Money Mind Podcast

From biometrics to contactless solutions, technology is changing the way we travel. What does this mean for the user experience? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Sumesh Patel, president for the Asia Pacific region at SITA, which provides IT solutions for the air transport industry.

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Asian family businesses have built great wealth – yet many do not have legacy planning in place. What does it take to pass on a successful family business, and why is it so hard to let go? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Melvyn Goh, managing partner, Succession Advisory Partners, and Derrick Yap, CEO of PBA Group.

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High returns – but also high risks. So can you make money investing in India? Sona Remesh is joined by Charu Chanana, market strategist, Saxo Markets, and James Cheo, chief investment officer, Southeast Asia, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.

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Japanese stocks are trading at levels not seen in over three decades. So is it time to be bullish on Japan, and how can you invest in the world’s third biggest economy? Sona Remesh is joined by Edward Rogers, CEO and founder of Rogers Investment Advisors in Japan, and Cheng Chye Hsern, head of investment at Providend in Singapore.

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Is artificial intelligence or AI coming for your job? And how can you make sure you’re not replaced at the office? Sona Remesh finds out if AI is friend or foe at the workplace. Joining her are Damien Joseph, associate dean from the Nanyang Business School, and Jin Hian Lee, founder of AI start-up Evie.ai.

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If the metaverse is the future of the Internet, how can you get a head start in setting up your own space in it? And what are the risks and opportunities of investing in digital real estate? Dawn Tan’s guest is Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault, a virtual construction firm that helps brands build their presence in the metaverse.

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Private rental prices in Singapore surged by 29.7 percent in 2022, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Will this growth continue – and could there be any respite for tenants? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Alan Cheong, executive director, research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.

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The clock is ticking on the United States national debt time bomb. So what’s at stake – and why does it matter for you and your wallet? Jonathan Peeris finds out from Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank, and Sim Moh Siong, currency strategist, Bank of Singapore.

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Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris.

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How do you manage your finances when everyday items double or triple in price? This has been the ongoing struggle in Sri Lanka, where inflation continues to hit double digit figures. Sona Remesh hears from Sri Lankan hotelier Dmitri Cooray, deputy managing director, Jetwing Hotels.

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