We basically want to insure things that we value as precious to us.

So, will we go to the extent of insuring our smartphones or tech gadgets?

In the Spotlight, Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with John Trotter, Asia Head for Digital Partnership Distribution for QBE Asia to find out more.  

We basically want to insure things that we value as precious to us.
So, will we go to the extent of insuring our smartphones or tech gadgets?
In the Spotlight, Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with John Trotter, Asia Head for Digital Partnership Distribution for QBE Asia to find out more.

The team brings you the latest business and topical news from Asia and around the World with programs such as In the Spotlight, Business View and Culture Club.

Stay up to date with the latest movements in the Singapore, European and US markets.

The team brings you the latest business and topical news from Asia and around the World with programs such as In the Spotlight, Business View and Culture Club. Stay up to date with the latest movements in the Singapore, European and US markets.

Drive Time with Elliott Danker, Timothy Go & Chua Tian Tian

Drive Time with Elliott Danker, Timothy Go & Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

Will you insure your smartphones and tech gadgets?

Singapore stocks rose early on after global indices rallied overnight. 

The Straits Times Index rose 0.1 per cent in early trade to 3,260.51 points after 38.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the Reit manager said yesterday that Mapletree Logistics Trust is in the process of buying eight Asia-Pacific assets for over S$900 million. 

Elsewhere, Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Technology is reportedly preparing for a listing in Hong Kong. JD.com also came up to say that  two of its subsidiaries had filed for IPOs in Hong Kong. What’s next for China’s tech scene? 

On Market View, the Drive Time team sat down with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS  for more. 

Singapore stocks rose early on after global indices rallied overnight. 
The Straits Times Index rose 0.1 per cent in early trade to 3,260.51 points after 38.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch today, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the Reit manager said yesterday that Mapletree Logistics Trust is in the process of buying eight Asia-Pacific assets for over S$900 million. 
Elsewhere, Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Technology is reportedly preparing for a listing in Hong Kong. JD.com also came up to say that  two of its subsidiaries had filed for IPOs in Hong Kong. What’s next for China’s tech scene? 
On Market View, the Drive Time team sat down with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS  for more.

Details on possible IPOs in Hong Kong- Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Technologies; JD.com units filed for IPOs; Singapore stock market wrap

When it comes to indoor play spaces in Singapore, there's certainly no shortage of options here. From trampoline parks to themed playgrounds, there is something for everyone of all ages. 

Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Hariman Kwok, CEO and Founder of The Seriously Fun Group, The Polliwogs and X-SCAP8 to find out more about the business of indoor play concepts in Singapore. 

When it comes to indoor play spaces in Singapore, there's certainly no shortage of options here. From trampoline parks to themed playgrounds, there is something for everyone of all ages. 
Drive Time's Elliot Danker speaks with Hariman Kwok, CEO and Founder of The Seriously Fun Group, The Polliwogs and X-SCAP8 to find out more about the business of indoor play concepts in Singapore.

EDT Hariman Kwok, The Seriously Fun Group, The Polliwogs & X-SCAP8 (30 MAR)

Founded by the co-founder of foodpanda and budget hotel chain Zen Rooms, Kiren Tanna, Una Brands is an e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales e-commerce brands based in APAC. 

The company focuses on acquiring companies with strong independent branding and which have annual revenue of between US$300,000 and US$20 million, and uses technology to optimise and automate product placement and marketing across a range of distribution channels. 

Una Brands currently acquired and operates over 20 e-commerce brands across six countries including ergonomic furniture brands ErgoTune and EverDesk+. 

It recently announced an additional US$30 million in Pre-Series C fundraise, bringing the total firm’s raise over the past year to US$60 million.

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian found out what’s next for Una Brands from Kiren Tanna, Co-founder & CEO, Una Brands. 

Founded by the co-founder of foodpanda and budget hotel chain Zen Rooms, Kiren Tanna, Una Brands is an e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales e-commerce brands based in APAC. 
The company focuses on acquiring companies with strong independent branding and which have annual revenue of between US$300,000 and US$20 million, and uses technology to optimise and automate product placement and marketing across a range of distribution channels. 
Una Brands currently acquired and operates over 20 e-commerce brands across six countries including ergonomic furniture brands ErgoTune and EverDesk+. 
It recently announced an additional US$30 million in Pre-Series C fundraise, bringing the total firm’s raise over the past year to US$60 million.
On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian found out what’s next for Una Brands from Kiren Tanna, Co-founder &amp; CEO, Una Brands.

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