China is pioneering a new trend where AI clones take over entire livestreams, leaving human hosts as passive “props.”

This silent streamer phenomenon is a warning for Singapore as AI becomes more integrated into workplaces.

With six months of free premium AI access under Budget 2026, the key challenge is turning tools into skills, learning to lead AI ethically, strategically, and with judgment.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Martin Li, Digital Marketing Instructor, Vertical Institute, to explore how Singaporeans can avoid becoming “human props” and develop AI-ready behaviours.

China is pioneering a new trend where AI clones take over entire livestreams, leaving human hosts as passive &ldquo;props.&rdquo;
This silent streamer phenomenon is a warning for Singapore as AI becomes more integrated into workplaces.
With six months of free premium AI access under Budget 2026, the key challenge is turning tools into skills, learning to lead AI ethically, strategically, and with judgment.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Martin Li, Digital Marketing Instructor, Vertical Institute, to explore how Singaporeans can avoid becoming &ldquo;human props&rdquo; and develop AI-ready behaviours.

The Big Story: Is Singapore at risk of becoming a “human prop” in the age of AI?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan unpack the debate surrounding the alleged “accidental” deletion of a public figure’s Instagram account, and why some online users are questioning how easy (or difficult) it really is to permanently remove a social media profile. 

Then, they shift gears into science’s newest frontier: smart underwear. Researchers in the US are recruiting volunteers to help track human flatulence in real time as part of a study aimed at better understanding gut health and microbial activity. Yes, wearable tech has officially entered the world of intestinal gas research.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan unpack the debate surrounding the alleged &ldquo;accidental&rdquo; deletion of a public figure&rsquo;s Instagram account, and why some online users are questioning how easy (or difficult) it really is to permanently remove a social media profile.&nbsp;
Then, they shift gears into science&rsquo;s newest frontier: smart underwear. Researchers in the US are recruiting volunteers to help track human flatulence in real time as part of a study aimed at better understanding gut health and microbial activity. Yes, wearable tech has officially entered the world of intestinal gas research.

What's Trending: Was this public figure's Instagram really deleted  .. and smart underwear that counts your farts?

Solana has bounced from ~$75 lows back toward $80, showing early signs of stabilisation after months of heavy volatility.

With key resistance at $78, $82, and $85, combined with consistent inflows into Solana-linked ETFs despite a 40% drop, investors are weighing whether this is a temporary relief bounce or the start of a deeper trend reversal.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Daryl Teo, Managing Partner at Dakota Ventures, to explore whether Solana is a buy opportunity, which levels could define its next move, and what the latest institutional flows are signaling for investors.

Solana has bounced from ~$75 lows back toward $80, showing early signs of stabilisation after months of heavy volatility.
With key resistance at $78, $82, and $85, combined with consistent inflows into Solana-linked ETFs despite a 40% drop, investors are weighing whether this is a temporary relief bounce or the start of a deeper trend reversal.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Daryl Teo, Managing Partner at Dakota Ventures, to explore whether Solana is a buy opportunity, which levels could define its next move, and what the latest institutional flows are signaling for investors.

Wealth Tracker: Is there still an institutional appetite for Solana despite a 40% decline?

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to monitor earnings out of the country.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,995.97 points at 12.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.10B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have AEM, after the semiconductor equipment maker posted a net profit of S$13.9 million for H2 FY2025, up 32 per cent from S$10.5 million the year before. 

Elsewhere, from how chipmaker Nvidia posted better-than-expected results for the January quarter and forecast current-quarter revenue above market estimates, to how Singapore firms delivered their biggest dividend haul yet in 2025, more corporate headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. 

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to monitor earnings out of the country.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,995.97 points at 12.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.10B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have AEM, after the semiconductor equipment maker posted a net profit of S$13.9 million for H2 FY2025, up 32 per cent from S$10.5 million the year before.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how chipmaker Nvidia posted better-than-expected results for the January quarter and forecast current-quarter revenue above market estimates, to how Singapore firms delivered their biggest dividend haul yet in 2025, more corporate headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.&nbsp;

Market View: Nvidia’s results beat estimates; AI trade, earnings from Salesforce, Snowflake in focus; DeepSeek reportedly withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia; Singapore firms’ 2025 dividend payouts hit US$18.7 billion record high; AEM, Yangzijiang Financial, Seatrium to watch

As AI becomes more embedded across finance, logistics and healthcare, the risks are growing too. Recent cyber activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure in Singapore has once again highlighted how strategic digital environments can become entry points into wider ecosystems. 

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET to find out whether cyber resilience is evolving at the same pace as digital transformation.

As AI becomes more embedded across finance, logistics and healthcare, the risks are growing too.&nbsp;Recent cyber activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure in Singapore has once again highlighted how strategic digital environments can become entry points into wider ecosystems.&nbsp;
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET to find out whether cyber resilience is evolving at the same pace as digital transformation.

Industry Insight: Singapore is racing ahead on AI — but is cyber resilience keeping up?

U.S. equities pushed higher ahead of Nvidia earnings, as investors reassess AI valuations and hyperscalers’ capex race. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office discusses the latest relatively weak US Q4 GDP print, tariff uncertainty, and what a steady Federal Reserve means for rate cuts this year. He also looks at the real opportunities may lie beyond mega-cap tech, from energy infrastructure to small caps and emerging markets.

U.S. equities pushed higher ahead of Nvidia earnings, as investors reassess AI valuations and hyperscalers&rsquo; capex race. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office discusses the latest relatively weak US Q4 GDP print, tariff uncertainty, and what a steady Federal Reserve means for rate cuts this year. He also looks at the&nbsp;real opportunities may lie beyond mega-cap tech, from energy infrastructure to small caps and emerging markets.

US Markets Wrap: AI Spending, Tariffs & the Next Leg for U.S. Markets

When the Dow drops 800 points in a day, is it panic - or opportunity knocking?

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we break down the brutal US selloff triggered by fresh 15% tariffs and rising policy uncertainty under President Trump.

Guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, explains which sectors are taking the hardest hit - and where investors can pivot strategically.

We examine whether today’s volatility risks echoing last year’s “Liberation Day” market tremors.

Closer to home, Singapore’s big three banks post record profits even as margins soften late in the quarter.

With a $1.5 billion boost to the Equity Market Development Programme, we ask whether it’s time to increase home bias toward local stocks.

Finally, we explore how to balance blue-chip resilience with smaller, high-growth opportunities on the STI.

When the Dow drops 800 points in a day, is it panic - or opportunity knocking?
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we break down the brutal US selloff triggered by fresh 15% tariffs and rising policy uncertainty under President Trump.
Guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, explains which sectors are taking the hardest hit - and where investors can pivot strategically.
We examine whether today&rsquo;s volatility risks echoing last year&rsquo;s &ldquo;Liberation Day&rdquo; market tremors.
Closer to home, Singapore&rsquo;s big three banks post record profits even as margins soften late in the quarter.
With a $1.5 billion boost to the Equity Market Development Programme, we ask whether it&rsquo;s time to increase home bias toward local stocks.
Finally, we explore how to balance blue-chip resilience with smaller, high-growth opportunities on the STI.

Money and Me: Tariff Shock, Bank Strength & The Singapore Pivot

Is the AI trade still unstoppable - or is smart money quietly rotating?

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack Nvidia’s blockbuster US$43 billion quarter and CEO Jensen Huang’s bold pushback against fears of an AI threat to software firms.

We examine why Salesforce is leaning on a US$50 billion buyback as shares slide - and what that signals about SaaS sentiment.

Closer to home, we explore how OCBC is prioritising special dividends over buybacks as Singapore payouts surge to multi-year highs.

In UP or DOWN, we look at diverging fortunes across Air New Zealand, Qantas, Axon Enterprise and Lynas Rare Earths.

We also check in on the Straits Times Index after Genting Singapore’s sharp drop.

Finally, Malaysia’s durian-fuelled tourism push rounds out today’s Last Word.

Is the AI trade still unstoppable - or is smart money quietly rotating?
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack&nbsp;Nvidia&rsquo;s blockbuster US$43 billion quarter and CEO Jensen Huang&rsquo;s bold pushback against fears of an AI threat to software firms.
We examine why Salesforce is leaning on a US$50 billion buyback as shares slide - and what that signals about SaaS sentiment.
Closer to home, we explore how OCBC is prioritising special dividends over buybacks as Singapore payouts surge to multi-year highs.
In UP or DOWN, we look at diverging fortunes across Air New Zealand, Qantas, Axon Enterprise and Lynas Rare Earths.
We also check in on the Straits Times Index after Genting Singapore&rsquo;s sharp drop.
Finally, Malaysia&rsquo;s durian-fuelled tourism push rounds out today&rsquo;s Last Word.

Market View: AI Titans, Dividend Kings & Turbulent Skies

Enterprise AI experimentation is slowing, and a harder question is emerging: where is the business value? With only 10–15% of AI projects reaching sustained production, many organisations are facing a “production gap” between pilots and profitability.

The Breakfast Show speaks with Guna Chellappan, General Manager Singapore at Red Hat, about why AI demos don’t automatically scale, the infrastructure and governance challenges holding companies back, and how to move AI from the playground to the profit centre.

Enterprise AI experimentation is slowing, and a harder question is emerging: where is the business value? With only 10&ndash;15% of AI projects reaching sustained production, many organisations are facing a &ldquo;production gap&rdquo; between pilots and profitability.
The Breakfast Show speaks with&nbsp;Guna Chellappan, General Manager Singapore at Red Hat, about why AI demos don&rsquo;t automatically scale, the infrastructure and governance challenges holding companies back, and how to move AI from the playground to the profit centre.

Mind Your Business: Why 85% of AI projects stall and how to get to production

“I'm not physically sick… I just can’t do today.” Ever heard this in your head in the morning?
Sometimes we need a break, even if we don't have the flu or a fever. But is that a legitimate reason to take leave? Are mental health days a right that is needed in today's landscape, or is it still misunderstood?

 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Sean Cheong

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

&ldquo;I'm not physically sick&hellip; I just can&rsquo;t do today.&rdquo; Ever heard this in your head in the morning? Sometimes we need a break, even if we don't have the flu or a fever. But is that a legitimate reason to take leave? Are mental health days a right that is needed in today's landscape, or is it still misunderstood?
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Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Sean Cheong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Mental health days - How seriously should we take them?

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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