In November 2023, the Singapore Land Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority launched a collective tender to appoint a master tenant to rejuvenate a row of shophouses along Smith Street, as well as the adjacent pedestrian mall.

That’s where the former Chinatown Food Street was located before it lowered its shutters in 2021, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

In part two of this two-part “On the Go” Specials of Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian joined Carrie Wong, Director of Business Planning, Singapore Land Authority at Chinatown for a preview of the rejuvenated site. 

They also discussed the features to watch out for as shops along the refreshed site progressively open.

In November 2023, the Singapore Land Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority launched a collective tender to appoint a master tenant to rejuvenate a row of shophouses along Smith Street, as well as the adjacent pedestrian mall.
That&rsquo;s where the former Chinatown Food Street was located before it lowered its shutters in 2021, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In part two of this two-part &ldquo;On the Go&rdquo; Specials of Under the Radar, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian joined Carrie Wong, Director of Business Planning, Singapore Land Authority at Chinatown for a preview of the rejuvenated site.&nbsp;
They also discussed the features to watch out for as shops along the refreshed site progressively open.

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.

Under The Radar

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.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about the rejuvenation of Smith Street in Chinatown? The director of business planning at Singapore Land Authority spills the beans. (Part 2 – What to watch in the refreshed Smith Street?)

Helping every person and business do all things money – be it spending, saving, investing, borrowing or managing – in just a few taps. That is the mission of our guest today, Revolut. 

Founded in 2015, and touted as a “super app” providing services from digital banking, cross-border payments, equity and cryptocurrency trading, card services and even travel perks, Revolut has quickly evolved into one of the most talked about fintechs in the world. 

With a network that supports 160 countries and regions, Revolut says it now serves over 60 million personal customers around the world, and over hundreds of thousands of business customers globally.

And the numbers are set to increase as the firm experiences a period of rapid growth right now. 

For one thing, a Bloomberg report out in September 2025 noted that the company is set to deliver over £4.1 billion (S$7.1 billion) in annual revenue this year.

Media reports also noted that the firm launched a secondary share sale the same month, valuing the firm at US$75 billion, with some noting that the fintech darling is exploring a dual listing in London and New York, for what’s said to be its “blockbuster” IPO.

That same month, the firm also launched its global headquarters in London and announced a US$13 billion investment to attract 100 million users and enter 30 new geographies by 2030. 

In Singapore, Revolut plans to double its headcount within a year from September 2025 in line with the company’s wider ambitions to expand into Southeast Asia and around the world. 

So what’s underpinning Revolut’s aggressive expansion plans and what role will the company’s Singapore operations play in this regard?

On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Raymond Ng, CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia, Revolut.

Helping every person and business do all things money &ndash; be it spending, saving, investing, borrowing or managing &ndash; in just a few taps. That is the mission of our guest today, Revolut.&nbsp;
Founded in 2015, and touted as a &ldquo;super app&rdquo; providing services from digital banking, cross-border payments, equity and cryptocurrency trading, card services and even travel perks, Revolut has quickly evolved into one of the most talked about fintechs in the world.&nbsp;
With a network that supports 160 countries and regions, Revolut says it now serves over 60 million personal customers around the world, and over hundreds of thousands of business customers globally.
And the numbers are set to increase as the firm experiences a period of rapid growth right now.&nbsp;
For one thing, a Bloomberg report out in September 2025 noted that the company is set to deliver over &pound;4.1 billion (S$7.1 billion) in annual revenue this year.
Media reports also noted that the firm launched a secondary share sale the same month, valuing the firm at US$75 billion, with some noting that the fintech darling is exploring a dual listing in London and New York, for what&rsquo;s said to be its &ldquo;blockbuster&rdquo; IPO.
That same month, the firm also launched its global headquarters in London and announced a US$13 billion investment to attract 100 million users and enter 30 new geographies by 2030.&nbsp;
In Singapore, Revolut plans to double its headcount within a year from September 2025 in line with the company&rsquo;s wider ambitions to expand into Southeast Asia and around the world.&nbsp;
So what&rsquo;s underpinning Revolut&rsquo;s aggressive expansion plans and what role will the company&rsquo;s Singapore operations play in this regard?
On Under the Radar, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Raymond Ng, CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia, Revolut.

Under the Radar: What is underpinning Revolut’s aggressive expansion plans and what role will Southeast Asia play in this regard? Its CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia explains.

Today we’re going to revisit one of our guests that’s long been a cornerstone of Singapore’s mobility ecosystem. 

Think the yellow and blue coloured taxis that ply the streets, or the SBS Transit buses and Mass Rapid Transport or MRT trains we take to work and to go home. 

Bingo if you’ve guessed ComfortDelGro, a household name in Singapore that has also evolved into one of the largest land transport firms in the globe.

And talking about evolution and change, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the group’s point-to-point business, having in September acquired all of ST Engineering Land Systems’ shares in taxi operator CityCab for a total purchase consideration of S$116.3 million. 

While ComfortDelGro had been managing CityCab since 2005, what would the full ownership of CityCab mean for ComfortDelGro?

But beyond acquisitions, ComfortDelGro is also making bold strides in the autonomous mobility space. 

The firm had in March launched its first robotaxi pilot programme in Guangzhou, China, as part of a partnership with Pony AI, a company involved in the large-scale commercialisation of autonomous mobility. 

And in September, the firm announced that it would expand the autonomous mobility services to Singapore, starting with the Punggol area early next year, in line with the country’s plan to integrate mobility solutions into existing transportation infrastructure. 

But what should we know about the move, and how would the introduction of autonomous vehicles shake up the point-to-point mobility ecosystem, and in particular, the relationship between customers and taxi or private hire drivers?

On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Michael Huang, Head of Singapore Point-to-Point Mobility Business, and CEO of China Business Unit, ComfortDelGro.

Today we&rsquo;re going to revisit one of our guests that&rsquo;s long been a cornerstone of Singapore&rsquo;s mobility ecosystem.&nbsp;
Think the yellow and blue coloured taxis that ply the streets, or the SBS Transit buses and Mass Rapid Transport or MRT trains we take to work and to go home.&nbsp;
Bingo if you&rsquo;ve guessed ComfortDelGro, a household name in Singapore that has also evolved into one of the largest land transport firms in the globe.
And talking about evolution and change, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the group&rsquo;s point-to-point business, having in September acquired all of ST Engineering Land Systems&rsquo; shares in taxi operator CityCab for a total purchase consideration of S$116.3 million.&nbsp;
While ComfortDelGro had been managing CityCab since 2005, what would the full ownership of CityCab mean for ComfortDelGro?
But beyond acquisitions, ComfortDelGro is also making bold strides in the autonomous mobility space.&nbsp;
The firm had in March launched its first robotaxi pilot programme in Guangzhou, China, as part of a partnership with Pony AI, a company involved in the large-scale commercialisation of autonomous mobility.&nbsp;
And in September, the firm announced that it would expand the autonomous mobility services to Singapore, starting with the Punggol area early next year, in line with the country&rsquo;s plan to integrate mobility solutions into existing transportation infrastructure.&nbsp;
But what should we know about the move, and how would the introduction of autonomous vehicles shake up the point-to-point mobility ecosystem, and in particular, the relationship between customers and taxi or private hire drivers?
On Under the Radar, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Michael Huang, Head of Singapore Point-to-Point Mobility Business, and CEO of China Business Unit, ComfortDelGro.

Under the Radar: What should we know about the bold strides made by ComfortDelGro in rolling out Autonomous Mobility services in Singapore?

Today we’re going to welcome you aboard Singapore Airlines as it reaches out to greater skies in a fast changing business environment. 

Founded some 50 years ago through the demerger of the Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1972, SIA has evolved into one of the most recognised and respected travel brands globally. 

The Singapore flag carrier and its low cost subsidiary Scoot now fly to over 120 destinations, and operates the world’s longest non-stop flight –  a 19-hour ride from Singapore to New York City. 

SIA has long been presented in business schools as a textbook example of “cost-effective service excellence”, combining premium service with rigorous efficiency to deliver profitability and brand prestige. 

But how is this playbook evolving as SIA navigates an intensifying competitive landscape? 

For one thing, the ongoing US-China trade war, Middle East tensions and oil price volatility continue to weigh on airlines such as SIA.

At the same time, Gulf carriers appear to have grown in prominence on long-haul flows and now capture sizable shares on some key city pairs, given the Middle East’s status as a gateway to Europe. 

To stay ahead, SIA appears to be re-engineering parts of its product and network. In 2024, SIA said it will spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft with newer cabin products. 

There were also adjustments to mileage redemption policies in 2025, which prompted conversations among customers and industry watchers. So how does the airline distill the changes into a single, condensed strategy for the future? 

Professor Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at the National University of Singapore has been studying the firm for over two decades, writing extensively about how the firm manages the tension between achieving product differentiation and cost leadership. 

And Lee Lik Hsin, is Chief Commercial Officer at Singapore Airlines. 

In this “In the Community” Special episode of Under the Radar, the duo share their thoughts with Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian.

Today we&rsquo;re going to welcome you aboard Singapore Airlines as it reaches out to greater skies in a fast changing business environment.&nbsp;
Founded some 50 years ago through the demerger of the Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1972, SIA has evolved into one of the most recognised and respected travel brands globally.&nbsp;
The Singapore flag carrier and its low cost subsidiary Scoot now fly to over 120 destinations, and operates the world&rsquo;s longest non-stop flight &ndash; &nbsp;a 19-hour ride from Singapore to New York City.&nbsp;
SIA has long been presented in business schools as a textbook example of &ldquo;cost-effective service excellence&rdquo;, combining premium service with rigorous efficiency to deliver profitability and brand prestige.&nbsp;
But how is this playbook evolving as SIA navigates an intensifying competitive landscape?&nbsp;
For one thing, the ongoing US-China trade war, Middle East tensions and oil price volatility continue to weigh on airlines such as SIA.
At the same time, Gulf carriers appear to have grown in prominence on long-haul flows and now capture sizable shares on some key city pairs, given the Middle East&rsquo;s status as a gateway to Europe.&nbsp;
To stay ahead, SIA appears to be re-engineering parts of its product and network. In 2024, SIA said it will spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft with newer cabin products.&nbsp;
There were also adjustments to mileage redemption policies in 2025, which prompted conversations among customers and industry watchers. So how does the airline distill the changes into a single, condensed strategy for the future?&nbsp;
Professor Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at the National University of Singapore has been studying the firm for over two decades, writing extensively about how the firm manages the tension between achieving product differentiation and cost leadership.&nbsp;
And Lee Lik Hsin, is Chief Commercial Officer at Singapore Airlines.&nbsp;
In this &ldquo;In the Community&rdquo; Special episode of Under the Radar, the duo share their thoughts with Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian.

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is Singapore Airline’s golden playbook for the future? (feat. Chief Commercial Officer Lee Lik Hsin and NUS MBA Programmes Vice-Dean Professor Jochen Wirtz)

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about the rejuvenation of Smith Street in Chinatown? The director of business planning at Singapore Land Authority spills the beans. (Part 2 – What to watch in the refreshed Smith Street?)

In 3 playlist(s)

Under The Radar

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips