Bigger Pic: Impact of rising geopolitics on venture capital

Nicholas Cator, Founder & Managing Partner, Venturi Partners discusses how the venture capital space is grappling with the current market volatility. He shares how his consumer-focused investment portfolio of companies is coping with changing spending patterns and risk appetites. Cator also talks a…

US Markets Wrap: Middle East de-escalation hopes spark relief rally

José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers discusses the risk-on mode returning to markets as concerns ease around the odds of the Israel-Iran conflict spreading wider. He also previews the FOMC rate decision in view of oil price volatility plus recent jobs and inflation data. Produced/P…

Mind Your Business: What real workplace wellness looks like

It starts with a tight shoulder, a sore back, a wrist that aches after long hours at the keyboard. But in Singapore’s relentless work culture, we’re trained to push through — until small discomforts become something far more serious. The Breakfast Show invites Amelia Lee, CEO of The Health Collect…

Morning Shot: High Altitude, Higher Risks? Tackling the Rise of In-Flight Theft

Across Asia, reports of passengers having valuables stolen mid-flight are on the rise with some cases pointing to coordinated criminal groups targeting specific routes. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong saw a 75% surge in cases, while airports in Tokyo and Singapore have reported similar upticks. In Singapo…

Breakfast Bites: Rich Friend, Poor Friend - ever dealt with wealth gaps between buddies?

Have you ever been invited to a meal with a friend that you can’t quite afford? (Or maybe you can, but you’d really rather not spend that much dough on lunch.) As we grow older, financial gaps between friends can widen. Perhaps this makes you feel out of place with your friends because you simply …

Companies To Watch: Can Luca de Meo reengineer Kering like he did Renault?

He’s an Italian responsible for Renault's turnaround during his five years at the helm, sending its share up more than 90% over the period. Now, Luca de Meo, departing CEO of the carmaker, has been tasked with the onerous role of revitalizing Kering after the stock lost almost 80% of its value sinc…

Bigger Pic: Lookahead to the week

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how markets are reacting to the rising Iran-Israel tensions as well as bracing for the slew of central banks in action this week.  

Mind Your Business: Why your fraud strategy isn’t working

Asia Pacific’s digital economy is booming — faster payments, faster growth, and unfortunately, faster fraud. Despite 85% of companies increasing their fraud prevention budgets and investing heavily in defense, businesses are still bleeding — losing over 5% of their revenue to increasingly sophistic…

Breakfast Bites: "Can I borrow $100?" Is it a good or bad idea to lend people money?

“Hey, can you spot me $100?” It’s one of the trickiest situations we face with friends and family — money. Of course, very situation is different, and it also depends on your relationship with the person. But today, we’re breaking down a very real dilemma: Should you lend money to people you care …

Companies To Watch: Boeing and the tragic Air India crash

In a string of tragic cases, Boeing’s thrown back into the spotlight again after news reports of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off, carrying 242 passengers and crew. This came even after newly Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg, who took over in August, told employees that the com…