Episodes
From biometrics to contactless solutions, technology is changing the way we travel. What does this mean for the user experience? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Sumesh Patel, president for the Asia Pacific region at SITA, which provides IT solutions for the air transport industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/23/23
Published 07/23/23
Asian family businesses have built great wealth – yet many do not have legacy planning in place. What does it take to pass on a successful family business, and why is it so hard to let go? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Melvyn Goh, managing partner, Succession Advisory Partners, and Derrick Yap, CEO of PBA Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/13/23
High returns – but also high risks. So can you make money investing in India? Sona Remesh is joined by Charu Chanana, market strategist, Saxo Markets, and James Cheo, chief investment officer, Southeast Asia, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/05/23
Japanese stocks are trading at levels not seen in over three decades. So is it time to be bullish on Japan, and how can you invest in the world’s third biggest economy? Sona Remesh is joined by Edward Rogers, CEO and founder of Rogers Investment Advisors in Japan, and Cheng Chye Hsern, head of investment at Providend in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/20/23
Is artificial intelligence or AI coming for your job? And how can you make sure you’re not replaced at the office? Sona Remesh finds out if AI is friend or foe at the workplace. Joining her are Damien Joseph, associate dean from the Nanyang Business School, and Jin Hian Lee, founder of AI start-up Evie.ai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/14/23
If the metaverse is the future of the Internet, how can you get a head start in setting up your own space in it? And what are the risks and opportunities of investing in digital real estate? Dawn Tan’s guest is Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault, a virtual construction firm that helps brands build their presence in the metaverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/07/23
Private rental prices in Singapore surged by 29.7 percent in 2022, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Will this growth continue – and could there be any respite for tenants? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Alan Cheong, executive director, research and consultancy, Savills Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/31/23
The clock is ticking on the United States national debt time bomb. So what’s at stake – and why does it matter for you and your wallet? Jonathan Peeris finds out from Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank, and Sim Moh Siong, currency strategist, Bank of Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/26/23
Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/24/23
How do you manage your finances when everyday items double or triple in price? This has been the ongoing struggle in Sri Lanka, where inflation continues to hit double digit figures. Sona Remesh hears from Sri Lankan hotelier Dmitri Cooray, deputy managing director, Jetwing Hotels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/17/23
Where will Singapore property prices go, after the government imposed higher stamp duties to cool the property market? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Christine Sun, senior vice president of research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, and Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex Realty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/10/23
He runs one of the world’s best-known travel platforms and is on the road for over eight months each year. So what are Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern’s top travel hacks to help you save money on your bookings? He shares his tips with Dawn Tan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/03/23
What’s the safest safe haven investment right now, and can safe haven investments fail? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer at Stashaway, and Vasu Menon, executive director of investment strategy at OCBC Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/26/23
Investing is an art – but did you know art is also an investment? And not just any investment, but the top performing passion investment of 2022, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index. So how can you get into the world of art investment, and is it just about buying the pieces you like? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Wang Zineng, founder of Art Agenda, and Stephanie Gee, a longstanding art collector who is also a wealth manager for ultra high net worth clients. See...
Published 04/19/23
Is your money safe? You may have been wondering about your deposits after a series of bank runs in the US and the emergency rescue of Credit Suisse. While the crisis has abated for now, the banking turmoil could still hit your pocket. Jonathan Peeris’ guests are Samuel Rhee, chairman and chief investment officer, Endowus, and Lim Yuen, chief investment strategist of Lion Global Investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/04/23
When businesses and consumers go digital, the cyber crooks follow as well. So what are the new digital threats in the post-pandemic world? Sona Remesh is joined by Gene Yu, founder and CEO of Blackpanda, Stephen Topliss, vice president of fraud and identity strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Feixiang He, adversary intelligence research lead at Group-IB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/29/23
Cybercrime is the number one risk to businesses. And the stakes get higher and higher all the time – with cybercrime estimated to cost the global economy US$10 trillion by 2025. Sona Remesh finds out the new scams to watch out for. She is joined by Gene Yu, founder and CEO of Blackpanda, Stephen Topliss, vice president of fraud and identity strategy at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, and Feixiang He, adversary intelligence research lead at Group IB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 03/22/23
The fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves around the world. Is this the start of more bad news, and what happens next? Sona Remesh speaks with Eugene Ng, co-founder of fintech startup, Open Eden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/15/23
China is the investing destination you cannot afford to ignore – but what do you need to know about investing there, as the economy hits a turning point? Jonathan Peeris sits down with David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/09/23
Why does it matter where and how much big corporations pay in corporate tax, and what’s it got to do with Singapore’s attractiveness as a place to invest? Sona Remesh asks tax expert Sivakumar Saravan what are the five things you need to know about the Base Erosion Profit Shifting initiative, or BEPS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/01/23
Over US$100b of market value wiped out, and question marks over the future of one of India’s best-known business names. Do Adani’s troubles make India less investable – and is there a silver lining to the scandal? Sona Remesh finds out the five things you need to know about the Adani crisis. Her guest is Charu Chanana, market strategist at Saxo Markets in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/18/23
As Big Tech continues to slim down its workforces, which are the sectors hiring tech workers? Sona Remesh is joined by Taimur Baig, chief economist at DBS Bank, and Faizal Yahya, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/15/23
After posting declines in 2022, could Singapore REITs and property stocks be in for a rebound this year? Sona Remesh is joined by Vijay Natarajan, vice president of real estate and REITs, equity research, at RHB Singapore, and Gabriel Yap, executive chairman of investment firm, GCP Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/08/23
After a rollercoaster year in 2022, commodities are forecast to rebound in 2023. None more strongly than gold, which many analysts think could hit record highs this year. So what do you need to know about investing in gold – and how is it different from other investments? Jonathan Peeris speaks to Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/01/23