Popiah King Sam Goi’s Son to Be CEO of PSC Corp
PSC Corporation announced that Goi Kok Ming, the son of founder Sam “Popiah King” Goi, will become chief executive officer and executive director effective May 5. The appointment marks the first family member to lead the publicly listed food‑and‑beverage group. It follows a broader trend of family succession in Singapore’s listed companies and comes as PSC expands its brand portfolio and explores new markets. Investors will watch for strategic shifts under the new leadership.
Gulf Truce Crumbles: Oil Jumps Past $96, Asia Slides on Renewed War Risk
The Business Times podcast reported that oil prices jumped above $96 a barrel on Thursday as doubts resurfaced about the two‑week cease‑fire in the Gulf, raising concerns that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could remain constrained. Brent crude rose nearly...
We Must Be Prepared for More Conflicts: PM Wong
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned that the disintegrating global order will bring more disorder and conflict, urging the city‑state to brace for heightened security challenges. He emphasized that Singapore cannot count on external rescue and must rely on its own...
Singtel Discounted Shares: What’s in It for Investors?
Singtel and Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board have announced that all Special Discounted Shares (SDS) held in CPF’s custody will be transferred directly into investors’ personal Central Depository (CD) accounts. The move eliminates the intermediary custodial layer, giving shareholders...
The Priority Worldwide Is Energy Security: Shanmugam
Singapore’s senior minister K. Shanmugam said the world’s immediate priority is energy security, emphasizing that nations must keep the lights on as renewable sources are not yet sufficient to meet total demand. He reaffirmed Singapore’s role as a regional refining...
Expect Inflation for 2026 to Be Higher than Projected: DPM Gan
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan warned that 2026 inflation will exceed earlier forecasts as global energy shocks from the Middle East conflict feed through higher import prices. He also noted that the Monetary Authority of Singapore raised its 2026 GDP...
What the Iran War Means for Reit Investors
The podcast examines how the U.S.–Israel military strikes on Iran have rattled Singapore’s REIT market, highlighting the sector’s heightened sensitivity to oil‑price shocks and rising interest rates. Higher rates erode REIT valuations and increase gearing, as seen with UI Bouster REIT,...
EV Boom Cushions China From Iran War Oil Shock
The video examines how China’s explosive growth in electric vehicles is insulating its transportation sector from the oil price surge triggered by the Iran‑Israel conflict. Truck drivers in Hebei province report that switching to EVs keeps operating costs steady, while...
S1E263: Beyond the Index: How Active ETFs Offer Adaptability in Volatile Markets
The episode of Money Hacks examines whether the decade-long dominance of passive index funds is eroding as market volatility and rising concentration in a handful of mega‑cap stocks expose investors to new risks. Hosts Howie Lim, Darren (Philip Securities) and...
“Not an OEM Brand”: New Prism+ CEO on Scaling up, Asia Growth
The video introduces the newly appointed chief executive of Prism+, a Singapore‑based smart‑home brand, and outlines his mandate to scale the company beyond its eight‑year startup origins. Tan emphasizes that Prism+ is not an OEM; it designs products internally and partners...
Iran De-Escalation Hopes Lift Asian Stocks, Korean Exports Smash Forecasts
Asian markets rallied on Wednesday as optimism over a possible de‑escalation in the Iran conflict lifted sentiment across the region. MSCI’s broadest Asia‑Pacific index outside Japan jumped 2.7%, snapping a four‑day losing streak, while South Korea’s cost piece surged...
Sporting Events Producer of World Aquatics Championships, HSBC SVNS, Targets Catalist IPO
The sporting‑events producer behind the World Aquatics Championships and HSBC SVNS announced its intention to list on Singapore’s Catalist platform, seeking capital to accelerate growth and broaden its portfolio beyond contract work. The firm reports a top‑line nearing $60 million last year and...
S1E1: Building for Scale in South-East Asia’s New Economy
The episode introduces HSBC Innovation Banking’s role in helping high‑growth companies expand across Southeast Asia. Neil Falconer explains that the region has moved from untapped potential to active scaling, with Singapore serving as the central hub for fundraising, talent, and...
This 24-Yr-Old’s Paper Battery Could One Day Power EVs
The video spotlights a 24‑year‑old entrepreneur who has engineered a paper‑based battery that is less than one millimeter thick, fully flexible, and constructed entirely from plant‑derived materials. By extracting cellulose from agricultural waste such as barley husks, the battery’s electrodes...
Inside the Singapore Lab that Turns Paper Into Batteries
The video spotlights a Singapore‑based laboratory pioneering ultra‑thin, paper‑based batteries that can bend, be molded into various shapes, and replace traditional coin cells. Constructed from plant‑derived cellulose, the cells avoid lithium, nickel, and cobalt, offering fire‑resistance, non‑explosive operation, and...
AI Ready: How Singapore SMEs Are Turning Anxiety Into Advantage
The video examines how Singapore’s small‑and‑medium enterprises are converting pandemic‑era anxiety into a competitive edge by embracing artificial intelligence. Facing heightened geopolitical tension, inflation and cost‑pressures, these firms are under pressure to increase output while trimming expenses. Panelists argue that two...
Yen Intervention Looms; Oil Soars as Middle East War Rages
The Business Times podcast highlighted a volatile market day on March 24, 2026, as oil prices rebounded sharply while the yen faced renewed intervention risk amid an escalating Middle East war. Brent crude jumped 4.2% to just above $104 a barrel and U.S....
Gulf Conflict Tests Dubai’s Family Office Safe-Haven Status
Dubai has long marketed itself as a safe haven for wealthy families, offering tax‑friendly regimes, robust real‑estate markets, and a growing family‑office ecosystem. The escalating Gulf conflict is now the first major stress test for that reputation, prompting investors to...
S1E261: Familiarity: Portfolio's Silent Risk, Hidden Concentration Builds
The episode tackles the silent risk that familiarity creates in investors’ portfolios – the tendency to over‑weight companies, markets or sectors that feel comfortable, which gradually skews the original risk profile. Hosts Howie Lim, Brites Gerial of Scythe and...
Explained: The Shake up at Orchard Road
Orchard Road’s retail corridor is witnessing a flurry of transactions as developers and institutional investors scramble for scarce prime assets. In early March, Osia International paid $73 million for Aton Strata units, while Frasers Property secured the rear block of Centre...
F&B Wages Set to Rise - Who Will Pay the Price?
Singapore’s Progressive Wage Model will lift the minimum wage for food‑service workers to S$2,200 per month beginning July. The increase adds a significant cost head‑line for restaurants, cafés and hawker stalls already grappling with higher ingredient prices and rent. Operators...
Maersk’s S$200 Million, Fully Automated Warehouse Opens in Singapore
Maersk has inaugurated a S$200 million fully automated warehouse in Singapore, marking the company’s largest single‑site investment in the region. The 30,000‑square‑metre facility combines robotics, AI‑driven inventory management and real‑time data integration to process thousands of containers daily, reinforcing Singapore’s status...
Asian Stocks Climb on Rate Hopes Despite Middle East Conflict
Asian markets posted gains on Tuesday as investors weighed a crowded central‑bank calendar against escalating Middle‑East tensions. The MSCI broadest Asia‑Pacific index outside Japan rose 0.9%, driven by a 2.4% surge in South Korea’s cost P index and a modest...
Is the Ringgit’s Rebound Good News for Malaysia?
The video examines the recent rebound of Malaysia’s ringgit, questioning whether the currency’s strength translates into broader economic benefits for the country. It frames the discussion around the latest exchange‑rate movements, the drivers behind the appreciation, and the potential trade‑offs...
Oil ‘Barrels’ Past $100, Shares Slide, Rates Spike
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting global equity markets to tumble. The spike reignited inflation worries, leading central banks worldwide to raise borrowing costs. Despite the price rally, the International Energy Agency...
Thai Cargo Ship Attacked, Iran Warns of Oil At US$200 a Barrel
On March 11, Iranian military forces launched an attack on a Thai‑flagged bulk carrier transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strike underscores Tehran’s willingness to target commercial shipping amid heightened regional tensions. In the same statement, Iran warned that if...
Prepare for Oil at US$200 a Barrel: Iran
Iran’s military spokesperson warned that a regional war could push crude oil to $200 a barrel, citing recent hostilities. The statement followed an Iranian attack on a Thai‑flagged bulk carrier transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The warning underscores Tehran’s leverage...
US Trade Probe and Iran Tensions Add to Global Market Uncertainty
On March 12, 2026, the United States announced a formal trade probe into several of its major trading partners, signaling a potential shift in tariff policy. Simultaneously, escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran have tightened global energy markets, pushing crude oil...
US Strikes Iranian Vessels as Markets Weigh Energy Risks
US forces struck Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026, reviving fears over the security of a critical oil transit corridor. The engagement sent crude prices higher as traders priced in potential supply disruptions. Simultaneously, the...
Middle East Conflict Plunges Oil, Lifts Safe-Havens
On March 10, 2026, heightened expectations of a broader Middle East conflict jolted global markets. U.S. officials’ comments briefly lifted equity indices, but Iran’s defiant stance quickly erased those gains. Crude oil prices plunged as supply‑risk premiums evaporated, while gold...
Best Ideas for 2026, and the Barbell Approach to Investing
The WealthBT podcast spotlights DBS’s chief investment officer Wayfolk’s outlook for 2026, centering on the barbell investment framework that pairs high‑growth secular themes with stable income assets. He outlines five headline ideas – artificial intelligence as the dominant growth engine,...
S$9.6m Pay Package for DBS CEO Tan Su Shan
DBS Group appointed Tan Su Shan as CEO and awarded her a S$9.6 million compensation package for fiscal year 2025, her inaugural year in the role. Under her leadership, the bank’s market capitalisation surged to US$124 billion, propelling DBS into the top‑25...
UK Tightens Borders, Asian Stocks Hit Records as Singapore Debates Surplus
The Business Times podcast covered a string of cross‑regional developments, from the United Kingdom’s new electronic travel‑authorization requirement to President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariff rollout, while also highlighting inflation pressures in Australia, record highs in Asian equity markets and...
Who Calls the Shots in OCBC’s Corridors of Power?
The video, titled “Who calls the shots in OCBC’s corridors of power?” ostensibly aims to examine the internal power structure of OCBC, a major Asian bank. Such a focus would typically explore senior executives, board dynamics, and strategic decision‑making processes. However,...
S2E32: Tech Jitters, Fed Splits, Dollar Gains: Nerves Rise
Global markets slipped as the U.S. dollar surged to multi‑month highs and oil prices climbed on heightened geopolitical risk. Hosts Howie Lim and Hugh Chung highlighted AI‑related stock turbulence, a split among Federal Reserve officials on future rate moves, and...
Robot Kung Fu? CMG Gala's Humanoid Tech Spectacle
China Media Group’s spring gala featured a headline act—Wubot—a synchronized martial-arts performance by humanoid robots from Unitary alongside young kung fu practitioners. The robots executed complex routines including staff fighting, drunken boxing and nunchaku, tightly choreographed to music with movement...
Nickel Giant Vale Indonesia’s Huge Bet On EVs
Nickel giant Vale Indonesia is pressing ahead with a multibillion-dollar pivot into battery-grade nickel, betting that demand for nickel-based EV batteries will remain resilient even as lithium iron phosphate batteries gain ground globally.
Global Stocks up on Japan Win; Yen, Dollar, Commodities Dip
Global equities rose in Asian trading on Tuesday, led by a sharp rally in Japan’s Nikkei 225 after Prime Minister‑designate Sayia Teachi secured a decisive election victory over the weekend. The broader MSCI Asia‑Pacific index outside Japan gained 0.6%, while...