Live Well with Michelle

What if the ultimate luxury isn't a penthouse in the city - but waking up to mountain air, silence and space to breathe? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Maureen Yeo, Regional Director of Asia at Andermatt Swiss Alps, this episode explores why growing numbers of Singaporeans are looking beyond traditional investment destinations toward the Swiss Alps. Discover how wellness, longevity, sustainability and wealth preservation are reshaping ideas of retirement and luxury living. Michelle examines Switzerland's appeal, from healthcare and stability to tax considerations and legacy planning. Learn why Andermatt has evolved from a ski village into one of Europe's fastest-growing alpine lifestyle destinations. Is the future of wealth less about what you own - and more about how you live?

AIMS APAC REIT, Airbnb, Deckers Outdoor, Salesforce, HP, Dell Technologies, Costco, Nvidia, Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX, Thai Beverage, Disney. AIMS APAC REIT is chasing the AI boom, but can data-centre dreams translate into real investor returns? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores AIMS APAC REIT's push into digital infrastructure and why industrial landlords are racing to capture AI-driven demand for data centres. Michelle examines why cash-rich companies such as Airbnb and Deckers Outdoor may have a growing advantage in an uncertain economic environment. She unpacks the market's latest acronyms -TACO and NACHO - and what they reveal about investor expectations for trade policy, oil prices and geopolitics. The episode also previews earnings from Salesforce, Dell, HP and Costco, asking whether AI spending is spreading beyond Nvidia into the broader economy. Plus: Japan's record-breaking rally, gains at Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX and Thai Beverage, and what they signal for the STI's next move.

What if more "me time" isn't about finding more time - but using the time you already have, more intelligently? Michelle says this facial experience was truly different and relaxed her from head-to-toe. She loved that this facial experience, which incorporates a massage, had no packages, resulting in no pressure and no wasted time. We explore the rise of "efficient wellness" - a growing trend designed for busy professionals who want meaningful recovery without spending half a day at a spa. Michelle speaks with Sandra Chua, Founder and Head Therapist at House of Wellness, about combining face and body treatments into one customised session,  and rethinking wellness around outcomes rather than routines. Drawing on her own experience of burnout as a former teacher, Sandra shares why stress relief is  becoming just as important as beauty treatments. Michelle also reflects on her own experience with the service.

Could quantum computing become the next AI - or is Wall Street already getting ahead of itself? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, this episode explores whether quantum computing could become the next transformational technology theme after fresh US government support sparked a rally in quantum stocks. Michelle and Cheng examine record S&P 500 profit margins and ask whether US corporate earnings remain genuinely resilient or increasingly dependent on a handful of AI winners. They unpack South Korea's remarkable stock market surge, Samsung's return to a US$1 trillion valuation and why Asia is becoming central to the global AI supply chain. The conversation also looks at rising US Treasury yields, the risks of chasing technology hype and what Singapore investors should watch as the STI consolidates around the 5,000 level. Finally, they discuss whether capital is rotating back into growth markets or if Singapore's next rally may still lie ahead.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Chen Huifen, Editor of The Business Times, this episode explores the Sustainability Impact Awards 2026 and how sustainability has evolved from a reporting exercise into a driver of business value and resilience. Michelle and Chen discuss the award categories for individuals, SMEs and large enterprises, why this year's awards highlight companies that help entire ecosystems improve sustainability practices, and the qualities judges look for in standout nominations. With nominations closing on May 29, the conversation offers insights for any business wondering whether it is ready to step forward. For more info: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/sustainability-impact-awards/nominations-open-sustainability-impact-awards-2026-mar-9-may-29 How to nominate: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/events-awards/sustainability-impact-awards/how-to-nominate

What happens when governments start buying into the future? Quantum stocks are soaring, Spotify is reinventing itself with AI, and Singapore has quietly reclaimed Southeast Asia's stock market crown. Hosted by Michelle Martin this episode of Market View explores the U.S. government's US$2 billion push into quantum computing and why investors are treating it like the next AI boom. Michelle also examines why Singapore has overtaken Indonesia as Southeast Asia's largest stock market, whether Spotify's AI-powered growth ambitions justify its rally, and what Walmart's cautious outlook says about the health of the American consumer. Plus, what Samsung's AI-driven bonuses reveal about the changing balance between labour and shareholders.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, this episode explores why OCBC Bank is outperforming DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank, why ComfortDelGro shareholders gains are different from its subsidiaries SBS Transit and Vicom investors, and  the sell-off in Genting Singapore. Michelle and Alvin also examine five SGX-listed ETFs that surged more than 50%, including one that doubled in value, and unpack why Tencent continues to grow while its share price struggles.

Nvidia delivered blockbuster earnings, raised its dividend 25-fold and unveiled an US$80 billion buyback - yet the stock still slipped. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores why investors may now expect near-perfection from the AI giant, and what that could mean for richly valued tech stocks globally. Michelle unpacks Nvidia’s latest earnings, easing bond yields, softer oil prices and why Wall Street staged a rebound overnight. She also looks at renewed scrutiny on Singapore property giants CDL and UOL as investors demand clearer plans to unlock shareholder value. Plus: OCBC’s reported bid for HSBC’s Indonesia assets, Gen Z’s changing spending habits, and why some wealth managers now think energy stocks could outperform tech. Companies mentioned: Nvidia, OCBC, HSBC, City Developments Limited (CDL), UOL Group.

Imagine waiting over a decade for a $150 million dollar inheritance to be distributed.  Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores two actual Singapore cases that reveal how family relationships and money can be a difficult mix. From secrecy, undocumented arrangements and “creative” financial structures the conversation brings to light issues that can save families years of stress, and what's changed in Singapore that has tightened the tax avoidance loophole.  Michelle speaks with Tan Ooi Boon, Invest Editor at The Straits Times.  

"You can marry four or five different men, but the only one they want to find out about is Dick Lee," jazz legend Jacintha shared in a recent ST interview. Dr Ong Keng Sen, Artistic Director, T:>Works & Jacintha, the star of Lush Life join Michelle Martin to take listeners behind the scenes of the production that you can catch for only two days at the Singapore International Festival of the Arts. At SIFA’s Lush Life,Ja and Dick Lee share a stage in an intimate performance giving voice to perspectives of their marriage and wider creative relationship. The concert biopic draws exclusively from writer and director Ong Keng Sen's private interview recordings of both Jacintha and Dick Lee that stretched over 15 hours. Why reveal more of Ja and Dick Lee's story now? Will the performance address why the marriage broke down? Were there competing narratives in the making of it? Find out more about the  love story and the making of Lush Life, in this interview.