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Maiko Makito, Co-owner and Managing Director of Pearl FALCO, is a pioneering leader merging traditional pearl craftsmanship with modern innovation.

Under her direction, Pearl FALCO launched the first-ever digital certificate for an Akoya Pearl Necklace using blockchain technology, setting a new standard for authenticity and transparency in the luxury jewelry market.

Rooted in her family's legacy in Ise Shima, Japan, the birthplace of cultured pearls, Maiko has expanded the brand's presence globally, including a key gallery in Singapore.

On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Maiko Makito, Co-owner and Managing Director, Pearl FALCO, to find out more.



Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani

Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg)

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Maiko Makito, Co-owner and Managing Director of Pearl FALCO, is a pioneering leader merging traditional pearl craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Under her direction, Pearl FALCO launched the first-ever digital certificate for an Akoya Pearl Necklace using blockchain technology, setting a new standard for authenticity and transparency in the luxury jewelry market.
Rooted in her family's legacy in Ise Shima, Japan, the birthplace of cultured pearls, Maiko has expanded the brand's presence globally, including a key gallery in Singapore.
On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Maiko Makito, Co-owner and Managing Director, Pearl FALCO, to find out more.
 
Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani
Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (<a href="mailto:alexparada@sph.com.sg">alexparada@sph.com.sg</a>)
Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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Culture Club: A new way of authenticating your pearls

Singapore stocks began the day trading in negative territory as markets abroad mostly posted losses overnight.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,726.33 points after 42.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have ComfortDelGro. The transport giant’s net profit grew 15.2 per cent to S$57.5 million for its third quarter ended September, as revenue rose by 18.4 per cent to S$1.2 billion.

Elsewhere, from more on China’s retail sales growing at its fastest clip since the start of the year, to how US automakers fell earlier on the back of a report that US President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric vehicle adoption – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. 

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Singapore stocks began the day trading in negative territory as markets abroad mostly posted losses overnight.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,726.33 points after 42.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.   In terms of companies to watch today, we have ComfortDelGro. The transport giant’s net profit grew 15.2 per cent to S$57.5 million for its third quarter ended September, as revenue rose by 18.4 per cent to S$1.2 billion.
Elsewhere, from more on China’s retail sales growing at its fastest clip since the start of the year, to how US automakers fell earlier on the back of a report that US President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric vehicle adoption – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. 
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Assistant Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.

Market View: US auto stocks down after report of Trump wanting to end EV credit; Disney’s strong quarterly results; Fed’s Powell says no rush to cut rates; ComfortDelGro’s net profit up 15.2% for Q3 and more

Bullion fell the most since June and copper had the biggest drop since July 2022 on a closing basis as Trump’s win rippled through global markets and pushed the greenback up the most since 2020. That's as investors are concerned with Trump's campaign promise to impose tariffs as high as 60 percent on Chinese imports. So what does this mean for the metals market going forward?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sabrin Chowdhury, Global Head of Commodities, APAC, BMI to find out where there are any opportunities in the metals market investors can still look forward to. 

Bullion fell the most since June and copper had the biggest drop since July 2022 on a closing basis as Trump’s win rippled through global markets and pushed the greenback up the most since 2020. That's as investors are concerned with Trump's campaign promise to impose tariffs as high as 60 percent on Chinese imports. So what does this mean for the metals market going forward? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sabrin Chowdhury, Global Head of Commodities, APAC, BMI to find out where there are any opportunities in the metals market investors can still look forward to.

Wealth Tracker: Is it all doom and gloom for the metals market under a Trump presidency? 

AMILI is a company at the forefront of microbiome research and healthcare innovation, aiming to help us reshape the way we think about our gut health.

As Asia’s first and only gut microbiome transplant bank, AMILI is on a mission to build the world’s largest multi-ethnic microbiome database, focusing specifically on the diverse populations of Southeast Asia.

On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zat, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore to find out more. 

AMILI is a company at the forefront of microbiome research and healthcare innovation, aiming to help us reshape the way we think about our gut health.
As Asia’s first and only gut microbiome transplant bank, AMILI is on a mission to build the world’s largest multi-ethnic microbiome database, focusing specifically on the diverse populations of Southeast Asia.
On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zat, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore to find out more.

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