Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes projectors, virtual meeting tools, as well as the equipment for doctors to be able to view X-ray films. 

The name of this company is Flemish technology company Barco which was founded all the way back in 1934. 

Speaking of Barco, did you know that the firm started out as a business that assembles radios from parts imported from the US? In fact, that is also why the company is named the Belgium American Radio Corporation, or "Barco."

No surprises as to why the company started out in the radio market, which was expanding rapidly in the 1930s. But as technology evolves, so did the business. 

It went into TV manufacturing in the 1940s and 50s, and is now working on solutions relating to projection and immersive experiences for sectors such as healthcare, enterprise and entertainment.

But which is the most important business vertical for Barco right now, and how will a rise in demand for immersive experiences shape how the company positions itself in future? 

On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Gan Ta Loong, Global Executive Vice President, Immersive Experience, Barco.

Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes projectors, virtual meeting tools, as well as the equipment for doctors to be able to view X-ray films. 
The name of this company is Flemish technology company Barco which was founded all the way back in 1934. 
Speaking of Barco, did you know that the firm started out as a business that assembles radios from parts imported from the US? In fact, that is also why the company is named the Belgium American Radio Corporation, or "Barco."
No surprises as to why the company started out in the radio market, which was expanding rapidly in the 1930s. But as technology evolves, so did the business. 
It went into TV manufacturing in the 1940s and 50s, and is now working on solutions relating to projection and immersive experiences for sectors such as healthcare, enterprise and entertainment.
But which is the most important business vertical for Barco right now, and how will a rise in demand for immersive experiences shape how the company positions itself in future? 
On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Gan Ta Loong, Global Executive Vice President, Immersive Experience, Barco.

We speak with businesses, industry leaders, venture capitalists and startups on their assessment of the business environment they're in, and what the future holds for them.

We speak with businesses, industry leaders, venture capitalists and startups on their assessment of the business environment they're in, and what the future holds for them.

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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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Under the Radar: From assembling radio to making TVs and producing display solutions and immersive experiences - Barco’s EVP on its broad ranging business

Supporting the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Singapore and beyond – that’s the agenda of our conversation as we speak to our guest CDG ENGIE. 

Founded in 2021, CDG Engie, also known as ComfortDelGro ENGIE, is a joint venture between ComfortDelGro Engineering and ENGIE South East Asia, the regional subsidiary of French multinational utility company ENGIE Group. 

The JV focuses on providing end to end solutions for customers in their transition towards sustainable and greener energy. So far, the company prides itself as a leading EV charging operator in Singapore with a network of over 2,700 charge points across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. 

But why are we speaking to CDG ENGIE you might ask? Well, the firm is on the charm offensive to expand its network right now, having been awarded the first public EV charger deployment contract to deploy mainly fast EV charging points across 20 sites at primarily HDB commercial complexes in June 2024. 

The firm also recently celebrated its third anniversary in October and operationalised its 1000th charge point located in Serangoon on the 16th November.

Beyond Singapore, CDG ENGIE is also said to have the largest cross-border roaming network in the region through strategic partnerships with industry players ChargeEV and Gentari. 

To this end, a new mobile app has also been launched this year to allow users to plan ahead for road trips and calculate the necessary charging stops based on the specifications of their vehicles. 

But what should we know about CDG ENGIE’s expansion plans? How does the firm navigate complexities in regional expansion given the different stages of electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development? 

On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Freddie Chew, General Manager, ComfortDelGro ENGIE.

Supporting the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Singapore and beyond &ndash; that&rsquo;s the agenda of our conversation as we speak to our guest CDG ENGIE.&nbsp;
Founded in 2021, CDG Engie, also known as ComfortDelGro ENGIE, is a joint venture between ComfortDelGro Engineering and ENGIE South East Asia, the regional subsidiary of French multinational utility company ENGIE Group.&nbsp;
The JV focuses on providing end to end solutions for customers in their transition towards sustainable and greener energy. So far, the company prides itself as a leading EV charging operator in Singapore with a network of over 2,700 charge points across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.&nbsp;
But why are we speaking to CDG ENGIE you might ask? Well, the firm is on the charm offensive to expand its network right now, having been awarded the first public EV charger deployment contract to deploy mainly fast EV charging points across 20 sites at primarily HDB commercial complexes in June 2024.&nbsp;
The firm also recently celebrated its third anniversary in October and operationalised its 1000th charge point located in Serangoon on the 16th November.
Beyond Singapore, CDG ENGIE is also said to have the largest cross-border roaming network in the region through strategic partnerships with industry players ChargeEV and Gentari.&nbsp;
To this end, a new mobile app has also been launched this year to allow users to plan ahead for road trips and calculate the necessary charging stops based on the specifications of their vehicles.&nbsp;
But what should we know about CDG ENGIE&rsquo;s expansion plans? How does the firm navigate complexities in regional expansion given the different stages of electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development?&nbsp;
On Under the Radar, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Freddie Chew, General Manager, ComfortDelGro ENGIE.

Under the Radar: How is CDG ENGIE navigating complexities in its quest to expand regionally?

It’s back to the banking industry today as we speak to a Taiwanese bank set up nearly half a century ago. 

Established back in 1975, our guest for today is Cathay United Bank, a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holdings. 

Cathay Financial Holdings, for context, is a financial conglomerate with businesses spanning insurance, asset management and brokerage, with its Chairman Tsai Hong-tu having a net worth of US$5.3 billion based on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Back to Cathay United Bank, the bank boasts 165 branches throughout Taiwan, placing it as one of the leading players in the island when it comes down to credit cards in force as well as transaction volumes. 

Outside of its home market, Cathay United Bank has a presence in 67 overseas locations across mainland China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. 

But what are we speaking to Cathay United Bank you might ask? Well, the bank is an interesting one to look at because it is now expanding its headcount in Singapore, as their clients double down on their operations and presence in the Southeast Asian region. But what should we know about its expansion plans here?

Meanwhile, Cathay United Bank had in May 2024 saw net income increasing 13 per cent on the year to over US$950 million in 2023. But how is its Singapore business faring thus far? Also – what will the focus areas be for the firm’s operations here in Singapore looking ahead?

On Under the Radar, Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Winfield Wong, CEO, Cathay United Bank (Singapore).

It&rsquo;s back to the banking industry today as we speak to a Taiwanese bank set up nearly half a century ago.&nbsp;
Established back in 1975, our guest for today is Cathay United Bank, a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holdings.&nbsp;
Cathay Financial Holdings, for context, is a financial conglomerate with businesses spanning insurance, asset management and brokerage, with its Chairman Tsai Hong-tu having a net worth of US$5.3 billion based on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Back to Cathay United Bank, the bank boasts 165 branches throughout Taiwan, placing it as one of the leading players in the island when it comes down to credit cards in force as well as transaction volumes.&nbsp;
Outside of its home market, Cathay United Bank has a presence in 67 overseas locations across mainland China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.&nbsp;
But what are we speaking to Cathay United Bank you might ask? Well, the bank is an interesting one to look at because it is now expanding its headcount in Singapore, as their clients double down on their operations and presence in the Southeast Asian region. But what should we know about its expansion plans here?
Meanwhile, Cathay United Bank had in May 2024 saw net income increasing 13 per cent on the year to over US$950 million in 2023. But how is its Singapore business faring thus far? Also &ndash; what will the focus areas be for the firm&rsquo;s operations here in Singapore looking ahead?
On Under the Radar, Money Matter&rsquo;s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Winfield Wong, CEO, Cathay United Bank (Singapore).

Under the Radar: Why is Taiwan-based Cathay United Bank expanding in Singapore?

Ever clicked into an online website only to see a pop-up that writes “verify you are human”?

If you’ve scrutinised the pop-up, chances are, you might find a logo at the side that says “Cloudflare”. 

And if you have found the logo – then bingo – you’ve already been introduced to our guest for today. 

Founded in 2009, Cloudflare is a leading connectivity cloud company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. While it offers security solutions like popups to verify human users, its business spans way beyond that. 


The firm said it empowers users to make their employees, applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. That’s through its suite of cloud-native products and developer tools for companies to develop and accelerate their businesses. 

Cloudflare had in November 2024 forecasted fourth quarter revenue of between US$451 million and US$452 million, lower than the analysts’ average estimate of US$455.7 million based on data compiled by LSEG. 

The expectations came amid intensifying competition among cloud and cybersecurity players and as enterprises dial back on expenditures as they look to an uncertain global economy. 

But how does the firm assess its current operating environment and what does the road ahead look like for it?

On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Ben Munroe, Vice-President of Marketing, Asia Pacific at Cloudflare.

Ever clicked into an online website only to see a pop-up that writes “verify you are human”?
If you’ve scrutinised the pop-up, chances are, you might find a logo at the side that says “Cloudflare”. 
And if you have found the logo – then bingo – you’ve already been introduced to our guest for today. 
Founded in 2009, Cloudflare is a leading connectivity cloud company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. While it offers security solutions like popups to verify human users, its business spans way beyond that. 
 The firm said it empowers users to make their employees, applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. That’s through its suite of cloud-native products and developer tools for companies to develop and accelerate their businesses. 
Cloudflare had in November 2024 forecasted fourth quarter revenue of between US$451 million and US$452 million, lower than the analysts’ average estimate of US$455.7 million based on data compiled by LSEG. 
The expectations came amid intensifying competition among cloud and cybersecurity players and as enterprises dial back on expenditures as they look to an uncertain global economy. 
But how does the firm assess its current operating environment and what does the road ahead look like for it?
On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Ben Munroe, Vice-President of Marketing, Asia Pacific at Cloudflare.

Under the Radar: From assembling radio to making TVs and producing display solutions and immersive experiences - Barco’s EVP on its broad ranging business

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