In this inspiring entrepreneurs series, part of Citi’s 120th year in Singapore celebrations we will explore just that - by delving into the minds of 5 entrepreneurs to understand their journeys, lessons they have learnt, and what they think it takes to be successful. 

In this episode, Rachel Kelly speaks with Karan Narula, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. Karan shares his experience in growing the company, seizing business opportunities, and navigating new waters. 

Brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank. 

In this inspiring entrepreneurs series, part of Citi&rsquo;s 120th year in Singapore celebrations we will explore just that - by delving into the minds of 5 entrepreneurs to understand their journeys, lessons they have learnt, and what they think it takes to be successful.&nbsp;
In this episode, Rachel Kelly speaks with Karan Narula, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. Karan shares his experience in growing the company, seizing business opportunities, and navigating new waters.&nbsp;
Brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank.&nbsp;

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.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

In this special podcast series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of  International Women’s Day we will speak to inspiring professionals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and champion the power of women in the working world - their thoughts - their lessons - what inspires and drives them.

In this special podcast series brought to you by Citi Commercial Bank in celebration of  International Women’s Day we will speak to inspiring professionals who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and champion the power of women in the working world - their thoughts - their lessons - what inspires and drives them.

Inspiring Entrepreneurs

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.

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Your evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Mercantile Building Beyond Legacy

Singapore Police are urging the public: don’t look away. A new campaign encouraging people to report sexual crimes comes as cases of molestation, rape and offences involving minors all rose last year. So what’s driving the numbers, and how exactly can ordinary bystanders really make a difference?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Claudia Tan, Journalist from The Straits Times, to find out more.

Singapore Police are urging the public: don&rsquo;t look away. A new campaign encouraging people to report sexual crimes comes as cases of molestation, rape and offences involving minors all rose last year. So what&rsquo;s driving the numbers, and how exactly can ordinary bystanders really make a difference?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Claudia Tan, Journalist from The Straits Times, to find out more.

The Big Story: “Don’t Be a Bystander!” - What should you do when you witness a sexual crime?

Asia’s investment landscape is shifting in subtle but significant ways. Even amid global market volatility, capital continues to flow into long-term assets like infrastructure, logistics and digital infrastructure.

Meanwhile, rising data demand is making data centres one of the fastest-growing segments in the region. But questions remain about whether capital is being deployed into the most attractive long-term opportunities.

And as ESG and digital infrastructure take centre stage, how much of this growth is truly structural versus momentum-driven?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Brian Chinappi, Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate & Data Centres at Actis, to find out more.

Asia&rsquo;s investment landscape is shifting in subtle but significant ways. Even amid global market volatility, capital continues to flow into long-term assets like infrastructure, logistics and digital infrastructure.
Meanwhile, rising data demand is making data centres one of the fastest-growing segments in the region. But questions remain about whether capital is being deployed into the most attractive long-term opportunities.
And as ESG and digital infrastructure take centre stage, how much of this growth is truly structural versus momentum-driven?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Brian Chinappi, Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate &amp; Data Centres at Actis, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Where capital is going next in Asia's changing investment landscape

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into how employees are getting paid time off to care for sick pets, and whether that’s something necessary for all workplaces to enforce. Then, they unpack China’s booming “lunch-break economy,” where workers are spending their midday hour on massages, nap cinemas, gym sessions and even oxygen chambers just to survive the workday.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into how employees are getting paid time off to care for sick pets, and whether that&rsquo;s something necessary for all workplaces to enforce. Then, they unpack China&rsquo;s booming &ldquo;lunch-break economy,&rdquo; where workers are spending their midday hour on massages, nap cinemas, gym sessions and even oxygen chambers just to survive the workday.

Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Mercantile Building Beyond Legacy

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