Live Well with Michelle

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Far East Hospitality Trust’s higher distribution per stapled security, the impact of ex-General Prabowo’s victory on the rupiah, and how Casino operator MGM managed to beat fourth-quarter estimates.

If you search up the meaning of 'Ikigai' in the Oxford English Dictionary, it describes the concept of "a motivating force that gives one a sense of purpose". But why is it still so often misunderstood today? Michelle Martin invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to find out the true principles to ikigai and how we can effectively integrate into our lives as we continue our pursuit of fulfilment and purpose.

Founded in 2020, N&E Innovations is a med-tech company that has innovatively engineered 100% natural antimicrobial compounds that are non-toxic, eliminating and removing virulent particles with long term effect, while preventing transmission and mitigating resistance. Derived from upcycled food waste, the company has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste It is also through N&E's innovative solution that has not only allowed the reduction of greenhouse gas production but also offers sustainable alternatives to traditional antimicrobial agents like titanium dioxide, which can harm the environment and human health. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Didi Gan, Founder of N&E Innovations Pte Ltd to find out how N&E Innovations has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank. The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-award

How did Singapore stocks kick off the Year of the Dragon? Who are some of the winners/losers of the F&B sector during the latest earnings season? And what's the latest on inflation in the US? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang crack down the details. 

Is co-living more than a passing fad? How much would it cost to live in such spaces and who is investing in the space? Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Eugene Lim, Founder, The Assembly Place to find out how co-living housing is transforming the Singapore real estate landscape and why co-living is here to stay.

What is the significance of Diamondback’s purchase of Endeavor Energy? Why is Gilead Sciences acquiring CymaBay? And what does history say about the stock market and gold in the year of the Dragon? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.

How are recent economic developments such as high interest rates, inflation and increasing GST shaping the way we financially plan today? How exactly do we make our money work harder for us? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Keef Wong, Financial Services Manager, PhillipCapital. 

Professor Lim Soo Ping was Singapore's third auditor-general. He shares with Michelle Martin how his new book aims to encourage people to speak with confidence.

What’s driving growth in Marco Polo Marine’s Q1 gross profit? What’s the latest on Starhub’s earnings? And why is a drop in China’s consumer prices bad for the economy? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.

What implications might the upcoming US elections have on overall market performance? With AI generating a surge in demand for energy, how can investors play on this trend? And will China's attempts to prop up its stock market be enough to revive it? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures