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Singapore shares opened stronger today), following overnight gains on Wall Street led by a rally in tech stocks.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per cent to 3,187.36 points, after 91.0 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust. 

That’s after activist investor Quarz Capital declared that the trustee of Sabana Reit should take no more than three to four months to do the preparatory work required to set up a new internal Reit manager. 

Elsewhere from Nvidia’s forecast busting earnings to Citi Research increasing its target price on Grab after it reported a narrowed net loss for the second quarter, more corporate headlines are in focus. 

On Market View, the Drive Time team dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

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Three new robot baristas have made their way to Singapore’s Changi Airport to  deliver artisanal, high-quality coffee 24/7. 

Ella, the first fully autonomous AI-powered barista by Crown Digital is here to give travellers passing through Terminal 2 and Terminal 3’s Departure Transit Halls their coffee fix and also a taste of Singapore with the Changi Airport exclusive drink, the Pandan Tea Latte. 

We speak with Keith Tan, CEO, Crown Digital to find out more. 

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Step into a world of extraordinary experiences as IHG Hotels & Resorts  unveils its latest chapter of hospitality excellence across the enchanting landscapes of Asia.  

Expect new travel experiences from the vibrant streets of Bangkok, the tranquil coastal hideaways of Danang, the cultural haven of Osaka, and the cosmopolitan wonders of Singapore and beyond.

We find out what to expect and other top travel trends for 2023 with Rajit Sukumaran, Managing Director, South East Asia and Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts. 

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The 15th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit kicked off in South Africa on Tuesday. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday in a virtual address to the BRICS summit that the process of de-dollarization is 'irreversible' and 'gaining pace'. 

Can BRICS dethrone the US dollar? We pose this question to Antonio Fatás, Professor of Economics, INSEAD.

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The insurance industry is in focus today. Chartered in Canada back in 1865, Sun Life is a financial services organisation with over 118,000 advisors and offices in 27 markets. It has also been present in Asia since the 1890s. 

The firm has a reputation for serving high net worth insurance markets and has CAD 1.33 trillion in assets under management as at the end of last year.

Sun Life now sees strong growth potential in the high net worth insurance business in Asia, particularly in Singapore due to the country’s reputation as a global wealth hub. 

But what does it mean in terms of investments put into its Singapore business? 

Also – what types of insurance products are in demand among Sun Life target customers and what does it mean for Sun Life’s Singapore branch in terms of product offerings? 

Meanwhile, the firm collaborated with high net worth specialist brokers who work with private banks and family offices in a move to sink its roots into the local high net worth insurance market. But how effective is this as a customer acquisition strategy? 

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Michael Wei, Chief Partnership and Marketing Officer, Sun Life Singapore.

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Singapore stocks declined today after global markets ended Tuesday mixed.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.4 per cent to 3,148.96 points after 22.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of economic data points to watch, Singapore’s inflation both continued to fall in July, with the headline figure down to 4.1 per cent year-on-year. 

Elsewhere from Meta Platforms releasing an artificial intelligence model capable of translating and transcribing speech to Japan’s Nikkei expected to rise nearly 8 per cent by year-end, more international headlines are in store. 

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Robert St Clair, Managing Director and Strategist, Fullerton Fund Management.

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FAS' acting President Bernard Tan is in the hot seat on this episode, as we talk about the return of the Lion City Cup after a 7-year hiatus. Why now, and what does this do  in line with the Unleash the Roar campaign to spruce up the football scene here in Singapore?

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When it comes to creating breathtaking outdoor spaces, Singapore is a city that knows no bounds. From innovative designs to impeccable execution, we have mastered the art of transforming spaces into natural masterpieces.

Today, we speak with a landscape designer who has recently won Singapore’s highest design accolade, the 2023 President*s Design Award.

Leonard Ng, Country Market Director, Henning Larsen, APAC shares with us how he is reshaping Singapore’s urban environment, one captivating landscape at a time.

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What comes to mind when you think of delivering newborn babies? Well, the baby comes out, and the umbilical cord is clamped, cut and discarded.

As we know today, cord blood is a very good source of blood stem cells and can be used in transplants to treat blood disorders and cancers. 

So instead of throwing the umbilical cord away just like that, more parents are requesting to harvest cord blood from their newborn’s umbilical cord during delivery. 

According to Health Hub, the blood is stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at about negative 180 degrees Celsius at a cord blood bank, and can be retrieved for use by the newborn when he or she grows up, or even by the newborn’s siblings. 

But how do cord blood banks work exactly? What is the difference between some of the terms we hear, say private versus public cord blood banks? And to what extent is cord blood banking a business that generates long-term recurring revenue? 

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to  Tan Poh Lan, Group CEO and Executive Director, Cordlife.

Founded in 2001, the SGX-listed firm is a pioneer in private cord blood banking in Asia. It operates the region’s largest network of cord blood banks and is an industry leader in markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia. 

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The Singapore’s Business-Improvement District (BID) Plan was introduced to improve specific defined areas and enhance the vibrancy of each precinct. 

With 10 such BID precincts in Singapore, the Singapore River especially, is one of the most iconic one as it commands a significant share of footfall, whether from locals or tourists and investments from businesses.

Michelle Koh, Executive Director, Singapore River One (SRO) shares more on SRO's efforts to keep the Singapore River precinct alive.

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