Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

From an upgrade in bilateral relationship between China and Singapore and highlights from the Boao Forum. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. 

It’s all about Kings today.  Nope, not about the royal family, I’m talking about the Korean slang word - 킹받네(kingbatnae). It's a slang word that has been trending in South Korea for quite some time now, and it's used in almost every conversation with Gen Zs these days.  Let's learn more about this word.   Credits Soundbite from:   "아 킹받네?" @d1sgud YouTube "킹받네" @권도훈 - Topic YouTube

With Max Verstappen clinching his second win in 3 races this year and his 18th win in the last 25 grand prix, we wonder if F1 is getting a tad too predictable? Not quite the case if the 2023 Australian Grand Prix is anything to go by argues Matthew Marsh, ex-racing driver and F1 analyst. 

With so many sources of information online, it has become difficult to make sense of what content is based on fact, half-truths or lies. So how can brands defend themselves against fake news and misinformation?  Ginny-Ann Oh, Director, APRW shares her views. 

Former US President Donald Trump is facing impending arrest on charges stemming from an investigation into a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. After a grand jury in New York voted last week to indict him, Trump will be the first former US president to face criminal charges.  Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Trisha Craig, Vice President (Engagement) and Senior Lecturer of Social Sciences (Sociology and Political Science), Yale-NUS College to find out what to expect from the criminal case and its impact on Trump's 2024 election campaign. [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio [Contact Us] Presenters: Elliot Danker Producer: Nadiah Koh

Do YOU have what it takes to be the next K-pop idol? By the creator of the now-defunct K-pop girl groups SKarf and OhBliss, iGet Entertainment has announced their plans to host global auditions around the region in search of new talents to be trained as artistes in various categories.  Alan Chan, Director and COO of iget Holdings, joins this episode of K-WAVE to tell us more about these auditions as well as what it's like behind the scenes of being a trainee to become the next K-pop superstar. 

Singapore permanent resident Thomas Zilliacus has raised eyebrows by entering the race to buy English Premier League giants Manchester United alonside Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. So, who is this 69-year-old Finnish entrepreneur who may go from managing Geylang International to running the show at Old Trafford? Elliott & Raushan are in conversation with Thomas Zilliacus to find out more! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-man-united-bidder-thomas-zilliacus

Singapore stocks rose early on after global indices rallied overnight.  The Straits Times Index rose 0.1 per cent in early trade to 3,260.51 points after 38.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the Reit manager said yesterday that Mapletree Logistics Trust is in the process of buying eight Asia-Pacific assets for over S$900 million.  Elsewhere, Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Technology is reportedly preparing for a listing in Hong Kong. JD.com also came up to say that  two of its subsidiaries had filed for IPOs in Hong Kong. What’s next for China’s tech scene?  On Market View, the Drive Time team sat down with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS  for more. 

When it comes to indoor play spaces in Singapore, there's certainly no shortage of options here. From trampoline parks to themed playgrounds, there is something for everyone of all ages.  Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Hariman Kwok, CEO and Founder of The Seriously Fun Group, The Polliwogs and X-SCAP8 to find out more about the business of indoor play concepts in Singapore. 

Founded by the co-founder of foodpanda and budget hotel chain Zen Rooms, Kiren Tanna, Una Brands is an e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales e-commerce brands based in APAC.  The company focuses on acquiring companies with strong independent branding and which have annual revenue of between US$300,000 and US$20 million, and uses technology to optimise and automate product placement and marketing across a range of distribution channels.  Una Brands currently acquired and operates over 20 e-commerce brands across six countries including ergonomic furniture brands ErgoTune and EverDesk+.  It recently announced an additional US$30 million in Pre-Series C fundraise, bringing the total firm’s raise over the past year to US$60 million. On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian found out what’s next for Una Brands from Kiren Tanna, Co-founder & CEO, Una Brands.