What do tariffs have to do with your next Shein haul or Temu gadget?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks how U.S. trade policy is driving ripple effects through Singapore’s consumer prices, Chinese e-commerce platforms, and Asia’s startup IPO ambitions.

Bhavik Vashi, Managing Director at Carta, joins to explore what investors should be watching, and whether Southeast Asia could emerge as the next innovation hub.

From tariffs to tech dreams, get ready to follow the money.

What do tariffs have to do with your next Shein haul or Temu gadget?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks how U.S. trade policy is driving ripple effects through Singapore&rsquo;s consumer prices, Chinese e-commerce platforms, and Asia&rsquo;s startup IPO ambitions.
Bhavik Vashi, Managing Director at Carta, joins to explore what investors should be watching, and whether Southeast Asia could emerge as the next innovation hub.
From tariffs to tech dreams, get ready to follow the money.

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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Money and Me: Tariffs and You 

Is Singapore still the world’s busiest port - or does it depend on what you’re measuring?

Michelle Martin looks at Singapore’s place in global shipping as Ningbo-Zhoushan overtakes it on container volumes.

Then, could financing become the next constraint on the AI boom? 

Barclays warns Asian banks may be reaching their lending limits on data centres, even as Singapore-based firms dominate regional fundraising.

Plus, why Nvidia is putting US$3.5 billion into MediaTek, why analysts see Dell benefiting from both Nvidia and SpaceX, and what rising oil prices mean as Wall Street enters its historically difficult month of September.

In Up or Down: Amazon, Microsoft and OpenAI, Victoria Beckham Holdings, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Frasers Property.

Is Singapore still the world&rsquo;s busiest port - or does it depend on what you&rsquo;re measuring?
Michelle Martin looks at Singapore&rsquo;s place in global shipping as Ningbo-Zhoushan overtakes it on container volumes.
Then, could financing become the next constraint on the AI boom?&nbsp;
Barclays warns Asian banks may be reaching their lending limits on data centres, even as Singapore-based firms dominate regional fundraising.
Plus, why Nvidia is putting US$3.5 billion into MediaTek, why analysts see Dell benefiting from both Nvidia and SpaceX, and what rising oil prices mean as Wall Street enters its historically difficult month of September.
In Up or Down: Amazon, Microsoft and OpenAI, Victoria Beckham Holdings, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Frasers Property.

Market View: Is Singapore Still the World’s Busiest Port? Plus, Is the AI Data Centre Boom Running Into a Lending Wall?  

Two people with the same cancer diagnosis might actually need completely different treatments.

Here is where digital diagnostics can make a difference.

Michelle Martin speaks with Arun Krishna, Area Vice President, Asia at AstraZeneca, about why diagnostic gaps remain a major challenge across the region and where AI can step in.

On Live Well with Michelle, listen for a fascinating discussion on how digital diagnostics could reshape the future of healthcare in this part of the world

Two people with the same cancer diagnosis might actually need completely different treatments.
Here is where digital diagnostics can make a difference.
Michelle Martin speaks with Arun Krishna, Area Vice President, Asia at AstraZeneca, about why diagnostic gaps remain a major challenge across the region and where AI can step in.
On Live Well with Michelle, listen for a fascinating discussion on how digital diagnostics could reshape the future of healthcare in this part of the world

AstraZeneca enabling precision diagnostics across Asia 

For much of 2026, investors have been waiting for US interest rates to fall.

After Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole debut, should they be preparing for another hike instead?

Michelle Martin speaks with Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, about what Warsh’s inflation-first message could mean for the Fed’s next move, why Christopher Waller could provide the next important signal, and where a renewed higher-rate environment could hit Treasuries, the US dollar, equities and the Singapore dollar. 

Plus, why does Simon like the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV), what are the risks, and why might Singapore investors consider the Ireland-domiciled IUHC instead?

For much of 2026, investors have been waiting for US interest rates to fall.
After Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s hawkish Jackson Hole debut, should they be preparing for another hike instead?
Michelle Martin speaks with Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, about what Warsh&rsquo;s inflation-first message could mean for the Fed&rsquo;s next move, why Christopher Waller could provide the next important signal, and where a renewed higher-rate environment could hit Treasuries, the US dollar, equities and the Singapore dollar.&nbsp;
Plus, why does Simon like the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV), what are the risks, and why might Singapore investors consider the Ireland-domiciled IUHC instead?

Money and Me: Tariffs and You

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