Money and Me: Are S-REITs Still Worth the Risk in 2025?

Michelle Martin, delves into the rise of Clapper, a social platform gaining traction as TikTok faces potential U.S. restrictions. In his first podcast interview, Edison Chen, Founder and CEO of Clapper, discusses how the platform caters to millennials and is viewing the influx of #TikTok refugees. The app's audience has spiked to over 10 million monthly users. Discover Clapper’s ad-free, creator-first tools, and strategies for global growth. Learn how creators are monetizing from day one and how Clapper plans to stand out in a competitive social media landscape. Michelle also finds out when the US created app could make it to Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jan 202522min

Glimpse into how in five short years economies, careers and businesses could be redefined in this conversation between Michelle Martin and Theo Scherman, Chief Strategy Officer at Hitachi Asia and author of Infinite Futures: How Technology and Innovation Will Redefine Humanity by 2030. Discover how AI, renewable energy, and digital connectivity will reshape economies, redefine GDP, and drive the rise of universal basic income. Explore the implications of AI-driven deflation, shifts in business models, and the emergence of "premium careers." Theo shares insights on preparing for these seismic changes and why the next five years are pivotal for humanity’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jan 202524min

Michelle Martin zeroes in on Deepseek and the the dramatic $1 trillion sell-off it has sparked, including Nvidia’s historic $600 billion valuation drop. Jump in the conversation with Michelle and Ryan as they explore REIT earnings with insights on Keppel REIT, CapitaLand India Trust, and AIMS APAC REIT. Learn about DBS’s strategic stake increase, Tata Steel’s unexpected performance, and Mapletree Investments' European expansion. Finally, analyze the STI’s movement as Venture Corp leads tech sell-offs and ST Engineering shines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jan 202525min

What is on this investor's high quality dividend stock list? If your runway is short, will the dividend approach still offer deep value ? How could you think of using SRS or CPF in relation to dividend investing ? In the universe of REITS, are S-REITS still attractive in 2025? Find out the answers to the episode where dividend investing in 2025 from a Singaporean perspective takes centrestage. Join the conversation as Michelle Martin speaks with Willie Keng Founder of Dividend Titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 202524min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest market action and earnings updates. Discover insights into CapitaLand Ascott Trust, CDL Hospitality Trust, CapitaLand India Trust, and Keppel REIT. Explore director deals involving Huationg Global and Hong Lai Huat Group, and preview key US corporate earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple. Learn about Alphabet's record highs, Frasers Centrepoint Trust's upgrade, and Thomson Medical's losses. Plus, a look at ST Engineering, SP Group, and the Straits Times Index movers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 202522min

You can already smell and feel those crisp bank notes, now what should you do with the money? Michelle Martin, explores why ang pows have become a tradition and what the meaning behind the tradition can teach us about giving and receiving today with her guest, Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. Tune in for actionable advice to start 2025 well and with your ang pow money working for you and your loved ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jan 202518min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Asia-Pacific REITs including Suntec REIT, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, OUE REIT, and Starhill Global REIT, analyzing their performance and distribution trends. The duo discusses U.S. market highs, cryptocurrency strategies, and interest rate dynamics. They also spotlight American Airlines' earnings slump, GE Aerospace's surprising gains, and SK Hynix’s record-breaking profits. Finally, discover the latest on LVMH’s crumbling Olympic medals and what it means for the luxury giant's reputation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jan 202523min

Join Michelle Martin and guest Arun Pai from Monk’s Hill Ventures, as they discuss the evolving landscape of quantum computing from a VC investor perspective. What is Silicon Valley talking about in this arena? Michelle and Arun also discuss Trump’s return to power, examining its implications for SEA economies. They also cover the TikTok saga—will Elon Musk, Kevin O’Leary, or the U.S. government emerge as winners if ByteDance sells? Tune in for insights that connect technology, politics, and markets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jan 202524min