jensen, a former soldier, present author and corporate trainer shares his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Lydia Wee, Deputy CEO, Institute of Banking and Finance & Tan Ching Ching, Deputy Director, The Sandbox, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
May 28, 2018 13:14 - 7 minutes - 7 MBTechnology-driven industries are the ones most likely to exploit artificial intelligence to its fullest potential. How will AI transform the finance industry? Deputy CEO at the Institute of Banking and Finance, Lydia Wee, and Tan Ching Ching, Deputy Director of The Sandbox at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, tell The Curve how a new industry-led AI in Finance course hopes to prepare students for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Dr Phua Kai Hong, Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore)
May 28, 2018 13:10 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBCareShield Life is the new disability insurance scheme that will replace ElderShield. How will it benefit younger Singaporeans? Dr Phua Kai Hong, Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore), tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Karamjit Singh, CEO, Showsuite
May 28, 2018 13:05 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFour projects - Oxley’s Affinity in Serangoon, Wing Tai @ Keppel Land’s Garden Residences, MCL Land’s Margaret Ville, Roxy Pacific’s 120 Grange - have started their preview and are heading for their sales launch this weekend. Showsuite CEO Karamjit Singh offers his review of the projects.
Travel Sense: Economy or Business Class? Tips on making your air miles go the extra mile
May 28, 2018 10:45 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Get the JR Seishun 18 train pass for unlimited train rides in Japan
May 28, 2018 10:37 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBSharon See tells you how you can travel on unlimited JR trains in Japan for less than 2,400 yen a day - that's less than S$30! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Aaron Tan, co-founder and CEO, Carro
May 25, 2018 13:20 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBSingapore-based automobile transactional marketplace Carro is on a mission to rethink the future of the car ownership experience for dealers and consumers, by taking this entire process online. To date, Carro has raised over US$75 million in funding, including US$60 Million dollars via a Series B funding. Aaron Tan, co-founder and CEO of Carro tells us about his vision for the company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Question: How will the European Union's new data protection laws affect Singapore companies?
May 25, 2018 13:13 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBAll European Union citizens now have the right to see what information companies have about them, and to have that information deleted if they wish. What do companies have to do to be GDPR-compliant, and at what cost? John Ho Chi, Advisory Partner at Ernst & Young Advisory, and Chris Strand, Senior Director of Compliance and Governance Programmes at Carbon Black, weigh in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Daniel Boey, show consultant, producer, director and reality TV show judge
May 25, 2018 13:08 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBFrom first lady to purse lady - Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak, has been in the news because of her penchant for luxury bags, and in particular, the Hermes Birkin bag. Malaysian police have confirmed that most of the handbags seized were from luxury French brand Hermes. Will all that attention cause bag-lash against luxury brands? Show consultant, producer, director and reality TV show judge Daniel Boey gives his take. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Travel Sense: Get lost in Mongolia's wilderness in the East and West Gobi Desert
May 25, 2018 08:58 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Wong Kai Yi, The Business Times
May 24, 2018 13:22 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBShould people be worried about Amazon's facial recognition software? What's the story behind Tesla's mass-market Model 3 car? What kinds of chips will we see in Apple's iPhones this year? Wong Kai Yi from The Business Times weighs in on the latest tech happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Sharala Axryd, Founder, Center of Applied Data Science
May 24, 2018 13:17 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBTwo weeks ago, Malaysians made history by voting an opposition coalition into power for the first time in six decades. Was this the result of sheer luck and coincidence, or brilliant social media strategising by Pakatan Harapan? Sharala Axryd, Founder at Kuala-Lumpur-based Center of Applied Data Science, weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.