‘Owning Manhattan’: Can foreigners own a piece of it?
Can a foreigner buy property in New York and own a piece of Manhattan? What is the New York City real estate market like? Caleb Goh, an agent from US-based real estate brokerage SERHANT shares his insights with The Afternoon Update producer Sean Cheong.
Market View: Call of the Week - Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG).
James Yeo from InvestKaki joins Sean Cheong to unpack the week's major stories for US and Asian markets plus why the call of the week is Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG).
Industry Insight: Enterprise tech transforming global talent management, HR processes
Enterprise technology is helping organisations of all sizes reinvent their operations, explore new frontiers and unlock their potential. From payroll to compliance and global hiring, Nick Catino, Head of Global Policy, at global HR and payroll firm Deel, shares how technology can simplify every asp…
Viewpoint: HDB flat owners too should have a chance to enjoy wealth creation through property: ERA agent
Since the Housing Development Board’s new resale flat listing service was launched in two months ago, about 50 HDB listings have been removed by regulators. These were priced at $1 million or more, which HDB says is ‘unrealistic’. The HDB resale flat listing service which started officially on May …
Industry Insight: The evolving landscape of B2B payments
The landscape of business-to-business (B2B) payments is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements such as AI and blockchain, which are enabling faster and more secure transactions. Yogesh Sangle, Global Head of Instarem, tells us about the current trends, future of B2B payments, as well as…
Viewpoint: Can Kamala Harris win?
The path for Vice-President Kamala Harris to secure the Democratic presidential nomination seems set and the most formidable challenge lies ahead in defeating the Trump / Vance ticket and the Republican Party in November. Jared Mondschein, the Director of Research at the United States Studies Centr…
Market View: The Chinese plenum - What you need to know
China’s long-term economic blueprint unveiled at the Third Plenum gave stock investors few new reasons to buy, with many now awaiting further clarity on some of the wordings. As one of the worst performers in Asia this year, did the plenum provide any reasons for investors to feel optimistic? Gary …
Industry Insight: Will the Disney Cruise Line propel growth in cruise tourism?
Disney Adventure is set to launch from Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre in 2025. It marks the first time a Disney Cruise Line ship will homeport in Asia. The voyage, featuring Disney-themed dining options, onboard activities and character experiences will create a unique opportunity for travel…
Industry Insight: Can silkworms weave the future of food and medicine?
Singapore recently approved 16 species of insects such as crickets, grasshoppers and silkworms as safe for human consumption. The move is attracting businesses from Asia including Tokyo-based bioengineering company, Morus, which produces food from silkworms. It recently set up a subsidiary in Singa…
What's for Lunch: What have technology and AI got to do with pizzas?
Recently, Domino's launched a revolutionary new e-bike concept destined to change the food delivery universe. The dXb e-bike is packed with design features that ensure your pizza arrives as though it has just come out of the oven. Among them, a temperature-controlled pizza pod that keeps your meal …