Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Cybersecurity has been a big theme for companies over the last few years, especially with the rise in AI and prevalence of hybrid work. But how ready are Singapore companies when it comes to this front? What more can Singapore companies do in their fight against cyber criminals?  Peter Molloy, Managing Director, Security, APJC, Cisco explains. 

Giving used tech-devices a new lease of life while reducing the amount of e-waste that ends up in landfills. That’s what we are going to talk about today.  Founded in 2019, Reebelo is one of the world’s leading marketplaces for refurbished tech devices and lifestyle products like smartphones, laptops and PCs as well as smartwatches.  It enables consumers to save up to 70 per cent on their favourite brands. With a presence in major markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, San Francisco and Melbourne, the firm said in March last year that its gross merchandise value grew 12 times over the past two years, with global sales tripling in the year prior.  Apparently, the US was said to be a bright spot, making up a whopping 25 per cent of overall sales.  But what were the reasons behind the strong growth, and how far can that be attributed to global inflationary pressures and consumers tightening their purse strings?  What does it say about Reebelo’s ability to survive during periods of recession?  Meanwhile, data from Statista suggested the re-commerce market to have generated sales of US$139.6 billion in 2020, and expects this figure to grow to US$275.8 billion by 2028.  What does the doubling of market size in the US mean for Reeblo and how does the size of the market compare against Asia Pacific? What will be the key drivers of growth here in Asia then? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Hari Vijayarajan, CEO APAC, Reebelo.

Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is visiting China to help build social and cultural links on a trip that might include a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping despite heightened tensions. What will Ma achieve during his visit to China? Is this a chance to 'promote peace' as tensions fester between Beijing and Taiwan? Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs weighs in.

Joseph Schooling announced his retirement aged just 28. Why, why now and what next for Singapore’s first and only Olympic champion? We speak to the man himself soon after he announced his decision to call it quits. READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/joseph-schooling-it-s-my-turn-to-be-a-normal-guy Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

No secret that Southeast Asia's burgeoning e-commerce market is witnessing heightened competition due to the emergence of new platform contenders. And this also means that all brands are vying to provide the most attractive deals and competitive pricing.  So how can online businesses and brands operating on these e-commerce platforms maintain a competitive edge and captivate consumer interest? Annie Yao, Head of Growth, Market Intelligence, Flywheel Southeast Asia tells us more. 

Liverpool are now top of the Premier League after Manchester City's draw with Arsenal. With just 3 points separating the trio and 9 games to go in league, who will emerge victorious? We review the weekend of football on this episode! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks rose at the opening bell this morning, mirroring gains in US and European markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,230.62 points after 73.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have ComfortDelGro. Its subsidiary Metroline won contracts worth £422 million (S$719.8 million), to operate four public-bus franchises in the UK for five years.  Meanwhile, from more on how February’s US personal consumption expenditures price index influenced markets to Swatch buyers in China hesitating their watch purchases over higher prices - more international and corporate headlines are in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Asia’s Largest Youth Football Tournament, the JSSL 7s returns for it's landmark 10th edition with over 450 teams battling it out at 5 different locations across the island. Did you know the JSSL academy also laid the foundations for the likes of Ilhan, Ikhsan, Danelle Tana and even BG Tampines Rovers head coach Gavin Lee? Tune is as Harvey Davies, founder and Tournament Director of the JSSL 7s, tells us more! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

From leadership roles to groundbreaking innovations, women are undeniably transforming the face of the hospitality industry. Recognizing this, Hilton is dedicated to amplifying women's voices within its executive teams. Notably, women currently constitute 50% of the APAC executive leadership. The company is also on a promising path toward achieving its goal of increasing female GM representation across the APAC region. Patsy Ng, Hilton’s Vice President for Human Resources in Asia Pacific shares more. 

Did you know that nearly 10% of the population in Singapore suffers from migraines? Emerging research now suggests a potential link between migraines and the presence of a hole in the heart, known as a patent foramen ovale (PFO). More than half of all infants are born with a PFO, and in most cases, it closes on its own within the first few months of life. However, in some people, the ‘hole’ remains open.  Dr Rohit Khurana, Consultant Cardiologist, Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre, Singapore explains.