Live Well with Michelle
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Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin. The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME. In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - READ: Living the Asian Century, with Kishore MahbubaniDo Singaporeans have a strong sense of pride in our founding personalities?
Kishore Mahbubani tells Michelle Martin why he thinks Singaporeans are disconnected from the movers and shakers of our history, and that this is worrying.
How could his memoir bridge this disconnect?
Why was he taken to task by Lee Kuan Yew? Is the noted diplomat's own success replicable in today's Singapore?
How does he think Asia can respond to a US that is redefining its place in the world order?
Join Michelle Martin as she speaks with one of Singapore’s most respected thinkers -Professor Kishore Mahbubani.
Mahbubani’s message is clear: Asia’s moment is here - are you ready?
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APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - Money and Me: Retrenchment-Proof Your FinancesJoin Michelle Martin on Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Shen Hao, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital.
Retrenchments ticked up in Q4 2024 even as annual numbers declined—reminding us that job security remains fragile.
Shen Hao shares practical, real-world strategies to future-proof your finances and build resilience through emergency funds, portfolio diversification, and contingency planning.
He breaks down how much you really need to save, whether to pause investments, and how to juggle short-term needs with long-term goals.
Gain tools from his financial literacy courses and hear how his team guides over 500 families through turbulent times.
If you’re a mid-career professional with financial obligations, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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APR 2, 2025
02/04/25 - Market View : The MAGA trade stock that is 2200 % up, which stocks could manage the tariff threat best?Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets!
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors brace for a new wave of US tariffs.
MIchelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and their impact on Ferrari, GM, and consumer brands.
JPMorgan’s ‘Trade War’ stock picks, big moves by Keppel and KIT, and Intel’s restructuring also make headlines.
Plus, Xiaomi’s EV crisis, a huge debut for Newsmax, and a literary win for Suzanne Collins wrap the show.
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APR 1, 2025
01/04/25 - Money and Me: How Winning Traders ThinkHosted by Michelle Martin with Christopher Forbes, Head of Asia at CMC Markets, we dive into the psychology of successful traders, from mindset and emotional intelligence to risk perception across age groups.
Explore insights from CMC's 2025 research, including trading behaviours, diversification trends, and the rise of growth investing.
Find out how top traders manage risk, avoid emotional pitfalls, and why personality may matter more than strategy.
Plus - get started on actionable takeaways to help you refine your own trading approach.
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APR 1, 2025
01/04/25 - Market View: US Stock markets worst slump in years, CK Hutchinson shares fall , who is buying the Chinese consumer recovery? Why has Musk sold X?Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, this episode delves into the Straits Times Index's historic breach of the 4,000 mark and the standout performance of ST Engineering.
The discussion also covers CK Hutchison's strategic moves amidst US-China tensions and JP Morgan's spotlight on Chinese consumer stocks like Anta Sports and Mengniu.
Additionally, we explore Elon Musk's latest ventures, including the sale of his social media platform X.
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MAR 28, 2025
28/03/25 - Market View: Sinar Mas Land delists, another cinema complex closes, special dividends and Singpost, CK Hutchison, GameStop, Microsoft, Lululemon, Tencent, Ubisoft, DFI Retail, Jardine Matheson, Mapletree PanAsia, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets!
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into delisting moves from Sinar Mas Land and Paragon REIT, and what it means for the Singapore Exchange.
Hear why Filmgarde and Cathay Cineplexes are shutting down, and how SingPost’s billion-dollar Aussie divestment could lead to a special dividend.
We weigh up CK Hutchison and Berkshire Hathaway’s big cash positions, GameStop’s Bitcoin gamble, and Tencent’s billion-dollar bet on Ubisoft.
Plus, Microsoft’s data centre cuts, Lululemon’s stumble, and local movers like DFI Retail, Jardine Matheson, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
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MAR 28, 2025
28/03/25 - Money and Me: The made in Singapore start-up using AI, face and vocal scans to detect mental wellness issuesIf technology like this existed when this founder was growing up, it could have saved her mother.
Driven by a personal quest CEO of Universal Health Clara Chen shares how a chance discovery at Harvard led to the creation of W3LL booths, now live at Esplanade MRT, how her start-up is pioneering early detection, community health, and what impact investors need to know if they want to help shift frontline support for mental health.
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MAR 27, 2025
27/03/25 - Market View: US tariffs impact on carmakers and chipmakers. How high can Pop Mart go? Mixue earnings and GameStop is doing what to go in on Bitcoins?Asia-Pacific markets are trending lower this morning, following Wall Street's slump.
Hosted by Michelle Martin who speaks with Ryan Huang, both dive into Trump’s new auto tariffs and their impact on Tesla, GM, Ford, and Nissan.
They examine US-China tensions and how they’re weighing on Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.
Plus, why Pop Mart, Mixue, GameStop, Alibaba, BYD, Grab, DBS, Digital Core Reit, and SGX are making headlines.
And in the Last Word - what’s next for Big Bird as Sesame Workshop faces layoffs?
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MAR 27, 2025
27/03/25 - Money and Me: Could US Steel Tariffs be good for APAC?Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me,today with guest Keith Ong, CEO of RealVantage.
Steel and aluminum tariffs are back, and they could reshape the U.S. real estate investment landscape.
What do higher metal prices mean for construction timelines, margins, and investor strategies?
Keith unpacks where the risks and opportunities lie amid cost pressures and policy shifts.
We explore whether value-add strategies may outperform new builds in this environment.
Plus, is the U.S. still the prime market - or is it time for real estate investors to look beyond it?
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MAR 26, 2025
26/03/25 - Money and Me: The Inflation Fighter Bond and The AI-fueled comeback story of MSFTAt a corner of the bond market lies a niche instrument that allows for both your principal and coupons to move upwards with the Consumer Price Index.
Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan. dive into Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) – why are ultra-long TIPS looking attractive amid potential Fed rate cuts?
The conversation then turns to Microsoft – is the recent selloff an opportunity? Jefferies thinks so, citing AI-driven growth and a derisked valuation.
Tune in for insights into navigating inflation, stagflation, and tech-investing in today's markets.
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