Live Well with Michelle
Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin. The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME. In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
Episodes
How this caregiver found a solution when 3 nursing homes said NO to her mother
Finding the right care for a loved one with dementia is not easy. When even nursing homes say no, where can families turn? Michelle Martin speaks with Amy, a daughter and family caregiver, and Chloe Lim, Founder of gentleHelp, about the realities families can face when a loved one needs more intensive dementia support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market View: Walmart Slides, Bond Yields Bite and AI’s $60 Billion Debt Question
Walmart suffers its worst day in four years as slower sales growth and cautious guidance raise fresh questions about the strength of the US consumer. Michelle Martin examines why Scott Bessent’s efforts to tame long-term Treasury yields have yet to stick, and how the enormous borrowing needed to fund the AI boom could be adding pressure to global bond markets. Plus, what does Broadcom’
Money and Me: Is the AI Trade Cracking? What Rising Bond Yields Mean for Your Portfolio
Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, about what is driving the AI sell-off and the growing use of off-balance-sheet financing to fund the enormous data centres and infrastructure behind the AI boom. What risks should investors be watching? They also examine why long-term bond yields are rising in the US and Singapore, what higher yields mean for bond inves
Market View: SK Hynix’s $29 Billion Bet, America’s Bond Problem and Moderna’s Cancer Breakthrough
A blockbuster US$28.6 billion SK Hynix share buyback sends the chipmaker higher - but what does it tell investors about confidence in the AI memory boom? On Market View, Michelle Martin examines why Chinese government bonds are emerging as an unlikely haven amid a global bond sell-off, and how the US-Iran conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are feeding into inflation and
Money and Me: Is Your CPF Enough? How Your Home Could Fund Your Retirement and other tips
CPF helps pay for some of life's biggest needs - from housing and healthcare to retirement. But could using too much CPF for your home today leave you with less tomorrow? Michelle Martin speaks with Brent Seah, Assistant Director, Outreach & Partnerships at CPF Board, about how to assess whether your retirement savings are on track, make better use of CPF throughout your working years, and bal
Your eyes are ageing! Here is how to help them.
Our eyes change as we age, but when is deteriorating vision simply part of getting older - and when could it signal something more serious? Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Jessica Choo, surgeon and Associate Consultant at the Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department and Myopia Centre at SNEC, about the eye conditions Singaporeans should watch for across their lifetime Dr Choo also demy
Market View: AI Reality Check: Wall Street Wobbles, Unitree Soars and China’s New Investment Story
Wall Street’s tech giants face pressure as investors question lofty AI valuations, while China’s Unitree Robotics soars more than 600% on its Shanghai debut. Michelle Martin looks at why Korean retail investors are piling back into US stocks, and what their move says about home bias and chasing returns. Plus, former DBS chief Piyush Gupta says Singapore finance needs to get bolder, Tru
Can Plants Help Us Heal? Inside the World of Western Medical Herbalism
What exactly is Western Medical Herbalism - and how much science sits behind the remedies? On Live Well with Michelle, Michelle Martin meets Dr Sebastian Liew, founder of Leaf to Life, whose unusual journey took him from engineering and corporate lifeto plant-based medicine. They explore how herbal formulations are personalised, what the evidence says about medicinal plants, and whether food reall
Money and Me: Where the Korean retail investor is heading, why Alibaba is changing, the 5.25% US Bond
Is South Korea’s bruising sell-off creating a buying opportunity? Does Alibaba become more compelling as it sells businesses to double down on AI? And with 30-year US Treasuries yielding around 5.25%, is that an attractive return - or a warning about risk, especially for Singapore investors exposed to a weaker US dollar? Michelle Martin speaks with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing fo
Market View: BHP’s Copper Crown, Meta’s Trillion-Dollar Risk & Oil Rattles Markets
Copper has overtaken iron ore as BHP’s biggest earnings engine for the first time, as the mining giant delivers a 30% jump in underlying profit and its highest dividend in four years. Michelle Martin looks at what BHP’s results tell investors about the long-term copper story. Meanwhile, Meta faces a potentially enormous legal test over allegations surrounding social-media addiction, an
Can We Still Read? Rebuild your attention in the Age of AI
AI can summarise a 300-page book in seconds, but what happens to our ability to concentrate, think deeply and stay with a book? Only 28% of adults in Singapore read books weekly, according to an NLB study. Now, the National Library Board is launching ReadSG, a five-year national movement aimed at turning reading into an everyday habit - complete with challenges and incentives for putting in the mi
Money and Me: Beyond Cash, Stocks and REITs: What’s Missing From Your Portfolio?
Could sticking to familiar choices like cash and stocks leave a gap in your portfolio? A new BlackRock survey offers fresh insight into where investors are putting their money. Michelle Martin speaks with Koay Hui Sien, Head of iShares Fixed Income Product Strategy for APAC at BlackRock, about the opportunity cost of holding too much cash, concentration risk in ETFs and what bond ETFs can of
Market View: Berkshire After Buffett, China’s AI Exporters & Wall Street’s Consumer Test
What does investing like Warren Buffett look like now that the Oracle of Omaha has retired? Michelle Martin follows the money at Berkshire Hathaway as the Greg Abel era takes shape, with fresh bets on US housing and a bigger position in Alphabet. What might Berkshire be seeing in a difficult housing market, and is its growing appetite for tech really such a departure from the Buffett playbook? In
What Singapore Is Reading: Michelle's Picks From the The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers Aug 15
What deserves a place on your reading list? Michelle Martin dives into the latest Straits Times bestseller list and picks out the books that caught her attention. From ancient classics to Japanese fiction and big novels about family, identity and the choices that shape our lives, Michelle goes beyond the rankings to introduce her picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa
Money and Me: Proposed En Bloc Rules : Could Your Condo Be Next?
Singapore is proposing significant changes to its en bloc rules, potentially making it easier for some ageing developments to be sold collectively - even when a sizeable group of owners wants to stay. Michelle Martin speaks with Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, about what really drives a successful collective sale, how homeowners can judge whether an en bloc payout is enough to buy
Market View: Reddit’s S&P 500 Boost, AMD’s $5 Billion AI Bet & Olam’s Profit Puzzle
Wall Street hits another record as inflation cools and oil prices fall - but where are the real opportunities for investors? Michelle Martin breaks down Reddit’s jump on joining the S&P 500, Workday’s takeover-fuelled surge, AMD’s multibillion-dollar debt raise and renewed interest in Chinese healthcare stocks. In Singapore, why is Olam falling despite reporting S$1.9 billion
Can Music Change the Way We Feel Pain? The Science of Music Therapy
Can a song do more than lift your mood? Music therapy is increasingly being used alongside medical care to help people living with cancer manage pain, anxiety, nausea, sleep problems and difficult emotions. Michelle Martin speaks with Germaine Yong, Music Therapist at 365 Cancer Prevention Society, about what happens in the brain and body when we hear music, what actually takes place in a music th
Money and Me: Banks did well, but which did best? Singapore's new ETF and a closer look at investing in AI infrastructure
Singapore’s banks are delivering record results, but with wealth management increasingly driving growth, which of DBS, OCBC and UOB offers the strongest investment case? Michelle Martin speaks with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, about what the numbers reveal and where value may lie beyond the STI. They examine Singapore’s new and first mid-cap focused ETF, we also take a cl
Market View: ST Engineering & CapitaLand Profits Jump, a Rare Earth Race and Google’s AI Bet
ST Engineering and CapitaLand Investment deliver stronger earnings - but which has the more compelling growth story from here? Michelle Martin breaks down the numbers and what investors should be watching next. Why did Cisco fall despite beating expectations? What does Bank of America’s US$1.9 billion Jio Credit deal say about its ambitions in India? Why are SK Hynix and Samsung in focus ami
How much would you need to take a year off to travel with 3 kids?
What would make you put work and routine on hold, take your three young children out into the world, and spend a year travelling together? Daniel Ng and Gina Cheong, co-founders of Aww Media, decided there might never be a better time. With a budget of around S$150,000, their family of five embarked on a year-long adventure around the world. Michelle Martin catches up with them from Colombia
Money and Me: Investors calling for better Forward Guidance
Should S-REIT managers tell investors more about what lies ahead? Michelle Martin speaks with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, about the push for stronger forward guidance from Singapore REITs and whether greater transparency could lead to better investment decisions. What would constitute meaningful guidance? What are investors currently hearing from investor-re
Market View : Sea’s 40% Surge, Nvidia’s US$500 Billion AI Bet and CoreWeave’s Revenue Boom
Sea Limited delivers another profitable quarter as Shopee hits new highs - but has its 40 percent share-price rally run too far? Nvidia releases a new open AI model and mobilises US$500 billion to finance AI infrastructure, raising questions about risk and China. CoreWeave shares surge as revenue doubles, while India’s L&T targets the rare-earth magnet market. Why are global investors fa
READ: Culture Can Make or Break a Startup’s Global Ambitions
Are you a start-up founder who can code-switch in different societies? In this episode of READ, Michelle Martin speaks with Vinnie Lauria author of Mind the Gap, about the cultural blind spots that can derail international expansion. From investing in Carousell to Redmart, Vinnie has since 2011, has been bridging Asia internet & mobile companies. The founding partner of Golden G
Money and Me: Would You Trust AI With Your Money? Where the Machines Fall Short
Nearly half of consumers are already using AI to help guide savings and investment decisions. But when does a useful financial tool become a dangerous shortcut? On Money and Me, Michelle Martin speaks with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, about what AI can genuinely do well when it comes to investing and financial planning - and where its limitations matter most.See omnystudio.com/listener for p
Market View: AI’s Cybersecurity Boom, Microsoft’s 30% Upside, TSMC Surges & Singapore Raises Growth Forecast
AI is creating a new cybersecurity arms race - and investors are taking notice. Michelle Martin looks at why CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks have hit record highs after Black Hat put the growing threat from AI agents firmly in focus. Could cybersecurity be the next major leg of the AI trade? Then, Microsoft is charging back, with Bernstein seeing a path to another 30% upside. TSMC’s sales
Money and Me : 3 Forgotten Blue Chips: Ready for a Comeback?
The STI has enjoyed a strong run, but not every blue chip has kept pace. 3 stocks have all lagged the benchmark - after years of disruption, restructuring and investor patience being put to the test. Michelle Martin speaks with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to examine whether the market is overlooking opportunity or correctly pricing in risk. They unpack DFI Retail’s exit
Market View: DBS Delivers, Disney Delights, and Can SpaceX Investors Bounce Back?
DBS posts another record quarter, lifting profits and rewarding shareholders with a higher dividend. Disney surprises Wall Street with strong earnings, while US stocks hover near record highs on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. We also examine why Eli Lilly continues to dominate the weight-loss drug market, whether SpaceX investors should stay the course after a disappointing post-IPO perfor
READ WITH MICHELLE: How to get through to anyone
Why do some people still get their message across when the receiver is angry while the rest of us feel like we are hitting a brick wall in our struggle to be heard? In this episode, Michelle Martin explores Just Listen by Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist who trained FBI hostage negotiators and argues that influence begins not with speaking, not with persuasion but with an act that lowers re
Money and Me: Can SpaceX recover the way Facebook did? Are you missing a key component of today's portfolio if you invest in the S&P 500 for diversification?
Could Tesla and SpaceX ever merge, or are geopolitical realities too great to overcome? We examine SpaceX's first earnings report as a public company and whether investors sitting on losses should take comfort from the recoveries of companies like Meta - or worry about becoming the next Alibaba. We also debate whether soaring profits at the world's biggest oil companies are a sign of corporate gre
Market View: Big Oil Booms, SpaceX Stumbles & Singapore Banks Take Centre Stage
Geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global markets, with Big Oil emerging as one of the biggest winners. Michelle Martin looks at why BP and Saudi Aramco are posting blockbuster profits as higher energy prices boost earnings, even as U.S. President Donald Trump criticises oil giants over soaring fuel costs. She also examines why SpaceX shares fell despite beating revenue expectations, as inv
What Your Smartwatch Isn't Telling You
Today, millions of people track their sleep, heart rate, stress and activity using smartwatches and fitness trackers. But are we making full use of these devices, or are we simply checking numbers without knowing what to do next? Michelle Martin speaks with Edwan Chiam, Founder of Signsbeat, about how wearable technology could evolve from passive tracking to personalised health guidance. Edwan not
Money and Me: STI at Record Highs - Should you buy as Singapore Stocks Keep Climbing?
The Straits Times Index has just delivered its strongest monthly gain since November 2020, surging 8.8% to a fresh record high. But after such a powerful rally, where do investors go from here? Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about what's been driving Singapore's stock market, and what to watch as Singapore's major banks report earnings, as Michelle asks whether
Market View: Grab and Palantir Rally, SpaceX Faces Earnings Test, Microsoft's AI Surge Continues
Markets extended their gains as investors rewarded companies delivering strong earnings despite an uncertain economic backdrop. Michelle Martin examines Grab's stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised outlook, Palantir's blockbuster AI-fuelled growth, and why all eyes are on SpaceX ahead of its latest earnings report. She also looks at Wall Street's push towards record highs, Microsoft'
Is It Just Ageing or COPD? Don't Ignore Persistent Breathlessness
Many people assume becoming breathless is simply part of getting older - but it could be a sign of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition that is often diagnosed too late. Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Jim Teo, Respiratory Physician at O2 Healthcare Group, about why COPD is frequently mistaken for normal ageing, the warning signs people shouldn't ignore, and ho
Money and Me: How to Turn Your Retirement Savings Into Lasting Income
What is the best way to spend during retirement? Michelle Martin speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, about one of the most overlooked aspects of retirement planning: the decumulation phase. They discuss why retirement investing requires a completely different mindset. The conversation also explores the 4% withdrawal rule. You may actually do better with spending a differ
Market View: Wall Street's Big Week: Earnings, Jobs and the Next Market Test
Markets are entering a pivotal week as investors brace for another wave of corporate earnings and a closely watched US jobs report that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Michelle Martin examines why Bank of America is bullish on Spotify and Ralph Lauren ahead of earnings, the diverging fortunes of Apple and Amazon, and what results from Palantir, AMD, Disney, Uber and Airbnb cou
1 in 4 of us will have chronic kidney disease by 2036, here is why we need to start thinking about treatment options
Beyond dialysis there is still kidney care! When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, many patients assume dialysis is the only option. But it may not always be the best choice. Singapore has launched Renalssance, a pioneering national initiative that integrates palliative care earlier into the treatment of advanced kidney disease. Michelle Martin speaks with A/Prof Yeo
Market View : Apple Stumbles, Amazon Surges: Two Very Different AI Earnings Stories
Big Tech earnings take centre stage as Apple and Amazon deliver sharply contrasting messages to investors. Michelle Martin examines why Apple’s strong sales weren’t enough to reassure markets, while Amazon’s massive AI investment plans sent its shares soaring. She also looks at Hongkong Land’s S$1.1 billion Wheelock Place acquisition, strong earnings from Great Eastern and
What's next for Wakuda - How John Kunkel views the future of hospitality in an age of AI
Coming soon - Wakuda at MBS will be transformed. You'll also be able to experience Wakuda elsewhere in Asia. Michelle Martin speaks with John Kunkel, Founder and CEO of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, whose portfolio includes CHICA, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill and WAKUDA, to find out how the visionary identifies winning concepts and his thoughts on the future of luxury hospitality.See omnystud
Money and Me: What Singapore Traders Are Buying to Profit off Market Volatility
How are retail traders responding to a year dominated by geopolitical tensions, volatile oil prices and shifting market sentiment? Michelle Martin speaks with Dani Magner, Chief Growth Officer at Plus500, whose platform serves around 33 million users worldwide, about what trading data from Singapore reveals about investor behaviour in 2026. This discussion is for educational purposes only and shou
What Really Drives Your Personality?
Michelle Martin gets up close with a personality typology system that can help explain why people react so differently to the very same situation. In the first episode of a new Live Well with Michelle series, Michelle Martin sits down with Cindy Leong, Founder of The Enneagram Academy, to explore the Enneagram, they unpack what sets the Enneagram apart from other personality models, why
Market View: Keppel's Transformation, Fed Divisions & the AI Spending Boom
Markets weighed a flurry of corporate earnings alongside an unusually divided Federal Reserve, leaving investors with fresh questions about where opportunities lie. Michelle Martin unpacks Keppel's sharp drop in headline profit and why its underlying business tells a much stronger story as the company continues its asset-light transformation. She also explores why DBS believes StarHub could emerge
Money and Me: Singapore's Market Makeover - Where Are the Real Opportunities?
Singapore's stock market is evolving - what do investors need to know about the upcoming changes? As Singapore launches sweeping reforms - including the Equity Market Development Programme and the upcoming SGX-Nasdaq Global Listing Board - investors are being promised broader opportunities beyond the market's dominant banks and REITs. Michelle Martin speaks with Hunter Beaudoin, Analyst, Manager R
Market View: Singapore Airlines Stumbles, Apple Hits US$5 Trillion and Singapore Stocks Soar
Singapore Airlines falls into a quarterly loss as higher fuel costs and expenses linked to Air India weigh on earnings, sending its shares lower. Meanwhile, Singapore equities are heading for their best month since 2020, led by a powerful rally in bank stocks. We also look at Wall Street, where the Nasdaq-100 edges closer to correction territory as semiconductor shares weaken. SK Hynix disappoints
How to grow your Power: Dress with Confidence, Save Time
Why did Steve Jobs wear the same black turtleneck, Mark Zuckerberg the same grey T-shirt, and Barack Obama rotate only blue and grey suits? For these leaders, simplifying what they wore was about reducing decision fatigue, not fashion. Michelle Martin speaks with Maninder Krishnan, Founder of Image and Me, about how busy professionals can apply the same principles without sacrificing personal styl
Money and Me: Stock in Focus, Navigating the Fed and Big Tech Earnings
It's one of the busiest weeks of the year for markets. Michelle Martin speaks with Simon Ree, founder of Tao of Trading, about how investors should navigate a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting, a flood of earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, and the risks of trading around major market events. They discuss why uncertainty calls for disciplined risk management, the common earnings trap th
Market View: No more 15-month wait to buy HDB resale, China's New Chip Giant, Apple's Comeback & Japan's Cutest Box Office Battle
Michelle starts with the news of the day: the removal of the 15-month wait-out period. From today, private residential property owners who purchase a non-subsidised HDB resale flat without taking an HDB housing loan will no longer be subject to the 15-month wait-out period. Why has the Government made the change, and what could it mean for Singapore's HDB resale market? Then we turn to China, wher
Say No to Frailty - Ageing is Inevitable but Weakness is Not
Frailty doesn't usually begin with a dramatic fall - it often starts with subtle changes that are easy to overlook, from slowing down when getting out of a chair to avoiding stairs or walking less. Michelle Martin speaks with Associate Professor Tim Xu from the Singapore Institute of Technology about the early warning signs of frailty, why mobility loss is not an inevitable part of ageing, and wha
Money and Me: Retirement Investing Made Easy - Plus A Stock based on Trust
Are you making investment decisions today that could quietly undermine your retirement tomorrow? Michelle Martin speaks with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (www.dividendtitan.com), about the four "silent enemies" of retirement investing. Plus, Willie walks us through a dividend investor's take on a megacap stock listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Michelle and Willie discuss why its ma
Market View: MAS Surprises, the STI Hits New Heights & China's AI Bet Gets Bigger
Singapore surprises markets again as the Monetary Authority of Singapore tightens monetary policy, signalling confidence in the economy while moving to contain renewed inflation risks from higher oil prices. We unpack what the move means for the Singapore dollar, local equities and whether it could offer clues ahead of this week's pivotal US Federal Reserve meeting. We also look at China's blockbu
Mind Your Relationships: Obsession, Boundaries
A high-profile case involving online messages and blurred interpersonal boundaries has sparked difficult conversations about attachment, perception and when persistent contact crosses the line. Why can two people experience the same relationship so differently? How can emotional closeness develop without a physical relationship? And at what point does genuine interest become unhealthy fixation? Mi
Show your tongue! AI Meets Afternoon Tea
Can artificial intelligence help you choose the perfect cup of tea for your body? Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore has partnered with Singapore wellness brand Luli to launch what it says is the country's first AI-powered Traditional Chinese Medicine afternoon tea experience. Michelle Martin speaks with Ryan from Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore and Jova
Money and Me: Record STI, the 'Orchard Road Effect' & Is It Time to Buy AI Again?
Singapore's markets are entering uncharted territory. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has surprised investors by tightening monetary policy, signalling confidence in the economy while warning that inflationary pressures - particularly from higher energy prices - remain a concern. At the same time, the Straits Times Index has surged to a record high, prompting fresh debate over whether investor
Market View: AI Spending Jitters Shake Wall Street as Allianz Bets on Singapore
Wall Street fell as investors questioned whether surging AI spending will deliver sufficient returns, sending Tesla and Alphabet sharply lower despite another strong earnings season. Intel bucked the trend with its fastest revenue growth in nearly 15 years, fuelled by AI demand. Closer to home, Allianz is expanding in Singapore through a S$2.9 billion acquisition of HSBC Life Singapore after its u
Money and Me: Finding Alpha Beyond the Blue Chips: 4 Singapore Small-Cap Stocks in Focus
Singapore's blue-chip stocks have enjoyed a strong run, but where might investors find the next source of market-beating returns? Michelle Martin speaks with John Cheong, Head of Small & Mid Cap Research at UOB Kay Hian, about four Singapore-listed companies that have made the firm's conviction list. They discuss what separates a high-quality small-cap from a value trap, whether there's a comm
Market View: SpaceX, Grab and Sea Arrive on SGX as AI Powers Wall Street Higher
Singapore launches its first Singapore Depository Receipts with SpaceX, Sea and Grab making their SGX debut. We unpack what SDRs mean for investors, look at Wall Street's AI-driven rally, discuss why semiconductor stocks remain the market's biggest debate, and round up the latest movers including Super Micro, General Motors, the Japanese yen and Kubota's breakthrough water-from-air technology.See
Why Is Singapore's STI Outperforming Wall Street?
The Straits Times Index has quietly outperformed many major global markets this year, even as Wall Street continues to dominate headlines with artificial intelligence, Big Tech and record valuations. So what's driving the STI's resilience? Is this simply a rotation into value stocks and banks, or does it reflect stronger fundamentals in Singapore's market? Michelle Martin speaks with Ni
The Hair Loss Solution You Didn't Know About? Scalp Micropigmentation
When her husband's hair transplant failed, Kate Cheung took things into her own hands - literally! Michelle Martin speaks with Kate Cheung, Founder of The Scalp Studio, one of Singapore's earliest scalp micropigmentation practitioners. Trained by leading experts in New York and London, Kate has performed more than 1,000 scalp micropigmentation (SMP) procedures in just four years. Wh
Money and Me: Which of Singapore's blue chip champ stocks Still Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio?
Singapore is home to some of the market's most recognisable names, from SGX, Singtel and Singapore Airlines to Keppel, CapitaLand Investment and SATS. But while these companies are often seen as national champions, does that automatically make them great investments? Michelle Martin speaks with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, about how investors should distinguish between a gre
Market View: Why Are Investors Looking Beyond Big Tech
Markets are entering a new phase of the AI investment story. While demand for artificial intelligence remains exceptionally strong, investors are becoming more discerning about which companies will ultimately translate that demand into sustainable profits. Michelle Martin explores why TSMC's strong earnings still triggered a semiconductor sell-off, what Deutsche Bank says is the next big question
Screens Are Rewiring Our Children: Here's How to Regain Control
In this episode, Dr Arthur Chin, author of The Scrolling Generation: Managing Screen Time and Protecting Our Kids' Mental Health, explains why today's biggest challenge isn't simply how long children spend online, but how algorithms and AI are shaping their attention, emotions and behaviour. We explore the warning signs parents often miss, why school rules alone won't solve the problem. Miche
Money and Me : Key Lessons from the GovTech Layoffs
For years, many people believed public sector jobs were among the safest. But GovTech's decision to restructure its workforce is a reminder that in today's economy, no role is completely immune to change. If retrenchment can happen in organisations that are performing well,how long could your savings last? What would you do if your income stopped tomorrow? And is financial preparedness
READ: Darryl David has written his first book, "Leading with Peace"
Michelle Martin highlights the deeply personal, spiritually informed first book by Member of Parliament, Chair of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Education and author Daryl David.Darryl shares why he chose 'peace' as a central frame for his ideas on leadership. He talks about the leaders that have inspired this book and those who inspired him to be a better leader. If you are interested
Market View: Investors Dump Big Tech, Apple’s Next Move & China’s AI IPO Race
Should you buy Apple before the investor update? Are Big Tech earnings about to reset market expectations? And could China's AI challenger Moonshot become the next blockbuster IPO? Michelle Martin also unpacks Samsung Biologics' major deal, Spain's World Cup windfall, the "Drake Curse", and why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is already rewriting box office history. See omnystudio.com/li
Market View: Netflix Stumbles, AI Winners Emerge & The Unexpected Small-Cap Rally, Thailand looking up
Netflix shares tumble despite double-digit revenue growth, reminding investors that lofty expectations can outweigh solid results. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why TSMC continues to ride the AI wave while Nvidia expands its physical AI ambitions and Alphabet faces fresh pressure over delays to Gemini 3.5 Pro. We also discuss Blackstone-backed AirTrunk's planned Singapore REIT I
Money and Me: Where Smart Money Is Moving Next
Follow the smart money! Where are sophisticated investors deploying capital and what might that mean for you? Maureen Li, Founder and CEO of ABIEL Property Investment Group, shares insights into commercial property investing and why it's attracting growing interest and where the next chapter of Singapore's property story is unfolding in this conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.c
Market View: Big Banks, Big Bets - Morgan Stanley Breaks Records, DBS Targets S$1 Trillion and M&A Returns
Wall Street's earnings season is gathering pace, and the biggest banks are proving that market volatility can be highly profitable. Morgan Stanley posts record revenue and earnings as equities trading surges, while wealth management reaches a milestone US$10 trillion in client assets. Back home, DBS unveils an ambitious plan to double assets under management to S$1 trillion by 2030, betting that a
Live Well with Michelle: What Trauma Teaches Us About Living Well
A passenger is pulled halfway out of an aircraft at 16,000 feet. A two-year-old becomes the only eyewitness to one of Britain's most notorious murders. Two extraordinary cases offer profound lessons about how the human mind responds when life changes in an instant. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores what happens to the brain under extreme stress, why memory isn't a perfect recording
Money and Me: Should you buy into that red hot IPO on SGX, the Catalyst or Nasdaq ?
SpaceX, IPO Fever and the One Mistake Most Investors Make SpaceX's record-breaking IPO captivated investors around the world, delivering a spectacular first-day rally before giving back much of those gains. But is chasing the hottest IPOs a winning investment strategy, or a recipe for disappointment? Michelle Martin speaks with Paul Chew, Head of Research at Phillip Securities, to unpack fres
The Two Numbers That Could Save Your Life
Two numbers that may reveal more about your future health than almost anything else? In "Ask a Cardiologist", Michelle finds out more about the "silent killer" damaging the heart, brain and kidneys long before symptoms appear. This episode explores what your blood pressure is really telling you, the everyday habits that make the biggest difference, and the latest advances in treatment for people w
Market View: As semiconductors weaken, what's gaining ground?
After months of AI-fuelled gains, investors hit the brakes on semiconductor stocks, sending SanDisk, Micron, Western Digital, Marvell Technology and Oracle sharply lower this week as concerns grew over lofty valuations and massive AI spending. Yet money didn't leave tech entirely - it rotated into profitable software names. Which names have gained ground? We unpack what this shift says about
Money and Me: Where Are Smart Investors Looking Next?
We have 3 small cap Singapore ideas to dissect and also take on Trump's U-turn on a proposed Hormuz shipping toll to the next phase of the AI boom. We separate signal from noise in a market driven by geopolitics, earnings and investor psychology, looking at Wall Street's earnings season and what South Korea's sharp market sell-off teaches. The heart of the discussion with Swapnil Mishra, Author of
Market View: TSMC's AI Surge, Apple's Showdown with OpenAI & Oil's Hormuz Shock
AI's biggest chipmaker is smashing records - but oil prices, legal battles and geopolitical tensions are testing investor confidence. Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack TSMC's blockbuster revenue growth ahead of earnings, the latest Middle East tensions pushing oil prices higher, and Apple's legal clash with OpenAI over its hardware ambitions. We also ask whether DBS deserves its S$200 billion v
Women, don't ignore these subtle signs that your heart needs attention as you age
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women - yet many don't realise menopause marks a critical turning point for cardiovascular health. Hosted by Michelle Martin, Dr Pinakin V. Parekh explains how hormonal changes during menopause can increase risk of a heart attack. We also discuss hormone therapy, prevention and why women need a more integrated approach to midlife healthcare.See o
Money and Me: Are Young Singaporeans Too Comfortable with Debt?
Debt can build wealth - or quietly destroy it. So where's the line? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, explores whether attitudes towards borrowing are changing among younger Singaporeans. From mortgages and credit cards to investment leverage and premium financing for insurance, we examine when debt is a powerful financial tool - and when it becomes a dangerou
Market View: Earnings Season Begins - Will JPMorgan, Netflix and AI Giants Set the Market's Next Big Move?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode previews a pivotal week for investors as earnings season kicks off with JPMorgan Chase and Netflix, while fresh inflation data and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions add another layer of uncertainty. We unpack Bank of America's top earnings picks, ask whether AI momentum can continue after standout performances from SK Hynix and Meta.See omn
Live Well with Michelle: Beyond Willpower, The New Science of Weight Loss
Michelle speaks with the first Gastroenterologist in Singapore to be recognised as a National Fellow by World Obesity Federation, to find out about advances in weight control. As science transforms our understanding of obesity, experts now recognise it as a chronic disease shaped by biology, hormones and the brain - not just lifestyle choices. Hosted by Michelle Martin in conversation with Dr Ravi
Money and Me: 3 Singapore REITs at a Turning Point
Should you buy a REIT before it recovers? How can you tell if a REIT is on the path of recovery? Michelle finds out in this discussion as more investors ask if Singapore's beaten-down property trusts are finally turning the corner, or if the rebound is only temporary. After years of higher interest rates and weaker distributions, investors are looking for signs of a sustained recovery. Hosted by M
Market View: AI's New Battleground, SK Hynix's Record Debut & Winners and Losers
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Live Well with Michelle: The next era of intelligence - building living computers
Artificial intelligence has transformed the way we work, but could the next computing revolution come from biology instead? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the groundbreaking field of biological computing with Dr Chong Hon Weng, Founder and CEO of Cortical Labs. Discover how lab-grown human neurons are being fused with silicon chips to create computers that learn in fundament
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