Your Money With Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm) It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chu ...
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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.
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Saturday Mornings: Blackbox Research on Singaporean’s thoughts about the upcoming 2025 elections
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18:24The Singapore General Election is expected this year. Blackbox Research polled Singaporeans to see what they're thinking about GE2025. Its "SensingSG" poll recorded broadly improving community sentiment throughout 2024. In a year marked by political succession, economic challenges, and several high-profile trials and controversies, the public appea…
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Saturday Mornings: Black Box Research on why Singaporeans like Donald Trump
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12:30President Trump is on the minds of Singaporeans... but what are they thinking about him and why? Ahead of President Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, Blackbox Research asked Singaporeans whether they think the election of Donald Trump will prove to be a positive or negative for the red dot. David Black, Founder and CEO of Blackbox Research joins …
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Saturday Mornings: How Singapore busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in M.O.M. history
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19:58The Straits Times Journalist Christine Tan tells us how authorities busted one of the biggest kickback scandals in the history of Singapore's Ministry of Manpower. It started with an anonymous complaint about migrant worker cleaners in their estate giving money to their manager. An MOM investigation uncovered that a former operations manager had co…
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Saturday Mornings: UN Global Compact Network Singapore Celebrating 20 years of partnerships
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16:30The UN Global Compact Network Singapore is turning 20 years old. Over the decades, it has been at the forefront of driving sustainable business practices and fostering partnerships that positively impact society and the environment. It's a celebration of those who have supported and advanced a more sustainable and inclusive future. Dr. Bicky Bhangu…
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Saturday Mornings, International News Review... US AID's Singapore Connection,, EDB warns of "significant headwinds," and flying the angry skies
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22:49Coldplay's "Man In The Moon" video shot in Singapore, US AID's connection to Singapore, the EDB warns of "significant headwinds" from global uncertainties as companies reassess investment decisions in response to U.S. President Trump's trade policies, and a bad attitude on an SIA passenger jet could get you kicked off. Listen as we discuss on the I…
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Wealth Tracker: What's driving the crypto boom in APAC markets?
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19:34Cryptocurrency adoption is surging in Asia-Pacific (APAC), with retail investors outpacing those in the US and Europe in Bitcoin trading. According to Gemini’s latest report, Bitcoin’s retail trading in APAC grew 6.4% year-on-year in January 2024, highlighting the region’s growing influence in the crypto market. And beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH) a…
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Right Business: How Prelude Health is helping you track your perimenopause journey
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12:19For many women in their late 30s and 40s, perimenopause can feel like a confusing and unpredictable journey. With no clear diagnostic test, most only realise they’ve reached menopause after a full year without a period, leaving them to navigate fluctuating hormones and symptoms without much clarity. Prelude Health, a Singapore-based startup, is cha…
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The Hot Seat: Is it expensive to raise a child in Singapore?
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21:10Raising a child in Singapore comes with significant financial considerations. With the total cost of raising a child estimated at over $220,000 by the time they turn 18, many parents are left wondering how to navigate these expenses. While government subsidies offer some relief, parents still face ongoing costs that can vary depending on lifestyle …
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Market View: Expectations ahead of US nonfarm payrolls release; Lyft and Anthropic ties up on AI tools for customer service; Gold prices on track to log sixth straight weekly gain; Consortium proposing ...
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17:57Singapore shares began the day trading in positive territory as markets abroad mostly closed higher. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.1 per cent at 3,835.89 points after 29.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have ST Engineering, after the technology and engineering…
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Sports Minutes: 2-time NBA Champion Chris Bosh opens up on the Dončić-Davis trade, LeBron James’ reaction & the NBA Rising Stars Invitational
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11:48"Coldest move ever!" That’s how NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh described the blockbuster trade sending Luka Dončić to the LA Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. But which team got the better deal the deal? Speaking on the sidelines of the launch event of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational here in Singapore, the 2-time champion shares his…
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Money and Me: How the expensive US stock market is being impacted by trends in AI
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19:34Founder of the Tao of Trading, Simon Ree, joins Michelle Martin to discuss the market’s current valuation landscape. He highlights that the Cyclically-Adjusted PE (CAPE) ratio stands at 38 - making U.S. stocks 97% more expensive than historical averages. Against this backdrop, how should investors assess their exposure to AI stocks as concerns grow…
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Market View: Amazon, Peloton, Yum Brands, Tapestry, Roblox, Maersk, Honeywell, ST Engineering, SGX, Thai Beverage & More
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25:46Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed as investors digest major earnings reports. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode breaks down Amazon’s AI-driven growth challenges, Peloton’s surprise earnings beat, and Yum Brands’ AI-powered fast-food expansion. Discover how Tapestry, Roblox, Mae…
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Sports Minutes: FAS’ General Secretary Chew Chun-Liang opens up on his role, his previous experiences and his vision
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25:11Everyone has opinions on how to revive Singapore football. But the power to make real change lies with a select few—one of them being the General Secretary of the Football Association of Singapore. After seven years in the role, Yazeen Buhari stepped down in November 2024, handing the reins to Chew Chun-Liang. But what does the job really involve? …
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The Big Story: How is the Racial Harmony Bill redefining race relations in Singapore
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21:24On February 4, 2025, Singapore passed the Racial Harmony Bill, consolidating laws to strengthen racial cohesion while introducing new measures such as restraining orders against harmful content and a community remedial initiative for minor offences. The bill also requires race-based entities to disclose foreign affiliations to protect against exter…
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Wealth Tracker: Should investors be concerned about waning corporate climate commitments?
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17:14Some former “climate leaders” are withdrawing or scaling back their decarbonisation goals. Recent developments have raised questions about the durability of corporate climate leadership. What does this mean? And should investors be concerned? Is the climate theme dying out? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mervyn Tang, Head of Sustainabil…
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Market View: US Postal Service’s U-turn on ban on parcels from China, HK; Google’s new class of cheap AI models; Workday’s cuts about 8.5% workforce; Singapore attracted S$13.5B in fixed asset investment ...
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14:28Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today, mirroring global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.4 per cent at 3,832.06 points after 30.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Exchange, after the local bourse’s net profit for the first …
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Right Business: Reel in the future of food – ImpacFat hooks you up with the world’s first cultured fish fat
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15:23As the world seeks more sustainable alternatives to traditional meat, cultivated meat has emerged as a promising solution. However, there's a common challenge that many of these products face - flavour. Enter Singaporean startup ImpacFat, which believes they’ve cracked the code to solving this issue with their unique approach to cultivated fish fat…
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Money and Me: Trump’s Tariff U-turn strategy benefits, what Deepseek means for investing in AI
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23:25Hosted by Michelle Martin who invites Arun Pai to this episode to unpack Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese imports and the closure of the "de minimis" loophole. What do the moves mean for US interests? Then the discussion shifts to whether DeepSeek can reshape semiconductor demand in Asia. As AI shifts from training to inference, is a sector rotation f…
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Market View: CapitaLand China Trust, Ford, Disney, LG CNS, Qualcomm, Toyota, Novo Nordisk, GSK, SGX, Microstrategy
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21:50Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors take cues from Wall Street. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the episode dissects earnings from CapitaLand China Trust, Ford, and Disney, examining their business outlooks. LG CNS' IPO stumble in South Korea sparks debate over AI hype and market liquidity.…
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Market View: US Postal Service temporarily suspends inbound parcels from China and HK: Impact on JD, Alibaba; China blacklists Calvin Klein’s owner; Japan’s nominal wages rose at fastest pace since 1997; ...
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14:31Singapore shares started trading in positive territory today. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent at 3,829.69 points after 24.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the firm recorded a profit of S$528 million from its continuing operations for the …
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The Big Story: Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan - Is this the wildest idea yet in US-Middle East diplomacy?
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13:24In a shock announcement, US President Donald Trump has declared that ‘the United States will take over the Gaza Strip’ and ‘own it’. Trump made the proposal to audible gasps during a joint press conference today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he was hosting at the White House for talks. The stunning proposal would dramatically…
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Sports Minutes: How Parabowls Singapore is looking to redefine inclusivity & be a catalyst for social change
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13:00We normally talk about the goals, the glory, and the game-changers on this show. But beyond the usual sporting headlines, there’s a different kind of story—one that’s transforming lives and redefining inclusivity. So how can lawnbowls - a relatively non-mainstream sport - be a catalyst for social good? Ganesh Ramanathan, President of Parabowls Sing…
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Wealth Tracker: What are the key trends that are set to shape markets in 2025?
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17:262025 is set to be a pivotal year for investors, with major global trends and events set to reshape markets. So what are the key themes to watch out for this year, and how should investors navigate these themes? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment Advisory, Syfe, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Right Business: This Singaporean app making a real difference in the lives of families
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13:21In an era where working professionals often struggle to balance their careers with their personal lives, staying in touch with elderly parents can be a challenge. We Care is a family-social app designed to help bridge the gap between busy professionals and their ageing parents, making it easier to maintain meaningful relationships. With features th…
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Money and Me: Personal Finance 101 for gig workers in 2025
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24:45Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the financial impact of Singapore’s Platform Workers Act with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities. How will mandatory CPF contributions reshape the financial security of gig workers? With 62% citing rising costs as their primary worry, what are the trade-offs between i…
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Market View: Alphabet, AMD, Keppel, Grab, GoTo, Spotify, Estee Lauder, Mattel, Sirius XM, Venture Corp, SATS, Sembcorp, DFI Retail
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20:34Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets trade higher following Wall Street gains. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the duo unpacks Alphabet’s and AMD’s earnings sell-offs, Keppel’s transition to asset management, and the latest on a potential Grab-GoTo merger. They also assess Spotify’s outlook, Estee Lauder’s st…
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Market View: Trump delays tariffs on Mexico, Canada by a month; China announces additional 15% on coal, LNG imports from US; OpenAI and Kakao to form strategic partnership; CapitaLand Investment, Keppel ...
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13:27Singapore stocks rose in early trade today after US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month. At the opening bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent to 3,849.74 points after 32.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Invest…
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The Big Story: Is China's DeepSeek panic overblown? Are they using smuggled AI chips from Singapore?
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18:49The release of China's new DeepSeek AI-powered chatbot app has rocked the technology industry. This has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, with investors selling their tech stocks and companies like Nvidia seeing a significant drop in value. However, the excitement around DeepSeek has given way to scrutiny, with questions emerging about how it…
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Right Business: This company is using mushrooms to replace plastics
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9:52With the global shift toward sustainability, Mushroom Material is addressing the demand for eco-friendly alternatives by developing a mushroom-based material that serves as a sustainable replacement for polystyrene, styrofoam, and cardboard packaging. This innovative material is customisable to any shape, size, or surface finish and is pound-for-po…
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Wealth Tracker: What’s reigniting the gold rally?
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10:23Gold prices surpassed the key $2,800 mark for the first time last Friday, fuelled by a rush to safety following the U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, which heightened concerns about global economic growth and inflationary pressures. Bullion is a preferred asset during times of economic and geopolitical turmoil. And it’s on track to reco…
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Money and Me: AI’s Impact on Careers, Business Value, and Industry Disruption with Professor Jason Davis
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23:45Michelle Martin explores how businesses can thrive in the AI era with Professor Jason Davis, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD. Discover how businesses are leveraging AI using key strategies outlined in his book Event Horizon Strategy: Enhance Careers, Create Business Value, and Avoid Industry Disruption with G…
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Market View: Samsung, Palantir, SingPost, mm2 Asia, Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT, Lendlease Global REIT, Suntec REIT, Stellantis, General Motors, SingTel, Seatrium, DFI Retail, Wilmar International
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20:30Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific stocks rebound as US tariffs on Canada and Mexico are paused, but new levies on China loom. Michelle and Ryan examine the impact on Stellantis and General Motors, and why volatility might favor traders. REIT Watch highlights Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT, Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, and a…
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Wealth Tracker: How are oil prices reacting to the latest slew of Trump tariffs?
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15:30Oil prices saw a rollercoaster ride last week - bouncing back from multi-week lows, after the White House reaffirmed US President Donald Trump's plans to issue tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Now this comes as President Donald Trump has said he will ask Saudi Arabia and other Opec nations to "bring down the cost of oil", doubling-down on h…
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Market View: Asian markets and SGX down, Taiwan’s Taiex slid over 3% on Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico; Taiwan to support firms intending to relocate to the US; Elon Musk’s plans for Department ...
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18:55Singapore shares tumbled at the open today as investors mulled over the impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump over the weekend. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 1.5 per cent to 3,800.1 points after 87.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Sembcorp Indu…
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The Big Story: Trump the Tariff Man is back - Could we see a world trade war on our hands?
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23:44US President Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. That’s not all. Trump has also threatened to widen the scope of his trade tariffs - to include the European Union – and potentially the UK. Could this trigger a world trade war on our hands? Which country is next to be hit with tariffs? On T…
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Sports Minutes: The opening weekend of the 2025 Singapore Cup is marred by yet another VAR controversy
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19:28The Singapore Premier League took a backseat this past weekend, as the 25th edition of the Singapore Cup got underway - and got underway it did! 4 matches, 17 goals, 2 hat-tricks - and one HIGHLY contentious VAR decision. We discuss it all on Sports Minutes! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bg-tampines-rovers-concede-last-minu…
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Right Business: This company is helping keep your browser one step ahead of hackers
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13:59SquareX helps organizations detect, mitigate, and proactively hunt client-side web attacks in real time with its industry-first Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution. Taking an attack-focused approach to browser security, SquareX protects enterprise users from advanced threats such as malicious QR codes, Browser-in-the-Browser phishing, mac…
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Money and Me: AI winners and losers given Deepseek Disruption, surprise week for US office REITS listed in SG
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20:11Amidst an escalating trade war as President Trump imposes tariffs, triggering significant market declines, what does China's DeepSeek AI's disruptive force mean for the AI infrastructure investment theme? Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend and their conversation unpacks the impact on AI investments alongside…
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What's the power of presence? How can you unlock your influence? Michelle Martin shares her booklist for resources to help you manage your presence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By MONEY FM 89.3
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Market View: US, Canada, Mexico, China, Ford, General Motors, Boot Barn, DBS, CK Hutchison, Metsera, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sembcorp, Alphabet, Amazon, PepsiCo, Mondelez, Walt Disney, Singtel, Seatrium ...
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12:28Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the ripple effects of new US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, and how sectors like automakers (Ford, General Motors) and retailers (Boot Barn) are bracing for impact. We explore potential winners like gold and the US dollar, while also examining market movements in Asia, including CK Hutchison…
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Saturday Mornings: Luke Harding, Mandai Wildlife Group on why snakes are good for us!
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18:57Happy Year of the Snake! Luke Harding, Mandai Wildlife Group helps us get acquainted with the scaly residents at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve on the Singapore Home Brew Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. Until 12 February 2025, gather your friends and family to learn about the fascinating ab…
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Saturday Mornings: Author Ritu G. Mehrish, on how Asian women "Rewrite the Rules"
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16:00Ritu G. Mehrish author of "Rewrite the Rules" talks with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys on the Wide World Segment during the Saturday Mornings Show on MoneyFM 89.3. After talking with hundreds of Asian women leaders Mehrish gives insights into how they are challenging the status quo and redefining success while breaking free from…
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Saturday Mornings: International News Review. Trump Speculates on American Air Crash, Singapore in Crosshairs for DeepSeek chips
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26:12Steve Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors, joins the International News Review, on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. They discuss the unprecedented speculation by President Trump of the American Airlines crash, how Singapore is in the crosshairs over DeepSeek chips, the US's closest neighbors to be hit with tra…
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