Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Let’s talk about telcos today. And we want to focus our attention on mainboard-listed StarHub which had released its Q1 results just about a couple of weeks ago.  The company posted a 26 per cent rise in net profits to S$37.5 million for the first quarter ended March.  StarHub attributed its Q1’s performance to higher service revenue, which grew 11 per cent year-on-year, despite sustained market competition.  But what is the competitive landscape for the telco operator with the rollout of 5G? And how effective has StarHub’s Dare+ transformation strategy to introduce new 5G solutions been in generating sustainable revenue growth and dividend growth? Meanwhile, the company also cited a boost from the consolidation of MyRepublic broadband for its stronger Q1 showing.  But how has MyRepublic broadband generated long-term synergies for StarHub, particularly in the areas of cloud gaming and over-the-top content?  On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Johan Buse, Chief of Consumer Business Group, StarHub for more.

China is getting increasingly more confident in their place on the world stage. It looks to  compete with US in space technology and exploration. Moreover, China's first domestically made passenger jet could be a significant competitor to industry giants like Boeing and Airbus. Lastly, how will tesla fair if they were to break into the Chinese market? We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs more about this.

Singapore shares began the week in positive territory, tracking strong performances in the US and Europe markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.7 per cent to 3,229.53 points in early trade after 48.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Stamford Land. That’s after the company’s net profit rose to S$184.5 million for its second half-year, significantly higher than the S$15.6 million in the year-ago period.  Meanwhile, most Asian markets cheered a deal between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to lift the US debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default.  On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

A frantic end for the domestic football season across Europe saw Dortmund fluff their lines in pursuit of Bundesliga glory, while Leeds & Leicester failed to retain their Premier League status. Who were the winners and losers from the weekend? Elliott and Raushan discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

Elective egg freezing will allow women to have more flexibility in when they decide to have children. How does this process work, what to consider, and what are the potential risks involved? We speak to Dr Roland Chieng, Medical Director, Virtus Fertility Centre Singapore to answer these questions.

Going passwordless will give both organizations and consumers a better online experience. It will also help to mitigate phishing attacks, which are a growing problem, by adding an extra layer of security to user identity. We speak to David Hope, Senior Vice President - Asia-Pacific & Japan, ForgeRock more about this.

No player ever been as synonymous to any Grand Slam tennis tournament the way one Rafael Nadal has ruled the French Open. Unfortunately for the king of clay - who has won the tournament a record 14-times - he will not be in the running to add to that tally in 2023, having been ruled out with a hip flexor injury that’s sidelined him since January. What does this mean for the rest of the field, and perhaps Roland Garros itself? Emaad Akhtar, former Sports Reporter with FOX Sports Asia, joins Elliott and Raushan to discuss! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg | raushan@sph.com.sg

i Light Singapore is an annual celebration that brings people from all walks of life together by shining a light on art and sustainability. They take efforts such as sourcing for materials for artworks sustainably and using energy saving lightings during the festival. We speak to Jason Chen, Festival Director of i Light Singapore 2023 and Director (Place Management), URA more about this.

A first-of-its-kind offering in Southeast Asia, M1 has recently launched its 5G SA-powered solution-in-a-box. They recently partnered with Fullerton Health to provide 5G-powered telemedicine services to seafarers working onboard vessels out in the sea. Moreover, M1 is taking connectivity to the next level by venturing into the Maritime industry. We speak to Willis Sim, Chief Corporate Sales & Solutions Officer, M1 more about this.

Singapore and Uzbekistan will explore collaboration opportunities in the tourism sector, paving the way for greater connectivity between the two countries. What is the current situation of the tourism sector in Uzbekistan, do they serve the needs of tourists, and what improvements could be made? We speak to Mr Charles Tan, Secretary General, NATAS and Managing Director of Pegasus Travel Management more about this.