Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

The G7 summit in Japan will highlight its members' takes on pressing issues around the globe. The West must prepare for the outcome of the Turkish parliamentary and presidential elections. We also look at the effects of Brexit on the UK's automobile industry. We talk more about these headlines with Dr Samir Puri, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London and author of 'Russia's Road to War with Ukraine'

During this post pandemic era, tourism is increasing in South East Asia. In the search for new experiences and a tranquil getaway, many overlook certain resorts that could suit their needs. What makes them underrated and should we be giving these underrated resorts a chance? We speak about this and more about the hospitality industry with Rajit Sukumaran, Managing Director, South East Asia and Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza is partnering with the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for the Singapore Premier League 2023. Canadian 2 For 1 pizza has also been taking sustainability efforts that will continue to increase in the future. We speak to Mohamed Zakariah, Operations Manager, Canadian 2-For-1 Pizza about this.

As the inquest into local football continues, former Singapore footballer R Sasikumar tells us why he choose to seek pastures anew for his two sons - having migrated with his family to Madrid in 2021. His two boys Kyen, 12, and Tylan, 9, are now playing in the Atletico Madrid youth teams, in pursuit of their ambitions to turn pro. Is the grass really greener on the other side?  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

You may have seen him on TikTok, perhaps intriguing you with this Korean accent.  Or even his viral content on how his accent has changed - after one week in Singapore - 6 months in Singapore - 2 years in Singapore and 29 years in Singapore.  If my description of him still doesn’t ring a bell - maybe his accent will.  On K-influncers, it's Kwak Kyung Hoon, also known as kyung.2k on TikTok and Instagram.

Certain disinfectants can be toxic and have negative impacts on the consumer's health. However, because they have been promoted by media for many years, many are hesitant to switch to newer, less toxic options like Natroshield. We speak to Lisa Williamson, Partner, Natroshield more about this.

If you’re heading to South Korea soon for your summer holidays, and you want to know where to dress just like how South Koreans do, delve deeper into the world of Korean fashion, and fill your shopping bags with all the trending styles in Korean fashion.  You’ve come to the right place.  It’s K-fashion today on K-WAVE, and I’ll tell you some of the local brands and designers you need to check out while you’re in South Korea. 

The use of AI is becoming more prominent, for example, with the introduction of ChatGPT. However, there are different types of generative AI and they are competing for superiority in their application in many fields as they continue to become more advanced. Philip M. Parker, Chaired Professor of Management Science, INSEAD talks to us more about this.

In the Lion City for the launch event of the inaugural Singapore Festival of Football, Liverpool legend John Barnes spoke to Elliott and Raushan all about the week-long fiesta, which will be hosted at the National Stadium in July 2023. He also took time to talk Premier League football - sharing his thoughts on Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks were down this morning, tracking overnight losses globally. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent to 3,205.35 points after 69 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, SIA continues to fly high. The group posted its highest full-year net profit in its 76-year history to S$2.2 billion for FY2022/23. That’s to be compared against a net loss of S$962 million in FY2021/22.  Elsewhere, unease over the slow progress of US debt talks further dampened sentiment in Asia markets today. With US President Joe Biden scrapping stops in Papua New Guinea and Australia after attending the G7 summit, how concerned should we be? On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research.