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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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The Curve: Zakir Hussain, Foreign Editor, The Straits Times
May 09, 2018 12:42 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBOn May 9, some 15 million Malaysians headed to the polls to cast their votes in the country's 14th general election. Ahead of the final vote count, Zakir Hussain, The Straits Times Foreign Editor, gives us a hint of who might be gaining the upper hand.
Read with Michelle Martin: Sharlene Teo, Author of Ponti
May 09, 2018 12:40 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWinner of the Deborah Rogers Writers’ Award, Ponti is a novel about love and friendship, and about a guilt spanning decades. Told from the perspectives of all three women, the novel paints the story about the things we do when we're on the cusp of adulthood that haunt us years later. Author Sharlene Teo shares more about her debut novel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: More Singaporeans are travelling to Singapore?
May 09, 2018 07:36 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: The best of Bhutan
May 09, 2018 07:29 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Kevin Martens Wong, leader of Kodrah Kristang
May 08, 2018 12:56 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBKevin Martens Wong, the leader of the Kodrah Kristang grassroots movement, gives an education on his ancestral language of Kristang. It was spoken by the Portuguese Eurasians in the past, a minority group descended from Portuguese settlers who arrived in the region in the 16th Century and married locals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Question: What does an increase of tech-related mergers and acquisitions say about the health of the economy?
May 08, 2018 12:47 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBAccording to a recent survey by global law firm Morrison and Foerster, industry watchers are expecting more tech-related mergers and acquisition to take place this year. What does this activity say about the health of the economy? Jake Robson, partner at Morrison & Foerster tells us more about their survey findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Benjamin William, Secretary General and CEO, Singapore Red Cross
May 08, 2018 12:37 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBOn World Red Cross Day, Secretary General and CEO of Singapore Red Cross, Benjamin William discusses how humanitarians face the challenges of becoming more agile and adapting operations, to fulfill their missions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Zakir Hussain, Foreign Editor, The Straits Times
May 08, 2018 12:23 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBWith less than 24 hours to polling day at the Malaysia General Election, The Straits Times Foreign Editor, Zakir Hussain, gives us an insider scoop on the latest surveys and how the race is looking.
The Curve: Karamjit Singh, CEO, Showsuite
May 08, 2018 12:21 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBChinese developer CSC Land Group said it saw a "strong response" at the weekend launch of Twin VEW in West Coast Vale, with 85% of the 520 units snapped up. Property consultant Karamjit Singh, CEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL shares with us his thoughts about the positive response.
The Curve: Dr. Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio
May 07, 2018 13:09 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBKickstarting our #AskDrVincent series, Dr. Vincent addresses the question on everyone’s minds: Am I gaining weight because of work? Dr. Vincent Candrawinata, a scientist from the University of Newcastle and founder or Renovatio, joins us to talk about topics on health, business and anything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Leslie Lopez, The Straits Times Regional Correspondent
May 07, 2018 13:09 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBJust two days away from polling day, many wonder what the possible scenarios of the Malaysian election are. Dialing in from Kuala Lumpur, Leslie Lopez, regional correspondent of The Straits Times gives us his reading of the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Greg Baker, Managing Director, Charles Schwab
May 07, 2018 13:08 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBDiscount brokerage powerhouse Charles Schwab opened its Singapore office last November to much fanfare, rattling not just stock brokerages but private banks with its promise of "no trade-offs for investors between quality advice, price and customer experience". In the studio to tell us more is Greg Baker, Managing Director at Charles Schwab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Question: What does it mean to be a smart city in the travel landscape?
May 07, 2018 13:08 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBSmart mobility, how people travel into and move around a city, is integral to a government’s plans worldwide to develop their urban spaces into Smart Cities. Last week, Amadeus, an IT provider for the global travel and tourism industry, announced a taskforce to lead its new Smart Cities offer in Asia-Pacific. It’s geared to help cities best use existing infrastructure and new technology to improve tourism, as well as residents’ daily commutes.Simon Akeroyd, Amadeus’s Vice-President of Corpora...
The Big Question: How can business leaders better lead their companies into the digital age?
May 07, 2018 12:07 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB98% of businesses in Singapore are already embracing digital technologies like social media and business analytics. At the same time, the next wave of technologies like AI, robotic automation or blockchain are gaining maturity for mainstream use. Jayajyoti Sengupta, Head of Asia Pacific at Cognizant, explains how business leaders can better lead their companies into the digital age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: Dr. Jules Montague, Author of Lost and Found
May 04, 2018 12:14 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat happens to the person left behind when memories disappear, personality changes, and consciousness is disrupted by dementia and brain injury? If we lose our memories, do we lose ourselves? In her book “Lost and Found: Memory, Identity, and Who We Become when we’re no longer ourselves”, leading neurologist and journalist Dr. Jules Montague explores what remains of the person left behind when the pieces of their mind go missing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Kai-Niklas Schneider, Singapore Managing Partner, Clifford Chance
May 04, 2018 12:13 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBLaw firm Clifford Chance has established its first legal innovation hub in the Asia Pacific region in Singapore. Supported by the Economic Development Board, the innovation hub is Clifford Chance’s regional centre, aimed to deliver more innovative, efficient and robust client service. Investing in new technology platforms, the hub will develop, test and roll out new legal technology solutions across APAC and beyond. Mr Kai-Niklas Schneider, Clifford Chance’s Managing Partner in Singapore tell...
The Curve: Shannon Teoh, The Straits Times Malaysia Bureau Chief
May 04, 2018 12:11 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBFormer finance minister Daim Zainuddin says that Malaysia's ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) may be defeated in next week's general election, according to a report from The Straits Times. Daim is often referred to as the "Oracle" by admirers because of his accurate prediction of the outcomes of previous elections. Shannon Teoh, The Straits Times Malaysia Bureau Chief, gives us his read of ground sentiments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Singaporeans are the most WiFi-obsessed travellers in Asia
May 04, 2018 12:03 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: What value add can travel planners bring?
May 04, 2018 05:10 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence : Women on Boards Special - Wong Su-Yen, Chairman of the Board, Nera Telecommunications
May 03, 2018 13:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn Singapore, only one in nine listed board seats are filled by women. Research shows that the country still lags behind most western countries in terms of female representation on boards. Wong Su-Yen, Chairman of the Board, Nera Telecommunications, kickstarts the ‘Women on Boards’ series. She is also the director and advisor to a diverse portfolio of organisations in Singapore and overseas. This series is produced with the assistance of the Singapore Institute of Directors (“SID is the nati...
The Curve: Zakir Hussain, Foreign Editor, The Straits Times
May 03, 2018 12:56 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBMalaysia's election hustings have reached almost the halfway mark, with the polling day less than a week away. The Straits Times Foreign Editor Zakir Hussain tells us what the team is tracking in this closely-fought election.
The Curve: Dr Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow & Coordinator, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
May 03, 2018 12:54 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Malaysian elections are shaping up to be more uncertain than ever - we’re seeing former ministers come back out of retirement to speak out against Prime Minister Najib Razak as well as allegations of propagating fake news being levelled at former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. Dr Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow & Coordinator, Regional Economic Studies Programme and Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, offers his insight on the latest developments this electio...
The Big Question: When it comes to financial security, are our institutions failing women?
May 03, 2018 12:53 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBThe unfortunate truth is women typically earn less than men. International financial services firm, Baird, puts the ratio at 77 cents to the dollar. This wage gap is translating into a gap in financial security - both in understanding what it takes to reach financial security, and the quality of service from the financial security. Saijal Patel, the Founder and CEO of a personal finance platform for women, Saij Elle, joins us to talk about the challenges women in Singapore face when it comes ...
The Curve: Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times
May 02, 2018 13:32 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBMalaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin made a surprise appearance at the side of Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali on Monday night, to attend an opposition rally - instead of one organised by the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition. Now that Daim is openly supporting Dr Mahathir, what does this mean for the Malaysia’s 14th general election? Leslie Lopez, regional correspondent of The Straits Times, dials in live from Kuala Lumpur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: BS Teh, Senior Vice-President of Global Sales and Sales Operations, Seagate
May 02, 2018 13:31 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBData storage company Seagate Technology did a study on the varying readiness levels of Artificial Intelligence adoption and implementation by business segments across key markets in Asia Pacific. Its findings showed that 89 percent of the respondents plan to implement AI technologies in the next 12 months, but two-thirds struggled to know where to start. Senior Vice-President of Seagate’s Global Sales and Sales Operations, BS Teh, explains how AI will change the way businesses store their dat...
Read with Michelle Martin: Dr. Hugh Peyman, Author of China's Change: The Greatest Show on Earth
May 02, 2018 13:30 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBChina’s Change: The Greatest Show on Earth, is packed with insights into why China has been able to cope with change so successfully. The book covers Chinese philosophy, history, politics, business and economics, from the perspective of a researcher who has lived in China for 15 years, Dr. Hugh Peyman. He shares with us what global investors and individuals need to know about the ideas that have guided China to where it is and where it could be heading to. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Read with Michelle Martin: Dr Melvin Chen, philosophy lecturer
May 02, 2018 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB'An Enemy of the People' is a play written in 1882 and set in rural Norway. Like most pieces of great literature it asks questions that are still relevant in any society today - from fake news, how truth is negotiated in societies, power and what it does to individuals and how it informs how we treat each other. Philosophy lecturer Melvin Chen, who will be leading a public lecture on the play as part of the Singapore International Festival of the Arts, joins us for a reading of Ibsen’s play. ...
Travel Sense: How to get ridiculously cheap tickets from mistake fares (it happens!)
May 02, 2018 12:42 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Who are the biggest spenders?
May 02, 2018 12:41 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Get in the express queue with the APEC Business Travel Card
May 02, 2018 12:40 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Karamjit Singh, CEO, Showsuite
April 30, 2018 13:52 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBWill the 14,200 private homes expected to come on stream lead to an oversupply? And how should we make of the URA tenders for Cuscaden Road, Mattar Road and Silat Avenue? Property consultant Karamjit Singh, CEO of Showsuite and senior consultant at JLL gives us his take.
Influence: Veronica Garcia, CEO, BitLumens
April 30, 2018 13:32 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat are the opportunities for Blockchain in the energy sector? BitLumens is a decentralized, blockchain-based micro power-grid with a targetted reach of the 1.2 billion people without access to electricity and banking. With an aim to solve three main problems including directing capital towards climate control, Bitlumens CEO Veronica Garcia shares with us on her initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Ku Swee Yong, CEO, International Property Advisor
April 30, 2018 13:32 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBUp to 29 developments, an estimated 14,200 units, could be launched, from this quarter to the end of this year, according to a report by property agency, List Sotheby’s International Realty Singapore. These sites were acquired by developers between mid-2016 and August 2017. Will this result in an oversupply? Property consultant, Ku Swee Yong, CEO of International Property Advisor, helps to break down the figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Eugene Thuraisingam, criminal lawyer
April 30, 2018 13:30 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBKey board members of the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple are barred after an 8 month probe by the Commercial Affairs Department. The CAD has found “severe mismanagement “ in money management of charitable assets of the temple. Prominent criminal lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam lends insight on the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, The Straits Times
April 30, 2018 13:30 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBElection fever is officially upon Malaysia - Saturday was Nomination Day and the country is now preparing to go to the polls next Wednesday. Malaysia’s 14th general election is the most keenly contested election ever - with 687 candidates vying for 222 Parliament seats, and 1,646 candidates eyeing 505 state assembly seats. The Straits Times’ Malaysia Bureau Chief Shannon Teoh speaks to The Curve from Kuala Lumpur about what's happening on the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
The Curve: James Tan, Deputy President, Life Insurance Association
April 27, 2018 12:45 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBA study shows Singaporeans have policies that would meet just 20 per cent or so of their needs if such illnesses occur, leaving a worryingly large gap of 80 per cent. James Tan, Deputy President, Life Insurance Association tells us more about the findings in the Protection Gap Study 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Guy Nussey, Regional Director, Concha y Toro
April 27, 2018 12:40 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBHow is the wine industry - for so long associated with the old world time honored traditions - coping with the pace of change in terms of tastes and technology? Guy Nussey, Regional DIrector of Concha Y Toro shares how technology has changed the way people purchase wine and the type of disruptions the wine industry faces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: 87% of travellers want to travel sustainably
April 27, 2018 07:14 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Ian Chapman-Banks, CEO and Co-Founder, SQREEM Technologies
April 26, 2018 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBSQREEM has developed an AI technology that allows firms to be protected against financial crime through algorithms that can identify illicit behaviour and even predict future behaviour. Ian Chapman-Banks, CEO and Co-Founder of SQREEM, shares how this technology has been extended to automatically buy ads across the entire media ecosystem, for block-chain, and even with the selling of cakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: David Lim, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, Rugby Singapore
April 26, 2018 12:59 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBOne of the big events on Singapore’s sporting calendar is the HSBC Singapore Sevens, and it’s happening this weekend. Singapore has been a host country since 2016, with its contract with the tournament expiring next year. Rugby Singapore, though, has already submitted a bid to host the next four-year cycle, from 2020. Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Rugby Singapore, David Lim shares with us the popularity and commercialisation of rugby in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
The Big Question: Should discretionary right turns be banned?
April 26, 2018 12:59 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBA petition calling for a ban on discretionary right turns at road junctions has been making the rounds for the past four days, and it’s gathered more than 15,000 signatures. This follows a spate of fatal accidents over the past week involving several young Singaporeans that have shocked the nation. Transport analyst, Dr Park Byung Joon, from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, shares his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Elsa Pau, CEO, WealthAsia
April 26, 2018 12:58 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBWealthAsia Media, the organizer of a series of best practice awards in the financial services sector in the region, launches its inaugural Private Wealth Awards in Singapore. CEO of WealthAsia, Elsa Pau, shares with us what’s important to the successful management of wealth of high net worth clientele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: 5 must-have travel apps
April 25, 2018 14:41 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Josh Leong and Eugene Lau, Seamless Bespoke
April 25, 2018 13:18 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn recent years, local menswear labels and designers have been on the rise and are starting to come into their own. Bespoke suits can cost thousands but there seems to be increasing demand from a young clientele. Josh Leong, Chief Shoe Designer, and Eugene Lau, Partner of Seamless Bespoke shares their journey to setting-up their own bespoke label. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Dr Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
April 25, 2018 13:18 - 16 minutes - 15 MBMalaysians will go to the polls in exactly two weeks, and this Saturday is Nomination Day. It’s a closely watched election, and the stakes look high. For the first time in Malaysia history, a former prime minister has stepped out of retirement to contest once more. Dr Francis Hutchinson, who’s Senior Fellow & Coordinator, Regional Economic Studies Programme and Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares his insights on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
The Curve: Jonathan Tan, Regional Vice President of ASEAN & Pakistan, A10 Networks
April 25, 2018 13:15 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHow can we keep their servers more secure? That’s the million-dollar question that companies and governments around the world have spent far more than a few million dollars to solve. Jonathan Tan, Regional Vice President of ASEAN & Pakistan at A10 Networks shares how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Gabriel Yap, Executive Chairman, GCP Global
April 25, 2018 13:15 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBForensic accountants have uncovered suspicious transactions by listed company TREK2000 are being investigated by the Commercial Affairs Department. Gabriel Yap, Executive Chairman of GCP Global shares what the revelations mean for shareholders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: David Gerald, CEO, Securities Investors Association Singapore and Peter Coleman, Director of Aegis Interaktif Asia
April 25, 2018 13:14 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBA review by forensic accountants into the dealings of Trek 2000 International has uncovered some damning findings - from the fabrication of sham documents to fictitious sales with companies that do not appear to exist. David Gerald, CEO, Securities Investors Association Singapore and forensic investigator, Peter Coleman, Director of Aegis Interaktif Asia, give their insights on this matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Curve: Sara Saeed, CEO and Co-founder, Sehat Kahani
April 25, 2018 13:14 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSehat Kahani is a tele-health platform that aims to democratize health care access by connecting at-home, out of work female doctors to underserved patients in Pakistan. A finalist for the 2018 Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, Sara Saeed shares how her platform helps female doctors reintegrate back into the work force using technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Travel Sense: Data connectivity on the go
April 24, 2018 13:32 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBBy Sharon See See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.