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AI chatbots are answering our questions, writing our emails, and helping us make decisions, but how much do we really know about them? Singapore has launched new 'nutrition label' guidelines for AI chatbots, encouraging companies to be upfront about their capabilities, risks, and data practices. Could these labels change how much we trust AI? Will companies voluntarily be transparent? And is this just the first step towards stricter AI regulation? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Steve Kerrison, Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity at James Cook University, Singapore Campus, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some fresh graduates are landing jobs within weeks of finishing university. Others are sending out hundreds of applications, making it through multiple interviews, and still coming up empty-handed. So why are their experiences so different? Despite there being enough entry-level jobs to absorb new graduates, many of those opportunities aren't in the industries young people aspire to join. At the same time, employers are becoming more selective, salary expectations are shifting, and AI is changing how candidates are screened and hired. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Adrian Choo, the Career strategist and CEO and Founder of Career Agility International, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if your noisy neighbour refused to keep it down... but offered to pay you instead? It's a real-life solution that's gaining attention in South Korea, where some residents are paying their neighbours monthly compensation to put up with everything from children running around to constant stomping overhead. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the unusual trend, whether they'd accept cash from a noisy neighbour, and ask: can you really put a price on peace and quiet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the time when we would scour through magazines and newspaper articles to cut out photos and design ideas to paste on your scrapbooks for an art project? Well, we might not do that physically these days, but millions of us still do so digitally through a platform called Pinterest. And yes, that is the company that we’re going to talk to today. Founded in 2010, Pinterest is a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas and shop for products. Unlike traditional social media of its time, the San Francisco headquartered company began as a digital pinboard and was focused on helping users find the inspiration they need to lead the life they love. This positions Pinterest as a high-intent platform where users arrive not just to browse, but with a purpose. Users sit closer to the moment of decision making, where inspiration can turn into action and commerce. Today, Pinterest sees 1.5 billion pins saved every week, with over half of the users thinking of the platform as a place to shop. In May 2026, the firm reported FY2026 Q1 revenue of US$1.008 billion, up 18 per cent on a yearly basis. Pinterest also saw its tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit user growth with its base of global monthly active users reaching 631 million, an 11 per cent increase over the previous year. But what is the firm’s assessment of its latest performance as major retailers and advertisers in the US grapple with tariffs? Meanwhile, the firm continues to see revenue driven by the US and Canada even with a growing user base in Asia. So how far is Asia an undertapped market for the firm and what is the company doing to close the monetisation gap? Also – the firm is also doubling down on AI-driven platform improvements, but what does this mean in more granular terms, and how will AI help the firm optimise advertising reach and consequently its top and bottom lines? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Martin Machinandiarena, Managing Director, Channel Sales, Pinterest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is still months away from launching, but it's already raising big questions for businesses on both sides of the Causeway. A new study estimates Singaporeans could spend more than S$1 billion extra in Johor Bahru every year once the rail link opens in 2027, with spending flowing out of Singapore expected to far exceed what Malaysian visitors spend here. Will cheaper shopping, dining and entertainment in JB lure even more Singaporeans across the border? What does this mean for Singapore's retailers, F&B operators and the wider economy? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jalan Besar is home to residents from all walks of life, from young families and working adults to seniors who have lived in the neighbourhood for decades. As communities become more diverse and fast-paced, creating meaningful opportunities for different generations to connect has become increasingly important. Through initiatives such as family carnivals, volunteer programmes and the Horizons @ Jalan Besar masterplan, the GRC is finding new ways to bring residents together. So how do you build a neighbourhood where people of all ages don't just live alongside one another, but genuinely connect? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Shawn Loh, MP for Jalan Besar GRC, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the Grab ride that's gone viral after an actress and model claimed a driver handed her a wet tissue, only to ask for $2 at the end of the trip. Things allegedly escalated further when she questioned the charge, with claims that she wasn't allowed to leave the car until she paid. Was the driver simply charging for something that wasn't free, or should he have made the cost clear from the start? The duo also hears listeners' most unforgettable ride-hailing horror stories, from awkward conversations to wrong turns and everything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2004 Sumatra earthquake and tsunami may feel like a distant memory, but new research suggests its impact is still unfolding right here in Singapore. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Grace Ng, Research Fellow at NTU's Earth Observatory of Singapore, about a new study showing that the earthquake caused Singapore's land to slowly sink for years afterwards. What does this mean for a country that's already preparing for rising sea levels? Should Singaporeans be worried, or is this simply another factor scientists and policymakers need to account for? And could distant earthquakes reshape how Singapore plans for climate change and coastal resilience in the decades ahead?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death has long been one of society's biggest taboos, something many of us avoid discussing until we have no choice.But that mindset is beginning to shift. More young Singaporeans are opening up conversations about grief, end-of-life planning, and what it means to prepare for life's final chapter. Some are writing books about death, others are creating spaces to talk about loss, while one former tech sales executive even took a 90% pay cut to help families navigate their final goodbyes. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kenneth Yeow, the ‘Afterlife Bro’, about what's driving this cultural shift, why younger generations are embracing conversations about death, and whether planning for the inevitable could ultimately help us live more meaningful lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack a viral incident that left Singaporeans doing a double take after an HDB fitness corner was transformed into an open-air laundry rack, complete with shirts, towels and even underwear hanging from exercise equipment. Are neighbourhood fitness corners still serving their purpose? From makeshift playgrounds and social hangouts to now clothes-drying stations, the duo explores whether these public spaces are being used as intended, if they're still worth investing in, and what residents would rather see in their estates instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of IPS Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, about why more fathers in Singapore are taking paternity leave than ever before. As more fathers take up their full entitlement, they explore what's driving the shift, whether workplace culture is finally embracing fathers as caregivers, and the challenges businesses, especially SMEs, face in supporting longer leave. They also discuss whether family-friendly workplaces could play a bigger role in improving employee retention and even help address Singapore's declining birth rate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ernest Ang, founder of Kokoyo Nyonya Delights, about whether Gen Z's creative food fusions are reshaping or diluting Singapore's food culture. As a Gen Z entrepreneur who built his business around his 72-year-old grandmother's traditional Peranakan recipes, Ernest shares his journey of preserving family recipes, reflects on how Singapore's food scene is evolving, and weighs in on whether innovation and heritage can continue to coexist in a rapidly changing culinary landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the viral story that's got the internet choosing sides. After a husband won a luxury YSL beauty hamper at a company lucky draw, he gave it to a female colleague instead of bringing it home to his wife. While some say it was simply a generous gesture, others believe the real issue wasn't the gift itself, but what it revealed about thoughtfulness, priorities and feeling like your partner's first choice. So... was this an innocent act of kindness, or a relationship red flag?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong unpacks a listener's workplace dilemma that's sparked plenty of debate. An employee at a Singapore startup says her HR, operations and marketing role slowly turned into housekeeping too, from scrubbing office floors to being blamed for a dirty milk frother on her day off. Was this simply startup culture, or did she become the default person for every task no one else wanted? We discuss invisible labour, workplace respect, and where employers should draw the line. Have you ever felt taken for granted at work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the second quarter, but the pace has started to ease as growth becomes increasingly uneven across different sectors. While strong demand for AI continues to fuel manufacturing and exports, weaker performance in construction and trade, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, are raising fresh questions about the road ahead. Can AI continue to be Singapore's biggest growth engine? What risks could derail the economy in the months ahead? And what should businesses and consumers expect next?On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Tay Qi Hang, Asia Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many Gen Zs, success today looks very different from previous generations. While financial security remains important, so do flexibility, purpose, experiences and work-life balance. At the same time, social media has amplified displays of wealth—from luxury lifestyles to six-figure salaries and "soft life" content—raising questions about whether wealth has become the new benchmark for success. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Timothy Ho, Co-founder & Managing Editor, DollarsAndSense to find out if Gen Zs still see wealth as the ultimate measure of success? Or are they redefining what it means to live a successful life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the Tampines retiree who's gone viral for spending his retirement photographing litterbugs and illegal parkers before reporting them to the authorities. Armed with a $1,000 zoom camera and plenty of patience, has 'Camera Uncle' helped make his neighbourhood cleaner or crossed the line into neighbourhood surveillance? The duo debates where civic responsibility ends and being a little too kaypoh begins, while asking listeners: would you want someone like this living in your estate or are you a kaypoh neighbour yourself?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While a stronger Singdollar makes overseas travel and imports cheaper, not every business is celebrating. From retailers and restaurants losing customers to cross-border spending, to importers benefiting from lower costs, the impact is far from equal. So who's winning, who's losing, and could an even stronger Singapore dollar create new challenges for businesses, tourism and exporters? We break down the trade-offs behind Singapore's strong currency and what it means for businesses and consumers in the months ahead. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ang Yuit, president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, to unpack what a stronger Singapore dollar really means for Singapore's economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Singapore's music industry has been seen as too small, too risky, and too difficult to build a sustainable career in. But a new generation of entrepreneurs and artists is challenging that narrative by creating opportunities instead of waiting for them. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dominic Yuan, founder of PARKA, the independent music label he launched while still in university. Dominic shares why he took the leap into building a record label at such a young age, the biggest challenges facing emerging Singaporean artists, and whether it's finally possible to build a successful music career without leaving the country. As more local talent gains international attention, is Singapore's music scene entering a new era?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Verde's fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has got people comparing the African minnows with Singapore. But is it truly a like for like comparison? Plus, Anderson Lopes' bombshell statement upon sealing his departure from the Lion City Sailors has got fans of the local game up in arms! Did he need to say what he said? Deepanraj Ganesan, correspondent with The Straits Times, weighs in on Sports Minutes. READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/can-singapore-replicate-cape-verdes-world-cup-success Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh put listeners' vocal cords to the test after an Australian man smashed the Guinness World Record for the loudest shout ever recorded with a thunderous 122.4-decibel yell of the word "NOW!". The duo breaks down what it actually takes to turn shouting into a world record, from acoustic engineers and official witnesses to seven exhausting attempts that left the record-holder without a voice for days. They also explore why "NOW!" turned out to be the loudest word, whether anyone could beat the record, and why the champion's day job as a town crier may have prepared him for the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The company that we’re going to talk about today has its beginnings traced back to 1984, when a then married couple from Stanford University helped build the foundation of the Internet by inventing the first-multi-protocol router that helped to link computer networks. If Cisco comes to mind, yes, that is our guest for today. Of course, a lot has changed for Cisco in the decades since its founding, during which we saw a power struggle between investors and its original founders (that was back in the 1990s). Fast forward to today, Cisco is a worldwide technology leader who prides itself in securely connecting “everything to make anything possible”. The aim is to power an inclusive future for all, by helping customers reimagine their applications, power hybrid work, secure their enterprise and transform their infrastructure. Increasingly, the firm is also focused on helping customers harness the potential of generative AI safely. On the business front, Cisco has also grown from strength to strength. For its third quarter ended April 25th, Cisco posted record revenue of US$$15.8 billion, up 12 per cent on the year. Net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (or GAAP) basis came in at US$3.4 billion, a 35 per cent increase on the year. Cisco attributed the performance to the relevance of its technology for connecting and securing AI. But what does the firm mean by that more specifically? Meanwhile, the firm hosted its Cisco Live 2026 in June. At the event held in Las Vegas, the firm announced a slew of products to help customers modernise their technology capabilities and protect critical systems. Among them – a unified Cisco Cloud Control platform for humans and AI agents to run critical IT infrastructure together. But what are the key takeaways from the event? Also – how is the firm anticipating future AI threats, especially with the development of Claude Mythos, which can independently find vulnerabilities in software and computer systems? On Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Ben Dawson, President, Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China, Cisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporate burnout has become an increasingly common conversation among millennials, with more people questioning whether climbing the career ladder is worth sacrificing their wellbeing. For 36-year-old Puah Hui Ying, that question led her down a very different path. After stepping away from a stable career in tech, she embarked on a 101-day solo cycling journey across Malaysia, Thailand, India, Laos and Vietnam in search of something that money couldn't buy. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Puah Hui Ying about what inspired her to leave the corporate world behind, what she learnt from cycling solo across five countries, and whether adventure can offer a different perspective on burnout, purpose and success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autonomous vehicles are no longer a distant concept. Instead, they're becoming part of Singapore's transport future. As the industry evolves, the Government has introduced a new support package to help taxi and private-hire drivers prepare for what's next, through training opportunities, career guidance and pathways into new roles within the autonomous vehicle ecosystem. But as drivers weigh the opportunities against concerns over income, job flexibility and career stability, an important question remains: will these measures be enough to bring them along for the transition? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at the Nanyang Technological University and Honorary Secretary of the Economics Society of Singapore, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a tenant dispute in which a night-shift nurse had won her claim against her landlord, after they sought to restrict daytime aircon use. While there were agreements in place to allow the use of aircon in the day, the increased electricity bills became a major concern for the landlord. But is it justifiable to cause a ruckus just because of increased costs? And so, the trio discusses what they would have done in the landlord's place and whether we truly need an air conditioner to survive in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to be hanging by a thread. After fresh fighting erupted and Iranian attacks targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump declared the agreement "over" and warned that American bombings would "get much worse" if Tehran failed to back down. The latest exchange has seen US strikes on Iranian military targets met with retaliatory attacks on American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Are the two sides heading back to open conflict, or is this the latest round of brinkmanship before diplomacy resumes? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, unpack what the latest escalation means for the Middle East, the global economy, and whether there's still any path back to peace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar discuss the trendy practice of carrying around two phones — one for personal use and the other, for work purposes. As people yearn for better work-life balance, people who practice this claim that having two phones is the healthier choice. But while we strive to achieve peace of mind, it looks like the additional weight could pose a risk to our physical health, specifically our hands. So the trio discusses whether they would use a separate phone for work, even if it could create a health risk in the long run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Singapore Premier League transfer window is heating up, and Hougang United have made one of its eye-catching moves by signing Belgian winger Ayman Kassimi. The 25-year-old joins Sports Minutes to discuss his journey from Belgium to Singapore, his humble beginnings, his time in European football alongside Ilhan Fandi, and why he believes the SPL is the perfect next chapter.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advance Care Planning is often seen as something that's only relevant when we're old or seriously ill. But the reality is, unexpected medical emergencies can happen at any stage of life. Without clear conversations about our healthcare wishes, families may be left making difficult decisions during some of the most emotional moments of their lives. So why does this matter? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Wong Wai Min, Deputy Director, Sector Planning Division, Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) to find out how families can take the first step towards planning with clarity and peace of mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is proposing one of its biggest overhauls of road traffic laws in years. Under a new Bill, motorists caught holding a mobile phone while driving could face fines of up to $1,000, jail time, or both. The Government is also proposing lower legal alcohol limits and tougher penalties for drink driving offences. Will harsher punishments be enough to change driver behaviour? Could the new rules create grey areas for motorists? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Liew, Head of Crime Practice at GJC Law, to break down what the proposed changes could mean for drivers and whether they'll make Singapore's roads safer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Yicheng Li and Marcus Ang, the co-founders of tracker.sg, a platform built by students to help young people discover internships, scholarships and career opportunities that often fly under the radar. With fresh graduates facing a tougher job market and competition for internships at an all-time high, are young people being set up to succeed? And can initiatives like tracker.sg help level the playing field for the next generation entering the workforce?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh explore the rise of the 'full-time child', a growing trend in South Korea where adults live with their parents and contribute by running the household instead of earning a traditional salary. As housing costs soar and stable jobs become harder to find, is this a practical new way of supporting the family, or simply unemployment with better branding? And with more young Singaporeans staying at home to save money, wait for their BTOs or care for ageing parents, are our ideas of adulthood beginning to change too?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the time of the year where global investment firm Temasek releases its annual financial results. To this end, the company reported a Net Portfolio Value of S$518 billion on a mark-to-market basis as at 31 March 2026, representing a doubling of its portfolio over the past decade. Long-term returns remained resilient, with the 20-year Total Shareholder Return at 6.8% and the 10-year TSR coming in at 7.1%. The five-year TSR stood at 4.6%, weighed down by headwinds in China’s capital markets from 2021 to 2024. Meanwhile, the one-year TSR was at 10.5%, with NPV rising by S$49 billion on the year thanks to the strong showing of Singapore-based Temasek Portfolio Companies and realised gains from key divestments, though the figure was tempered by the situation in the Middle East. Beyond the present, the global investor announced a major restructuring in August 2025, where it set up three wholly owned entities called: (1) Temasek Singapore, (2) Temasek Global Investments and (3) Temasek Partnership Solutions to target three distinct portfolio segments to tackle macroeconomic changes in an increasingly uncertain world. The three entities came into effect in April 2026. But how does the structural overhaul help Temasek sharpen differentiated strategies to achieve better outcomes? Where are the opportunities for the firm looking ahead? In her fifth year covering the Temasek Review, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed down to Temasek’s office for this “On the Go” Special episode of Under the Radar, where she posed the questions to Png Chin Yee, Chief Financial Officer, Temasek International and President, Temasek Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Teochew film has reignited Singapore's long-running debate over dialects and the conversation has now reached Parliament. Following the public response to Dear You, IMDA is reviewing its film classification framework for dialect films, while the Government says there is scope to expand the space for dialects, even as it continues to uphold the importance of Mandarin. Is Singapore's language policy entering a new chapter? What prompted this shift after decades of dialect restrictions? And if dialects are given more space in our media landscape, what could that mean for culture, identity and the future of the Speak Mandarin Campaign? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Daniel Chan, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), Office of Programmes, at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong launches a brand-new listener-driven segment by diving into a relationship dilemma that's guaranteed to split opinions. One listener shares her experience with her boyfriend's gym friend, who repeatedly crossed boundaries despite knowing he was in a committed relationship, from inappropriate physical contact and flirtatious jokes to private messages that left her questioning whether it was ever 'just friendship'. Is someone who knowingly ignores a couple's boundaries entirely at fault? Or should the boyfriend have shut things down much earlier? More importantly, at what point does 'we're just friends' become disrespectful to a relationship? Got a story? Send it over! It's completely anonymous, and it may be featured on an upcoming Tuesday. Send it here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is ageing, and with that comes a growing focus on not just adding years to life, but life to those years. While many older adults prioritise activities like walking, experts say maintaining muscle strength is just as important for preserving mobility, preventing falls and staying independent. As more seniors embrace strength training through community initiatives and personal coaching, is it time to rethink the role it plays in healthy ageing? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Hadrian Ro, Head Coach and Personal Trainer at LEVEL Singapore to find out if strength training is becoming essential for healthy ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh unpack the viral story of a software developer who built an AI tool to identify which colleagues were stressing him out the most, using his heart rate, fitness tracker and work calendar. It started as a joke, but it raises a surprisingly serious question: if AI could tell you exactly what or who is draining your energy at work, would you really want to know?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VIP sales at new condo launches have long been part of Singapore's private property market, giving selected buyers early access to units before public bookings begin. But the practice is now under scrutiny after reports that property agents bought up to 20% of units at some developments before launch day, raising concerns about fairness and transparency. Are ordinary homebuyers being placed at a disadvantage? Why do developers conduct VIP sales in the first place? And could the rules soon change? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer at MOGUL.sg, to unpack how VIP condo sales work, who really gets first dibs, and what the controversy means for prospective homebuyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh ask a question every working Singaporean can relate to: How long is your daily commute and how far would you go to avoid it? The pair unpack a viral Reddit post from an intern facing a brutal four-hour daily commute between Choa Chu Kang and Changi Airport, who wondered if sleeping overnight at Changi Airport might actually make more sense than travelling home every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was once considered a solo sport has become a social phenomenon, with hundreds of young Singaporeans lacing up before sunrise and after work, not just to clock kilometers, but to make friends, meet new people and build a sense of community. So what's driving the running club boom? Is it really about fitness, or are running clubs becoming the new way to socialize in an increasingly disconnected world? Hongbin Jeong speaks with Andee Chua, founder of OFF:FORM Running Club, to find out why so many people are swapping nights out for early morning runs and whether this trend is here to stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They were born in the same year, but their football journeys have taken very different turns. Saifullah Akbar and Nazhim Harman - both part of the class of '99 at the Singapore Sports School - sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about career crossroads, family legacies and finding purpose through a project that somehow made it out of the group chat!Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re going to take you through the ins and outs of a technology company that makes the personal computers we use at work and at home. But here’s the twist. The company was founded all the way back in 1939 when there were no fully electronic computers, and where Palo Alto, Califonia was not a Silicon Valley hub, but an area filled with fruit orchards. Make a guess – bingo if you’ve guessed HP! HP’s founding story takes us back to the 1930s, when American culture was dominated by sound film and radio, made possible by electronic signalling. Inspired by the zeitgeist, two Stanford University friends, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard decided to work part-time building devices in a Palo Alto garage. In 1938 and with only US$538 in capital, the duo invented the HP Model 200A, which was an oscillator that was used to test sound equipment. What was worthy of note was how The Walt Disney Company actually bought 8 of the HP oscillators to get movie theatres ready to screen Fantasia in 1940. The company was formalised as Hewlett-Packard in the 1940s, as a result of a coin toss to decide whether Bill or Dave’s name comes first, and grew in success over the years as the electronic industry expanded. But why are we speaking to HP you might ask? Well, per data by Statista, HP is a market leader in the global PC space, coming in at second place with a market share of 27.2 per cent in 2025. But what is the ongoing demand for PCs like? Also, what will the future of work look like with AI-processes embedded in employees’ workflows, and what does this mean for HP when it comes to new product designs and launches? How will AI adoption augment the firm’s growth trajectory globally and right here in Southeast Asia? Speaking of Southeast Asia, HP chose Singapore to launch Garage 2.0, an initiative where the technology company lends its engineering expertise and business insights to accelerate the growth of AI startups. But why did it choose to launch the programme in sunny Singapore? How important is Singapore or Southeast Asia to the firm? On Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Koh Kong Meng, Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Singapore, HP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.