Best enquiry@sphradio.sg Podcasts (2025)

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Saturday Mornings: From Paya Lebar to Hanoi: How a Singapore SME Is Riding Vietnam’s Creative Wave 13:29

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🎥 “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Andrew Psarianos, Founder, Picture Perfect Productions, about expanding a Singapore-based video production business into Vietnam—one of Asia’s fastest-growing creative markets. With a new office in Hanoi, Andrew shares why Vietnam is much more than a low-cost man…

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Saturday Mornings: TechInnovation 2025 - Turning Ideas into Impact for Singapore’s SMEs 14:29

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🚀“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys sit down with Alvin How, Chief Technology Officer at IPI Singapore, to preview TechInnovation 2025—Singapore’s leading technology brokerage event happening 29–31 October. Now in its 13th edition, TechInnovation brings together innovators, corporates, and solution providers …

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Saturday Mornings: "S$1.1B Lost to Scams - Why Cybercrime Is Now a Battle of Minds, Not Just Machines 15:50

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📻“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Generative AI & Cybersecurity Instructor at Vertical Institute - Dr. Peter Finn - about how Singapore’s record S$1.1 billion in scam losses in 2024 has exposed more than just financial vulnerabilities—it’s revealed a critical skills gap in digital defences. Dr. Fi…

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Saturday Mornings: Heritage Meets Impact: Temasek Shophouse Gets a Fresh New Purpose 18:38

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🏛️In our Singapore Home Brew segment “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Yvonne Tay, General Manager of the Temasek Shophouse and Violet Oon, Chef, Owner, Bibik Violet. They discuss the refreshed vision of Singapore’s social impact hub at 28 Orchard Road. From restored heritage architecture to new co…

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Saturday Mornings International News Review: ASEAN Agendas, ESG Apathy, Wedding Photo Blues & a Poolside Stunt 22:33

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🌏“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors. They unpack the headlines including: the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur (Oct 26–28), where Southeast Asian leaders and global partners—including U.S. President Donald Trump—will gather to discuss trade, regional security, a…

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The Big Story: What the Megan Khung case taught us about protecting children in Singapore 15:04

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In February 2019, three-year-old Megan Khung began missing school. A year later, she was dead, after suffering physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother and the woman’s boyfriend. On Oct 23, a review panel appointed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) released a report that detailed the actions of the agencies invol…

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Wealth Tracker: Gold sees its steepest drop - Can it still reach $5000? 7:58

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Gold and silver have just seen their biggest drop in years, rattling investors and sending analysts back to the drawing board. Once tipped to hit $5,000 an ounce by 2026, gold’s outlook is now in question. Is this just a temporary pullback or the start of something bigger? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alexandra Symeonidi, corporate cr…

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Right Business: When a doctor stops treating patients and starts rebuilding healthcare 13:34

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Most doctors stick to the script — steady careers, rising pay, and clear recognition. But Dr Yudara Kularathne took a different path. Once an emergency medicine specialist, he left the ER for Silicon Valley — with no salary — to pursue a bold mission: building AI systems to close healthcare’s most stigmatised gaps and transform care for a billion p…

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Market View: Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated; White House confirms Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of Apec Summit in South Korea; Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group to buy ExxonMobil ... 12:01

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Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking broad advances across the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.26% at 4,427.77 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$743.41M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you ST Engineering, after the defence and engineering group announced yesterday t…

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Sports Minutes: Could Singapore's search for a national team coach be scuppered by Indonesia's own hiring plans? 14:15

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Patrick Kluivert’s brief and bumpy spell in charge of Indonesia has ended - but the story goes far beyond one man’s tenure. As Singapore and Thailand also look for new national coaches, Indonesia’s experience serves as a warning and a window into the region’s deeper footballing flaws. What went wrong in Jakarta, and what can Southeast Asia learn fr…

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The Big Story: Lawyer fined for an AI 'fake case'. Is this a warning for the legal world? 10:38

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A lawyer had been ordered to pay $800 to his client’s opponent in a civil suit after a non-existent case generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool was found in his court documents. Now this is considered a landmark case, as law firms here are treating breaches of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) policies as potentially sackable of…

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Wealth Tracker: Where in the world are your investment returns coming from? 11:02

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Investors often bet on countries or sectors, but are they really seeing where the money flows? Short-term headlines can move markets, but the true drivers of returns lie elsewhere. The question is: where are your profits actually coming from? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rob Hinchliffe, Portfolio Manager, Head of Global Sector Cluster…

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Right Business: Creating creative and healing acne patches to turn spots into confidence 10:39

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Dododots is a skincare brand that believes confidence doesn’t come from having perfect skin, it comes from being comfortable in your own. While the world chases flawless perfection, they're here for the real and the raw - the breakouts, the low days, the “I don’t want to be seen” mornings. Dododots is for those moments, reminding you that healing d…

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Market View: Tesla’s earnings miss – what’s next for other Magnificent 7 players?; Crude prices up as Trump threatens Russian giants, Asian markets mixed; Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 0.4% yoy ... 16:36

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Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.09% at 4,397.93 points at 11.56am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$474.69M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sabana Reit, after it posted a 38.4 per cent rise in income available for DPU to S$0.0101 (1.01 S…

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The Big Story: Heist of the decade? Will France get back the jewels stolen from the Louvre? 10:49

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Paris, midday. In a matter of minutes, history vanished. The theft of Napoleonic-era artefacts from the Louvre has left France reeling, and investigators scrambling. The jewelry taken from the museum is estimated to be worth 88 million euros ($102 million), according to a French prosecutor, as the search continues for the stolen treasures. Are thes…

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Wealth Tracker: Is sustainability now the real driver of property value? 16:40

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Investors are no longer just talking about going green, they’re putting real money behind it. A new JLL survey shows that nine in ten investors in Asia Pacific now factor sustainability into their deals, and nearly half say they’ll only buy energy-efficient buildings within the next few years. But as the pressure shifts from green labels to real pe…

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Right Business: How a kampung girl built the systems powering Singapore's MRTs and labs 12:38

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Not every success story begins with a master plan. Sometimes, it starts with someone on the floor, wiring things together just to make it work. That’s how Eunice Hong began. Today, her company OneSystems Technologies powers the unseen systems behind Singapore’s labs, data centres, and factories, delivering over a hundred projects across Asia and $3…

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Market View: Asia’s movements given uncertainties surrounding planned Trump-Putin meeting, US earnings season; Singapore to announce more details of “Value Unlock” programme in November; STI could rise ... 17:28

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Singapore shares inched higher today even as most Asian markets recorded losses. The Straits Times Index was up 0.36% at 4,396.66 points at 2.13pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$826.55M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CNMC Goldmine after gold and silver saw their steepest sell-off in years, with invest…

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Sports Minutes: Singaporean stars (...and VAR) steal the show in Matchweek 4 of the Singapore Premier League 19:28

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Matchweek 4 in the Singapore Premier League wasn’t just about results, it was about resurgence. Local players stole the show, VAR stirred debate, and the title race started to take shape. Sports Minutes unpacks it all in the company of Deepanraj Ganesan. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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The Big Story: Another global internet outage - Will these disruptions happen again? 8:59

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage that disrupted thousands of websites and apps worldwide, from banking and travel booking platforms to everyday services like coffee orders and social media. It was one of the most significant global internet disruptions since last year’s CrowdStrike malfunction that grounded flights and crippled hos…

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Wealth Tracker: Is the Magnificent 7 outdated? Is it now time for the “Fab Four”, the “Big Six”, or even an “Elite Eight”? 15:56

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The “Magnificent Seven” once defined the AI boom, powering Wall Street’s rally and shaping investor sentiment. But as the tech landscape evolves, some of these giants are losing their shine. So, is it time to move beyond the Mag Seven, and who could lead the next phase of the AI trade? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Helena Wang, Researc…

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Right Business: Turning home cameras into elderly care companions 14:00

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Hello Ello was born from a simple frustration - the endless buzz of “motion detected” alerts that rarely mean anything. And in a world filled with connected devices, true intelligence has too often been missing. Hello Ello bridges the gap between awareness and overwhelm by combining contextual intelligence with human-first design. The result is a s…

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Market View: Positivity in Asia as Trump tones down trade rhetoric; Mineral producers in Sydney up on deal to ramp up rare earth shipments to the US; Tokyo hits new high after Sanae Takaichi reaches deal ... 15:24

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Singapore shares logged gains today, tracking advances in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.24% at 4,382.52 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.14B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Jardine Matheson and Mandarin Oriental, after Jardine Matheson said it will be delisting Mandarin…

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Saturday Mornings: Seychelles Calling - Why This Indian Ocean Destination May Deserve to be on Your Travel Radar 17:57

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🌴“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Amia Jovanovic-Desir, Director for South Korea, Australia & Southeast Asia at Tourism Seychelles. With 115 islands, white-sand beaches, jungles, and vibrant marine life, Seychelles is an untapped holiday destination for travellers from Singapore.Amia shares why ex…

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Saturday Mornings: Women, Wealth & Social Enterprise: Rethinking Poverty with Sustainable Impact 15:05

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📻“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome Laina Raveendran Greene, co-author of Sustainable Impact: How Women are Key to Ending Poverty, for a powerful conversation on why women are central to solving one of the world’s most persistent challenges. Written with Audrey Y Tan and Lizzy Hawkins, the book explor…

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Saturday Mornings: Singapore's COE at $128K+ Is Car Ownership Dream Out of Reach on the Red Dot? 18:40

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🚗“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys are joined by Kwee Neng Say, Managing Partner at ONE Strategic Consulting and a veteran of Singapore’s automotive industry. They unpack the latest COE prices: Category A premiums have hit a record $128,105, with Category B climbing to $141,000. What’s driving these sky-high…

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Saturday Mornings: Designing the Future of Learning at the Design Education Summit 2025 15:03

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🎨“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys sit down with Tamsin Greulich-Smith, Founding Director of the School of X, to preview the return of the Design Education Summit 2025—Singapore’s premier thought leadership event on the future of learning through design. Happening on 6 November at The Star Performing Arts Ce…

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Saturday Mornings International News Review: "Passports, Power Plays & Pivoting Markets: Global Headlines This Week" 22:56

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🌏“Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors. He's just returned from a trip to Shanghai with fresh insights on "involution" and the mood on the ground—from cautious optimism to shifting trade dynamics. We unpack what he says is top of mind for Chinese policymakers and how it…

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Wealth Tracker: Can Singaporeans finally break the three-generation wealth curse? 13:53

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They say wealth rarely lasts beyond three generations, the so-called “three-generation curse.” But in Singapore, where families are building bigger financial legacies than ever, is it really inevitable? What does it take to not just grow wealth, but ensure it endures for generations? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ray Ang, Singapore CEO…

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The Hot Seat: Do you need a degree for better job opportunities? 13:36

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Job opportunities in Singapore are evolving faster than ever. According to the latest Jobs-Skills Insights Report by SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, degree holders continue to enjoy higher pay, greater autonomy, and more access to high-skill roles, even as the nation moves toward a skills-first economy. Yet, non-degree holders with …

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Right Business: The eyewear brand proving that staying small can still mean growing strong 11:53

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Noon Eyewear is an independent optical boutique founded by Goh Shi Song and his siblings. The business was established with a clear philosophy: to prioritize care, precision, and authenticity over scale. Built on the foundations of their family’s former business, Everfaith Optics, Noon Eyewear continues a legacy of craftsmanship while redefining wh…

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Market View: Concerns over US banking sector filters through to Wall Street, Asian markets, VIX Volatility index hit highest since May; Nio shares rebound 7% from initial plunge after GIC lawsuit alleges ... 12:36

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Singapore shares dipped today in line with movements across Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.5% at 4,334.63 points at 12.50pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$546.66M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you Keppel given how the global asset manager is set to revive construction for its stalled Sa…

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Sports Minutes: Geylang International and Jungfrau Punggol sign a 3-year partnership that could reshape Singapore’s football pathways 20:59

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More than a handshake - it’s a shared vision for the future of Singapore football. Sports Minutes speaks to Geylang International head coach Noor Ali and Jungfrau Punggol President Robin Wong about the 3-year memorandum of understanding that connects the pros, the semi-pros, and the women’s game - and what it means for young players chasing their d…

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The Big Story: You could be fined for causing nuisance in the bus. Will Singapore commuters finally behave? 14:43

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Singapore’s public transport system is entering a period of adjustment, both in cost and commuter conduct. From December 27, fares for train and bus rides will go up by nine to ten cents for adults, reflecting an overall 5 per cent increase. It’s a smaller rise than in the previous two years, but one that comes alongside a change in how future adju…

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Wealth Tracker: Why Asian investors are turning to US private credit’s middle market 19:18

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Private credit is booming, with global assets topping two trillion dollars. One hotspot is the U.S. middle market, nearly half of America’s economy, where the lower tiers offer higher yields, stronger protections, and less competition. Why is this segment drawing so much attention, and what’s behind the growing interest from Asian investors? On Wea…

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Right Business: Could this be the next leap in smart home cleaning technology? 14:22

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Could a vacuum really handle all your cleaning? ECOVACS believes it can. The DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone, now launched in Singapore, promises to clean every corner of your home, tackle tough stains, and make your cleaning routine effortless. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with producer Nadiah Koh to find out more about ECOVAC's regional lau…

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Market View: Asian equities up as investors mull US-China trade war, digest Fed’s latest “Beige Book” of economic conditions; JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon on “cockroaches” in the financial sector; Anthropic ... 14:42

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Singapore shares dipped today despite most Asian markets recording gains. The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,346.92 points at 11.51am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$667.54M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Group after the group said passenger traffic in September for Singapore Airlines (SIA…

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The Big Story: Is Singapore's CPF really one of the best pension systems in the world? 14:30

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Singapore’s Central Provident Fund has just reached a major milestone, becoming the first pension system in Asia-Pacific to earn an ‘A’ rating in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. It’s now in the same league as global leaders like Denmark, the Netherlands and Israel, systems often praised for their balance of adequacy, sustainability, …

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Wealth Tracker: Is the rush into mutual funds a smart move? 12:09

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Singapore investors are parking more money into safer assets, with nearly 60 per cent of mutual fund inflows this year going into money market funds. What’s driving this flight to safety, and how can investors balance caution with long-term growth? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Daryl Liew, Chief Investment Officer at PhillipCapital, to…

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Right Business: Opening an onsen at 19? Joya Onsen Cafe’s teen boss says it’s the opposite of zen 9:13

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Stella Koh, Co-Founder, Joya Onsen Cafe. Singaporeans love Japan, the food, the culture, the little rituals that make life feel a little more relaxed. But what if you could experience that without flying thousands of miles away? At just 19, Stella Koh decided to bring the Japanese onsen experience - a tradition most people only encounter in Japan, …

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Market View: US bank earnings in focus; China deflation eases in September; Intel announces new AI chip for data centre; CNMC Goldmine, Centurion to watch 15:24

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Singapore shares rebounded from yesterday’s losses today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,373.29 points at 11.16am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$569.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Centurion, given how the group acquired a land site in central London for £41 million (S$71 million) via a…

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Sports Minutes: Crucial win over India sees Singapore take control of their Asian Cup qualification destiny 15:25

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They wanted redemption...and they delivered! Singapore silenced the critics with a gutsy 2-1 win over India to keep their AFC Asian Cup hopes alive. Former Lion Adam Swandi joins Sports Minutes to share his verdict, along with the post-match reactions of Safuwan Baharudin and Ikhsan Fandi from Goa. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! [email protected]…

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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) BUGATTI’s CEO and President Mate Rimac on what’s next for the firm as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iconic Veyron 6:11

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It's all about hypercars in this “On the Go” Special episode of “Under the Radar” as Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed down to BUGATTI Singapore’s showroom at 45 Leng Kee Road. Founded by Ettore BUGATTI in 1909, BUGATTI prides itself as a state-of-the-art hyper sports car marque, and is said to produce the world’s most powerful…

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The Big Story: How to make use of your SkillsFuture credits before it expires Dec 2025 13:19

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Over 70% of Singaporeans have yet to use their one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up, which will expire at the end of this year. That’s a missed opportunity, especially at a time when Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the job market. With the government urging workers to become more AI-fluent and employers increasingly valuing digital s…

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Wealth Tracker: How is K-Beauty transforming the private markets landscape? 19:30

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K-beauty isn’t just a global trend, it’s shaping the way private equity invests. With giants like Blackstone and KKR snapping up brands and suppliers, the sector is transforming private markets, proving that skincare and cosmetics can be serious business for investors seeking growth and global reach. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Wong …

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Right Business: Making tech work for people through story-led videos and AI-powered workflows 13:15

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Nicholas Cheng founded VideoPulse, a creative studio built for tech companies that helps turn complex products into clear, story-led videos. What started as a passion for visual storytelling has grown into a system trusted by global teams at DocuSign, Samsung, HP, and YC startups. He also leads Tracework.ai, a GenAI-powered workflow platform backed…

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Market View: Wall Street rallies as Trump tempers rhetoric against China, Asia fails to track advance; Tech firms boosted by Broadcom-OpenAI deal; Singapore GDP up 2.9% yoy in Q3, MAS keeps monetary policy ... 14:02

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Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to monitor renewed US-China trade fears. The Straits Times Index was down 0.57% at 4,364.69 points at 1.59pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust y…

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The Big Story: Is the Gaza war really over? 14:45

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U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that “the war in Gaza is over.” His statement follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, one that’s held for several days now and includes the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The agreement also outlines plans for what Trump has called a “Board of Peace”- a body meant to overse…

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Wealth Tracker: Why are young investors turning to wine? 9:55

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Across Asia, a new wave of collectors in their 30s is turning wine into more than just a drink, it’s becoming an investment. But what makes a bottle worth holding or selling, years down the line? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Victor Choy, Executive Director of K Cellars and certified sommelier, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Right Business: When ‘good’ isn’t good enough. Is the age of AI killing your marketing campaign? 8:58

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We’re surrounded by beautiful campaigns. They’re fast, efficient, and algorithmically approved. But sometimes, even the most flawless work leaves us feeling… nothing. Elyssa Ng has spent years inside that tension, where creative intuition meets automation. As Co-Founder and Creative Director of Kredence Creative Solutions, she’s asking a tougher qu…

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