With strong gains from mega technology companies pushing the main US equity benchmarks to record highs, does this reflect a tech bubble like the one in 1999? What is the likely direction of the US Fed’s interest rate trajectory? And how should investors prepare their portfolios for a rate-cut environment? Michelle Martin asks Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.

With strong gains from mega technology companies pushing the main US equity benchmarks to record highs, does this reflect a tech bubble like the one in 1999? What is the likely direction of the US Fed’s interest rate trajectory? And how should investors prepare their portfolios for a rate-cut environment? Michelle Martin asks Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.

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

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,  manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today. 

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;

Money and Me

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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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Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Live Well with Michelle (10am to 1pm)

Money and Me: Are we in a tech bubble?

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack SK Hynix's record-breaking US$26.5 billion U.S. listing and why investors are pouring money into the critical infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.

We explore Meta's move into AI coding, OpenAI's launch of its long-awaited AI "super app," and the growing legal battle over whether AI companies should compensate news publishers for the content that trains their models.

We also check in on a steadier Wall Street as geopolitical tensions ease and examine what calmer markets mean for investors.

Finally, we look at why the next stage of the AI revolution may be won not just by software developers- but by the companies building the chips, memory and infrastructure behind it.

In this episode,&nbsp;hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack SK Hynix's record-breaking US$26.5 billion U.S. listing and why investors are pouring money into the critical infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.
We explore Meta's move into AI coding, OpenAI's launch of its long-awaited AI "super app," and the growing legal battle over whether AI companies should compensate news publishers for the content that trains their models.
We also check in on a steadier Wall Street as geopolitical tensions ease and examine what calmer markets mean for investors.
Finally, we look at why the next stage of the AI revolution may be won not just by software developers- but by the companies building the chips, memory and infrastructure behind it.

Market View: AI's New Battleground, SK Hynix's Record Debut & Winners and Losers

Artificial intelligence has transformed the way we work, but could the next computing revolution come from biology instead?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the groundbreaking field of biological computing with Dr Chong Hon Weng, Founder and CEO of Cortical Labs.

Discover how lab-grown human neurons are being fused with silicon chips to create computers that learn in fundamentally different ways from today's AI.

We explore why Singapore is home to the country's first Biological Data Centre, how this technology could accelerate drug discovery for neurological diseases, dramatically reduce AI's energy consumption, and reshape robotics, cybersecurity and healthcare.

Finally, Dr Chong tackles the ethical questions surrounding the use of living human brain cells and shares his vision for the future of intelligence itself.

Artificial intelligence has transformed the way we work, but could the next computing revolution come from biology instead?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the groundbreaking field of biological computing with&nbsp;Dr Chong Hon Weng, Founder and CEO of Cortical Labs.
Discover how lab-grown human neurons are being fused with silicon chips to create computers that learn in fundamentally different ways from today's AI.
We explore why Singapore is home to the country's first Biological Data Centre, how this technology could accelerate drug discovery for neurological diseases, dramatically reduce AI's energy consumption, and reshape robotics, cybersecurity and healthcare.
Finally, Dr Chong tackles the ethical questions surrounding the use of living human brain cells and shares his vision for the future of intelligence itself.

Live Well with Michelle: The next era of intelligence - building living computers

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees.

We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains.

The conversation also tackles one of the year's biggest investor dilemmas: should you rebalance after a volatile first half of 2026, or stay the course?

Beyond Singapore, we assess whether Hong Kong dividend stalwarts like CLP Holdings, BOC Hong Kong and MTR offer attractive diversification alongside local banks and REITs.

Finally, we discuss where CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust fit into an income portfolio and the key market catalysts investors should watch through the rest of 2026.

In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees.
We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains.
The conversation also tackles one of the year's biggest investor dilemmas: should you rebalance after a volatile first half of 2026, or stay the course?
Beyond Singapore, we assess whether Hong Kong dividend stalwarts like CLP Holdings, BOC Hong Kong and MTR offer attractive diversification alongside local banks and REITs.
Finally, we discuss where CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust fit into an income portfolio and the key market catalysts investors should watch through the rest of 2026.

Money and Me: Are we in a tech bubble?

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