Under the Radar: Providing business coaching for the likes of LVMH, L’Oreal and Twitter – CoachHub on key drivers of growth ahead and its rapid expansion in Asia post funding from Sofina, Softbank Fund Vision 2

Today we’re going to talk about a company that helps organisations create a personalised, measurable and scalable coaching programme for the entire workforce regardless of department and seniority level.  Founded in 2018, CoachHub is a leading global talent development platform with over 3,500 cer…

Market View: Japan’s economy fell faster than expected in Q3 vs Yen’s rally; Google’s Gemini AI model; November’s nonfarm payrolls expectations;From Vertex Spac to 17Live Group; Thomson Medical gets extension to restore public float; Sasseur Reit subsidiary’s extension of loan

Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today. That’s amid overnight gains on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq ending sharply higher, supported by heavy-weight tech stocks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) added 0.5 per cent to 3,090.02 points after 104.8 million securities c…

Culture Club: Turning a 70-year-old winery into the next luxury brand

The Australian wine industry is one of the world's largest exporters of wine. Australia has exported 625 million litres of wine in 2021 and 2022, and its valued at $2.1 billion. And now one of the world's largest wine companies, Treasury Premium Brands has earmarked Australian heritage winery Wynns…

Why It Matters: Is it possible to build robots without coding? Augmentus brings 'no-code' robotics to the world

Artificial intelligence is already having a major impact on many industries around the world, and it is only going to become more important in the future. In fact, the global robot software market is estimated to generate $47.24 billion by 2030. But how will 'no-code' robotics continue to push the…

Weekly Wrap Up: ComfortDelGro to raise cab fares, is there a real need for it?

Singapore's largest taxi operator ComfortDelGro has announced that it will increase its cab fares to help cabbies defray higher operating costs. The last time this was done was back in March 2022. A new peak hour surcharge will also be implemented from 10am to 1.59pm on Saturdays, Sundays and publi…

Under the Radar: How is Swift facilitating cross-border transactions and ensuring interoperability of CBDCs?

Messaging tools are much needed not just between individuals like you and me, but also between banks and financial institutions to support global and local financial flows, as well as trade and commerce all around the world.  Founded in 1973, our guest Swift is a global member-owned cooperative an…

Why It Matters: Tackling staff shortages & tech for good healthcare in Singapore

Health systems around the world are facing persisting and growing challenges, including an ageing population, health inequity, and workforce shortages. As the recent pandemic further widens the healthcare workforce gap, can digital tech plug the shortfall of workforce in the healthcare industry? …

Euro Watch: Can EU & Chinese leaders address trade imbalances at EU-China summit 2023?

This week’s summit between European Union and Chinese leaders will mark the capstone of a year of intensive in-person engagement between Chinese and European leaders. Trade is expected to be the dominant issue at this year’s summit. What issues are likely to be on the agenda or what outcomes can w…

Market View: ADP payroll numbers; ComfortDelGro raises flag-down fares for taxis; Keppel’s tie-up with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company; SIAS questions Manulife US Reit’s fundraising proposal; BoE voices concerns about US$1.6t private credit market

Singapore stocks started the day on a softer note, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.6 per cent to 3,070.31 points after 36.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Manuli…

Under the Radar: Why is Sasa making a comeback in Singapore?

Today we’re going to talk about Hong Kong’s biggest cosmetics chain. Make a guess – the chain is known for its pink-and-white shop front.  Does Sasa ring a bell? Founded in 1978, Hong-Kong-listed Sasa first launched in Singapore in 1997 and grew over the years to become the go-to place for make-up…