Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

60 percent of Singapore’s reef area has been lost to land reclamation. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organisation dedicated to resolving issues such as the loss of coral reefs. It is establishing partnerships with organizations for funding and research to achieve this goal. We speak to Thomas Brzostowski, Singapore Country Director, The Nature Conservancy more about this.

Our guest for today is no stranger to Singaporeans. Founded in 1974, Temasek is a global investment company with 12 offices across eight countries.  The state investor has a long term horizon, where activities are guided by their views on long-term structural trends. It mostly invests in equities though it does not set limits for geographies, sectors or asset classes.  The firm released its latest annual review for FY 2023 today, where its net portfolio value dropped to S$382 billion from the S$403 billion seen in 2022.  Meanwhile, its 1-year total shareholder return was at negative 5% due to a fall in the valuation of public and private equities, though its 10-year and 20 year total shareholder returns remained robust at 6% and 9% respectively. So how does Temasek read into its latest performance? What is its current portfolio construction strategy and outlook for Singapore companies? Also – what is Temasek’s view on the crypto sector and new growth investments after its investment in FTX? On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down withPng Chin Yee, Chief Financial Officer, Temasekfor more.

In this turbulent economy, in order to combat cyber threats, there must be solid communication and trust in the digital workspace, whether within the company or with partners. This is at the forefront of importance for Tanium, a company that provides a powerful and flexible platform to secure endpoint devices. We speak to Dan Streetman, Global Chief Executive Officer, Tanium more about this.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has concluded her four day visit in China on Sunday. However, press releases do not indicate any substantive outcomes from this visit with both sides refusing to waver from their terms. China looks to take on the role of mediator in the Russia-Ukraine War to cement its role on the international stage. Finally, China and the Solomon Islands have announced a comprehensive strategic partnership. What implications could this have? We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs more about these headlines.

Speaking exclusively to Sports Minutes, Australian International and former Sunderland defender Bailey Wright tells us why he swapped Sunderland for Singapore, his aims & ambitions with the Lion City Sailors and playing at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares opened stronger after global markets closed mixed on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to 3,141.17 points after 75.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Dasin Retail Trust. Its trustee-manager reported today a net loss of S$221.5 million for the second half ended December 2022, widening from the net loss of S$51.8 million seen in the same period a year prior to that. Meanwhile, from China ending its long-running crackdown on the technology sector to the US non-farm payroll numbers, more international headlines continue to be in focus.  On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Should treatment for rebound COVID-19 patients be different from those who contracted it for the first time? How does Oral Antiviral drug Paxlovid work? Lastly, should we be afraid of a return of the COVID-19 endemic? We answer these questions with Dr Lee Tau Hong, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre.

OtterHalf is a tech-focused global marketing agency, involved in helping multiple startups who may not have the necessary resources to grow. It comes up with multiple marketing strategies by keeping up with trends and using modern platforms such as Tiktok to promote the brands that they work with. We speak to Cassandra Ong, Founder of OtterHalf more about this.

Today we’re going to give you a snippet into a South Korean startup that could rival Nvidia in the race to provide high-end AI-chips.  But not without some context about the AI chip prediction landscape. Currently, Nvidia dominates the AI computing market with analysts predicting a market share of between 80 and 95%. It provides graphics processors known as GPUs for users to run AI applications due to its computing power.  Now here’s the thing – GPUs were initially made for 3D gaming and are not optimised for specific AI functions. So that means it can be costly and less efficient to train and run AI models using Nvidia’s GPU.  This also opens up an opportunity for industry players to manufacture chips that cater to the boom in AI, and perhaps for a specific use case. Take for example, a chip made specifically for the use of AI in the finance industry.  And that’s exactly what our guest for today, Rebellions Inc is relying on to get a slice of the AI-pie.  But what opportunities lie ahead of the firm? Also, what are some expansion plans for the firm, which is backed by KT and Singapore’s Temasek Pavilion Capital? On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Kyeong-Jae Lee, Business Development Lead, Rebellions Incorporated for more.

There’s a 33% increase in the average daily use of networking platforms over the last 3 years by baby boomers. This just shows that social media has had such an influence on people's lives, even across generations. However, Gen Z still remains the one to watch as they will have the greatest impact on the evolution of social media in the coming years. We speak to Jo Ling Sun, Senior Trends Analyst, GWI more about this.