Live Well with Michelle

As big beer manufacturers quietly leave Singapore, a new generation of entrepreneurs is betting on something radically local. At Sentosa, five towering tanks filled with freshly brewed beer challenge the assumption that production no longer belongs here. Michelle speaks with Nick Calder-Scholes, Head Brewer of People People Brewing Co, named Australian Brewer of the Year, about craft, community, and why freshness may be the ultimate luxury in a globalised world. Beyond beer, this is a conversation about place, identity, craftsmanship and whether locally made food and beverages still have a future in Singapore's hospitality landscape. 

As AI investment accelerates, we explore how retail investors can capitalise on capital flowing away from software toward the infrastructure powering the revolution. Arun Pai, Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, shares his investment guiding stars and weighs in on whether retail investors are already late to the AI semiconductor trade. Michelle and Arun also examine SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, unprecedented investor demand, and whether Starlink could ultimately become more valuable than the rocket business itself. Plus, could Alibaba become the contrarian AI trade of the next decade?

The hottest trade on Wall Street may not be Nvidia or SpaceX - it may be fear itself. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why record trading volumes in semiconductor ETFs are signaling rising uncertainty beneath the AI boom. We examine SpaceX's massive compute deal with Alphabet. We also ask whether Alibaba is becoming the contrarian AI play. Meanwhile, has gold's spectacular rally run too far?  From AI infrastructure and Chinese tech to gold, dividends and market volatility, this episode explores where smart money may be looking next as investing enters a more selective phase.

We have a sleep doctor in the studio! Sleeping better is such a hot topic, even major hotels are banking on it. Here in Singapore there is a spot to enjoy a brainwave guided few nights of restful sleep. In this episode of LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, we explore if technology can help modern travellers achieve deeper, more restorative rest. How engineered tones and pulses can guide one to deeper sleep and some fundamentals all travellers should use on their next long-haul flight to improve sleep. Guests: Dr Han Hong Juan, Medical Director of The ENT, Voice & Snoring Clinic, and Ikram Zainy from COMO Metropolitan Singapore. 

Many Singaporeans are paying less for health insurance this year. The question is: what are they giving up? Major changes to IP riders are reshaping the healthcare insurance landscape. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why rider premiums are falling sharply, what policyholders are giving up in exchange. Guest Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director of the Life Insurance Association Singapore, explains what the changes mean in practice, who might benefit from switching, and tackles the issue of later upgrades. Do lower premiums mean better value? New riders can cost substantially less, but what will policyholders bear more of when claims arise? Guest: Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director, Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore)

The AI race just shifted into a higher gear. Hosted by Michelle Martin this episode unpacks OpenAI’s blockbuster IPO filing, Apple’s long-awaited AI strategy and Elon Musk’s latest vision for SpaceX-powered AI infrastructure. We also track sharp market moves from Marvell Technology, Intel and Johnson & Johnson, examine fresh scrutiny facing Alibaba and Baidu, and discuss what a stronger US dollar could mean for Asian currencies. Plus, why convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

When critical illness strikes, families are often thrust into a world of uncertainty, fear and impossible decisions. A new programme aims to bring comfort, communication and intentional "gentleness" into one of the most high-tech environments in healthcare. What does a kinder ICU look like, and why could it change thousands of lives? 7,600 patients are expected to benefit from it. Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and the National University Hospital (NUH) have launched "A Kinder ICU" supported by Lien Foundation with a combined investment of $3.93 million. Ms Luo Ren, Programme Director, Lien Foundation & Adj A/Prof Poi Choo Hwee, Clinical Lead of ICU-Palliative Care Service Senior Consultant, Department of Palliative Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital share more with Michelle Martin.

Can China’s semiconductor champions, battery makers and AI infrastructure firms outshine the internet giants that defined the last decade? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Hazelle Soon, co-founder and Chief Trainer of The Joyful Investors. China’s technology story is evolving far beyond familiar names like Alibaba and Tencent. We explore the rise of "hard tech" leaders including SMIC and CATL, and how they differ from platform giants such as Meituan, JD.com and Xiaomi. What can the CSI STAR & ChiNext 50 Index and Hang Seng TECH Index tell us about the future of Chinese innovation? We examine the intensifying AI race between China and the US, Nvidia’s renewed access to China, and where each country holds key advantages. Plus, how investors can use ETFs and portfolio allocation strategies to gain exposure to one of the world's most dynamic technology ecosystems.

Pregnancy is one of the most demanding physical and nutritional transformations a woman will ever experience. On LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, we explore why strength, movement and nutrition before, during and after pregnancy can shape not just birth outcomes, but long-term health and recovery. How safe is exercise during pregnancy? Is "eating for two" fact or fiction? And what does science tell us about navigating  gestational diabetes, postnatal recovery and the pressure to bounce back? Join Michelle Martin with UFIT's senior physiotherapist Nada Khalid and dietitian and head of nutrition Ellie Cheale, as they separate evidence from myth and share practical strategies to help women thrive through every stage of the journey.

Could the biggest IPO in history trigger the next major rotation in global markets? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why DBS Research and UOB Kay Hian are highlighting Singtel and Venture Corporation as their preferred June picks and what that says about the search for value in today's market. We examine SpaceX's expected US$1.75 trillion stock market debut and why investors from Nvidia to Microsoft and Apple will be watching closely. Plus, Nvidia and SK Hynix signal that AI demand continues to outpace supply, reinforcing the long-term investment case across the semiconductor ecosystem. We also look at Jumbo Group's bet on China's premium dining market and the risks facing consumer-focused businesses. Finally, what a surprise Hollywood box-office winner can teach investors about the difference between hype and execution. Hosted by Michelle Martin.