Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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.

Building an unbroken cold chain within ASEAN. That’s become increasingly important as rising demand for perishables drive the need for cold storage to extend the shelf life of food items.  Our guest for today Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics does just that. Founded in 2018, Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics, is a joint venture between Commonwealth Capital - that’s the company behind F&B brands such as Pastamania, Swissbake and The Soup Spoon - along with Japanese F&B distribution giant Kokubu Group.  The company aims to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions to food retailers, ranging from warehousing, distribution and supply chain management.  It is currently in the process of setting up a S$200 million food logistics facility in Singapore. But what are the opportunities for cold storage facilities, and how does the JV fit in Commonwealth Capital’s business?  On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Daniel Tan, Managing Director, Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics.

Do you struggle to fall asleep or often wake up still feeling tired? From early birds to night owls, uncover the importance of quality sleep and how it can affect our productivity, mood and overall quality of life. Justin Leong, President, Asia and Latin America, ResMed shares about his research and more.

If you love spicy food - you probably have already heard of Buldak, or more specifically Buldak ramen, made famous by popular Korean brand Samyang.  And of course South Koreans who can take spice on a whole new level - this is their comfort food.  Starting with the original spicy hot chicken flavours - now there are other flavours of buldak. The sauces in fact are now sold separately - for you to splash it over any meal.  But did you know - these hot and fiery ramen and sauces - almost never made it to the shelves of our local supermarket?

Eight years since it first launched, homegrown brand Pop Up Wine isaggressively growing, with its eyes set on Southeast Asia expansion.  Having filled a gap for the 500,000 Singapore wine drinkers, Pop Up Wine now seeks to capture the region’s growing demand for wine.  Isadora Noble, Co-founder, Pop Up Wine shares on her experiences in the industry and more.

Singapore shares fell this morning after global markets closed mostly flat or lower overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2 per cent to 3,318.56 points, after 19.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, Nanofilm Technologies fell 9.1 per cent after the company announced a 40 per cent fall in revenue for the first fiscal quarter yesterday. Keppel Reit is also in focus after posting a 6.7 per cent on-year drop in distributable income from operations for the first quarter ended March.  Elsewhere, investors continue to fret over the inflation outlook in the US, while mixed US corporate earnings also provided little cheer for market participants.  On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.