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What does it cost to keep climbing when you're not sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall? Cynthia Lai spent two decades in multinational banking before a health warning sign forced her to ask that question, and to walk away from a role that looked successful from the outside. In this conversation, Cynthia, a governance advisor, leadership educator, and ICF certified executive coach, joins Lori to talk about: Why high achievers so often ignore the warning signs their bodies are sending them Reframing governance from a system of control into a way of building trust across cultures What it actually takes to navigate an identity shift after leaving a role that defined you How assumptions get in the way of cross-cultural communication, and what to do instead Why resilience means more than "bouncing back," and how mindfulness practices like journaling support it Cynthia Lai is a governance advisor, leadership educator, and ICF certified executive coach with two decades of experience across OCBC, HSBC, and Bank of China. She now helps boards, founders, and senior leaders navigate complexity through clearer governance and more human decision-making, while co-leading MetaOptics, a privacy-preserving AI startup. Timestamps Time Topic 0:00 Welcome and introduction to Cynthia Lai 0:48 The signs high achievers ignore, and what finally wakes them up 2:56 Shifting governance from a system of control to a way of building trust 6:41 Her bold transition from global banking to coaching and advisory 9:56 Listening and leading across cultures, and where assumptions get in the way 13:26 Building resilience that goes deeper than "bouncing back" 17:11 Mindfulness, journaling, and what we lose when we outsource pen to paper 24:39 Staying anchored to your values when everyone else has an agenda for you 28:57 How different cultures approach risk, governance, and accountability 33:39 A blind spot for business travelers in Hong Kong, and the food worth trying 38:26 Join us on Patreon for an exclusive bonus episode with Cynthia here. Where to find Cynthia and connect Find Cynthia Lai at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiakylai/ Brought to you by Brava Global Advisory Wondering where your own leadership might be running on autopilot? Take the free VOICE diagnostic to find out where to start: https://www.bravaglobaladvisory.com/voice Standing disclosures Thinking about a life abroad? I use and recommend Expatsi to help navigate the move and for a free test on which country is your best fit. As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it cost to keep climbing when you're not sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall? Cynthia Lai spent two decades in multinational banking before a health warning sign forced her to ask that question, and to walk away from a role that looked successful from the outside. In this conversation, Cynthia, a governance advisor, leadership educator, and ICF certified executive coach, joins Lori to talk about: Why high achievers so often ignore the warning signs their bodies are sending them Reframing governance from a system of control into a way of building trust across cultures What it actually takes to navigate an identity shift after leaving a role that defined you How assumptions get in the way of cross-cultural communication, and what to do instead Why resilience means more than "bouncing back," and how mindfulness practices like journaling support it Cynthia Lai is a governance advisor, leadership educator, and ICF certified executive coach with two decades of experience across OCBC, HSBC, and Bank of China. She now helps boards, founders, and senior leaders navigate complexity through clearer governance and more human decision-making, while co-leading MetaOptics, a privacy-preserving AI startup. Timestamps Time Topic 0:00 Welcome and introduction to Cynthia Lai 0:48 The signs high achievers ignore, and what finally wakes them up 2:56 Shifting governance from a system of control to a way of building trust 6:41 Her bold transition from global banking to coaching and advisory 9:56 Listening and leading across cultures, and where assumptions get in the way 13:26 Building resilience that goes deeper than "bouncing back" 17:11 Mindfulness, journaling, and what we lose when we outsource pen to paper 24:39 Staying anchored to your values when everyone else has an agenda for you 28:57 How different cultures approach risk, governance, and accountability 33:39 A blind spot for business travelers in Hong Kong, and the food worth trying 38:26 Join us on Patreon for an exclusive bonus episode with Cynthia here. Where to find Cynthia and connect Find Cynthia Lai at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiakylai/ Brought to you by Brava Global Advisory Wondering where your own leadership might be running on autopilot? Take the free VOICE diagnostic to find out where to start: https://www.bravaglobaladvisory.com/voice Standing disclosures Thinking about a life abroad? I use and recommend Expatsi to help navigate the move and for a free test on which country is your best fit. As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. Visit https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com for more resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singapore’s banks are delivering record results, but with wealth management increasingly driving growth, which of DBS, OCBC and UOB offers the strongest investment case? Michelle Martin speaks with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, about what the numbers reveal and where value may lie beyond the STI. They examine Singapore’s new and first mid-cap focused ETF, we also take a closer look at component stock CSE Global as data-centre demand drives revenue growth. Plus, what can investors learn from the spectacular unravelling of Open AI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner’s leveraged AI bets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is creating a new cybersecurity arms race - and investors are taking notice. Michelle Martin looks at why CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks have hit record highs after Black Hat put the growing threat from AI agents firmly in focus. Could cybersecurity be the next major leg of the AI trade? Then, Microsoft is charging back, with Bernstein seeing a path to another 30% upside. TSMC’s sales surge 45% as AI hardware demand stays hot, while Intel turns to a US$15 billion stock offering to fund its ambitions. Also on Market View: Greg Abel begins putting Berkshire Hathaway’s enormous cash pile to work, Indonesian equities approach bull-market territory, and Singapore raises its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5–5.5%. Plus, what the latest DBS, OCBC and UOB results tell investors about the outlook for Singapore banks - and why Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has become a US$1.1 billion blockbuster. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Thilan Wickramasinghe returns after the National Day long weekend to discuss rising US-Iran tensions, safe-haven flows into Singapore and the outlook for local markets. He reviews the Singapore banks' 2Q results, highlighting the growing contribution from wealth management and trading as lower rates weigh on net interest income, and explains why OCBC remains the team's top pick ahead of DBS and UOB.Miaomiao Liu joins to discuss JustCo's latest results, noting resilient occupancy, strong revenue growth and expanding margins despite the stock's weakness since its IPO. She explains why the improving operating metrics, network expansion and strong balance sheet support her continued BUY call.Hussaini Saifee discusses his upgrade of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to BUY, pointing to a stronger-than-expected shipbuilding cycle, renewed demand for larger container ships, resilient newbuild pricing and healthy margins. The episode also looks at SGX, where stronger derivatives activity, recovering Singapore equities, a growing IPO pipeline and operating leverage support further upside, alongside fresh trading ideas from the Chart Guy on MoneyMax Financial and AEM.Stay tuned!

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Headline news for August 7, 2026: OCBC's Q2 profit surges 22 per cent to S$2.22 billion, declaring a $0.47 interim dividend. UOB's profit rises 10 per cent. The US imposes a 15 per cent tariff on polysilicon targeting Chinese semiconductor and solar supply chains. Houthis wound eleven civilians in southern Saudi Arabia as further attacks are warned imminent. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global markets, with Big Oil emerging as one of the biggest winners. Michelle Martin looks at why BP and Saudi Aramco are posting blockbuster profits as higher energy prices boost earnings, even as U.S. President Donald Trump criticises oil giants over soaring fuel costs. She also examines why SpaceX shares fell despite beating revenue expectations, as investors questioned the hefty cost of its AI ambitions. Plus, Wall Street hits fresh record highs, Jeff Bezos plans another multi-billion-dollar Amazon share sale, HSBC delivers a strong earnings beat, and it's a crucial week for Singapore's banks as DBS, OCBC and UOB prepare to report results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore has tightened monetary policy for the second time in just three months, signalling growing concern over inflation despite a resilient economy. With higher global energy prices expected to push up the cost of imports, transport and everyday goods, what does this latest move mean for businesses and consumers? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Selena Ling, Chief Economist & Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees. We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains. The conversation also tackles one of the year's biggest investor dilemmas: should you rebalance after a volatile first half of 2026, or stay the course? Beyond Singapore, we assess whether Hong Kong dividend stalwarts like CLP Holdings, BOC Hong Kong and MTR offer attractive diversification alongside local banks and REITs. Finally, we discuss where CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust fit into an income portfolio and the key market catalysts investors should watch through the rest of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Steve Garrick Preaching over 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5

From 5 October 2026, buying shares in some of Singapore's biggest companies will require a much smaller upfront investment, as SGX reduces the minimum board lot size for higher-priced stocks. The move is expected to make blue-chip stocks like DBS, OCBC and UOB more accessible to retail investors, but what does it really mean for the market? Could it encourage more Singaporeans to start investing, improve market liquidity, and strengthen SGX's competitiveness? Or does a lower entry cost also come with new risks? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Bliss Chang, Senior Vice President of Securities Market & Depository, SGX Group, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Chip stocks posted their best quarter ever, extending an extraordinary start to the year driven by insatiable demand for artificial intelligence equipment. But after recent jitters sent the stocks tumbling, investors are wondering how much further the rally can go. "The story of the past six months is the market going all-in on AI infrastructure, but now people are asking if this is sustainable and if we should be worried," said CJ Muse, senior managing director and technology analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index jumped 3.9% on Tuesday to bring its second-quarter gain to 88%, its best quarter ever. It soared 101% in the first half, putting it on track for its best year in its history. In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index climbed 28% in the second quarter, while the S&P 500 Index rose 15%. It was both of their best quarters since 2020, but the performances were dwarfed by the surge in chip stocks. We speak to Lianting Tu, Bloomberg's Managing Editor for Asia Equities. Plus - The yen traded around 162.65 per dollar after falling to a 40-year low this week. The currency's slide to a four-decade low against the dollar left traders eyeing Japan's next intervention threshold. After the currency weakened past the 162 per dollar level on Tuesday, strategists increasingly pointed to 163 and beyond, arguing the Finance Ministry may tolerate a weaker yen than it did in 2024. Bloomberg TV hosts Yvonne Man and Avril Hong spoke to Christopher Wong, Executive Director and FX Strategist at OCBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(UPDATE: FULL AUDIO FILE UPLOADED 3 JUN 2026) What do Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet, Nvidia and DBS all have in common? They’re placing billion-dollar bets on where growth is headed next. Berkshire Hathaway’s first major post-Buffett moves reveal confidence in two powerful themes: housing and artificial intelligence. We unpack Berkshire’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison and its deeper investment in Alphabet as Google raises US$80 billion to fund AI ambitions. Wall Street shrugs off rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, pushing to fresh record highs as investors focus on earnings and growth. Nvidia expands beyond data centres into AI-powered PCs, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise shows how AI spending is creating winners across the technology ecosystem. Back home, DBS signals the next phase of growth with an aggressive wealth-management expansion across Asia-Pacific, reinforcing a key trend for Singapore banks. Hosted by Michelle Martin, featuring insights on Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet, Nvidia, Microsoft, Dell, HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Broadcom, DBS, OCBC and UOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, this episode explores why OCBC Bank is outperforming DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank, why ComfortDelGro shareholders gains are different from its subsidiaries SBS Transit and Vicom investors, and the sell-off in Genting Singapore. Michelle and Alvin also examine five SGX-listed ETFs that surged more than 50%, including one that doubled in value, and unpack why Tencent continues to grow while its share price struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nvidia delivered blockbuster earnings, raised its dividend 25-fold and unveiled an US$80 billion buyback - yet the stock still slipped. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores why investors may now expect near-perfection from the AI giant, and what that could mean for richly valued tech stocks globally. Michelle unpacks Nvidia’s latest earnings, easing bond yields, softer oil prices and why Wall Street staged a rebound overnight. She also looks at renewed scrutiny on Singapore property giants CDL and UOL as investors demand clearer plans to unlock shareholder value. Plus: OCBC’s reported bid for HSBC’s Indonesia assets, Gen Z’s changing spending habits, and why some wealth managers now think energy stocks could outperform tech. Companies mentioned: Nvidia, OCBC, HSBC, City Developments Limited (CDL), UOL Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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durée : 00:23:08 - Le sept neuf - par : Benjamin Duhamel, Florence Paracuellos - Patricia Tourancheau, journaliste, autrice de "Le Casse du Louvre" (Seuil), et le colonel de gendarmerie Jean-Baptiste Felicité, chef de l'Office central de lutte contre le trafic des biens culturels (OCBC), reviennent sur le cambriolage du Louvre en octobre. - invités : Patricia Tourancheau Journaliste spécialisée dans le crime et les faits divers Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:23:08 - Les interviews d'Inter - par : Benjamin Duhamel, Florence Paracuellos - Patricia Tourancheau, journaliste, autrice de "Le Casse du Louvre" (Seuil), et le colonel de gendarmerie Jean-Baptiste Felicité, chef de l'Office central de lutte contre le trafic des biens culturels (OCBC), reviennent sur le cambriolage du Louvre en octobre. - invités : Patricia Tourancheau Journaliste spécialisée dans le crime et les faits divers Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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Intel surges, oil spikes, and investors are left asking - is this a turning point or a warning sign? Markets swing between optimism and uncertainty, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. From Intel’s blockbuster earnings and triple-digit momentum to Texas Instruments riding the AI wave, semiconductors are back in focus. Oil prices surge past US$100 amid Iran tensions, injecting fresh volatility into global equities and tempering risk appetite. In Singapore, Sheng Siong faces scrutiny over director pay while DBS, OCBC and UOB signal structural shifts with job cuts. Meanwhile, Amex shows resilient premium spending and iFast delivers strong profit growth, highlighting pockets of strength in financials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leadership changes, asset reshuffles and geopolitical tremors - markets are recalibrating in real time. Apple begins a new chapter as Tim Cook hands over to John Ternus, raising big questions about innovation in the AI era. In Singapore, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust pivots from Asia Square Tower 1 to Paragon, doubling down on scarce Orchard Road assets. Oil spikes on US-Iran tensions while Wall Street slips - reminding investors that macro risk is far from over. Corporate movers include Apple, CICT, OCBC, Sea Ltd, Eli Lilly, UOL Group, City Developments and Seatrium. From psychedelics to tokenised gold, innovation is accelerating - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Iran war is an unprecedented crisis but South-east Asia is better placed to handle it. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. The US-Israeli assault on Iran, which led to the effective closure of the Straits of Hormuz, has seized up many Asian economies which are seeing rising fuel prices, soaring airline ticket costs and leaving restaurants short of cooking fuel. But South-east Asia, with memories of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s still fresh in memory is better placed macro-economically to tackle the crisis - evidenced in investors’ confidence in stocks such as DBS, SIA and OCBC. In this wide-ranging episode, host Ravi Velloor speaks with Thilan Wickramasinghe, head of research at Maybank Securities and an expert on the interplay of geopolitics, macro-economics and the stock market. They unpack the full dimensions of the crisis before discussing how Asia is likely to fare when it ends, as it must some day. Mr Wickramasinghe offers some advice: It has paid off for investors to be long on stocks, he says, and there is a case to keep some gold in your portfolio, as well as energy stocks. Highlights (click/tap above) 1:38 A Michelle Yeoh, Di Caprio-style crisis 8:16 South-east Asia is better placed than other regions 14:09 DBS, SIA - why some stocks do better than the rest 15:33 Opportunities for investors in this crisis 17:59 Post-War realities to watch for 21:10 Equities will never go out of fashion Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran war is an unprecedented crisis but South-east Asia is better placed to handle it. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. The US-Israeli assault on Iran, which led to the effective closure of the Straits of Hormuz, has seized up many Asian economies which are seeing rising fuel prices, soaring airline ticket costs and leaving restaurants short of cooking fuel. But South-east Asia, with memories of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s still fresh in memory is better placed macro-economically to tackle the crisis - evidenced in investors’ confidence in stocks such as DBS, SIA and OCBC. In this wide-ranging episode, host Ravi Velloor speaks with Thilan Wickramasinghe, head of research at Maybank Securities and an expert on the interplay of geopolitics, macro-economics and the stock market. They unpack the full dimensions of the crisis before discussing how Asia is likely to fare when it ends, as it must some day. Mr Wickramasinghe offers some advice: It has paid off for investors to be long on stocks, he says, and there is a case to keep some gold in your portfolio, as well as energy stocks. Highlights (click/tap above) 1:38 A Michelle Yeoh, Di Caprio-style crisis 8:16 South-east Asia is better placed than other regions 14:09 DBS, SIA - why some stocks do better than the rest 15:33 Opportunities for investors in this crisis 17:59 Post-War realities to watch for 21:10 Equities will never go out of fashion Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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