Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

According to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report, eCrime, which includes identity-related scams, was the most pervasive cyber threat landscape last year.  And with the tax paying season around the corner, so are scammers and cybercriminals. While targeting consumers has been the norm in recent years, this year cybercriminals are going a step ahead to even target tax professionals. Scott Jarkoff, Director of Intelligence Strategy, CrowdStrike shares more. 

This is a conversation you would want to listen to especially if you have an elderly family member at home.  Started as a R&D team consisting of a group of engineers from the Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Soundeye is a social enterprise that uses sound recognition and radar sensors to detect abnormal events such as when an elderly member gets up out of bed or stands up from a wheelchair.  More notably, the startup aims to detect falls and calls for help without the use of CCTVs to ensure privacy.  The firm currently serves clients within and out of the elderly market, including the Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home, the Bishan Home, the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, and even the Changi Airport Group.  It recently completed a number of projects related to surveillance and bed exit monitoring in a nursing home in Japan. Meanwhile, Soundeye is part of the Sustainable Impact Accelerator Programme by raiSE and Quest Ventures. It also works closely with government agencies here in Singapore, and has secured subsidies for up to 80% of its projects as of last May, based on a report by Krasia. But what is the strategic value of working with this group of players and how does the firm intend to rapidly scale up its business? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Yeow Kee Tan, Chief Executive Officer, Soundeye.

From the US and UK imposing sanctions on China after various cyberattacks to the International Monetary Fund urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms.  Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headline and more. 

F1 needed a feel-good story after a tumultuous start to the season off track and Red Bull's continued domination on it, and Carlos Sainz and Ferrari certainly provided it in Australia. Overcoming an appendix surgery the Spaniard put in a smooth operation to seal a memorable day down under. And while Ferrari flourished, Mercedes continue to meander....we review it all on this episode! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Leading a team is no easy task. Just look at some of the most inspiring leaders, despite their hard work, there is something so inspiring about a leader that empowers their team.  Good leaders are self-aware, communicate effectively, delegate work, encourage strategic thinking, and motivate the team to do their very best.  Our guest is the Vice President and General Manager for APAC and Japan for Boomi a software company that specialises in integration platform as a service. So what style of management philosophy does he employ in his current position? Thomas Lai, Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, Boomi shares more with us.  

Singapore stocks were trading muted this morning, following subdued performances in global markets.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.01 per cent to 3,217.52 points after 92.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust, after the Reit’s trustee established an internalisation committee including several employees from activist investor Quarz Capital.  Meanwhile, from Cordlife tabling seven ordinary resolutions at its next general meeting to Best World announcing its intention to delist from the Singapore Exchange, more corporate headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck – how Swiftonomics boosted card billings at UOB by 35 per cent on the week during Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour here in Singapore.  On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Approximately US$2.5 trillion is expected to be transferred to the next generation by around 70,000 high-net-worth individuals in Asia-Pacific (APAC) over the next decade. And Millennials and Gen Z are projected to dominate 70 percent of the global luxury market spenders by 2025.  So how will this set to impact the region’s luxury retail landscape and consumer spending behaviour? Jess Tang, Senior Consultant of APAC, WGSN tells us more. 

From Donald Trump's looming $454 million fraud judgement deadline to the US' aviation scene in trouble.  Dr John Donaldson, Associate Professor of Political Science,  School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. 

Singapore put up a rallying performance, on head coach Tsutomu Ogura's debut, to come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against China - securing their first point in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign. Buoyed by close to 30-thousand in attendance at the Singapore Sports Hub, the Lions heeded the call of duty to leave fans feeling optimistic. So what was good, what was bad and what could be better? We speak to Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, to find out! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks opened weaker this morning, despite overnight gains in US and European markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,215.3 points after 40 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, Marco Polo Marine. The shipyard and marine logistics company yesterday said that its Taiwanese subsidiary, PKR Offshore, has secured the Asia-Pacific Crew Transfer Vessel framework agreement with wind-turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa.   Elsewhere, we’ll also look at the latest data out of the US and how that has influenced the recent optimism surrounding the Federal Reserve’s resolve to lower rates this year. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.