Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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.

The Move Forward Party achieved victory in Thailand's general election. However, it is expected that the military elite will not welcome them with open arms. Along with that, Mr Pita Limjaroenrat, the potential new Prime Minister of Thailand, would have to face certain challenges if elected. We discuss these headlines on today's Regional Roundup with Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University.

We want to talk about the banking sector and in particular the digital banking sector which has gained traction in recent years.  You may be familiar with Grab and Singtel’s GXS, Sea Group’s MariBank, as well as Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group backed Trust Bank.  Aside from these banks catering to retail customers, Singapore also has two wholesale digital banks, namely Ant Group’s ANEXT Bank and Green Link Digital Bank, catering to SMEs and non-retail customers.  But what is the wholesale banking landscape right now, and how are industry players positioning themselves to gain a foothold in this field? What do the recent volatilities in the banking sector mean for wholesale banks targeting SMEs?  On Under the Radar, Drive TIme’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Su Mei Toh, CEO, ANEXT Bank for more. 

Getting scammed for money while renovating your home is not uncommon. We must plan and navigate the process carefully to protect ourselves from being exploited. Inspire ID Group prides itself on its ability to help their clients through this experience. We speak to Russell Chin, Founder and Managing Director, Inspire ID Group more about this.

The role of AI is increasing in Singapore's education system. Many are concerned about job security as a result of that. Moreover, there is skepticism concerning its effectiveness in cultivating a holistic learning experience. We speak to Dr Richard Yen, Founder, Ednovation and ChildFirst Pre-school more about this.

China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs Li Hui is taking a tour of Europe, talks are held this week between China’s foreign policy chief Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and Chinese and Vietnamese vessels are involved in a confrontation in the South China sea. We go deeper into these headlines on today's China Perspective with Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs.