AWANI Review

Could co-living be the solution for increasingly unaffordable homes in the world's urban centres? Real estate platform Hom CEO Felix Ferdinand tells Cynthia Ng why co-living will be the next bright spot in the sharing economy despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Has the pandemic dampened the spirits of investors backing early-stage startups? Angel investor Ben Lim of NEXEA Angels tells Cynthia Ng why his investment strategy remains the same - with or without COVID-19. He also tells where he's placing his bets during times of uncertainty.

Has the pandemic dampened the spirits of investors backing early-stage startups? Angel investor Ben Lim of NEXEA Angels tells Cynthia Ng why his investment strategy remains the same - with or without COVID-19. He also tells where he's placing his bets during times of uncertainty.

For many ethical consumers, palm oil is a dirty word - and it is largely due to disinformation in the Western world, says British environmentalist Sir Jonathon Porritt. He says palm oil itself is not the enemy and that it can be produced sustainably. 

Private investment firm RHL Ventures wants to support young, hungry entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. Co-Founder and Managing Partner Raja Hamzah Abidin shares how the firm decides which companies to back.

Lendlease Asia CEO Tony Lombardo is not concerned over the oversupply of commercial space in Kuala Lumpur. The group's The Exchange TRX is already 50% leased and committed ahead of its launch in 2021. He tells AWANI Review's Cynthia Ng how the project will define the future of urban living.

People tend to have annual checkups to measure their health. However, not as many do the same to measure their financial health. iMoney's Lee Ching Wei shares the importance in maintaining sound finances and why many Malaysians fail to do so.

For organisations facing a shortage of talent, is it better to 'buy' skills-ready talent off the labour market or 'build' them by training existing employees with the skills needed for the business? Cynthia Ng speaks global tech education provider General Assembly's Asia Pacific Managing Director Ryan Meyer.

What are the biggest threats facing our world? Climate change? Displacement? Or the growing influence of Big Tech? Cynthia Ng speaks with futurist Brett King on what's keeping executives on their toes in 2020.

Transferwise wants to usurp traditional banks by promising faster and cheaper way to send money abroad. Chairman and Co-Founder Taavet Hinrikus talks about the start-up's expansion into Malaysia. He speaks with Cynthia Ng.