China published a set of new rules earlier last month that would tighten scrutiny over IPOs. According to the new rules, regulators will vet IPOs more closely, crack down hard on securities fraud, and encourage listed firms to increase dividend payouts and buy back shares. So what does this mean for the stock market? Will this deter companies away from listing in China? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Prof Rick Marchese, Professor of Management Practice at ESSEC Asia-Pacific, to find out more.

China published a set of new rules earlier last month that would tighten scrutiny over IPOs. According to the new rules, regulators will vet IPOs more closely, crack down hard on securities fraud, and encourage listed firms to increase dividend payouts and buy back shares. So what does this mean for the stock market? Will this deter companies away from listing in China? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Prof Rick Marchese, Professor of Management Practice at ESSEC Asia-Pacific, to find out more.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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.

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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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Money in the Market: How will China's stricter IPO rules affect the stock market?

Artificial intelligence featured prominently in Singapore’s Budget 2026, with expanded support measures and new initiatives aimed at embedding AI across the economy. But announcements are only one part of the story.

The bigger question is: are Singapore SMEs ready to move beyond pilots to meaningful adoption? In this Budget-special edition of Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kelvin Koh, Co-Chair, Singapore Enterprise Chapter of SGTech on rising SME interest, common scaling barriers, the role of change management and partnerships, and what would signal a national tipping point for AI adoption.

 

Artificial intelligence featured prominently in Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026, with expanded support measures and new initiatives aimed at embedding AI across the economy. But announcements are only one part of the story.
The bigger question is: are Singapore SMEs ready to move beyond pilots to meaningful adoption? In this Budget-special edition of&nbsp;Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Kelvin Koh, Co-Chair, Singapore Enterprise Chapter of SGTech on rising SME interest, common scaling barriers, the role of change management and partnerships, and what would signal a national tipping point for AI adoption.
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Budget 2026: Singapore's AI push — Are SMEs ready to move beyond pilots?

Lunar New Year is traditionally one of the first major stress points for global supply chains with factory shutdowns across Asia, front-loaded exports, and potential shifts in freight rates.

But in 2026, the signals are more nuanced. Is global supply chain demand stabilising — or beginning to soften? 

On Industry Insight, The Afternoon Update’s Lynlee Foo speaks with Andrew Coldrey, Vice President for Asia Pacific at C.H. Robinson, about what early 2026 freight patterns are revealing about global trade. They discuss softer retail demand and evolving inventory strategies, air freight dynamics including semiconductor and technology cargo, ocean capacity and carrier pricing decisions, manufacturing diversification across Southeast Asia, as well as the impact of tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty on global trade flows.

Listen for a measured look at how resilient global supply chains really are, and the indicators to watch in the months ahead.

Lunar New Year is traditionally one of the first major stress points for global supply chains with factory shutdowns across Asia, front-loaded exports, and potential shifts in freight rates.
But in 2026, the signals are more nuanced.&nbsp;Is global supply chain demand stabilising &mdash; or beginning to soften?&nbsp;
On Industry Insight, The Afternoon Update&rsquo;s Lynlee Foo speaks with Andrew Coldrey, Vice President for Asia Pacific at C.H. Robinson, about what early 2026 freight patterns are revealing about global trade. They discuss softer retail demand and evolving inventory strategies, air freight dynamics including semiconductor and technology cargo, ocean capacity and carrier pricing decisions, manufacturing diversification across Southeast Asia, as well as the impact of tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty on global trade flows.
Listen for a measured look at how resilient global supply chains really are, and the indicators to watch in the months ahead.

Industry Insight: Supply chain demand in 2026 - Stable or softening?

One of the changes in Budget 2026 is the halving of the maximum Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate for early deregistration of cars - from $60,000 to $30,000. But on the surface, this looks technical.

On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out how this change could reshape behaviour in meaningful ways for car owners and the second-hand market.

 

For more Budget 2026 insights:
https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

One of the changes in Budget 2026 is the halving of the maximum Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate for early deregistration of cars - from $60,000 to $30,000. But on the surface, this looks technical.
On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Nian Tjoe, Senior Transport Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out how this change could reshape behaviour in meaningful ways for car owners and the second-hand market.
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For more Budget 2026 insights: <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

Money in the Market: How will China's stricter IPO rules affect the stock market?

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