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On September 15 2003, Singaporean student Ram Tiwary awoke in his Sydney apartment to find his two flatmates, Tony Tan Poh Chuan and Tay Chow Lyang, had been brutally murdered. A suspicious car seen in the area leads police on a hunt for the killers, until another suspect emerges closer to home.---Narration – Anonymous HostResearch & writing – Elsha McGillCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction & music – Mike MigasAudio editing – Anthony TelferSign up for Casefile Premium:Apple PremiumSpotify PremiumPatreonFor all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-318-tay-chow-lyang-tony-tan-poh-chuan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where’s the smart money moving next? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks the latest trends in Singapore’s global real estate investments with James Young of Cushman & Wakefield. Despite a decade-long average of USD 25.3 billion in overseas deals, 2024 saw a sharp dip to USD 11.3 billion. Why are investors shifting from London to Manchester and Sheffield—and what’s fueling fresh interest in Germany? From office and industrial to student housing, discover how Singaporean investors are rethinking risk and yield in a changing landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news all eyes are now turning to the US Fed and the results of their meeting about to start.But first up in the US, the widely-watched ISM services PMI for April came in better than expected with a modest expansion, off a nine month low in March. New orders drove the result as did higher inventories. Employment contracted again. Activity was little-changed but still expanding. However price pressures jumped to their highest since February 2023.This contrasts with the globally-benchmarked S&P Global/Markit version which reported its slowest growth for 17 months amid subdued demand and a slump in business confidence and rising costs. Financial markets are preferring to look at the ISM one, however.All eyes now turn to Thursday's (NZT) US Federal Reserve board meeting where most observers think they will hold policy unchanged to see how the price impact of tariffs works out.There was a well supported UST 3yr bond auction this morning and that delivered a median yield of 3.77%, up slightly from 3.70% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.In Washington, there are still no tariff deals. There are negotiations but it seems no-one is rolling over in the way the new US Administration assumed.And as you will already probably know, Warren Buffett has announced his retirement as CEO at the end of this year, when he will be aged 95 years. But he will remain chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.In Canada, things aren't good with their service sector suffering a steep contraction of activity in April.And recession fears are putting a real downer on their real estate markets.Across the Pacific, China is still on holiday. Singapore's April retail sales weakened from March, down a sharpish -2.8% to leave them up just 1.1% from the same month a year ago. Car sales were a significant factor in the month-on-month drop, but not all of it.The results of the weekend's Singaporean general election are in and there was no surprise that they had engineered a dominant win for their ruling PAP party, enough to retain their two-thirds-and-more majority. They won 87 of the 98 seats 'contested' with 67% of the vote. Their courts ensured the opposition could only run weak candidates. They have a 'democracy' in name only.Post-election in Australia, the ASX200 fell -1.0%, and their benchmark 10 year bond rose +10 bps from pre-election levels. Investors think they are facing at least six more years of a Labor-led government, three at least with a majority-Labor government.The key trends in the Aussie election were a stark gender divide with women overwhelmingly repelled by the Liberals, immigrant votes, including Chinese votes, increasingly attracted to Labor, and the rise and rise of Teal candidates (who are social liberals, economic conservatives). The opposition Liberal Party are likely to compound their mistakes by selecting two older socially conservative men to the top leadership.The other notable trend from the Aussie election was the near wipeout of the Greens. Even their leader is having trouble holding his seat.Global food prices rose in April but are only back to the same level they were in 2023 and well below March 2022 levels. But the rise was largely down to rises for meat (up +4.3% from year-ago levels), and especially dairy (up +23% on the same basis).The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.34%, unchanged from this time yesterday.Oil prices are weaker again, down -US$1 at just on US$57/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$60/bbl. These are still four year lows, hurt by the combination of easing global demand along with rising output.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.6 USc, down -20 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.3 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 52.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.9 and up +10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today down -1.0% from yesterday at US$94,803. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.1%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Earlier this year Professor Stuart Earle Strange (National University of Singapore) visited Cambridge to give a Malay World Studies talk on his upcoming book Snatching Control: Animals, Deities, and State Power. MPhil student Ashley Chin caught up with Professor Strange to discuss his ideas on how control and the Singaporean state can be examined in unexpected places: through more-than-human interactions with monkeys and Taoist deities.

Oto and Jaycee played 2 hours of synthwave and indie soul from Southeast-Asia and interviewed Singaporean producer Houg to talk about his upcoming album 'Mild Nourishment.'

What does it take to grow a real estate empire in Singapore? In this episode, Leslie Yee hears from Rachel Teo, director of Daniel Teo group of companies, about carving her own path in Singapore’s real estate industry. From growing up visiting sites, to building the investment platform Fraxtor, to the future of senior housing in Singapore, Rachel gives us an honest peek into the workings into one of Singapore’s real estate family empires. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Highlights of the podcast: 01:25 Growing up in a real estate family 02:52 Founding Fraxtor 06:07 Giving back to the community 08:53 Property and inheritance taxes 12:38 Retirement housing in Singapore Read Leslie’s article: CDL saga: Will peace hold? It’s time for a comprehensive strategic review --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Rachel Teo, third-generation property leader Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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 Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are tactical wealth moves to make from right here in Singapore amidst all this volatility? Investor hopes were dashed as the U.S. walked back on tariff cuts — sending Asian markets into a slide. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. They unpack what Trump’s trade policies mean for markets and investor psychology. From JD.com’s 6.2% drop to UBS cutting global growth forecasts, volatility is front and center. Christopher shares how he's helping clients adjust fixed income, explore alternatives, and navigate emotional investing. Plus, smart strategies for legacy planning and preparing for a world of shifting risks and regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can American parents learn from Brazilian birth parties, Danish babies napping outside, or Singaporean grandparents deeply involved in childcare? In this episode, journalist Marina Lopes shares insights from her new book, Please Yell at My Kids: What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting and Community. Marina takes us on a global tour of parenting practices, highlighting the power of community, cultural traditions, and rethinking societal norms. Marina invites us to question the pressures we accept as normal and consider more connected, balanced ways to raise kids. This conversation is a refreshing, practical look at how shifting our mindset could make parenting more joyful—and less lonely.Links Discussed in This Episode |Connect with Marina:WebsiteBook: Please Yell at My Kids by Marina LopesInstagramAbout Marina|Marina Lopes is a Brazilian-American journalist who has covered feminism, caregiving, and motherhood across five continents. From 2016 to 2020, she reported on Brazil for The Washington Post, covering everything from female shamans in the Amazon to mothers affected by gang violence and the Zika epidemic. Her work on the Venezuelan diaspora was nominated for a Pulitzer. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two children.Episode Sponsors |Clear Intentions would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you've been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I'd love to help you achieve your goals! We'll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Blueland: https://blueland.com/clear* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

‘Future Impact 3: Design Nation’ is an exhibition produced by Design Singapore Council, which enjoyed its first outing at the most recent edition of Milan Design Week. Curated by Tony Chambers, Maria Cristina Didero and Hunn Wai, it featured both established Singaporean names and rising stars. The event – and Monocle – also brought a host of international talent through the door to discuss the future of design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For YouTube, which has about 332 million users in Southeast Asia, its video shopping features are proving to be a hit with consumers. Following its success in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, it has recently expanded its Shopping Affiliate Program with Shopee to Singapore, giving local content creators an additional alternative revenue stream. According to YouTube, two in five shoppers in this region use online video during the buying process, and 62% of Singaporean consumers made a purchase after discovering a brand, product or retailer on the platform. Video commerce is reshaping the way we shop online. With shopping closer than ever to where discovery actually happens, what does this mean for creators, consumers, and the retail landscape? Geraldine Ho, Head of Marketing at Shopee Singapore shares more insights into the trends in the video shopping space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Lin Peirong (Deputy General Secretary for Operations, World Evangelical Alliance) chats with Jean and Benita about her journey from Singapore to Germany, from struggling with pragmatic concerns like every other person to a call for justice for the poor and unity amongst churches in the alliance. Hear her story of an ordinary Singaporean called to an extraordinary missional task.Mosaic: Theology & Theologising in Asia and beyond

The Singaporean business man behind Western Australia's biggest Wagyu business is confident the industry can sustain more farmers getting into the top end luxury beef production.

Projjal Ghatak founded OnLoop with the mission of converting every manager in the world into a good manager. They've been building GenAI native tech since 2021 and their proprietary Collaborative Team Development (CTD) approach and platform is revolutionizing management & leadership in the world's best creative agencies (BBH, We Are Social, UltraSuperNew) and technology companies (Beyond Meat, Fermat, Tazapay). Projjal developed his passion for organizational effectiveness to drive business outcomes at Uber, Accenture Strategy and getting his MBA at Stanford. He is a proud naturalized Singaporean, Singapore Management University (SMU) Scholar and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Projjal Ghatak: Website: https://www.onloop.com/ X: https://x.com/onloop Instagram: https://instagram.com/stayonloop LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/onloop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StayOnLoop

One people, one nation, one Singapore”—a familiar phrase sung almost every National Day, reminding us of our shared Singaporean identity. But as Christians, we are also part of a spiritual holy nation. What does it mean to be a holy nation? Join Daniel Loke to explore 1 Peter 2:9-10 in “Chosen, Royal, Holy, Possession” and discover the richness of this spiritual national identity.

In a world where nearly 1.4 billion adults still lack access to basic financial services, the promise of technology to bridge this gap has never been more critical. Our exclusive roundtable from the Surfin AI Fintech Forum 2025 in Manila brings together three visionary leaders -- a venture capitalist, a nuclear physicist turned fintech CEO, and Nobel Laureate in economics, who are supporting the growth of a company at the forefront of this transformation.Timestamps(00:05) How a nuclear physicist turned fintech CEO, Nobel laureate in economics, and Singaporean venture capitalist joined forces to bridge AI with financial inclusion;(09:39) Managing Risks of an Increasing Techno Nationalism to Build a Truly Global Fintech;(17:13) Bringing Together Financial Inclusion and Agentic AI;About who you are on call withYanan Wu is is CEO and founder of Surfin. Dr Wu has over 26 years of global investment experience, serving institutions and family offices, including stints at CITIC Prudential Fund and TD Asset Management Canada. He is no stranger to fintech as well, having launched and grown a robo-advisory startup prior to Surfin. He received a Ph.D in statistical physics from University Western Ontario in Canada and completed his post-doctoral research at Los Alamo National Lab in the USA.Michael (Mike) Spence is an American economist who, with George A. Akerlof and Joseph E. Stiglitz, won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2001 for laying the foundations for the theory of markets with asymmetric information. Spence studied at Yale University (B.A., 1966), the University of Oxford (B.A., M.A., 1968), and Harvard University (Ph.D., 1972). He taught at Harvard and at Stanford University, serving as dean of the latter's business school from 1990 to 1999. In 2010 he became a professor at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He is the author of the book, “The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World,” Ferrar, Straus and Giroux, May 2011. Spence holds a BA in philosophy from Princeton University (1966), a BA/MA in mathematics from Oxford University (1968), and a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (1972).Yinglan Tan founded Insignia Ventures Partners and is the Founding Managing Partner. Insignia Ventures Partners is a Southeast Asian early-to-growth stage venture capital firm that debuted in 2017 and manages capital from premier institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, foundations, university endowments and renowned family offices from Asia, Europe and North America. Portfolio companies include GoTo (IDX: GOTO), Appier (TSE: 4180), Carro, Ajaib, Shipper, Tonik, Flip, Fazz, Aspire, Super, Groww, J&T and many other technology market leaders. Prior to founding Insignia Ventures Partners, Yinglan was Sequoia Capital's first hire and Venture Partner in Southeast Asia. He also serves on the International Board of Stars – Leaders of the Next Generation, the Singapore Government's Pro Enterprise Panel. He is also a Board Member at Hwa Chong Institution and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore. Yinglan was educated at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and completed executive programs at Harvard, Wharton, Cambridge and Oxford.Follow us on LinkedIn for more updatesCheck out Insignia Business Review for more insightsSubscribe to our monthly newsletter for all the news and resourcesDirected by Paulo JoquiñoProduced by Paulo JoquiñoThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. Any and all opinions shared in this episode are solely personal thoughts and reflections of the guest and the host.

Episode #333: “The challenging times that we are facing reveal more than what we should do—they reveal who we should be.”So says Jeshua Soh, a Singaporean entrepreneur who has built a life in Myanmar grounded in long-term commitment, creativity, and service. Calling himself a contrarian in his life and business choices, he was first drawn to the country after a teenage-year visit in 2012; his connection to the country strengthened through volunteer work and friendships. To solve problems of hiring in his field, video production, where global freelancers and Singaporeans alike frequently left his employ for more lucrative gigs, he decided to take a chance and open a Yangon office for his company, building on his feeling of connection to the country. It worked. His Burmese team proved remarkably loyal; soon, other startups asked to place staff with him because of his success and growing expertise in the Myanmar business climate. This led to the launch of Crosswork, an HR-as-a-service platform that now supports over 120 employees.Alongside running his business, Jeshua launched a storytelling campaign to counter Myanmar's negative global image and highlight the country's culture, people, and potential. He has also taken on humanitarian initiatives, including cycling from Singapore and walking 500 kilometers from Bangkok to raise over 150,000 SGD for the Mae Tao Clinic. Just minutes after completing the walk, a powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, prompting Jeshua and his team to quickly mobilize and lead extensive relief efforts.A core concern for Jeshua is Myanmar's brain drain. He urges those who've left not to give up on returning, warning that international aid alone can't substitute for skilled citizens who help rebuild. While he acknowledges safety concerns and doesn't romanticize the country's challenges, Jeshua believes in choosing action over paralysis. “I'm swinging for the fences,” he says. “And I think that there is value in a bit of contrarian thinking. Usually, it starts off something like a crazy idea—[that is] until more people start following!”

Debbie Soon is a Singaporean investor, entrepreneur, content creator, art collector, and advocate for inclusivity in the global onchain community. With over a decade of experience spanning finance, consumer tech, retail, media, and wellness, Debbie aims to shape the future of consumer businesses from the U.S. to her home country of Singapore. Debbie recently published her new book Digital Mavericks: A Guide to Web3, NFT's, and Becoming the Main Character of the Next Internet Revolution. Ronan recently caught up with Debbie.Debbie talks about her background, what HUG does, crypto, blockchain technologies, her new book, and more.More about Debbie Soon:Debbie has served as the co-founder and Co-CEO of HUG, launched in 2022 alongside Facebook Live creator Randi Zuckerberg. With 35,000+ users across 180+ countries, HUG is an inclusive social marketplace where next-generation creators can showcase and sell their work both onchain and offchain. During her time at HUG, Debbie secured partnerships with major brands including the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers, DIOR, and the United Nations. She recently led HUG to a successful acquisition by .ART Domain Registry, the leading domain operator for the arts and creative industry.Passionate about bridging the gap between the arts and technology, Debbie is dedicated to using blockchain technology to create more inclusive and fair opportunities for creators. In 2023, she was recognised by NFT Now as one of 10 trailblazing Asian founders shaping the future of Web3. Debbie has also spoken at leading blockchain conferences including NFT NYC, NFC Summit, and the USC Blockchain Conference.

What kind of homes remain resilient in unprecedented challenging times? How could unemployment impact rental yields in the UK, Singapore, and beyond? Where is there demand for smaller homes and social housing? If you're a global investor wondering where in this sea of uncertainty to park your money (and sleeping well at night with an eye to rental yields is important to you) this show is for you. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode welcomes Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Tan has been described as one of the most exciting Singaporean playwrights of his generation. In Singapore his plays have been produced by leading theatre companies including Checkpoint Theatre and Wild Rice. Recently, his work in the UK includes the Living Newspaper at the Royal Court, as well as Love in the Time of the Ancients, and No Particular Order. Joel's play Scenes from a Repatriation runs at the Royal Court Theatre this April.

Prompted by her own painful experience of a family left with considerable wealth but without forethought of legacy planning, Sissi Goh is on a mission. Hosted by Michelle Martin finds out how the Singaporean legacy planner and author of Wealth Management Isn’t Just for the Rich brings new perspectives and why she believes legacy planning is not about money but values. Discover why legacy planning is for everyone - no matter your net worth. Explore how personality, values, and emotional well-being can help guide your own legacy conversation, meaningfully.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. In this episode we speak to Jeffrey Soh, a blind and gay Singaporean comedian. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster, if you would like to know more about Jeffrey, you can reach him on his Instagram at jeffreysjh/. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

The SXSW XR Competition jury prize winner REFLECTIONS OF LITTLE RED DOT had some really innovative mixed reality integrations, and was also a part of a new trend of cultivating an archive of material as an artistic practice. This piece by director Chloé Lee featured about 3 hours of documentary interview footage shot in Singapore starting in 2015 exploring a variety of different themes. Originally started with the intent to create a documentary to learn more about her mother's homeland, Lee turned to mixed reality to create sets of themes featuring looping clips from interviews she conducted to tell the story of Singapore. The experience creates a sense of wandering that you get when exploring a new place, and allows you to dip in and out of different flows of thought. You can navigate these different themes by placing a physical photo slide into a retro slide projector that only takes one slide at a time. Once you pop it in, then you immediately see a mixed reality light creating a holographic Singaporean table where you can sit down and navigate 5-6 different clips. It's one of the more compelling uses of mixed reality I've seen that creates a holographic illusion that you use your body to edit between these different interview clips. The jury statement reads, "Deceptively humble and delightful, this open-world documentary invites us to freely explore a country in transition. Guided by a daring new talent in XR storytelling, it confronts us with the vulnerability of everyday life, evoking a universal sense of place." This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

握手するラピダスの小池淳義社長とクエスト・グローバルのアジット・プラブ最高経営責任者、２５日、東京都千代田区次世代半導体の量産を目指すラピダスは２５日、シンガポールの製品設計・開発受託企業、クエスト・グローバルと提携したと発表した。 Rapidus Corp. said Tuesday that it has concluded a partnership with Singaporean engineering services firm Quest Global Services Pte. Ltd. to shorten the development period of chips for artificial intelligence technology.

“We feel that social media is flooded with a lot of negativity, so we wanted to create a space where we can celebrate the everyday Singaporean and promote positive values.”As the leading fee-only wealth advisory firm in Asia, we have always advocated for our clients to make life decisions before money decisions, when it comes to their hard-earned money.In this episode of “The Providend Conversation,” we are delighted to feature Why Keen, former Creative Director of The Royal Singapore, a man who has touched the hearts of not only those who watched his videos but also the teams who worked alongside him. Throughout his journey—navigating various business ventures and transitioning through different seasons in his career—having a supportive wife has played a crucial role in his development as a creative at heart.This video is a joint production of iFAST TV and Providend, inspired by Christopher's article “To Live the Good Life, Make Life Decision First Before Wealth Decisions”. This video series is now available as a podcast for those who prefer listening on the go.Music courtesy of ItsWatR.The host of this episode, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore's first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”.The full list of Providend's Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.Did you know that our Providend's Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.Mentioned in this episode:Download our RetireWell™ eBook Today!Our popular RetireWell™ eBook has been updated! RetireWell™ is a methodology that Providend has developed to design a retirement income plan that will provide you with a safe and reliable stream of income for the rest of your life. Check out the link here to download a complimentary copy of the full eBook today: https://providend.com/publications/#retirewell

Benjamin Loh recounts his career journey from a bullied child and introvert through to becoming a public speaker to audiences of thousands. His insights on developing confidence and defining success are memorable. Join us to hear about this Singaporean who is bucking career stereotype trends everyday. 0:00 Benjamin Loh's career journey and insights 2:22 Introduction to Benjamin Loh 3:23 From accounting to sales to professional speaking  6:03 The leap (of faith) 8:04 Building confidence and overcoming challenges 10:05 Balancing career and personal life 14:25 Defining success 15:27 Biggest lesson learnt 18:50 Drawing boundaries - How do we know that we have given enough as a helper 21:22 One most important career decision till date  25:01 Future plans and legacy https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminlohcoach/

On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Chef Kimberly Tang. Born in Singapore and raised in Melbourne, she's been surrounded by diverse food cultures from an early age, and began culinary training at age 17. Kimberly grew her skills in prestigious kitchens including Nobu, Dinner by Heston, Society, and Chef's Table. In 2021, Kimberly was named Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year and represented Australia at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart. Last year, Kimberly competed in the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Pacific competition, representing Australia with her signature dish, "My Mother's Zi Char," which served as a tribute to her late mother and her Singaporean heritage. When not in the kitchen, Kimberly serves as co-chair of the Young Chef's Club in Australia and is a member of the World Chefs Without Borders Committee with Worldchefs. Tune in to hear her reflections as a young leader in the industry. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.

Oto and Jaycee played 2 hours of Metalcore, Deathcore and other types of extreme metal from Southeast-Asia. They also talked with Russell from Singaporean metalcore band Eden Eyes about the band's newest single, Interloper II.

0:00 2014年英语专业四级听力 短文11:31 2014年英语专业四级听力 短文23:23 2014年英语专业四级听力 短文32014年英语专业四级听力短文1This is a picture.这是一张照片。In the foreground, there is a house built into the side of a bare hill.在照片的前景，有一座屋子，屋子建在一座光秃秃的小山的侧面。The house is actually cut out of the rock, and the front is painted white.屋子实际上是从岩石中凿出来的，它的前面被刷成了白色。There is a single window with a pink curtain across it and a wooden door.屋子有一扇拉着粉色窗帘的窗户和一扇木门。This rock house is clearly inhabited because in front of the house, there is washing hanging on a washing line in what looks like the front yard.这座石屋明显有人居住，因为在屋前一块看起来像是前庭的地方有一根晾衣绳，上面挂着洗好的衣服。Then,above the painted front of the house, they've built a chimney.然后，在屋子粉刷一侧的上方，他们建了一个烟囱。It's quite possible that at the back of this same hill there's another door - or the front of another house, perhaps.很有可能在这座山的背面有另一扇门——或者说可能是另一座屋子的前侧。At the side of the house, to the left, there's a flat area.在屋子的一侧——左侧，有一块平地。They've got chairs there and one person appears to be serving food.那儿有椅子，一个人看上去正在上菜。He is wearing casual summer clothes.他穿着随意的夏日装束。Further to the left is another chimney, which probably belongs to a different house.再往左是另一个烟囱，这个烟囱或许是另一户人家的。In the background of the picture, a long way from this particular bare hill,there's another hill.在照片的背景，在离这座荒山很远的地方，有另一座山。Then,in between, there's a relatively flat plain.然后，在两山之间，有一片相对平坦的平原。And then there's a small town.那里还有一座小镇。It looks like a town because there are a lot of white houses and each one is quite close to the next building.它看上去像是一座小镇，因为那儿有许许多多的白屋子，屋子与屋子之间靠得很近。This must be a hot country because the sky is blue and there isn't much vegetation.这一定是个炎热的国家，因为天空很蓝，而且没有太多的植被。I should think that rock houses are actually really cool and pleasant to live in.或许石屋很凉快，住起来很舒服。2014年英语专业四级听力 短文2Ben became interested in Mongolia early in life.本从小就对蒙古国产生了浓厚的兴趣。When he was 9 years old, he read a book about Marco Polo,9岁的时候，他读了一本有关马可·波罗的书，about how Marco Polo traveled with his uncles on the ultimate business trip to the Mongol Empire at its height.这本书讲述了马克·波罗跟随叔叔踏上经商之旅并最终抵达正处于鼎盛时期的蒙古帝国的故事。Marco Polo's trip lasted almost a quarter of a century,马克·波罗的旅程持续了将近四分之一个世纪，during which he grew up, mastered Mongolian, gained the confidence of the Mongol emperor,期间他长大成人，掌握了蒙古语，还取得了蒙古皇帝的信任，and then eventually returned home with fantastic tales of strange lands and stranger people.最后带着异国土地和异国人民的奇妙故事，回到了家乡。The story of Marco Polo fascinated Ben.马可·波罗的故事让本心驰神往。Ben tried to save money from his first job delivering newspapers with an eye toward a $3,000-trip to Mongolia.本一心想用3000美元去一趟蒙古，于是他决心通过自己的第一份工作——送报纸，把钱省下来。But in those days, it would take him years to have the money ready.但那个年代，要凑够这么一笔钱需要他花上数年的时间。So he continued to read about Mongolia in the meantime,于是他一边工作，一边继续阅读有关蒙古国的书籍，but spent most of his teenage years in the Arab world, where he learned the language and became interested in journalism.但他的青少年时期大部分时间是在阿拉伯国家度过的，他在那儿学会了阿拉伯语，并对新闻工作产生了兴趣。He took courses in classical and modern Mongolian while studying for his master's degree and found it very difficult.他在攻读硕士学位期间选择了古典蒙古语和现代蒙古语课程，发现非常难学。But he still wants to visit Mongolia,但他依然想去蒙古，"in the spring or summer," he said,“春天或夏天吧，”他说，"Mongolian winters, when temperatures drop to minus 30 degrees Celsius, are not for me."“蒙古一到冬天温度就降会到零下30度，不适合我。”"The price today with an upscale company is reasonable," Ben said,“如今高端旅游公司的价格比较合理，“本说，"Compared to the $3,000 it was back in 1971,“与1971年的3000美元相比，today the same trip is around $5,000, which, though still a large sum, is, in terms of inflation, a good bargain. "现在去一趟蒙古需要5000美元左右，尽管仍然是笔大钱，但考虑到通货膨胀，就很划算了。2014年英语专业四级听力 短文3Less than 20 miles from Singapore's skyscrapers is a completely different set of high-rise towers.在距离新加坡的摩天大楼建筑群体不到20英里的地方，有一处截然不同的高塔建筑群。over 100 nine-meter-tall towers at Sky Greens vertical farm offer a new vision of urban sustainability.这就是由100多座高9米的高塔构成的SkyGreens垂直农场，它们为城市的可持续发展打开了一扇全新的大门。Green vegetables like Chinese cabbage are grown, stacked in greenhouses, and sold at local supermarkets.农场里种植有绿色蔬菜，比如大白菜，它们整齐地堆放在温室里，等待着在当地超市出售。The farm was built in 2009 and since October this year,农场建于2009年，从今年10月开始，the fully operating farm has been supplying one of the city's supermarkets with weekly deliveries of its greens.农场已全面投入运营，每周都会为市区的一家超市供应绿色蔬菜。The Sky Greens produce costs around 40% more than an imported equivalent.与同等进口产品相比，Sky Greens产品的成本要高出40%左右。However,the small amount of energy and water needed to grow the vegetables,但是，其蔬菜种植所需的能量和水量都很小，and the close proximity to the consumer,而且农场靠近顾客，means that carbon dioxide emitted in production and transportation is kept to a minimum.这意味着生产和运输过程中释放的二氧化碳可降至最低限度。The Sky Greens venture is supported by the Singaporean government Sky Greens,公司受到新加坡政府的鼎力支持，and has another advantage over other urban farms around the world: abundant natural heating and light.此外，它还享有全世界的城市农场都不具有的得天独厚的优势，即丰富的自然供暖和光照。Singapore has year-round temperatures of around 30℃.新加坡全年气温在30摄氏度左右。The farm is set in an open area designated by the government as an agro-technology park,农场位于政府指定为农业科技园区的一片开阔区域内，miles away from the shadow of city skyscrapers.与市区摩天大楼相隔数英里。And there are plans for the current site to expand to produce up to two tons of greens a week next year,农场计划在现有场址上将明年的产量扩大至一周两吨，and build over 2,000 towers in the next few years.并在未来几年里建造两干座以上的高塔。

Jeremy Au breaks down the fundamentals of unit economics, customer acquisition, and blitzscaling in startups. Using real-world examples, he explains how different business models—like SaaS versus consumer goods—affect profitability and marketing strategies. The conversation explores the challenges of scaling aggressively, the importance of timing in venture capital, and how execution often matters more than funding. This discussion offers a clear look at how startups grow, succeed, or fail based on financial discipline and strategic decisions. 1. Unit economics drive business strategy – Startups need to understand their customer lifetime value (LTV) and cost structures to determine if they can scale profitably. A SaaS business with an LTV of $100,000 operates very differently from a low-margin consumer product. 2. Marketing depends on customer value – High-LTV products like Rolex watches justify brand marketing at events like F1, while low-margin goods rely on last-minute impulse purchases at checkout. 3.Blitzscaling can be a gamble – Uber scaled by putting $1 in to get $5 back, while Gojek spent $200 million in Vietnam but had to exit. Scaling fast can create market dominance or lead to massive losses. 4. Execution beats funding – Anywheel, a Singaporean bike-sharing startup, outperformed VC-backed competitors by staying lean and efficient, proving that strategy often matters more than capital. 5. Timing is everything in venture capital – A 21-year-old AI founder secured funding within hours by moving fast. Jeremy hesitated for eight hours and lost the opportunity, highlighting the importance of quick decision-making in competitive markets. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/blitzscaling-pitfalls Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

Send us a textSandra Seah, founder of Six-Eyed Scorpion, has built a premium, seriously flavourful crispy chilli oil brand that's shaking up the condiment aisle. Voted #1 chilli oil by Gourmet Traveller, her range blends bold Singaporean flavours with top-tier Australian ingredients - and retailers are taking notice.For episode 131, fresh off landing in Harris Farm Markets, I spoke to Sandra about how she's scaling smartly, ensuring profitability while keeping quality at the forefront. In this episode, we dive into:

So your child has won a place at UCL or LSE? Well done, are you looking for a university pad? Michelle Martin goes to London to check out the property market with Matthew Burgess, Director of APAC at Regal. This episode explores the London property market from a Singaporean investor’s perspective. Should you buy or rent? What are the hot areas? What could your exit strategy be? How do the types of mortgages on offer or UK residents lifestyle preferences impact cashflow or long-term value? Is London a strong investment for the property investor from Singapore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang are joined by Singaporean comedian Jin-Hao Li to talk about forum arguments, comebacks and Chinese hell. Vote for Glue Factory in the Chortle Awards here: https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/02/27/57587/voting_now_open_in_the_2025_chortle_awards Check Jin out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jin.hao.li/ Get the Patron-exclusive second part of this episode (over 35 mins of bonus content) on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123518585 Follow us online to get Glue-related clips and updates: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glue.factory.pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gluefactorypodcast BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gluefactorypod.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/gluepodcast

Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore's ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarship—and from there, somehow got roped into the foreign service. Kishore was one of the first guests on the show when he joined to speak on Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy (PublicAffiars: 2020) all the way back in October 2020—and he joins us again to talk about his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir (PublicAffairs: 2024) Kishore Mahbubani is a veteran diplomat, student of philosophy, and celebrated author, he is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute. His careers in diplomacy and academia have taken him from Singapore's Chargé d'Affaires to wartime Cambodia and President of the UN Security Council (Jan 2001, May 2002) to the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2004-2017). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Living in the Asian Century. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore's ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarship—and from there, somehow got roped into the foreign service. Kishore was one of the first guests on the show when he joined to speak on Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy (PublicAffiars: 2020) all the way back in October 2020—and he joins us again to talk about his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir (PublicAffairs: 2024) Kishore Mahbubani is a veteran diplomat, student of philosophy, and celebrated author, he is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute. His careers in diplomacy and academia have taken him from Singapore's Chargé d'Affaires to wartime Cambodia and President of the UN Security Council (Jan 2001, May 2002) to the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2004-2017). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Living in the Asian Century. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore's ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarship—and from there, somehow got roped into the foreign service. Kishore was one of the first guests on the show when he joined to speak on Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy (PublicAffiars: 2020) all the way back in October 2020—and he joins us again to talk about his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir (PublicAffairs: 2024) Kishore Mahbubani is a veteran diplomat, student of philosophy, and celebrated author, he is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute. His careers in diplomacy and academia have taken him from Singapore's Chargé d'Affaires to wartime Cambodia and President of the UN Security Council (Jan 2001, May 2002) to the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2004-2017). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Living in the Asian Century. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you daily cybercrime news on WCYB Digital Radio, the first and only 7x24x365 internet radio station devoted to cybersecurity. Stay updated on the latest cyberattacks, hacks, data breaches, and more with our host. Don't miss an episode, airing every half-hour on WCYB Digital Radio and daily on our podcast. Listen to today's news at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/sets/cybercrime-daily-news. Brought to you by our Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, an international venture capital investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop market leading cyber-security and enterprise software companies. Learn more at https://evolutionequity.com

Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore's ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarship—and from there, somehow got roped into the foreign service. Kishore was one of the first guests on the show when he joined to speak on Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy (PublicAffiars: 2020) all the way back in October 2020—and he joins us again to talk about his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir (PublicAffairs: 2024) Kishore Mahbubani is a veteran diplomat, student of philosophy, and celebrated author, he is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute. His careers in diplomacy and academia have taken him from Singapore's Chargé d'Affaires to wartime Cambodia and President of the UN Security Council (Jan 2001, May 2002) to the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2004-2017). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Living in the Asian Century. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore's ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarship—and from there, somehow got roped into the foreign service. Kishore was one of the first guests on the show when he joined to speak on Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy (PublicAffiars: 2020) all the way back in October 2020—and he joins us again to talk about his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir (PublicAffairs: 2024) Kishore Mahbubani is a veteran diplomat, student of philosophy, and celebrated author, he is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute. His careers in diplomacy and academia have taken him from Singapore's Chargé d'Affaires to wartime Cambodia and President of the UN Security Council (Jan 2001, May 2002) to the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2004-2017). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Living in the Asian Century. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

Kishore Mahbubani, longtime Singaporean diplomat and academic, opens his new memoir with a provocative line: “Blame it on the damn British.” Kishore, who later served as Singapore's ambassador to the UN and founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, was born to poor migrants in Singapore, studied philosophy on a government scholarship—and from there, somehow got roped into the foreign service. Kishore was one of the first guests on the show when he joined to speak on Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy (PublicAffiars: 2020) all the way back in October 2020—and he joins us again to talk about his latest book, Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir (PublicAffairs: 2024) Kishore Mahbubani is a veteran diplomat, student of philosophy, and celebrated author, he is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute. His careers in diplomacy and academia have taken him from Singapore's Chargé d'Affaires to wartime Cambodia and President of the UN Security Council (Jan 2001, May 2002) to the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2004-2017). You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Living in the Asian Century. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Au explored the strategic dynamics of venture capital, network effects, and first-mover risks in technology markets. He illustrated how Uber outmaneuvered Lyft by aggressively raising capital to fuel network effects, while Airbnb achieved superior capital efficiency through globally pooled inventory. Using the case of Henn Tan, the Singaporean inventor of the USB thumb drive, he highlighted the vulnerabilities of weak patent enforcement and the unintended benefits of fast followers in driving mass adoption. He also examined how VCs allocate capital, using Instacart's funding history to demonstrate the high returns of early investors versus the diminishing gains of late-stage backers. Through the lens of blitzscaling, he emphasized the importance of understanding unit economics—where strategic capital deployment can lead to market dominance, while miscalculations, as seen in the failed bike-sharing boom, can result in rapid collapse. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/blitzscaling-strategic-capital-deployment Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world. A lawsuit against Merck related to the HPV vaccine Gardasil, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been suspended after confirmation. Biopharma bankruptcies are at a peak, with 14 companies filing for chapter 11 protection in 2023 and numbers remaining high in 2024. Gilead has passed on an option for a cancer drug from Arcus, and Merck has partnered with Epitopea to identify unknown tumor antigens. The American Biomanufacturing Summit is set to take place in April 2025 in San Francisco, bringing together industry leaders for exclusive sessions and networking opportunities. The pharmaceutical industry is facing challenges such as patent cliffs and regulatory changes, with companies like Exelixis looking to next-generation cancer drugs for growth. Novo is seeking $830 million in a fraud case against a Singaporean biotech company over a kidney drug. Additionally, there are insights on site survival for clinical research sites and how biotechs can avoid state and local tax surprises. Trump's administration is reportedly seeking to dismantle parts of the FDA workforce, leading to concerns about job security within the agency.Biopharma bankruptcies remained high in 2024, with 14 companies filing for chapter 11 protection, the most in over a decade. Cour Pharmaceuticals solidified its mission last year with a series a raise. Some biotechs are facing unexpected tax consequences when dealing with big pharma. Several top pharma companies are facing massive patent cliffs, including Merck's Keytruda. Novo seeks $830 million in a fraud case against a Singaporean biotech, while Exelixis looks to next-gen cancer drugs. Biogen and Stoke strike a co-development deal for Dravet syndrome. The FDA faces uncertainty as the Trump team seeks to dismantle the workforce. Aardvark Therapeutics raises $94 million for obesity treatments. Abbott, Life Edit Therapeutics, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals are hiring for various positions.

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech Daily, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the Pharma and Biotech world. Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against Singaporean biotech company KBP Biosciences, alleging fraud in relation to a hypertension and kidney disease drug deal. Novo seeks $830 million in damages, claiming they were misled by the biotech's founder. In other news, Biogen and Stoke have teamed up to develop a treatment for Dravet syndrome, with potential payments of up to $385 million to Stoke. Additionally, Arcus challenges Merck in kidney cancer treatment, Cour Pharmaceuticals enters the myasthenia gravis arena after 10 years of work. On the financial side, AlgoTx faced setbacks in a non-opioid pain trial, while Moderna reported higher-than-expected losses. On a different note, RFK Jr. signals support for the psychedelics space. Lastly, the FDA faces challenges as the Trump administration seeks to dismantle the workforce, leading to concerns about job security within the agency. Thank you for tuning in to Pharma and Biotech Daily.

Western VCs are paying more attention than ever to innovation emerging from Asia — from antibody-drug conjugates to bispecifics, AI and beyond — as the NewCo Model becomes the latest trend to bridge talent, assets and venture money across the Pacific and on to North America and Europe. On a special edition of BioCentury This Week podcast, a trio of leaders from Asia's life sciences ecosystem — Khoo Shih of Singaporean investor ClavystBio, McKinsey & Company's Anirudh Roy Popli and Wendy Pan of Goodwin and BayHelix — join the BioCentury team to set the stage for the fourth BioCentury-BayHelix East-West Biopharma Summit. They discuss the innovations driving the deal flow from East to West, including the creation of start-ups in the West formed around assets from Asia. The summit takes place March 3-5 in Singapore.View full story: https://www.biocentury.com/article/65510800:00 - Introduction04:49 - The Newco Model and Industry Trends09:13 - BayHelix and Cross-Border Transactions11:31 - McKinsey's Perspective on Asian Innovation26:58 - Final Thoughts and Registration InformationTo submit a question to BioCentury's editors, email the BioCentury This Week team at podcasts@biocentury.com.Reach us by sending a text

In this insightful Dhamma Talk, Ajahn Keng Khemako shares powerful teachings on how mindfulness can lead us to a deeper state of silence and inner peace. Discover how the ancient wisdom of Buddhism can be applied to modern life to cultivate a peaceful mind, reduce stress, and experience true stillness.Ajahn Khemako explains that through mindful meditation, we can quiet the noise of the world by turning our focus inward, allowing us to find clarity and tranquility. Learn the practical steps to incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily life.This video is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their meditation practice, explore Buddhist teachings, or anyone seeking a path to peace and stillness.Ajahn Keng Khemako is a Singaporean monk of the Thai Forest Tradition. He was ordained in 1987 under the recommendation of Ajahn Thanissaro. One of his main teachers was Luang Pu Jia Cundo, a first generation disciple of Ajahn Mun. He received the title of Chao Khun by the Kinf of Thailand in 2012. Currently, Ajahn Keng is the Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery (Malaysia) and President of Palelai Buddhist Temple (Singapore).⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Spotify Playlists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#calm #mindfulness #sati #meditation #dhammatalk

Singaporean actor, director, martial artist, stuntman and fight choreographer Sunny Pang has appeared is such films as The Night Comes for Us (2018), Buffalo Boys (2018), Diamond Dogs (2017), The Collector (2012), Exiled: The Chosen Ones (2024), and the upcoming Havoc; written and directed by Gareth Evans and starring Tom Hardy,Timothy Olyphant and Forest Whitaker. Sunny's career in action film spans over 20 years. He is the founder of the Ronin Action Team. In this interview we break down the epic eleven-minute finale fight with Iko Uwais (The Raid) from Headshot (2016). Sunny shares his history with martial arts, the film industry, views on storytelling and some very funny humor! Sit back and enjoy this fantastic interview!Sunny's Website: https://www.cinderama.com/Sunny's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1837651/Sunny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnypang72/Ronin Action: https://www.instagram.com/roninaction/MENTIONSHeadshot Finale Fight with Iko Uwais and Sunny Pang: https://youtu.be/5cWA1To62lU?si=ZfZQ6zC5yJr2ELKtIKO UWAIS & SUNNY PANG Fight!!! | TIFF 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYtK-ZKkSf4Last Supper [Action Short Film] Sunny Pang and James Lee (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTylrKix8lkThe Collector 收烂数 [Action & Fight Test]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRGB8rB7rs0In the Bedroom of the Mountain King (2022): https://youtu.be/PRvsjT_nrB0?si=ERMl-5fc4xuE9FXFThree Days of Grace (2015): https://youtu.be/a-tAwYf-RTM?si=plskb7zd1xWxeaeGCall If You Need Me [黑夜行路] by James Lee (2022): https://youtu.be/JrRmj9xfsZU?si=ccLIdj4Eh7tG38y0FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDSDo you listen to our show as an audio podcast? Give video a try. Subscribe to our Youtube for the video version with awesome behind the scenes pics and video! https://www.youtube.com/@FilmFightsFriendsPod?sub_confirmation=1Dig the show? Consider supporting our Patreon. There are some cool perks! Patreon: http://patreon.com/FilmFightsFriendsPod Join our e-mail list! Hit us up here: fightingwithfriends@gmail.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodFacebook: http://facebook.com/FilmFightsFriendsPodSteve's Instagram: http://Instagram.com/sambosteve Steve's IMDB:

Singapore may be small, but some of its travelers think big. In this episode of The Radio Vagabond, I sit down with two passionate explorers from Singapore, Wee Cheng Tan and Redzuan “Red” Rahmat. They have spent years visiting places most people wouldn't even think of, from remote territories to off-the-beaten-path destinations. We talk about what drives their curiosity, the unexpected challenges they face as Singaporean travelers, and how their perspectives on travel have evolved. If you're someone who loves going beyond the typical tourist trail, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways:✔️ Why Singaporeans have a unique approach to travel✔️ The power (and challenges) of holding a Singaporean passport✔️ How slow travel creates more immersive experiences✔️ Lessons from visiting lesser-known destinations

Monocle Radio highlights this week include a special report on the effects of the Los Angeles fires on the urban environment, a successful Singaporean restaurant and Thailand’s exciting music scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-WWII Singapore was a time that was loaded with historical events that shaped how matters would unfold throughout the 1950s and into the 1960s. The matter of how to handle the future of Malaya and Singapore begins to be seriously discussed and hotly debated. To showcase what the British and political leaders in Malaya and Singapore were up against, we'll first review the events of the 1950 Maria Hertogh case and the disturbances that followed. In this episode we'll begin to explore the early life of the most consequential leader in Singapore's history and in the greater Southeast Asian scene, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. His early life, including his marriage to Mrs. Kwa Geok Choo, will be introduced. In the early 1950s, Mr. and Mrs. Lee returned from the UK and began their law careers. This led directly to Lee Kuan Yew's involvement in local Singaporean politics and the later founding, in 1954, of the PAP (People's Action Party). The elections of 1948, 1955, and 1959 will also be presented and how the results shaped the future of Singapore politics. Events will unfold that will contribute to Lee Kuan Yew's rise as the leading voice in Singapore's politics and independence. Other major figures from this time will also be introduced such as David Marshall, Lim Yew Hock, Lim Chin Siong, Fong, Swee Suan, and Ong Eng Guan. We'll close with Tunku Abdul Rahman's May 1961 "Grand Design" speech and how this became a game changer as far as how to handle the potential merger of Malaya and Singapore. This will all be introduced next time in Part 8. Thanks to all of you who have kindly supported me by signing up for my Patreon. All ten episodes are already available there. You have my deepest appreciation. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheChinaHistoryPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-WWII Singapore was a time that was loaded with historical events that shaped how matters would unfold throughout the 1950s and into the 1960s. The matter of how to handle the future of Malaya and Singapore begins to be seriously discussed and hotly debated. To showcase what the British and political leaders in Malaya and Singapore were up against, we'll first review the events of the 1950 Maria Hertogh case and the disturbances that followed. In this episode we'll begin to explore the early life of the most consequential leader in Singapore's history and in the greater Southeast Asian scene, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. His early life, including his marriage to Mrs. Kwa Geok Choo, will be introduced. In the early 1950s, Mr. and Mrs. Lee returned from the UK and began their law careers. This led directly to Lee Kuan Yew's involvement in local Singaporean politics and the later founding, in 1954, of the PAP (People's Action Party). The elections of 1948, 1955, and 1959 will also be presented and how the results shaped the future of Singapore politics. Events will unfold that will contribute to Lee Kuan Yew's rise as the leading voice in Singapore's politics and independence. Other major figures from this time will also be introduced such as David Marshall, Lim Yew Hock, Lim Chin Siong, Fong, Swee Suan, and Ong Eng Guan. We'll close with Tunku Abdul Rahman's May 1961 "Grand Design" speech and how this became a game changer as far as how to handle the potential merger of Malaya and Singapore. This will all be introduced next time in Part 8. Thanks to all of you who have kindly supported me by signing up for my Patreon. All ten episodes are already available there. You have my deepest appreciation. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheChinaHistoryPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, co-founder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein joins to discuss Donald Trump's re-election, and tell Fareed about his new book, “The Highest Calling,” in which he interviews eminent historians and most of the living presidents about what it takes to occupy what he calls the most powerful office in the world.    Next, Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Peggy Noonan speaks with Fareed about her new book “A Certain Idea of America,” the transformation of the modern Republican Party, and her optimistic view of the country's future.    Finally, former senior Singaporean diplomat and author of “Living the Asian Century” Kishore Mahbubani joins the show to discuss the rise of Asia on the global stage and how China is preparing for a second Trump presidency.    GUESTS: David Rubenstein (@DM_Rubenstein), Peggy Noonan (@Peggynoonannyc), Kishore Mahbubani (@mahbubani_k) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices