Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

From Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s two sons claiming they had been ordered to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in an anti-graft investigation purportedly targeting their own father to Two candidates who lost in Indonesia's presidential race last month filing a court challenge after Prabowo Subianto victory.  Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. 

With Ashley Cole becoming only the THIRD defender to be inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame, we wonder...are defenders criminally underrated? And if so, who makes your list in terms of defenders (past & present) who have been overlooked? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Did you know that 14 March is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant, 3.14?  Our guest is a dynamic educator who is making learning maths as easy as pie. He is not your average maths teacher but a gaming enthusiast who is transforming the educational landscape for his students. A former game designer turned math tutor, he employs an adaptive teaching style that incorporates points systems and progression, showcasing his real-world game design expertise. Jeremy Dong, Math Tutor, Math Nuggets tells us more. 

Singapore stocks opened muted this morning after data for Singapore’s headline and core inflation in February came in hotter than anticipated.   Figures released yesterday showed that headline inflation for February climbed to 3.4 per cent year on year, up from 2.9 per cent in January.  In terms of companies to watch, shares of Lum Chang fell more than 10 per cent this morning after the company revealed that its managing director, David Lum, had “attended several interviews” with the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) to assist on the latest charges filed against Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s latest factory numbers to the founder of China’s battery manufacturer CATL pressing ahead with expansion amid slowing EV sales globally – more local and international headlines remain in focus.   Also on deck – Donald Trump! On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

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.