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  • S9 · E386
    Friday · 16 min

    Happy Deepavali! Singapore Today speaks with Amarkala Deepavali #SGToday

    Deepavali is just around the corner, and Mediacorp is gearing up for the 20th edition of Amarkala Deepavali, its annual live countdown celebration. Daniel Martin speaks to Eswari Gunasagar, one of this year’s hosts, and Dharmesh Thiagarajan, Executive Producer of Amarkala Deepavali 2026, about what viewers can expect from the show, the preparations behind the scenes and their own Deepavali traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E385
    Friday · 7 min

    The Ask: Asian tech stock chaos; how falling valuations could hit Asia #SGToday

    On The Ask on Singapore Today, Asian tech stocks have fallen sharply amid concerns over tighter AI regulation in the US following the midterm elections. Daniel Martin spoke to Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital, about the impact on Asian markets and what a prolonged tech downturn could mean for jobs, investment and economic growth in South-East Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E384
    Friday · 16 min

    Market Watch (6/11): A flurry of activity in Asia; South Korea's push to developed-market status & Sri Lanka's efforts to sustain economic recovery #SGToday

    In Business, Asian markets come under pressure following a sharp Wall Street sell-off, while South Korea pursues developed-market status and Sri Lanka prepares its budget amid high energy costs. Daniel Martin spoke to Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital, about these developments and the latest moves in Asian markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E383
    Friday · 18 min

    Are luxury goods the new choice for money laundering? #SGToday

    Rare Hermès handbags, luxury watches and fine jewellery are going under the hammer in a second round of auctions linked to Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case. Daniel Martin speaks to Associate Professor Victor Kwan, Deputy Director at SUSS Academy, about why luxury goods appeal to those looking to hide illicit wealth, what makes them valuable and how easily they can be turned back into cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E382
    Friday · 17 min

    Eat, Drink, Singapore - Wild Coco brings a taste of Singapore to Jewel Changi Airport

    What makes a really good plate of nasi lemak? Homegrown Wild Coco has come a long way from its coffeeshop beginnings, now serving more than 10 varieties of nasi lemak alongside Singapore heritage favourites at Jewel Changi Airport. From the secrets behind its dishes to changing dining habits and what it takes to thrive in Singapore's competitive F&B scene, Hui Wong finds out what's keeping the brand growing with Wayne Tan Wee Woon, Managing Director of Wild Coco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E381
    Friday · 16 min

    Mind Your Money - How one business made flexibility work for everyone

    Flexible work sounds like a great perk, but what happens when everyone in a company has it? From managing workloads to handling missed deadlines and setting boundaries, Hui Wong speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA's Work It podcast to take a closer look at how one small business made flexible work available to its entire team, and what other employers can learn from the experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E380
    Friday · 13 min

    Scammers beware: GovTech's Pango joins the fight against fraud

    Singapore's GovTech has developed Pango, an anti-scam app aimed at helping users protect themselves against digital scams. Andrea Heng examines how the app works, the threats it seeks to address and its potential role in strengthening online safety with Kelly Ng, Product Manager, GovTech Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E378
    Friday · 14 min

    US midterms: Could Asia be caught in the political crossfire?

    The U.S midterm elections could reshape the balance of power in Washington, with implications for American foreign policy and relations with Asia. Andrea Heng examines what the outcome could mean for US-China tensions, regional security and Washington's engagement with Asian partners with Drew Thompson, Senior Research Fellow, RSIS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E377
    Thursday · 17 min

    #TalkBack: Would a 'feebate' system result in more choosing mass-market cars of lower quality?

    A recent public consultation on COE matters resulted in a majority supporting a proposed 'feebate' scheme, with most respondents favouring a five-band system to distinguish between mass-market and luxury cars. In light of that, could it look more likely that the future roads of Singapore will see a wave of similar low-cost cars being driven, and could that result in certain trade-offs? Daniel Martin discusses further with Say Kwee Neng, automotive industry veteran and consultant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E376
    Thursday · 4 min

    The Ask: South Korea delays digital asset taxes by two years; key takeaways #SGToday

    On ‘The Ask’, Daniel Martin finds out from Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, if South Korea’s tax delay proves that nations cannot enforce digital asset taxes effectively without global, automated information-sharing frameworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E375
    Thursday · 14 min

    Market Watch (5/11): A rough session for Asian tech-heavy markets #SGToday

    Investors are digesting fresh financial signals from Japan, the Philippines and Malaysia, alongside shifting oil and gold prices following the U.S midterm elections. Daniel Martin gets into the details with Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E374
    Thursday · 17 min

    Eat, Drink, Singapore - Good beer, good company: Inside People People Brewing Co.

    There's something brewing at Sentosa, and it's more than just beer! From freshly brewed tank-to-tap pints and wood-fired cooking to live music and brewery tours, People People Brewing Co. is bringing a new kind of social experience to the island. On Eat Drink Singapore, Hui Wong goes behind the tanks to discover the craft of brewing beer in Singapore and what makes a great pint with Nick Calder-Scholes, Head Brewer at People People Brewing Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E373
    Thursday · 16 min

    Mind Your Money - The hidden cost of the AI infrastructure boom

    Businesses are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, but are they getting their money's worth? From expensive GPUs sitting idle to rising data-centre costs, Hui Wong looks at the hidden costs of the AI infrastructure boom, how companies can get better returns on their investments, and what Singapore and ASEAN can learn from developments in other markets with Henry Kho, Area Vice President and General Manager for Greater China and ASEAN at NetApp, and Dhruv Dhumatkar, NetApp's Chief Technology Officer and Head of APAC Solutions Engineering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E372
    Thursday · 15 min

    US Midterms: Democrats win House, Senate, but soul searching begins

    In the US Midterm polls, the Democrats have won control of both the House and Senate. They secured at least 237 seats in the House, needing 218 for a majority. The party also flipped at least seven Senate seats in red states and battlegrounds, including Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Maine and South Carolina - winning 54 seats. For the latest, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Samuel Garrett, Senior Research Associate, United States Studies Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E371
    Thursday · 31 min

    The Big Question: What would make you sign up for a Build-to-Rent flat?

    A proposed Build-to-Rent housing model could offer young Singaporeans another option beyond living with their parents, renting privately or waiting to buy an HDB flat. Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza examine the shifting patterns of home rental and ownership among young Singaporeans, how the scheme might work, who should qualify, what rents could be affordable and where these homes should be located. For more, they speak with Emeritus Professor Ho Kong Chong, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, NUS and Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg. They also speak with Jin and Nicole Liel, who rented homes while waiting for their BTO flats to be ready. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E369
    Thursday · 12 min

    China's stock market rescue: Can Beijing restore investor confidence?

    China is rolling out fresh measures to revive its struggling stock market after the benchmark CSI 300 Index plunged 8.5% in October. But will cheaper financing and increased market support restore investor confidence, or are deeper economic challenges standing in the way of a sustained recovery? Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Jason Bedford, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, East Asian Institute, NUS, to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E367
    Wednesday · 6 min

    The Ask: How will the U.S midterm elections' outcome impact Asian markets? #SGToday

    Asian markets have taken a hit with technology stocks among the hardest hit, as Democrats secured control of the U.S Congress in the midterm elections. Investors are concerned that greater political scrutiny of AI in the U.S. could slow spending on data centres and affect demand for Asian-made chips. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E368
    Wednesday · 15 min

    #TalkBack: Are you unknowingly deploying foreign workers for tasks they can't perform?

    Heard about the Manpower Ministry (MOM) probing around 45 firms operating at Changi Airport over suspected work pass offences? But when businesses rely on contractors and subcontractors to get things done, could they end up assigning foreign workers roles they’re not authorised to perform? Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Geoffrey Chua, Nanyang Business School-Division of Information Technology & Operations Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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