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The Straits Times has released a new podcast series. It’s a 6-part series that explores the recent true crimes that gripped those in Asia. And this new podcast aims to expose the dark side of societies.  It’s called True Crimes Of Asia. And the first episode - takes place in South Korea. It takes us back to 2019, when the nation was taken aback by the shocking news of a criminal case that trapped girls in a digital prison. On K-influencer -  Ernest Luis, Podcast Editor of The Straits Times, Tan Tam Mei, Executive Producer for True Crimes of Asia, and Chang May Choon, The Straits Times South Korea Correspondent joins this episode to tell us more about the series.  If you want to listen to this new podcast series-  access these episodes when you search True Crimes of Asia either on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.  Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from today. Get notifications of new episodes on your favourite audio apps - Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts - when you follow ST’s True Crimes Of Asia.

Singapore shares fell this morning despite gains in US and Europe markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,317.69 points after 17.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of developments to watch for today, Singapore’s headline inflation fell to 5.5 per cent on-year in March, down from 6.3 per cent in February as expected by economists in a Bloomberg poll. Core inflation meanwhile, also dialled back to 5 per cent on the year in March, down from 5.5 per cent in February. Elsewhere investors continue to await first quarter earnings from a number of high profile companies including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta. But what is the outlook for the US tech sector after the series of layoffs we saw for the good part of this year? On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

With the two Manchester clubs set to go head-to-head for the FA Cup final in June at Wembley, Elliott and Raushan wonder if United will be the team to deny City a historic treble. Wrexham are also in the news having secured promotion to the National Football League, is there a more 'feel good' story in football at the moment? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is back for its 45th edition, showcasing a diverse array of local and international arts and culture performances.  Natalie Hennedige, Festival Director, Singapore International Festival of Arts shares an overview of what to this year's festival.

In the wake of ongoing conflict and violence between rival forces in Sudan, the United States and France have commenced the evacuation of their citizens and embassy staff. As tensions escalate, questions arise as what steps the United States may take in response. Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics, INSEAD discusses the situation and more.

Today we want to talk about a Finnish tech company that will take you back to the days without smartphones and tablets.  You might have guessed it already - yes - we are talking about Nokia.  Founded in 1865, Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, bringing together the world’s people, machines and devices to realise the potential of digital in every industry.  It was also once a legendary phone maker, having commanded an over 40 per cent global market share in mobile phones at its peak. That is before smartphone makers Apple and Samsung came into picture in the late 2000s and early 2010s.  To make a long story short, the company eventually sold its handset and services business to Microsoft in 2013. What does this mean for Nokia in terms of its priorities then?  And as the company prepares itself for further technological disruption, its CEO Pekka Lundmark predicts smartphones would become extinct by 2030 with the invent of 6G. Why is this the case, and how does this influence the way the company positions itself for the future?   On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Daniel Jaeger, Head of Southeast Asia, Nokia to find out all about Nokia’s plans ahead.

In today's digital age, social media shopping is on the rise, with more consumers turning to platforms like Instagram and Tiktok to purchase products directly from brands. How can local brands keep up and adapt to the current market? Asnawi Jufrie, Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia, SleekFlow expands on this topic and more.

BTS member Suga has recently released his solo album - D-Day.  He’s come to a full circle on his liberating debut studio album, bringing his Agust D chapter to a close with thought-provoking social commentary and personal reflection.  The 10-track studio set kicked started with collaboration with IU - “People Pt.2” as its lead single and also contains the title track, Haegeum,” “HUH?!”, “Amygdala,” “Interlude: Dawn,” “Snooze” and more. And all this is documented.  The album has been released along with a companion documentary that follows the K-pop idol through the process of creating and recording the studio set. It’s a look into his road … to D-day.  Credits:  Soundbites from:  SUGA: Road to D-DAY | Official Trailer | Disney+ - @disneyplus, YouTube SUGA: Road To D-DAY | Official Trailer | Disney+ - @disneyplus, YouTube D-Day - SUGA - Topic, YouTube AMYGDALA - SUGA - Topic, YouTube Agust D '해금 (Haegeum)' Live Clip (full ver.) | SUGA: Road to D-DAY - @BTS, YouTube Agust D 'People Pt.2 (feat. IU)' Official MV - @HYBELABELS, YouTube

Elliott and Raushan play decision makers for a day, playing a game of 'would you rather?' for the Premier League's perennial top six clubs. What would you do? Tell us! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore shares fell this morning after global markets closed lower overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,307.75 points after 36.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel Corporation, after the global asset manager and operator posted a 9 per cent on-year rise in its revenue to S$2.3 billion for its first quarter ended March.  Elsewhere, data out of the US showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, suggesting that the country’s labour market is softening. How worried should we be at this point in time? And in company news, shares of US regional lenders fell in the previous session amid a deposit flight, while carmakers tumbled due to concerns about a possible price war.   On Market View, the Drive Time team discussed the latest market moves and views with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.