The biggest issues faced by wearable tech companies are arguably battery life and connectivity. Lucky for us, researchers at NUS have cracked the code on both fronts; inventing wearable gadgets that feature increased connectivity and battery life that lasts a 1000x longer.

We take you back to the Perdana Leadership Foundation’s CEO Forum 2019 where an esteemed panel of CEOs discuss how automation, AI, robotics and other advances will impact industries, business models and HR needs in the near future.

Fire-related incidents are often not at the forefront of many homeowners' minds; they seem to be the stuff of TV dramas, as if they couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Unfortunately, more than 65% of fire-related accidents in Malaysia happen in residential areas, with a stunning lack of knowledge and education on fire safety as a big contributor. Marcus Liew, founder of Unique Fire, the biggest fire protection equipment factory as recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records, discusses how he spotted an important gap in the residential market, and his ups and downs as an entrepreneur.

Johor-based i-Stone Group designs, manufactures, and modifies specialized automation machines. For their listing on the ACE market, we speak to entrepreneur and Managing Director Rebecca Tee on their plans to propel growth.

Find out how Alliance Bank’s Privilege Banking can help you manage your wealth and enrich your life with innovative products, services and privileges.

Malaysia has approved over RM29 billion worth of FDI in the first quarter of 2019; an increase of more than 73%. For more insight, we speak to Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister for International Trade and Industry, about how much of this is a result of the substitution effect, FDI trends, and whether or not Malaysia will have to fear US retribution.

00:30 - Headline GDP's numbers for China look alarming but for a deeper dive of the numbers, we speak to Yue Su, Economist, at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) as to whether warning bells should sound or if there are bright spots in the economy.

08:35 - Citigroup post better 2nd quarter earnings that beat street expectations but some signs of the possible storm ahead as trading earnings decline while corporate and institutional banking revenue was flat.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

1:57 -Are unicorn companies sustainable?

8:25 -What makes a sufficient cost of living?

15:34 - Should mental health be covered by insurance?