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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.

Singapore is a hub of diversity and vibrancy, making it an exceptional place to pursue a career in tourism.  Working in this field means interacting with visitors from all over the world and sharing the city-state's best-kept secrets.  With a myriad of career options available, individuals can help shape and curate the best visitor experiences. Mihkaail Ng, Senior Assistant Director of Conservatory Operations, Gardens by the Bay shares his experience and more.

We’re going to talk about watches today. When it comes to watches, the first that comes to mind might be those that come with sober round dials, say your Rolex or Omega watches.  Instead of that, we want to talk about watches that look like spaceships, cost US$100,000 and above, and have a waitlist stretching from years to almost a decade.  Founded in 2005, MB&F started with a dedicated fan base but has gained increased attention among the wider watch collecting community of late.  The company, which produced just 30 watches in its first run, now forecasts production of around 420 watches this year with a revenue of over 42 million francs.  But what’s next for MB&F, and what does a booming secondary watch market mean for watchmakers when determining the supply available?  On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these burning questions to Maximilian Büsser, Owner & Creative Director at MB&F. 

From EU chief Ursula von der Leyen urging the bloc's leaders to show unity in the face of China to Absolut Vodka stopping exporting of its products to Russia again.  Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.