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Personality tests are not just to give us personal insight into the reasons for our behaviour or to satisfy interest in our own personality. They also could have benefits in the workplace, giving hints as to how to improve understanding and hence workplace collaboration.

We speak to Borwen Neo, Program Head, Next Level Academy more about this.

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From the band The 1975's lead singer Matt Hayley's comments causing the Music festival in Malaysia to be cancelled to updates on Thailand's tumultuous political scene.

We speak to Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University about the headlines coming out from the region.

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Ahead of UFC Fight Night in Singapore on 26th August 2023, we speak to former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk all about what we can expect when the world's best fighters take centre stage in the Lion City, her biggest lessons from her fighting career and her very-packed schedule since retiring from the sport. Tune in now!

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Singapore shares were little changed today following strong overnight gains in global markets. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.02 per cent to 3,286.97 points after 51.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have Sembcorp Industries. The energy company has scrapped plans to sell its waste-management business and its energy-from-waste plant.

Also in focus – SIA Engineering and Suntec Reit as we look at their latest financial numbers. 

Elsewhere, from Elon Musk’s entering into the fintech space with Twitter, to a preview on what the US central bank could do today at its monetary policy meeting, more international headlines are in focus today. 

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked the developments of the day.

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What happens when you have a group of engineers with backgrounds in 3D data processing in an online class studying computer vision? 

Well – they form a company that develops software systems for self-driving cars! And that’s the story behind our guest for today Seoul Robotics. 

Founded in 2017, Seoul Robotics develops software systems for self-driving cars to determine traffic conditions. 

Its systems rely on data from Light Detection and Ranging or LiDAR sensors rather than a combination of camera sensors, which was unheard of at that point in time. 

The firm is also pioneering a new approach to automating vehicles called ‘Autonomy Through Infrastructure’, where autonomous driving systems are placed on infrastructure rather than cars. 

This can lower the costs of building autonomous transportation networks, as vehicles do not need to be fitted with cameras and sensors individually. It can also make autonomous transportation safer because autonomous driving systems placed on infrastructure can have a better vantage point and eliminate blind spots.

But how revolutionary is this concept and how much money can this bring to the firm?

Meanwhile, Seoul Robotics is currently working with partners including Qualcomm, and Nvidia, as well as major automakers such as BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. It has also closed a US$25 million Series B funding round led by KB Investment Company back in March. But what value do these strategic partners bring to the table?

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with HanBin Lee, Captain and CEO, Seoul Robotics  for more.

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The Gem Museum is a private museum of gemstones set up by a husband-and-wife duo, with 700 specimens on display. It helps to create an understanding about gemstones, what the value is, how to differentiate between different ones, and simply helping to develop an appreciation for and interest in gemstones amongst the public as well.

We speak to Tay Kun Ming and Loke Hui Ying, Co-Founders and Directors, The Gem Museum more about this.

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A brave new world awaits, with Ange Postecoglou gearing up for his first season in the hot seat of Tottenham. What will the much-heralded Australian bring to Spurs, and how will he cope with the possible departure of talisman Harry Kane? Speaking ahead of the Festival of Football in Singapore, Postecoglou tells Deepanraj Ganesan about all of this and much more.

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Singapore shares opened muted today after stock markets in the United States and Europe closed mostly higher with the earnings season now in full swing. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index edged up 0.07 point to 3,265.21 points after 81.3 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Keppel DC Reit. Its distribution per unit for the first half of the financial year ended Jun 30 inched up 0.04 per cent from the same period a year ago.

Elsewhere from China’s top leaders vowing more support for the struggling economy to Hong Kong’s Exchanges and Clearing being on the charm offensive to attract companies to list in the city, and to Europe’s economic outlook, more international headlines are in focus. 

On Market View, the Drive Time team dived into the details with David Poh, Head of Investment and ESG Strategies, South Asia, Amundi.

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There is a strong positive correlation between employee's mental health and workplace productivity. Factors such as inflation have had a significant impact on mental health as well due to the financial pressures they create. Employers must put in place policies and practices to assist employees in this aspect that go beyond simply giving them money in hopes that it will alleviate these financial pressures.

We speak to Jamie MacLennan, Senior Vice President and Managing Director APAC, TELUS Health more about this.

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From US presidential climate envoy John Kerry's visit to Beijing to China resuming its 15-day visa-free entry for Singaporeans after more than 3 years.

We discuss the top headlines out of China with Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs.

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