



Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 – How are Lenovo’s technologies turbocharging the Formula 1 races? Executives from Lenovo and F1 explain.
Earlier in June, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed down to Miami, USA, to catch Match 71 of the FIFA World Cup and to see how global technology solutions provider Lenovo helped its organiser run the tournament seamlessly behind the scenes. But the FIFA World Cup is not the only sporting even…

Under the Radar: How does Samudera Shipping expand while retaining flexibility and its niche in serving intra-Asia feeder routes? Its CEO explains.
Incorporated in 1993 and subsequently listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange in 1997, Samudera Shipping Line is a shipping company primarily engaged in transporting containerised and non-containerised cargo through its Container Shipping, Bulk and Tanker, as well as Agency and Logistics Business Se…

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Why is Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons’ parent Restaurant Brands International expanding aggressively in APAC right now?
What comes to mind when you think of the phrase “flamed-grilled” burgers, or even to “have it your way”? For over seven decades, Burger King built its identity around its freshly flame-grilled burgers and the iconic Whopper. But behind that familiar bite, is a giant food empire altogether. The …

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Tokyo and Seoul — How is Levi’s capturing the hearts of its next generation consumers through its pop-ups featuring K-pop icon ROSE? It’s CMO and CCO explain.
It’s all about how an apparel maker is redefining that pair of jeans you’re wearing today. Finance presenter Chua Tian Tian was away for the past week attending “Levi’s Women Experience FOR EVERY ORIGINAL” series of pop-up events in Tokyo and Seoul. The pop-up experiences aim to celebrate the w…

Under the Radar: What should we know about Hongkong Land’s strategic shift besides capital recycling efforts? Its CEO tells us all.
Today we’re going to take you through a company that spent over a century building some of Asia’s most recognisable commercial properties, from the skyscrapers in Marina Bay Singapore to those in Hong Kong’s Central financial district and even the West Bund in Shanghai. With its origins dating bac…

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Polar Puff & Cakes spicing up the business as it celebrates 100 years of operations? Its Executive Chairman spills the curry puff flakes.
In this “On the Go” Special episode of Under the Radar, finance presenter Chua Tian Tian hit the factory floor of a company that is turning 100 years old in 2026! Bingo if you’ve guessed Polar Puffs & Cakes! Then called the Polar Cafe, the firm opened the doors of its first outlet on 51 High Stree…

Under the Radar: How is MongoDB positioning itself for the next phase of enterprise computing?
For decades, software applications were built around a relatively straightforward premise. Businesses stored information in structured tables, rows and columns neatly organised inside relational databases. But the internet has changed everything, with modern applications now expected to process va…

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Why is the “next China” still China? Chairman of McKinsey Greater China explains.
In January 2023, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, several dozen Asia-focused CEOs and senior executives of the world’s largest companies gathered for a private dinner. The executives had commanded operations employing tens of thousands of people, with their supply chains spanning dozens of c…

Under the Radar: How will artificial intelligence augment the growth trajectory of digital transformation player Temus? Its CEO explains.
Digital transformation has become one of the defining priorities for organisations over the past decade. What began as a push to digitalise customer touchpoints has since evolved into a broader effort to rethink business models, modernise legacy technology, strengthen cybersecurity and more recen…

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What are the long-term consumption trends bolstering white label chocolate giant Barry Callebaut? Its President for the AMEA region spills the cocoa beans.
When you unwrap your favourite chocolate bar from one of your favourite brands, do you know who actually makes the chocolate? You’d be surprised to find out that it may not be the company whose name appears on the wrapper. In fact, some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands like Nestle, M…