From Singapore’s AI ambitions to China’s EV and bubble tea giants - where is the smartest risk-reward right now?

Singapore’s Budget 2026 signals an accelerated AI roadmap just as Chinese growth names like BYD, XPeng, Pop Mart and Guming Holdings capture investor attention, hosted by Michelle Martin.

We unpack Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s innovation-led strategy and what it could mean for Singapore equities and AI infrastructure plays.

Then we pivot to China’s EV landscape as global registrations soften and policy shifts test demand resilience.

BYD’s battery leadership and export muscle face off against XPeng’s tech-driven autonomy ambitions.
Pop Mart’s IP-powered collectibles and Guming’s beverage expansion highlight the power - and risk - of consumer identity investing.

Are these companies building durable global franchises, or riding policy tailwinds and cyclical momentum?

From Singapore&rsquo;s AI ambitions to China&rsquo;s EV and bubble tea giants - where is the smartest risk-reward right now?
Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026 signals an accelerated AI roadmap just as Chinese growth names like BYD, XPeng, Pop Mart and Guming Holdings capture investor attention, hosted by Michelle Martin.
We unpack Prime Minister Lawrence Wong&rsquo;s innovation-led strategy and what it could mean for Singapore equities and AI infrastructure plays.
Then we pivot to China&rsquo;s EV landscape as global registrations soften and policy shifts test demand resilience.
BYD&rsquo;s battery leadership and export muscle face off against XPeng&rsquo;s tech-driven autonomy ambitions. Pop Mart&rsquo;s IP-powered collectibles and Guming&rsquo;s beverage expansion highlight the power - and risk - of consumer identity investing.
Are these companies building durable global franchises, or riding policy tailwinds and cyclical momentum?

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

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.