Money and Me: Is the US at risk of a recession? CK Hutchison’s Panama Deal and investor trust in HK Conglomerates & is Manus AI’s China's next Deepseek moment?
Join the lively chat between Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures. Is the US economy as strong as advertised, or is a recession looming under Trump? Then, a deep dive into CK Hutchison’s controversial Panama Canal port sale to a BlackRock-led consortium. Does this shift give the US leverage over China’s trade routes? Plus, is China on the brink of human-level AI? A closer look at Manus AI and the new world of AI agents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Mars 23min
Influence: Chocolate Finance has processed all withdrawal requests from first two days of the temporary halt on instant withdrawals
Founder & CEO Walter de Oude joins Michelle to discuss the state of customer requests, customer funds safety and what's been taken from this episode on strengthening customer sentiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Mars 15min
Market View: CK Hutchison, BlackRock, Xiaomi, Baidu, Didi, BYD, Tesla, Nvidia, Alphabet, Nio, Grab, GoTo, ST Engineering, Seatrium, Genting Singapore, Hong Kong Land, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks a political storm surrounding CK Hutchison’s $19B port sale to BlackRock and China’s regulatory pushback. Xiaomi’s revenue jumps 50%, while Baidu surges on AI breakthroughs. BYD’s rapid charging tech sends Tesla lower, and Nvidia investors react to its latest AI chip announcements. Plus, a major cybersecurity deal for Alphabet, Nio’s battery-swapping network, and Grab’s potential GoTo acquisition. In local markets, STI gains, led by Seatrium and Genting Singapore, while CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust lags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Mars 19min
Influence: What do US tariffs mean for the EU?
Join Michelle Martin on Influence as she sits down with Iwona Piorko, the European Union Ambassador to Singapore, to explore tariffs, trade the intersection of women and leadership and more! From navigating male-dominated spaces in diplomacy to strengthening EU-Asia economic ties, Ambassador Piorko shares her personal journey and insights on women’s empowerment, leadership, and international policy. What’s next for the EU’s trade strategy? And how can women shape the future of finance and diplomacy? And finally, what keeps this Ambassador going?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Mars 19min
Market View: Alphabet, Wiz, BlackRock, Xiaomi, Baidu, BYD, Tesla, Nvidia & More!
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today’s episode dives into Alphabet’s historic $32 billion Wiz acquisition and BlackRock’s controversial port deal with CK Hutchison. Xiaomi, Baidu, and BYD soar, while Tesla and Nvidia stumble. Jakarta’s markets crash amid political uncertainty, and Grab eyes GoTo in a major ride-hailing shake-up. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we also play “UP or DOWN” and check in on the STI’s latest moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Mars 11min
Money and Me: Diversification - does 60/40 still hold?
Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me as she dives into the evolving world of diversification with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. With US stock markets facing uncertainty and traditional diversification tools like bonds losing effectiveness, investors need smarter strategies. Is the classic 60/40 portfolio still relevant? What alternative assets should investors consider? And how can you truly protect your wealth in today’s volatile market? Tune in as we break down practical, risk-managed approaches to diversification in the tech-driven era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Mars 20min
Influence: Are you maximising your child' s human skills in this digital age?
Heard of Crackerjack? As AI continues to develop, there are a clutch of core skills that will keep human's ahead. Michelle Martin meets Sunita Venkataraman and Faeza Sirajudin, co-founders of Crackerjack to find out what those skills are and how parents can help their child acquire them. Pass this episode on to a parent who needs help managing their kid's screen time vs quality time IRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mars 25min
Money and Me: Is a U.S. Recession Closer Than We Think?
What are the warning signals of a US recession? Michelle Martin sits down with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, to decode the latest market signals. With consumer sentiment plunging and manufacturing faltering, are U.S. stocks on shaky ground? Could Trump’s tariffs push the economy into recession? They break down banking risks, Tesla’s worst drop in five years, and why analysts are flashing caution on Apple. Plus, where smart money is moving in a high-risk environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Mars 24min
