Live Well with Michelle

Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers? This episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical issues for countries and business leader as older workforces become more predominant. Grace Oh, founder of SOL (Spring of Life) and former top-ranked equity analyst, discusses why organisations that invest in women's health gain a competitive advantage in attracting, retaining and developing talent in this conversation with Michelle Martin.

Dads, do you feel supported at work? When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of the smartest investments organisations can make in wellbeing, productivity and human flourishing. Guest: Dr Xander Ong, CEO, Centre for Fathering.

Could Asia be entering a new IPO boom just as geopolitical tensions ease? SpaceX's explosive debut grabs headlines, but are Xiaohongshu and Foundation Healthcare the listings investors should really be watching? Can a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal sustain the global rally, or is this simply a relief bounce fueled by falling oil prices? From BlackRock's hospitality bet to Nvidia's debt raise, China's AI challenger Zhipu, and SoftBank's surge, where is smart money flowing next? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we explore the winners, losers and emerging opportunities reshaping the investment landscape.

Could the World Cup be this year's most unexpected investment theme? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we explore which stocks could benefit from a US$17 billion World Cup boost to the U.S. economy. Markets are also rallying on news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, sending oil prices lower and investors back into risk assets. Plus, SpaceX surges after its blockbuster IPO debut while Anthropic faces a regulatory setback. And we look ahead to a major Nasdaq-100 reshuffle that could create fresh winners and losers in the AI trade.

This episode looks at why playfulness may be an overlooked ingredient in workplace wellness, and what the office of the future could look like. Meet the Singaporean whose official Snoopy furniture is popping up at Changi Airport, libraries in Singapore, Gavin Woo, Founder of Office Planner. He shares how workplace expectations have shifted from efficiency and cost control to connection and purpose.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode brings together Willie Keng of Dividend Titan (https://www.dividendtitan.com) and Paul Chew of Phillip Securities for a high-stakes debate on some of the market's biggest investment questions. Has Singtel transformed itself from a steady telco into a compelling AI and digital infrastructure play, or has the market already priced in the good news? Is DBS still Singapore's crown jewel, or are investors paying too much for quality after a decade of stellar returns? The bulls and bears clash over whether Singapore REITs are finally back, whether the STI's best years still lie ahead, and whether investors should stick with the Magnificent Seven or start looking elsewhere.

Could Wall Street be dramatically underestimating how much the world's biggest tech companies will spend on AI infrastructure? Why are stocks like SanDisk and ASML soaring, and are we witnessing the early stages of a semiconductor supercycle? Where are professional investors finding opportunities beyond Singapore's blue chips, and what does DBS see in Centurion? And what can an AI prediction for the World Cup teach us about investing, probability and spotting opportunities before the crowd does? Hosted by Michelle Martin.

What if a cancerous tumour could be destroyed without a single incision, stitch or scar? A Singapore grandfather waiting for a liver transplant has become one of the first patients in Southeast Asia to undergo a breakthrough treatment called histotripsy - a technology that uses focused sound waves to destroy a liver tumour. Could this be a glimpse into the future of medicine, where cancer treatment becomes less invasive? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the science, the human story and what innovations like histotripsy could mean for longevity and the future of cancer care. Send this episode onto someone who needs a boost of hope. Guest: Prof Brian Goh, Head of Department of Hepato-pancreato-biliary and Transplant Surgery, SGH & NCCS, and Principal Investigator of the HALT Study.

The conversation begins with Elite UK REIT's inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme and what that means for CPF investors. Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, examines whether yields, lower interest rate expectations and valuations are creating a compelling opportunity. We also examine why industrial REITs continue to demonstrate resilience and the return of acquisition activity across the REIT sector. What are the S-REIT subsectors best positioned for growth?  What risks investors should continue to monitor when thinking of investing in S-REITs with their CPF OA funds? Guest: Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director. Hosted by Michelle Martin.

Neura Robotics, Asics, Onitsuka Tiger, Citigroup and Gold. Nike's turnaround faces fresh scrutiny after a 45% stock slump, with insights from Lily Meier's Bloomberg feature on the challenges confronting the sportswear giant. Oracle beats earnings expectations, but investors send shares lower amid concerns about a planned US$20 billion capital raise. We examine the latest AI-led sell-off on Wall Street, BYD's bold ambition to become the world's largest automaker, and why Nvidia and Amazon are backing the next generation of humanoid robots. Plus, Citigroup gets a political boost, Onitsuka Tiger prepares to stand on its own, and investors confront a difficult question: has gold's bull market finally come to an end? Hosted by Michelle Martin.