The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone is shaping up to be one of the region’s most exciting growth stories.

Could this cross-border initiative accelerate Johor’s economy beyond Malaysia’s average - and what does it mean for Singaporean investors?

Michelle Martin dives into the industries set to benefit most, from manufacturing and logistics to the digital economy and services.

She explores property plays and REIT exposure, infrastructure upgrades, and opportunities for Singapore corporates.

The conversation also looks at incentives, risks, and how to hedge against currency volatility.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Winshern Ho, Wealth Manager, PhillipCapital.

The Johor&ndash;Singapore Special Economic Zone is shaping up to be one of the region&rsquo;s most exciting growth stories.
Could this cross-border initiative accelerate Johor&rsquo;s economy beyond Malaysia&rsquo;s average - and what does it mean for Singaporean investors?
Michelle Martin dives into the industries set to benefit most, from manufacturing and logistics to the digital economy and services.
She explores property plays and REIT exposure, infrastructure upgrades, and opportunities for Singapore corporates.
The conversation also looks at incentives, risks, and how to hedge against currency volatility.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Winshern Ho, Wealth Manager, PhillipCapital.

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Money and Me: Capitalising on the Johor–Singapore SEZ

Is Nvidia just one slice of a much bigger AI investment story? CEO Jensen Huang describes artificial intelligence as a five-layer cake: energy, chips, infrastructure, models and applications. Michelle Martin speaks with Brandon Ho, CFA, Head of Investment Advisory Singapore, to unpack where companies including Constellation Energy, TSMC, Broadcom, Micron, Microsoft, Alphabet, Palantir and ServiceNow fit within the stack. Which layers are already translating AI demand into revenues and profits? Where are valuations relying heavily on future expectations? And can spreading investments across the five layers really diversify AI exposure — or are they ultimately all riding the same spending boom?

Is Nvidia just one slice of a much bigger AI investment story? CEO Jensen Huang describes artificial intelligence as a five-layer cake: energy, chips, infrastructure, models and applications. Michelle Martin speaks with&nbsp;Brandon Ho, CFA, Head of Investment Advisory Singapore, to unpack where companies including Constellation Energy, TSMC, Broadcom, Micron, Microsoft, Alphabet, Palantir and ServiceNow fit within the stack. Which layers are already translating AI demand into revenues and profits? Where are valuations relying heavily on future expectations? And can spreading investments across the five layers really diversify AI exposure &mdash; or are they ultimately all riding the same spending boom?

Money and Me: Beyond Nvidia - The 5 Layers of the AI Investment Opportunity

 

Singapore’s rise is often described as an economic miracle. But was it really a miracle —what is the secret to Singapore's economic success? Michelle Martin speaks with Keen Meng Choy, professor of economics and economic history and co-author of The Economic History of Singapore, the first comprehensive economic history of Singapore stretching back to the 14th century. Which competitive advantages have endured, and can they survive deglobalisation, geopolitical rivalry, AI and an ageing population? From the sectors that could drive Singapore’s next reinvention to the risks investors may be underestimating, discover what 700 years of history can tell us about where Singapore creates wealth next.

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Singapore&rsquo;s rise is often described as an economic miracle. But was it really a miracle &mdash;what is the secret to Singapore's economic success? Michelle Martin speaks with&nbsp;Keen Meng Choy, professor of economics and economic history and co-author of&nbsp;The Economic History of Singapore, the first comprehensive economic history of Singapore stretching back to the 14th century. Which competitive advantages have endured, and can they survive deglobalisation, geopolitical rivalry, AI and an ageing population? From the sectors that could drive Singapore&rsquo;s next reinvention to the risks investors may be underestimating, discover what 700 years of history can tell us about where Singapore creates wealth next.

Read: 700 Years of Singapore - What History Tells Investors About the Next Growth Story

Could artificial intelligence become too powerful to control? Michelle Martin examines warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and the growing debate in Washington over whether AI development needs stronger safeguards. Then, Bank of America sees a potential US$30 billion opportunity for Marvell as AI infrastructure expands, while escalating Middle East tensions push oil above US$100 a barrel. Plus, what investors should watch from the Fed and Bank of Japan this week, and why Dell, Chinese healthcare, Keppel and UOB are up—while Singtel is down. Finally, Practical Magic 2 casts a spell over the North American box office. 

Could artificial intelligence become too powerful to control? Michelle Martin examines warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and the growing debate in Washington over whether AI development needs stronger safeguards. Then, Bank of America sees a potential US$30 billion opportunity for Marvell as AI infrastructure expands, while escalating Middle East tensions push oil above US$100 a barrel. Plus, what investors should watch from the Fed and Bank of Japan this week, and why Dell, Chinese healthcare, Keppel and UOB are up&mdash;while Singtel is down. Finally,&nbsp;Practical Magic 2&nbsp;casts a spell over the North American box office.&nbsp;

Money and Me: Capitalising on the Johor–Singapore SEZ

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