Michelle Martin meets the man heading the iconic tea company that has become a household name. Dilmah Tea's second-generation leader and current CEO Dilhan C. Fernando shares the company's storied history, discusses growing up without a sense of entitlement and his view of protests in Sri Lanka. 

 

1:54 History of tasting tea in Asia
5:58 How business leaders can be involved in calls for reform in Sri Lanka
9:49 Challenges and quirks of running a family business

Michelle Martin meets the man heading the iconic tea company that has become a household name. Dilmah Tea's second-generation leader and current CEO Dilhan C. Fernando shares the company's storied history, discusses growing up without a sense of entitlement and his view of protests in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;
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1:54 History of tasting tea in Asia 5:58 How business leaders can be involved in calls for reform in Sri Lanka 9:49 Challenges and quirks of running a family business

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Live Well with Michelle

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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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Influence: Dilmah Tea's CEO Dilhan C. Fernando on business leaders and social reform

What if the most important thing to protect during a divorce isn’t your assets - but your judgement, your children and your peace of mind?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the hidden emotional toll of separation and why many marriages don’t collapse from one dramatic event, but from years of exhaustion, resentment, emotional disconnection and unspoken hurt.

Michelle speaks with Ronald Yeo, Advocate & Solicitor at Yeo Marini Law Corporation, about how to about navigate a divorce without losing your humanity, your health or your future.

What if the most important thing to protect during a divorce isn&rsquo;t your assets - but your judgement, your children and your peace of mind?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the hidden emotional toll of separation and why many marriages don&rsquo;t collapse from one dramatic event, but from years of exhaustion, resentment, emotional disconnection and unspoken hurt.
Michelle speaks with Ronald Yeo, Advocate &amp; Solicitor at Yeo Marini Law Corporation, about how to about navigate a divorce without losing your humanity, your health or your future.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Divorce: How to Protect Your Peace

A will cannot distribute your CPF funds!

So how can you ensure your hard earned CPF goes to exactly who you wish to benefit?

Who can you distribute your CPF funds to?

How many people can you nominate online? 

Can you leave your CPF to your children if they are young and "minors"?

What happens when no nomination is made at all?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why CPF nominations are not just financial paperwork, but an act of care.

Michelle speaks with Caster Teoh, Assistant Director, Nominations & Accounts Closure Department, CPF Board.

You can check if you have made a nomination here https://www.cpf.gov.sg/viewnomdetails.

You will need your Singpass.

A will cannot distribute your CPF funds!
So how can you ensure your hard earned CPF goes to exactly who you wish to benefit?
Who can you distribute your CPF funds to?
How many people can you nominate online?&nbsp;
Can you leave your CPF to your children if they are young and "minors"?
What happens when no nomination is made at all?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why CPF nominations are not just financial paperwork, but an act of care.
Michelle speaks with Caster Teoh, Assistant Director, Nominations &amp; Accounts Closure Department, CPF Board.
You can check if you have made a nomination here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cpf.gov.sg/viewnomdetails" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cpf.gov.sg/viewnomdetails&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780029353977000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Dd4Wf3TnkRpX0T52_xMxa">https://www.cpf.gov.sg/viewnomdetails</a>.
You will need your Singpass.

Money and Me: CPF Nomination - not as difficult as you think

AI chips are creating trillion-dollar winners - but are investors already chasing the next phase of the boom?

Hosted by Michelle Martin , this episode explores SK Hynix’s rise into the US$1 trillion club alongside Samsung, Micron and Nvidia as demand for AI memory chips surges.

Michelle also unpacks Salesforce’s latest earnings, why investors remain nervous about AI disruption, and what Snowflake’s massive rally says about cloud and data infrastructure demand.

She also discusses Taiwan overtaking India as the world’s fifth-largest stock market, driven by TSMC and the semiconductor boom.

Plus, Wall Street hits a rare trifecta of record closes while investors assess what comes next for markets.

In corporate news: Eli Lilly pushes deeper into vaccines, Temu-owner PDD disappoints on revenue, and Lululemon settles its boardroom battle with founder Chip Wilson.

AI chips are creating trillion-dollar winners - but are investors already chasing the next phase of the boom?
Hosted by Michelle Martin , this episode explores SK Hynix&rsquo;s rise into the US$1 trillion club alongside Samsung, Micron and Nvidia as demand for AI memory chips surges.
Michelle also unpacks Salesforce&rsquo;s latest earnings, why investors remain nervous about AI disruption, and what Snowflake&rsquo;s massive rally says about cloud and data infrastructure demand.
She also discusses Taiwan overtaking India as the world&rsquo;s fifth-largest stock market, driven by TSMC and the semiconductor boom.
Plus, Wall Street hits a rare trifecta of record closes while investors assess what comes next for markets.
In corporate news: Eli Lilly pushes deeper into vaccines, Temu-owner PDD disappoints on revenue, and Lululemon settles its boardroom battle with founder Chip Wilson.

Market View: Trillion-Dollar AI Momentum & Wall Street’s Record Run,  SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron, Nvidia, Salesforce, Snowflake, Amazon, Eli Lilly, PDD Holdings, Temu, Lululemon, TSMC

Influence: Dilmah Tea's CEO Dilhan C. Fernando on business leaders and social reform

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