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Zwift is an online cycling game and training program that enables users to ride, train and compete in a virtual world. Their participation in the Olympic Esports Week 2023 displayed how popular this type of gaming can be. Through continued advertising to encourage participation and developing partnerships with other brand they hope to grow the popularity of the game to become a game changer in the Esports industry.

We speak to Wesley Sulzberger, Senior Manager, Global Product Marketing and Country Management, AUS & NZ, Zwift more about this.

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The future of food is intertwined with a the implementation of technology and managing climate issues. Knowledge about agriculture is pivotal for us to create a resilient food system through personalizing, and immersing ourselves in how food is made and distributed.

We speak to Luke Tay, Founder, Cornucopia FutureScapes more about this.

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Divorce statistics showed that the highest proportion of break-ups came between the 5th and 10th years of marriage. What factors are contributing to this and is there anything that these couples can do to face this issue?

We speak to Paulin Tay Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice), Singapore Management University more about this.

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From St Petersburg hosting the second Russia-Africa summit and economic forum to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni making her first official visit to the US, what do these countries stand to gain from these discussions that are happening today.

We speak to Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific more about this.

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Sotravel is Singapore's 'first social travel website' aimed at bringing together like minded people to create a meaningful travel experience. However, could this undermine the relevance and usefulness of travel agencies?

We speak to Larry Lee, Founder & CEO, Sotravel more about this.

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Honey is increasing in popularity for its positive effects on health. This is in line with the trend of people looking to use more natural products. Manuka honey manufacturer Comvita has expanded into the Singapore market after it acquired specialty honey retailer HoneyWorld Singapore.

We speak to Rommel Irwan, Head of Southeast Asia, Comvita New Zealand Limited more about this.

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Tottenham ended their trophy draught in Singapore, clinching the Tiger Cup after defeating the Lion City Sailors. We caught up with Spurs' talisman Son Hueng-min post-match to get his thoughts and Anumanthan Kumar, the Singaporean who captained the Sailors. Plus, we checked in it with Ledley King on his club's pitstop in Singapore.

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Singapore shares opened stronger today after global markets finished mixed overnight.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7 per cent to 3,328.99 points after 76.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have UOB. The bank’s net profit for the second quarter rose 27 per cent to S$1.4 billion on higher net interest income, and trading and investment income.

Meanwhile, from a quick look at the latest distribution numbers from S-Reits including Mapletree Industrial Trust and CapitaLand China Trust, to the US Federal Reserve’s decision to take interest rates to the highest level since 2001, more corporate and international headlines are in focus.

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with David Chow, Director Azure Capital.

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Did you know that football star Cristiano Ronaldo is somewhat of an investor himself? Today we’re going to talk to a company that he has recently invested in – and that’s online luxury watch resale marketplace Chrono24. 

Founded in 2003, Chrono24 prides itself as the number one address for luxury watches for commercial watch dealers and private sellers from around the world. 

It currently has over 30,000 professional dealers and private sellers from over 120 countries offer more than 500,000 watches. The company’s website sees over half a million visitors everyday. 

In 2020, in particular, it saw watches worth about 2 billion euros transacted through the platform. But what is the demand for luxury watches right now with economies slowing down, interest rates going up, and with cryptocurrencies tumbling? 

Also – with prices of Swiss watches near the lowest in almost two years amid falling prices of Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet models, what does this mean for platforms like Chrono24 which charge a fee out of every transaction?

And how far can Rolex and AP’s move to certify pre-owned watches boost the secondary watch market?

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Tim Stracke, Co-CEO and Founder, Chrono24 for more.

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A survey by software company Procore Technologies says that 4 in 10 prefer to wait till the tech is proven and established. This company looks to help companies in the construction industry progress in their next stage of digital transformation .

We speak to Kin Weng Tan, Regional Manager, Asia, Procore Technologies more about this.

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