Asia-Pacific has come out of the blocks much faster than the US and Europe in deal-making activity in 2025. The volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Asia-Pacific is up 19 per cent from the first quarter in 2024.

So what’s driving this optimism? Which sectors are emerging as the biggest winners?

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking of CGS International Securities, to find out more.

Asia-Pacific has come out of the blocks much faster than the US and Europe in deal-making activity in 2025. The volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) in the Asia-Pacific is up 19 per cent from the first quarter in 2024.
So what&rsquo;s driving this optimism? Which sectors are emerging as the biggest winners?
On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to&nbsp;Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking of CGS International Securities, to find out more.

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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Wealth Tracker: Why deal making activity is ramping up in Asia and what you should take note of

Singapore’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States come at a critical juncture for the global economy. With Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong reporting progress, including the potential for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical exports, in the face of rising protectionism and uncertainty.

Beyond tariff relief, what would constitute a meaningful win? How can Singapore build long-term trade resilience and secure access to emerging technologies in a fragmented global landscape?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to MEI Yuan, Assistant Professor of Economics from Singapore Management University to find out more. 

Singapore&rsquo;s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States come at a critical juncture for the global economy. With Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong reporting progress, including the potential for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical exports, in the face of rising protectionism and uncertainty.
Beyond tariff relief, what would constitute a meaningful win? How can Singapore build long-term trade resilience and secure access to emerging technologies in a fragmented global landscape?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to MEI Yuan, Assistant Professor of Economics from Singapore Management University to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: How are trade talks with the US playing out for Singapore?

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking movements in the region. 

The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,885.80 points at 2.13pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$681.30M seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Creative Technology, after the company named Freddy Sim, the younger brother of its late founder Sim Wong Hoo, as chief executive officer. 

Elsewhere, from shares of Alibaba slumping on the back of a report that its AI deal with Apple was facing scrutiny in the US, to how Nvidia plans to sell a technology to speed up chip-to-chip communication needed to build and deploy AI tools, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore shares dipped today, tracking movements in the region.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index was down 0.31% at 3,885.80 points at 2.13pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$681.30M seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Creative Technology, after the company named Freddy Sim, the younger brother of its late founder Sim Wong Hoo, as chief executive officer.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from shares of Alibaba slumping on the back of a report that its AI deal with Apple was facing scrutiny in the US, to how Nvidia plans to sell a technology to speed up chip-to-chip communication needed to build and deploy AI tools, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Market View: What to watch at Computex AI Exhibition; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on NVLink Fusion, new Taiwan HQ; Scott Bessent on downgrade of US credit rating; Asian shares fall on mixed China data; Alibaba slumps on report over potential US scrutiny over Apple AI deal; Sinarmas Land, Creative Technologies to watch

The US dollar has taken a beating. But has it really fallen all that much this year? The greenback has fallen some 6% overall against a basket of world currencies since the start of the year. Will it continue to decline? If so, how much further? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Moh Siong, Currency Strategist, Bank of Singapore, to find out more.

The US dollar has taken a beating. But has it really fallen all that much this year? The greenback has fallen some 6% overall against a basket of world currencies since the start of the year. Will it continue to decline? If so, how much further? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sim Moh Siong, Currency Strategist, Bank of Singapore, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Why deal making activity is ramping up in Asia and what you should take note of

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