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Deez’GRID took over the Changwon K-pop World Festival stage in 2024, making history as the first Singaporean K-pop cover crew to reach the prestigious competition’s finals. This powerhouse group - a collaboration between two renowned local dance crews, Deez’strict and GRID - earned their place among the world’s best, representing Singapore with electrifying choreography and unmatched stage presence. But their journey didn’t stop at the competition; they shared the stage with K-pop boy band EVNNE, marking a milestone moment for the local dance scene. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to JJ, Leader, GRID & George, Leader, Deezstrict, to share more about their experience.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

We're almost done with the first month of 2025 but Bitcoin has already made big moves. Investors are anxiously wondering where the market is headed next. With key growth periods in 2024, what does 2025 hold? Will it be another year for digital assets? Which digital asset promises key growth? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Valentin Fournier,  Digital Asset Analyst at BRN to find out more.

Singapore shares started trading in the green this morning, mirroring overnight gains in global markets.  The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.6 per cent higher at 3,802.51 points after 41.4 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment, after its wholly owned lodging business unit Ascott signed 16 new properties under the Oakwood brand in 2024 – a 30 per cent increase over the previous year.  Elsewhere, from South Korea’s SK Hynix posting record quarterly profits on the back of strong sales of advanced chips, to how Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to put in US$600 billion in new US investment and trade – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

What happens when a tech guru follows his heart into the world of football? Tune in as we hear from Tariq Cassim, CEO & co-founder of Koach Hub, who’s blending his expertise in tech with his love for the game. Leveraging on technology and data, learn how Koach Hub is empowering players, coaches, and clubs with metrics-driven solutions—and why the future of sports is digital. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Qritive is building Artificial Intelligence assistive tools to help pathologists diagnose cancer faster, cheaper and with a higher accuracy. They analyses both microscopy images and electronic medical records to suggest potential diagnosis. Its solution can help hospitals to improve cancer diagnosis efficiency, improve patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare cost. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Bruno Occhipinti, CEO, Qritive, to share more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

From making 186 deliveries on day one to about 17 million today.  That’s a reflection of the growth of logistics giant FedEx through the years since it was first founded half a century ago in 1971.  At that point in time, FedEx was known as the Federal Express Corporation, with the word “federal” suggesting an interest in nationwide economic activity in the US.  Fun fact – it was meant to resonate with the US Federal Reserve Bank, which is a potential customer for the logistics player.  You might have recalled us talking to FedEx over a year ago on the show, and today we’re going to get an update as to how things are going for them right now.  Financially, the firm had in December 2024 reported second quarter earnings per share of US$4.05 in line with expectations. Revenue though, came in at US$22 billion for the quarter, slightly lower than the US$22.17 billion expected.  The firm’s CEO Raj Subramaniam said the results come despite several headwinds, including continued weak US domestic demand and the expiration of its US Postal Service contract. He said the showing demonstrates that the firm’s efforts to transform its operations have been working. But what were the key drivers of growth bolstering the numbers, and how far did Asia Pacific contribute to the firm’s top line numbers?  Speaking of Asia Pacific, the firm also said in 2024 that it will consolidate some Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa functions in Singapore to connect all of its operations in the region with greater speed and agility. But what should we know about the move? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Kawal Preet, President, Asia Pacific at FedEx.

The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC), the committee that determines Singapore’s electoral boundaries, has been formed. This now kicks off the official countdown to GE2025, which must be held by November.   In the past four elections, the time between the committee’s formation and Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months. This means that voters could go to the polls in May, or even earlier if the committee is able to complete its work in time. So how does this timeline affect political strategies for various parties? What’s next leading up to the next general elections?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks withEugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University to find out more. 

In this day and age, technology is woven into nearly every aspect of daily life, from online learning to digital entertainment and social media. While technology offers countless benefits, it also brings challenges that we need to navigate carefully. In a move to promote children’s health in the digital age, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Social and Family Development have launched the Grow Well SG initiative. Grow Well SG is a new national health promotion strategy aimed at improving the well-being of children and addressing rising concerns over digital exposure and unhealthy habits. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development and Member of Parliament for Punggol West SMC to find out more. 

Space is approaching a new frontier.  The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035 as satellite and rocket-enabled technologies become increasingly prevalent, according to a new report. So why should you consider this space?  How exactly can you invest in space?   On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ornella Hernandez, Presenter, Moniify Playbook, to find out.

Singapore shares started trading in positive territory this morning, tracking overnight gains in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,804.19 points after 36.7 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after its distribution per unit (DPU) fell 11.1 per cent year on year to some 2 Singapore cents for its third quarter ended December. Elsewhere, from how SoftBank soared more than nine per cent after US President Donald Trump said it was included in a new US$500-billion venture to build infrastructure for AI in the US, to how gold prices climbed to a fresh 11-week high – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing Maybank Securities Singapore.