In the Spotlight: Strikes are expected across UK in run-up to Christmas

In the Spotlight on Prime Time every Monday, we speak with our friends at the BBC in London about some of the global headlines and stories they are tracking in the week ahead. Bharati Jagdish speaks with Rob Hugh-Jones, Editor, BBC Partner Hub in London, who is monitoring a major court case that o…

Market View: Perfect Corp on the outlook for beauty tech industry, virtual makeup try-on, partnerships with beauty brands, future of virtual fashion try-ons

We’re going to talk all about beauty today. Speaking of beauty, have you ever gone out with little or no makeup only to realise you need to take a selfie or a photograph to put on your social media? In these situations, beauty apps that provide virtual makeup in real time would prove to be extreme…

The evolution of the agri-food and farm tech industry in Southeast Asia

As the agritech revolution converges in South East Asia, how should investors be navigating agriculture in the digital decade? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks with Philippe Ceulen, Head of Strategy, Mandalay to find out.

In the Spotlight: "Enabling the Digital Economy: Global Opportunities in Digital Trust"

Fostering trust in the digital world is vital in today’s age of industry digitalization, the proliferation of misinformation, and changing societal attitudes towards privacy.  SG Tech, the trade association for the tech industry in Singapore, recently launched a landscape report into digital trust…

Can the BNPL Code of Conduct help to reduce revenge spending and debt-traps?

With the ‘Live Now Pay Later’ phenomenon catching on among consumers here, how will the growth of the Buy Now, Pay Later model impact consumer debt trends in Singapore? And can the introduction of the BNPL Code of Conduct help to reduce revenge spending and debt-traps? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdis…

Market View: US jobs data, Elon Musk vs Tim Cook, Asian stock vs factory activity performance

Global markets seem to be taking comfort in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s balanced tone with regard to further interest rate hikes.  Following that comment by Powell, we have more economic data including initial jobless claims and personal income figures out of the US last night. Question…

Market View: US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, China’s reopening theme and India’s Q3 GDP

We cast the spotlight on the world’s top economies, namely the US, China, and India today. In the US, investors sift through Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell’s speech at a Brookings Institution event last night for hints on the magnitude of future rate hikes.  Back in Asia, Chinese health offici…

In the Spotlight: How technology turns edible food waste to valuable ingredients

The UN and sustainability watchdogs noted that countries around the globe pledged in 2015 to halve food waste by 2030, but few are on track to do so. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, we find out how a local company is doing their part in tackling climate change when Bharati Jagdish speaks with Jess…

NUS-ISS new brand launch: Accelerating digital excellence

With the Covid-19 pandemic presenting challenges to many organisations, pushing businesses to ramp up on digital transformation. Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Khoong Chan Meng, CEO, NUS-ISS to find out how they working with the industry and workforce to climb the next curve of digital ex…

In the Spotlight: Sunglasses that fit Asian features

Have you ever had to constantly adjust your sunglasses which never seems to stay on, especially for Asians with lower nose bridges, made worse by the sweltering Singapore heat? Plus, for those who are into active sports, we’re sure this is more than just an inconvenience. What if we told you that…