Would you be okay with AI using your face to create content without you?

A major Chinese streaming platform is facing backlash over its new AI actor initiative, raising big questions about consent, creativity, and the future of human performance.

Plus, how far would you go to find out your favourite artist’s album release date?

Drake has hidden his next drop inside a 200-ton block of ice and fans are literally trying to break it open.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada unpack AI actors and wild album marketing.

Would you be okay with AI using your face to create content without you?
A major Chinese streaming platform is facing backlash over its new AI actor initiative, raising big questions about consent, creativity, and the future of human performance.
Plus, how far would you go to find out your favourite artist&rsquo;s album release date?
Drake has hidden his next drop inside a 200-ton block of ice and fans are literally trying to break it open.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada unpack AI actors and wild album marketing.

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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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.

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 What’s Trending: Drake hid his upcoming album in ice... Also, would you be okay if AI replaced your favorite actors?

Singapore’s hawker centres have long been seen as the city’s great equalizer, where a $5 meal still delivers comfort and cultural identity in one of the world’s most expensive cities. But new data suggests that this everyday institution is under mounting pressure.

A recent Blackbox Research SensingSG survey finds that 72% of Singaporeans believe hawker culture is now under threat. Meanwhile, 4 in 10 Singaporeans say they cannot maintain their current lifestyle without access to affordable hawker food.

What happens when something universally valued becomes economically fragile? And if the iconic $5 meal is no longer sustainable, what replaces it and who gets left out?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Glenn Wray, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Blackbox Research, to find out more.

Singapore&rsquo;s hawker centres have long been seen as the city&rsquo;s great equalizer, where a $5 meal still delivers comfort and cultural identity in one of the world&rsquo;s most expensive cities. But new data suggests that this everyday institution is under mounting pressure.
A recent Blackbox Research SensingSG survey finds that 72% of Singaporeans believe hawker culture is now under threat. Meanwhile, 4 in 10 Singaporeans say they cannot maintain their current lifestyle without access to affordable hawker food.
What happens when something universally valued becomes economically fragile? And if the iconic $5 meal is no longer sustainable, what replaces it and who gets left out?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Glenn Wray, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Blackbox Research, to find out more.

The Big Story: 72% say hawker culture is under threat from energy shocks, but can Singapore save it?

Private credit investing is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence reshapes industry dynamics and challenges traditional assumptions around risk and return.

While equity investors focus on identifying AI-driven growth opportunities, credit investors must take a more defensive lens by prioritising cash-flow durability, resilience, and downside protection over upside potential.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Michel Lowy, CEO and Global Portfolio Manager at SC Lowy, on how AI is reshaping credit risk, underwriting standards, and portfolio construction in private markets.

Private credit investing is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence reshapes industry dynamics and challenges traditional assumptions around risk and return.
While equity investors focus on identifying AI-driven growth opportunities, credit investors must take a more defensive lens by prioritising cash-flow durability, resilience, and downside protection over upside potential.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Michel Lowy, CEO and Global Portfolio Manager at SC Lowy, on how AI is reshaping credit risk, underwriting standards, and portfolio construction in private markets.

Wealth Tracker: What does AI mean for cash-flow durability in private credit portfolios?

Singapore shares slid today, tracking movements seen in the region. 

The Straits Times Index fell 1.08% to 4,948.92 points at 11.42am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$965.25M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the company today reported slightly lower year-on-year net profit for the first quarter ended March, as lower real estate contributions offset higher earnings from its infrastructure and connectivity segments.

Elsewhere, from how the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at new record highs overnight, helped by a strong start to earnings season, to how Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the electric vehicle maker plans to use Intel’s next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips at its Terafab project, more corporate headlines remained in focus.

Also on deck, how Japan’s Nikkei share average crossed the 60,000 level for the first time today.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

Singapore shares slid today, tracking movements seen in the region.&nbsp;
The Straits Times Index fell 1.08% to 4,948.92 points at 11.42am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$965.25M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the company today reported slightly lower year-on-year net profit for the first quarter ended March, as lower real estate contributions offset higher earnings from its infrastructure and connectivity segments.
Elsewhere, from how the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at new record highs overnight, helped by a strong start to earnings season, to how Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the electric vehicle maker plans to use Intel&rsquo;s next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips at its Terafab project, more corporate headlines remained in focus.
Also on deck, how Japan&rsquo;s Nikkei share average crossed the 60,000 level for the first time today.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

Market View: S&P 500, Nasdaq closed at new record highs, earnings from GE Vernova, Boeing and Tesla in focus; Asian shares retreated from record highs as investors took profit; Japan’s Nikkei crosses key 60,000 level for the first time; Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology; Keppel, City Developments Limited to watch

What’s Trending: Drake hid his upcoming album in ice... Also, would you be okay if AI replaced your favorite actors?

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