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MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
We’re going to revisit an “Under the Radar” guest who first joined us on the show about two years ago. And this is a leading homegrown Singapore company that delivers what’s said to be world-class communications, entertainment and digital services. And yes – you might be using its 5G network services to tune into this conversation as we speak. Founded in 2000, telecommunications service provider StarHub seeks to provide people, homes and enterprises mobile and mixed services, a broad suite of premium content, as well as a diverse range of communications solutions through its extensive fibre and wireless infrastructure. 25 years on, the firm also develops and delivers solutions incorporating artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, Internet of Things for both corporate and government clients. And we want to find out what is next for StarHub in a fast evolving market as it celebrates 25 years in the business. Beyond that, the Singaporean telecommunications industry that StarHub lies in is also an interesting one to look at, as it undergoes a market consolidation. In August this year, Keppel announced the proposed sale of M1’s telecommunications business to Australian mobile network operator Simba Telecom, for an enterprise value of S$1.43 billion. The move disappointed investors who had hoped for StarHub to buy over M1. Just a day later though, StarHub announced that it has taken full ownership of MyRepublic’s broadband business. The move was said to strengthen StarHub’s multi-brand and multi-segment strategy in the Singapore broadband market. But what opportunities and synergies is the firm looking to tap exactly? And how far will a consolidation in the market give telco players like StarHub more flexibility in its pricing to boost its top line numbers? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Nikhil Eapen, Chief Executive Officer, StarHub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's ASEAN Speaks, our host Thilan looks at why Singapore continues to attract safe haven flows amidst regional uncertainty.Hussaini, our TMT analyst, shares why he thinks the telco sector still has more upside, with a new BUY on StarHub and higher target price on Singtel.Next, our transport analyst, Eric highlights ComfortDelGro's latest CityCab deal, explaining why this could close the performance gap with other midcaps.Across the Causeway, Desmond wraps up 1H results for Malaysian banks and explains why “no bad news is good news” for the sector heading into 2H.Edited by Wanzhen & Shaina
In a surprise twist, Simba rather than StarHub has emerged as the acquirer of M1’s telco business. Has the plucky upstart outflanked its more established competitor? Or, has StarHub dodged a bullet? Are Singapore’s telco stocks attractive? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the implications of the deal. Highlights of the podcast: 03:46 Does consolidation mean less competition? 05:16 How the telcos have jostled for market share 08:12 Simba’s ASX-listed parent tapping investors 13:25 StarHub prepares to fight, reduces guidance --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & 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.
In a surprise twist, Simba rather than StarHub has emerged as the acquirer of M1’s telco business. Has the plucky upstart outflanked its more established competitor? Or, has StarHub dodged a bullet? Are Singapore’s telco stocks attractive? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the implications of the deal. Highlights of the podcast: 03:46 Does consolidation mean less competition? 05:16 How the telcos have jostled for market share 08:12 Simba’s ASX-listed parent tapping investors 13:25 StarHub prepares to fight, reduces guidance --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & 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.
In this week's episode, Thilan highlights several stock picks amidst earnings seasons and a lot of tariff uncertainties as well as geopolitical issues. Jarick comes on to talk about his recent initiation Sanli Environmental which he believes will benefit largely from potential government contracts. Jarick also briefly goes through CSE Global's results and explains why it was inline with expectations.Hussaini comes on to the show to talk about Singtel and StarHub results and how the market consolidation post M1 acquisition by Simba will benefit the two main players in Singapore's telco space. He also goes through why he remains bullish on Sea Limited amidst another quarter of earnings beat and raise.Thilan goes through plantations and explains why despite less coverage, investors should not ignore the great set of results the sector has been seeing. He goes through First Resources, Bumitama Agri and Wilmar International.Edited by Xuan Hao, Lucia, Bruce
Sea Limited stuns with a 400% earnings surge — is Shopee’s dominance and Monee’s rapid growth setting up more gains ahead? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks the drivers behind Sea’s blowout quarter and Yangzijiang Financial’s move to sell its maritime investment arm. We explore StarHub’s pivot into broadband via MyRepublic, and what it signals for Singapore’s telco race. Over in the US, inflation surprises and the Trump Tariffs stir fresh Fed speculation — plus, Trump threatens a lawsuit against Jerome Powell. In UP or DOWN, we size up On, Elon Musk v Apple, PropNex, and Valuemax. We also check in on the STI’s morning moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 90-day US-China trade truce lifts Asia-Pacific markets, but the bigger buzz is in Singapore’s telecom scene as Keppel sells M1 — to an unexpected buyer. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks the impact on rivals StarHub, SingTel, and Simba, and whether market share shifts are coming. In the US, Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan goes from “conflicted” to “success” overnight after meeting President Trump, sending shares up. We also discuss analyst downgrades for Sembcorp Industries and UOB, Ford’s EV push, lithium stock spikes from CATL’s mine halt, Paramount’s billion-dollar UFC rights deal, and Straco’s profit plunge. Plus, a check on the Straits Times Index movers, from Venture Corp to Sembcorp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market news for August 12, 2025: Most Asian markets rise as China-US truce extended; Japan's Nikkei races to record high, SoftBank leads tech surge; Australia’s central bank cuts rates to two-year low of 3.6%; StarHub buys rest of MyRepublic Broadband for S$105.2 million. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus 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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On The BIG Show today, we discuss the latest in the telco businesses! Check out the full story here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/starhub-buys-rest-of-myrepublics-broadband-business-in-105m-deal-comes-after-simba-buys-m1 Connect with us on Instagram: @kiss92fm @Glennn @angeliqueteo Producers: @shalinisusan97 @snailgirl2000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest of the ever evolving telco landscape, Singapore’s second-largest mobile operator Starhub recently announced that it will be taking full ownership of MyRepublic's broadband business! And that comes one day after the years-long speculation of StarHub acquiring M1 from Keppel was invalidated when the asset manager announced its proposed sale of the telco to Simba Telecom. How should investors be digesting news of Starhub’s latest acquisition? And what could this mean for the iconic green star’s strategic positioning in this highly competitive landscape? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they tear down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Singapore shares dipped today despite Asian markets trading mostly in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.22% at 4,223.52 points at 2.31pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$891.19M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have StarHub, after the telco today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary StarHub Online has acquired the remaining 49.9 per cent stake in MyRepublic’s broadband business that it did not already own. Elsewhere, from how the US and China extended a tariff truce for another 90 days to how China has reportedly urged local companies to avoid using Nvidia’s H20 processors, particularly for government-related purposes – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, a look at the latest monetary policy decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Two days, two seismic moves in Singapore’s telco world. First, Keppel agrees to sell M1’s telecom arm to rival Simba for $1.43 billion, the first major consolidation since liberalization shook up the market and drove prices down. Then, barely 24 hours later, StarHub snaps up full control of MyRepublic Broadband, taking over its brand and assets. What’s fuelling this sudden wave of deals? Is this just the beginning of a bigger shake-up and what will it mean for you, the consumer? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Professor Lawrence Loh is Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore Business School, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into Singapore Airlines’ record revenues and Genting Singapore’s profit slump. Discover Alibaba’s impressive rebound and Ant Group’s massive profit surge. Hear how Walmart, Rivian, and Shake Shack are faring in the US markets. Plus, Michelle and Ryan unpack local market movers, including Seatrium’s return to profitability and Far East Hospitality Trust’s new hotel acquisition in Japan. Stay tuned for all the key market insights!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore stocks slipped into negative territory today after global equities ended mixed last Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down by 0.1 per cent to 3,793.18 points after 19.5 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have CapitaLand China Trust, after the manager appointed Gerry Chan as its CEO and an executive non-independent director with effect from Jan 1, 2025. Elsewhere, from more on the situation in South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol averted impeachment over the weekend, to China's consumer inflation hitting a five-month low in November – more international headlines remain in focus. Also on deck – how Jack Ma made a rare appearance at Ant Group's 20th anniversary. On Market View, Money Matter's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode explores why ST Engineering and Xiaomi are seeing mixed investor reactions despite strong earnings. Discover the buzz around a potential StarHub-M1 merger and the rise of Tesla and Trump Media stocks amidst regulatory shifts. Learn about Novo Nordisk's entry into China's pharmaceutical market, MicroStrategy's record Bitcoin purchases, and UOB's service outage. Plus, find out how the Singapore Exchange is shining this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus; Business uproar mounts as Indonesia pushes VAT hike amid sluggish demand; Speculation grows over StarHub, M1 merger by June 2025 as telcos defer spectrum payment. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day's market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus 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 Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore stocks wrapped up the day in positive territory, with the Straits Times Index (STI) closing 0.6% higher at 3,755 points amid strong market breadth. In terms of companies to watch, Oiltek International shone after reporting a near doubling of its third-quarter earnings, supported by strong demand for its refining business and a robust $400 million order book. On the telecom front, market talk of a potential merger between StarHub and M1 has resurfaced, sparking speculation about consolidation in the sector. On Market View, Frankie Ho dives into the details with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer for Southeast Asia and India, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore stocks were pulled into negative territory today after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) slid 0.3 per cent to 3,707.72 points after 80.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Cycle and Carriage, after the investment holding company announced yesterday that earnings for the first nine months of the year were down slightly year on year. Elsewhere, from how trading activity in Singapore surged on the back of a Trump-win at last week's US presidential elections, to how Amazon.com yesterday launched an online storefront designed to compete with Temu, more local and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore shares began trading lower today, extending global equity market declines overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.7 per cent to 3,687.17 points after 47.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singtel. The telecommunications operator's net profit for the first half ended September fell 42.4 per cent year on year to S$1.23 billion, in the absence of a S$1.2 billion exceptional gain booked in the same period a year prior. Elsewhere, from US President-elect Donald Trump naming Tesla's Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government, to how Asian markets are reacting to uncertainties surrounding another Trump presidency – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Carl Ashton, Investment Counselor, Citi Private Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore shares started trading in negative territory today despite overnight gains in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.3 per cent lower at 3,364.53 points after 23.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have StarHub. That's as the telco appointed DBS Singapore group executive and country head Han Kwee Juan as its independent director as of 1st September. Elsewhere, from a deep dive into minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting, to LVMH's Sephora cutting about 10% of staff in China, more corporate and international headlines are in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today's discussion covers Eli Lilly's latest drug study results and competition with Novo Nordisk. Learn about JD.com's share price drop, Johnson & Johnson's acquisition, and Lowe's revised outlook. SATS' return to profitability and StarHub's recent broadband outage are also on the agenda. Plus, discover insights into gold's record highs and China's growing nuclear power investments with Michelle and IG Markets Yeap Jun Rong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. We dive into Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally and explore new housing and social measures, as well as Kallang's plans for sports facilities. Next, we spotlight PropertyGuru's delisting and IPOs from 99 Speed Mart and JSW Cement. Director deals come into focus with Multi-Chem and Mapletree, alongside institutional trading moves by Singapore Airlines. In tech, we compare Nvidia and Alphabet's performance, and end with corporate highlights featuring Rivian, SingPost, StarHub, and Jardine Cycle & Carriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maybank Securities' analyst Hussaini Saifee says the merger could be a potential catalyst for growth for the telco sector in Singapore. He also gives his read on the earnings results from SEA and Grab.
MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Coronation Sunday in the English Premier League promises to be a blockbuster occasion with the top two separated by just TWO points...Beyond the quest to be crowned champions, the league will bid a fond farewell to a certain Jurgen Klopp...who takes charge of his FINAL game at Anfield...And ahead of the German's departure, Zia-ul Raushan caught up with Liverpool cult hero Luis Garcia - speaking on the sidelines of Starhub's football for all event - to speak about Klopp's legacy, the road ahead for the Reds and also Garcia's picks for the Premier League title! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosts Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys move beyond security concerns as their conversation with Mr. Johan Buse, Starhub's Chief Consumer Business Group, explores the broader societal impacts of piracy. Johan highlights how rampant piracy undermines innovation and creativity by depriving content creators of rightful compensation. This not only stifles economic growth but also hampers the development of new and diverse content for consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's driving Nanofilm's business?How is CapitaLand Ascendas REIT able to charge higher rents on 17% of it's leases? Why does SGX want to make it easier for shareholders to cal special meetings? What are expectations ahead of Tesla's earnings? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with WIllie Keng, founder the Dividend Titan finance blog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Chew, head of research with Phillip Securities Research, will be covering StarHub's fourth quarter results. The report was dated 14th February 2024 and titled “Pop in dividends”. 4Q23 results above expectation and a jump in dividends. Maintain ACCUMULATE recommendation. Listen to this podcast to stay updated on the latest corporate news. Additionally, you can visit www.poems.com.sg/stock-research to access the full report and gain more insights. #PhillipCapital #YourPartnerinFinance #Servingyousince1975 #fintech #PYTCH #PYTCHMedia #SGXCompanyInsights #FinanceNews #SGX #StarHub Follow PYTCH Media: YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Podcast Website
What's driving growth in Marco Polo Marine's Q1 gross profit? What's the latest on Starhub's earnings? And why is a drop in China's consumer prices bad for the economy? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore shares fell at the opening bell this morning, after global equities turned out mixed showings overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 per cent to 3,128.75 points after 56.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have StarHub. The mainboard-listed telco posted a net profit of S$72.9 million for its second half ended Dec 31, 2023, up from S$1.3 million the previous year. Elsewhere from the S&P 500 ending the previous session slightly under 5,000 points to investors' sentiments on Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing, more international and corporate headlines are in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We came across the Chinatown outing.In case if you are wondering, we recorded outdoors to let you know about the Chinese New Year experience. Soaking up the atmosphere is really fun thing to do.We have a episode dedicated to @sean_theparttimeartstudent as he is currently warded in Tan Tock Seng Hospital due to medical reasons.This episode is powered by Samsung Galaxy mobile, home of S24 Ultra devices. Comes with 3 different storage devices, a flat 6.2-inch (155 mm) display, similar hardware in a larger 6.7-inch (168 mm) form factor. It does a lot of things by doing Live Translate and etc. Visit www.samsung.com/sg to learn more about Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and other variants in S24 lineup. Available from 31 Jan 2024 in all retail stores includes SingTel, StarHub, M1, Samsung stores and more.Follow us on social media sites so that you won't miss: https://linktr.ee/justintanwencongOr subscribe to Fellowship Audible Podcast Group on RedCircle: https://api.podcache.net/shows/8e029a29-06cc-4ed1-a2dd-a78f876163e6/feedJoin the conversation on:FB Messenger: m.me/fellowshipstoriesSGReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/fellowshipstoriesSGHelp to support:The Friendship Feed: https://app.redcircle.com/the-friendship-feed/donationsAutism Resource Centre (ARC): https://bit.ly/2QqTZhpListen to our spinoff Pop Culture for Cars: (link)Warning: contains 'explicit language' which is unsuitable for young children. Do not listen to this episode if you're offended by bad words.Link to the blog post: https://wp.me/p4b1mv-1qK
On today's Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore what the fall in 17Live share price suggests about investor sentiment in the SPAC market, how we should be reading StarHub's continued share buyback, and what the current US market narrative looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore stocks opened on a muted note today after global equities ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times index (STI) was down 0.02 per cent at 3,101.8 points after 54.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have ST Engineering and StarHub. Both parties said separately today that the defence and engineering group will acquire cryptographic technology company D'Crypt from a StarHub unit. Elsewhere from more on private sector economists' forecast for Singapore's 2024 growth to Japan planning tax breaks for 10 years to boost EV and chip production, and what to expect ahead of the latest US FOMC meeting more economic developments remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Toby Gresham, Investment Counselor Team Lead, Citi Private Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore stocks edged up this morning amid earnings reports. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,135.66 points after 62.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel. The telco posted a net profit of S$2.1 billion for the first half ended September, 82.6 per cent higher than the S$1.2 billion posted in the same period last year. Elsewhere, from more on StarHub and Food Empire Holdings' earnings, to Fed chair Jerome Powell set to speak at about 3am tomorrow, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What stands out from OCBC's earnings? Which Singapore Bank - DBS, UOB or OCBC is performing the best? Apple or Amazon, which company is reporting better profits and why? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dissect the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Let's talk about telcos today. And we want to focus our attention on mainboard-listed StarHub which had released its Q1 results just about a couple of weeks ago. The company posted a 26 per cent rise in net profits to S$37.5 million for the first quarter ended March. StarHub attributed its Q1's performance to higher service revenue, which grew 11 per cent year-on-year, despite sustained market competition. But what is the competitive landscape for the telco operator with the rollout of 5G? And how effective has StarHub's Dare+ transformation strategy to introduce new 5G solutions been in generating sustainable revenue growth and dividend growth? Meanwhile, the company also cited a boost from the consolidation of MyRepublic broadband for its stronger Q1 showing. But how has MyRepublic broadband generated long-term synergies for StarHub, particularly in the areas of cloud gaming and over-the-top content? On Under the Radar, Drive Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Johan Buse, Chief of Consumer Business Group, StarHub for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What could SingPost first annual loss signal for domestic postal delivery? What's powering StarHub's rebound? What are investors talking about when they examine Emirates, Foxconn, Alphabet, Peloton, Frasers Property, Food Empire, AEM and Marco Polo Marine? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dive into the issues that matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us as we talk to Aakrit Vaish, the Co-Founder & CEO of Haptik about their story. Aakrit Vaish holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which he completed in 2008. Following his graduation, he gained valuable experience by working with renowned companies such as Motorola and Deloitte in the Bay Area. In 2011, Aakrit joined Flurry Inc., where he served as the Director of Global Business Operations and India, playing a pivotal role in the company's success. In the years that followed, Aakrit went on to co-found several companies, including Flato.to and Interakt. He also served as a managing partner for Peercheque and as an advisory board member for H2 (h2.co), where he shared his expertise and insights with fellow entrepreneurs. In July 2013, Aakrit co-founded Haptik, a groundbreaking conversational AI platform that has revolutionized the way businesses engage with their customers. As the company's CEO, Aakrit has been instrumental in driving its growth and success by building a team of talented professionals and leading the development of cutting-edge technology. About Haptik: Haptik is a prominent conversational AI platform that helps brands create engaging and personalized experiences for users across 20 channels and 100+ languages. By using cutting-edge AI technology, Haptik enables brands to design delightful experiences that improve conversion rates throughout every stage of the customer journey. With a vision to create the most compelling conversational commerce platform of the 21st century, Haptik has established itself as a leader in the industry. The company has a global presence with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Singapore and boasts an impressive client roster that includes KFC, Whirlpool, Starhub, HP, Reliance Jio, CEAT, Disney Hotstar, OLA, and Zurich Insurance, among others. Haptik's Conversational Commerce platform has received widespread recognition and acclaim from leading industry experts, including Gartner, G2, Opus Research, and many others, who have hailed the company as a category leader in the space. Through its innovative technology and commitment to excellence, Haptik is poised to continue driving growth and success for its clients well into the future.
The AI fight rages on…Microsoft recently announced a new AI-powered Bing Homepage that users can chat with! Meanwhile, another chatbot enters the arena with Baidu revealing its very own version of ‘ChatGPT'. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dives deep into the world of AI. They also discuss how markets reacted to US Fed Jerome Powell's comments overnight on Wall Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Singapore shares slid in early trade today following gains in US and Europe markets. The Straits Times Index fell 0.1 per cent to 3,376.24 points in early trade after 47.7 million securities changed hands. Some notable names seeing developments today included telco operator StarHub, which posted a 98.4 per cent decline in net profit to S$1.3 million for the second half of the year ended Dec 31, 2022, but how far of a concern is this? Meanwhile, mainboard-listed drinks maker Fraser and Neave posted a 28.8 per cent year-on-year drop in net profit to S$28.6 million for its first quarter, despite higher revenue. Question is - how are the company's financials looking with the firm noting that it has”generous debt headroom for acquisitions”? On Market View, the Drive Time team posed these questions to Matthias Chan, Head of Research at SAC Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms was fined 390 million euros or $414 million in the EU's latest fine against the social network apps provider, Wall Street Journal reports. In India, Google's appeal seeking an immediate stay against a Competition Commission fine has been declined by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Tech Circle reports. Cloud CRM giant is the latest big tech company to initiate layoffs amid economic gloom. And Infosys has won an order from Singapore's Starhub
Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys speaks to Johan Buse, Chief, StarHub's Consumer Business Group the second collaboration between the three companies, following a three-way tie-up for the FIFA World Cup Russia™ in 2018 and what to expect from the tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang discuss why Binance is backing out of its plans to acquire FTX and what the laying off scene looks like on Wall Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When we think about the telecommunications industry, we often think about the major telco players such as Singtel, StarHub and M1 and you have it. But which are the telco providers facilitating your call with your ride hailing driver while hiding the phone number of either party? That's where cloud communications operators like Toku come in. But how do these companies differ from traditional telecommunications companies and what are the opportunities and challenges for this group of players? On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Thomas Laboulle, CEO and Founder at Toku for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prantik Mazumdar is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist investor and acts as a digital transformation catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building and scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firms in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered bank, Income, Great eastern life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Starhub, Ping An, Grab, Shop, Kimberly Clark, Singtel amongst others. In this episode, he shares how we can use startup valuations to drive growth and increase a company's valuation. Insights he shares include: Why is it important to estimate the value of a startupNorthstar and metrics that companies should focus on in the growth phaseIn what ways can companies go for a blended valuationWhich are the most popular valuation methodsPicking the right method for your stageThe appropriate lens with which to view business exits and revenue related north star metricsThe place for blended valuationsand much much more ...
On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX joins us to give us a wrap of market movements for the week, with focus on several earnings reports including that of DBS, OCBC, Starhub, and Sembcorp. He also explains how markets have been impacted by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which has angered China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The toxic brew of soaring inflation, higher interest rates, softening consumer demand and increasing concerns about an imminent recession are hitting every corner of the technology world. But how are telco stocks doing amidst all of this? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sachin Mittal, Executive Director, Head of telecom, media and technology research at DBS to find out more on telco's performance in the currently market including those of Singtel and StarHub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back in March, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) approved local telco StarHub's proposal to buy a majority 50.1 percent stake in rival Internet service provider MyRepublic's fibre broadband business for residential and enterprise customers in Singapore. Rakesh Malani, CFO, MyRepublic shares with us the details of the deal and the behind-the-scenes story of how the deal was engineered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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StarHub has announced subscription pricing will start from $19.99 monthly. This comes four months after it became the official English Premier League broadcaster in Singapore. In comparison, for the recently concluded season, Singtel subscribers were paying $64.90 a month to catch the EPL on TV and $49.90 a month to watch it on video streaming service Cast. StarHub will run an early bird promotion, from Thursday to June 30, for the first 25,000 sign-ups (comprising both existing and new subscribers). In The Straits Times' The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke with Sports correspondent David Lee to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys speak to Johan Buse, Chief, Consumer Business Group StarHub to discuss about StarHub's 6-year live broadcast of Premier League and the company's upcoming plan to fulfil the desire of local football fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Prantik Mazumdar is an entrepreneur and venture investor and acts as a digital transformation catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building and scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Coffee, Bean and Tea Leaf, Starbucks. Kimberly Clark. Property Guru, StarHub, Kaplan, and INSEAD amongst many of his prestigious clients.In February 2019, Prantik had a successful exit when Happy Marketer was sold to an American digital enterprise called Merkle which is part of Dentsu international the largest Japanese advertising conglomerate. He is currently serving as the managing director of the CXM Group at Dentsu Singapore.He is a regular columnist for Marketing Magazine, Campaign Asia. Economic Times and Business Times on all things digital transformation and marketing, and has trained over 500 entrepreneurs in the region on this subject in 2015, Prantik was recognized as one of the top 50 most influential marketers in the world. Apart from his corporate role he is an active angel and venture investor, mentor advisor, and speaker through organizations like Quest Ventures, Thai Singapore. Health X Capital, NUS Angel Ventures and is an entrepreneur in residence at INSEAD.Outside of work Prantik is an avid cricketer, enjoys political discourse is intrigued by behavioral economics, and is enjoying parenting a four-year-old toddler.Please enjoy! Click here to subscribe to The Sell My Business Podcast to save time and effort. SELECTED LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEPrantik Mazumdar on LinkedInThe Deep Wealth ExperienceFREE Deep Wealth eBook on Why You Suck At Selling Your Business And What You Can Do About It (Today)Book Your FREE Deep Wealth Strategy Call Did you enjoy this episode of The Sell My Business Podcast? Please leave a review. Reviews help me reach new listeners, grow the show, and continue to create content that you'll enjoy.Please click here to leave a review on The Sell My Business Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Deep Wealth. Your liquidity event is the most important financial transaction of your life. You have one chance to get it right, and you better make it count. But unfortunately, up to 90% of liquidity events fail. Think about all that time, money and effort wasted. Of the "successful" liquidity events, most business owners leave 50% to over 100% of their deal value in the buyer's pocket and don't even know it.Our founders said "no" to a 7-figure offer and "yes" to a 9-figure offer less than two years later. Don't become a statistic and make the fatal mistake of believing that the skills that built your business are the same ones for your liquidity event. After all, how can you master something you've never done before? Are you leaving millions on the table? Learn how the 90-day Deep Wealth Experience and our 9-step roadmap helps you capture the maximum value for your liquidity event. Click here to book your free exploratory strategy session.Enjoy the interview!
Prantik Mazumdar is an award winning Entrepreneur, marketer, venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of it's prestigious clients. In February 2019, he had a successful exit when Happy Marketer was sold to an American digital enterprise called Merkle, which is part of dentsu International, the largest Japanese advertising conglomerate. He is currently serving as the Managing Director of the CXM Group at Dentsu Singapore. Apart from his corporate role, he is an active angel & venture investor, mentor, advisor and speaker through organizations like Quest Ventures, Tie Singapore, HealthXCapital, NUS Angel Ventures and is an Entrepreneur-In-Resident at INSEAD. Show notes at: https://www.jeremyau.com/blog/prantik-mazumdar You can find the community discussion for this episode at: https://club.jeremyau.com/c/podcasts/prantik-mazumdar
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week with local business headlines on NetLink and Starhub, along with an ongoing discussion of US stocks, the latest in the nickel market saga, plus updates from Oracle, Rivian, Nio and what the Brain Crypto Fund did on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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StarHub has scored the Singapore broadcast rights to screen the English Premier League for the next 6 years. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Nikhil Eapen, CEO, StarHub, to find out his plans for EPL, as well as the mainboard listed company's strategy and focus in the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Martin is joined by Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG to digest the latest in corporate earnings here in Singapore, plus what the Olam demerger may mean for shareholders and why the STI is outperforming its peers. They then discuss the latest in the Russia-Ukraine tensions, a lookahead to markets for the week, debates over the Feds' move to hike interest rates and thoughts on the US earnings season so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Starhub and Singtel both released earnings before the Thursday open, with both telcos posting an encouraging set of results. DBS' resident telco analyst Sachin Mittal joined us on Prime Time to discuss the two telcos, what stood out for him in their reports and how they're doing with regards to the transition to 5G.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Local telco StarHub will be buying a majority 50.1 per cent stake in rival Internet service provider MyRepublic’s broadband business for residential and enterprise customers in Singapore. For now, the deal is worth $70.8 million. On SGExtra, hosts Timothy Go and Rachel Kelly spoke to Kenny Chee, Senior Tech Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out what this means for consumers and Singapore’s broadband market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's show was a pack of fun, laughter, inspiration and information. From the news about Dr Yungi Cho to the powerful quote by Lecrae. From Olufunke's blog about her experience with a boy who came to her for help and how the Holy Spirit scolded her, to us hosting the vibrant youth from The Starhub, the youth expression of Daystar Christian Center, as they gear up plans towards the UNBOUND FEST 2021 happening this weekend. We topped it up with the Question of The Day. The husband aborted his wife's pregnancy without her consent. Wait, before you comment, hear the story out. Quote of The Day: "Don't be ashamed of your scars. They prove to wounded people that healing is real" ~ Lecrae Host: TOLA Omoniyi, Olufunke Aderogba, Eniola, Anastasia
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Known for its hubbing offerings - but with a new CEO at the helm - StarHub is looking to take a different direction. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Nikhil Eapen, CEO, StarHub Group, to discuss the telcos recent earnings announcement, data breach, and what we can expect from the upcoming strategy plan announcement in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Let the Money Talk podcast. In this episode, Phillip Securities Research's head of research, Paul Chew, discusses the report on StarHub 2Q21 which the results are within expectation and paid 4% yield while waiting for borders and roaming revenue to return. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the latest corporate updates. Alternatively, visit www.stocksbnb.com for the full report.
Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients. In February 2019, he had a successful exit when Happy Marketer was sold to an American digital enterprise called Merkle, which is part of Dentsu International, the largest Japanese advertising conglomerate. He is currently serving as the Managing Director of the CXM Group at Dentsu Singapore. He is a regular columnist for Marketing Magazine, Campaign Asia, Economic Times, Business Times on all things digital transformation and marketing and has trained over 500 enterprises in the region on this subject. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Marketers in the World. Apart from his corporate role, he is an active angel & venture investor, mentor, advisor, and speaker through organizations like Quest Ventures, Tie Singapore, HealthXCapital, NUS Angel Ventures and is an Entrepreneur-In-Resident at INSEAD. Outside of work, he is an avid cricketer, enjoys political discourse, is intrigued by behavioral economics, and is enjoying parenting a 4-year toddler. For more information about Happy Marketeer, you can check https://www.happymarketer.com/ or connect with Prantik on https://www.linkedin.com/in/prantikmazumdar/. If you enjoyed this podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince new guests to come on the show, and on top of that, I love reading the reviews! Follow Andrew: Website: https://andrewsenduk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.senduk/ Email: hello@andrewsenduk.com
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The Big Story Ep 42: Pay TV operators need to become 'super aggregators' to retain subscriber base 5:41 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Market research firm Fitch Solutions projected that pay TV operators Singtel and StarHub will continue to see a gradual erosion in their subscriber base. By the end of 2029, it figured there will be 460,660 pay-TV subscribers here, down from the 704,000 subscribers at the end of June. Netflix does not reveal the number of subscribers in Singapore, but market researcher Statista estimates there will be over 264,000 Netflix users here by the end of the year. Tech correspondent Vincent Chang tells us the ways in which pay TV can remain competitive. Read Vincent Chang's story for more details Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Discover more niche podcast series by ST and BT below: Follow Money Hacks Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Follow Health Check Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaN Follow Asian Insider Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa7 Follow Green Pulse Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWaf Follow Life Picks Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWa2 Follow #PopVultures Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWad Follow Bookmark This! Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWas Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast on: https://str.sg/JWRE Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I share with you why I sold off my entire Starhub holdings and what's going to be the shares that I am going to buy. I also share what is the difference between custodians and non custodians brokerage account. Listen till the end! Do follow me on IG Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/thecasualinvestor/ for more contents. You can visit this link, https://linktr.ee/thecasualinvestor
In this episode, Tim Glomb and Richard Jones chat with Adam Stewart, the Chief Digital Officer of Starhub, a telecommunications company. Adam discusses his experience running the data strategy for businesses in multiple industries including banking, CFMG, pure play e-commerce, and now telecoms. Additionally, he shares his insights on data including how important it is to make it accessible and actionable. VISIT CHEETAH DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR MORE MARKETING INSIGHTS https://www.cheetahdigital.com/resources SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR OTHER MARKETING INSIGHTS https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu6Qx1lHFJHaWU1oMk9yajQ?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT with CHEETAH DIGITAL Twitter ► https://twitter.com/Cheetah_Digital LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/cheetahdigital
Synopsis: Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp have scored a historic three-way partnership to broadcast the 2018 World Cup in Russia from June 14 to July 15 in Singapore. This is the first time there has been no price hike since paid World Cup subscriptions were introduced here in 2002. Fans will be paying the same prices as they did in 2014 to watch the World Cup on their home screens or mobile devices. These remain at $94.16 (early bird price till May 22) and $112.35 for those who sign up after. How was this pulled off? Did a united team bid work for once, in the Singapore context? Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.