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A trade war is flaring up again—will your real estate portfolio weather the storm? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks how President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and the Fed’s rate freeze are colliding to reshape global property markets. Keith Ong, CEO of RealVantage, shares how rising costs and cross-border tension are shifting investor sentiment. Find out which markets—like Singapore—may emerge as safe havens, and what trends are forming in Australia and beyond. How are institutional players adjusting risk models and should you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Mai 19min

A surprise jump in Disney+ subscribers, strong earnings from DBS, and new Chinese rate cuts—what’s driving markets today? Hosted by Michelle Martin this solo edition dives into DBS’ record pre-tax profits, Disney’s cruise into Abu Dhabi, and Apple’s AI shock to Alphabet. Plus, U.S.–China tariff tensions simmer ahead of key trade talks. Novo Nordisk rises while WeightWatchers crumbles, and Singapore blue chips show mixed results. Catch all the movers, including DBS, UOB, OCBC, Disney, Alphabet, Apple, Novo Nordisk, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Seatrium, Venture Corp, and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust. Spot the global signals shaping your investment strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Mai 11min

Will the wealth you built last past the third generation of your family? Are wealthy Singaporeans unknowingly, building on shaky ground? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why financial security may be more fragile than it appears—and how to change the conversation, starting at home. Ray Ang, CEO of Grandtag, unpacks persistent myths around wealth and legacy planning. From rising global risks to the bold choices of Gen Z wealth holders, discover how high-net-worth families are protecting their future and the smarter, longer-term strategies the wealthy are adopting today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Mai 21min

Wall Street stumbles, while Asia cautiously opens - so what’s really moving markets today? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack DoorDash’s $5B twin deals involving Deliveroo and SevenRooms, Uber’s grab for Trendyol GO, and Epicsoft’s bold 60% premium bid for Ban Leong. We also track Ferrari (RACE), AMD, UOB, and the latest tensions around Sinar Mas Land. Could Trump’s tariff rhetoric be shifting trade winds again? Plus, Tesla may be quiet in Austin, but Elon Musk’s neighbours aren’t. Catch all the movers, trends, and surprises in today’s Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Mai 25min

Is workplace politics running your team without you even realizing it? Michelle Martin speaks with Tang Seok Hian, author of Making Team Dynamics Visible, on how understanding enneagram profiles and NLP or NLE can transform team cohesion, trust, and performance. Learn how this method predicts team chemistry, tackles communication breakdowns, and even helps women navigate office politics. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how to bring hidden forces in your team to light—and change what you can finally see.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mai 23min

We’re living longer than ever—so how do we make sure our money lasts as long as we do? Singapore’s life expectancy has soared from 65 to over 80 years since 1960. Michelle Martin speaks with Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore, about the new challenges of longevity, (not just for people) and the insurance innovations that can help us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mai 16min

It’s a quiet start for Asia-Pacific markets, but global headlines are buzzing! Skechers gets snapped up by 3G Capital in a blockbuster $9.4 billion deal. Meanwhile, Ford and Mattel pull guidance amid tariff uncertainty, Netflix and Disney tumble on fresh trade threats, and Marvel’s Thunderbolts lights up the box office. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack the latest on Skechers, Warner Bros Discovery, Japan Foods, SATS, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, and more. Plus, what’s driving the Taiwanese Dollar surge, and why is the Gates Foundation opening in Singapore?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mai 23min

Where’s the smart money moving next? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks the latest trends in Singapore’s global real estate investments with James Young of Cushman & Wakefield. Despite a decade-long average of USD 25.3 billion in overseas deals, 2024 saw a sharp dip to USD 11.3 billion. Why are investors shifting from London to Manchester and Sheffield—and what’s fueling fresh interest in Germany? From office and industrial to student housing, discover how Singaporean investors are rethinking risk and yield in a changing landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Mai 13min