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
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
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack SK Hynix's record-breaking US$26.5 billion U.S. listing and why investors are pouring money into the critical infrastructure powering artificial intelligence. We explore Meta's move into AI coding, OpenAI's launch of its long-awaited AI "super app," and the growing legal battle over whether AI companies should compensate news publishers fo
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
Money and Me: ETF Fee Wars, Singapore Banks & Where Income Investors Should Look Next
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees. We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains. T
Market View: Is Smart Money Leaving the AI Trade or Rotating Into Its Next Chapter?
Temasek's biggest increase in China investments in five years raises a fascinating question: what is long-term capital seeing that others may be missing? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack the Singapore investment giant's AI-driven strategy as its portfolio surpasses S$400 billion. We also examine how rising oil prices, Fed uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are rattling global markets,
Live Well with Michelle: Can this simple move change your mood?
Michelle Martin's guest started her business after a health challenge when she faced the prospect of having to take medication to manage an autoimmune disease for life. That kicked off the start of her deep dive into one of our most powerful senses that is often overlooked. Our sense of smell has a direct connection to the brain's emotional and memory centres, making fragrance far more than
Money and Me: Investors DEBATE - What Should Investors Buy, Avoid and Rethink Now?
Has the first half of 2026 quietly rewritten the investing playbook? Markets have climbed despite geopolitical tensions, sticky interest rates and lofty valuations - but is the rally becoming broader and more durable? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this investor debate brings together Arun Pai, Partner of Monk's Hill Ventures and Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth to challenge conventional wisd
Market View: Growing concerns of crowded positioning, Samsung's Foldable Bet, SK Hynix's IPO Frenzy & Singapore Stocks to Watch
Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack why AI stocks dragged global markets lower despite broader market resilience and what that signals for investors. We explore why the consumer discretionary sector has become Wall Street's biggest laggard - and whether it could be the market's next opportunity. In our UP or DOWN segment, we assess Samsung's bid to stay ahead of Apple in foldable smartphones and
Money and Me: Which Billion-Dollar REIT Bets Will Pay Off?
Are Singapore REITs entering a new era where management decisions matter more than interest rates? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores four of the biggest REIT stories shaping the market - from resilient industrial assets to bold acquisitions and strategic divestments. We examine why industrial REITs continue to outperform, whether OUE REIT's S$500 million sale of Crowne Plaza Changi
Live Well with Michelle: How can you tell if you can trust your supplement?
Health supplements in Singapore do not require pre-market approval, so what does that mean for shoppers? We unpack how to read labels, assess dosage, interpret claims like "natural" and "clinically proven", and understand why transparency matters. Our guests also explain what goes on behind the scenes in supplement manufacturing, from formulation and quality control to batch traceability. Guests:&
Market View: The AI Gold Rush's Hidden Winners - Why Samsung, SK Hynix and Microsoft's Next Moves Matter to Investors
What if the biggest fortunes in AI aren't being made by the companies building chatbots - but by those supplying the memory behind them? South Korea's tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are riding an unprecedented AI chip boom, but can record profits and soaring share prices keep climbing? We unpack why Wall Street returned from the holiday in a bullish mood, what Microsoft's&nbs
Live Well with Michelle: Men Die Younger; The One Conversation That Could Add Years to Your Life
Why do so many men wait until they're sick before taking their health seriously - and what could that hesitation be costing them? Men in Singapore still die years earlier than women, even though many of the biggest killers can be prevented or treated if caught early. Dr Reyor Ko, Lead Hybrid Care Doctor at Doctor Anywhere, explains why silent conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and high
Money and Me: Property FOMO Is Costing You - The New Rules of Asset Progression in Singapore
Whether you're planning your next move or building long-term wealth, discover why location, affordability, liquidity and holding power matter more than ever. Singapore's property market is entering a new phase where asset progression requires far more than simply upgrading from an HDB flat to a condominium. How can we separate genuine investment opportunities from new-launch hype, and why could&nb
Market View: Samsung's 150% Surge, Is Korea the Market to Watch for H2? Plus UBS' Dividend Picks & Singapore's Biggest Winners
Could South Korea be this year's hottest equity market? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode examines Samsung's stunning 150% rally and whether reports of an Anthropic partnership signal the next phase of the AI trade. We also unpack UBS' latest defensive dividend stock ideas as investors prepare for the second half of 2026. Plus, we review the year's biggest market winners - from the Russell 2
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Meet the Mechanical Engineer Who Spent 17 Years Reinventing A Pillow
What if one of the biggest performance breakthroughs isn't another productivity hack - but a better night's sleep? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how engineer and entrepreneur Ken Leong, Founder of Giraf the Pillow, spent 17 years challenging one of the world's most overlooked products: the pillow. We discuss why recovery may be the next frontier in human performance.See om
Money and Me: Is Singapore's Property Playbook Changing?
Has Singapore's property ladder fundamentally changed? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores whether the long-held path from HDB flat to private property is becoming harder to climb. Michelle speaks with Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, about new research suggesting Singapore's private housing market is increasingly decoupling from the HDB market. They examine who i
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: She Quit Her Job - and Built a Six-Figure Business
Michelle Martin meets Woo Wen Qi, Founder & Creative Lead of Eltwine, who went from banking to designing clothes for full-figured Asian women. Together they unpack the hidden realities behind side hustles, six-figure revenues, burnout, identity, and knowing when you're truly ready to make the leap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: How Smart Women are making sure they don't outlive Their Savings
We have some great real world role-models today to help women ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, they discuss practical tips women can rely on to protect their futures and even retire earlier than planned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market View: Nvidia's New AI Gamble, Tesla's Surprise Sell-Off & Has the Minions Franchise Peaked?
Is Wall Street becoming more selective after the AI boom, and are investors demanding more than just growth stories? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Nvidia's bold move to trade AI computing power for future revenue, Meta's cloud ambitions, and Microsoft's next phase of AI monetisation. We also unpack why Google faces fresh regulatory pressure in Europe, even as its long-term busin
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Therme Singapore - Singapore's Newest Attraction Is Built on Wellbeing
Singapore has handed four hectares of rare waterfront land next to Marina Barrage to a wellbeing destination that breaks ground today. Therme Singapore, opening in 2030, is a billion-dollar concept built not around shopping or spectacle, but around something harder to price: how people rest, connect and recharge. It's being called Asia's first large-scale social wellbeing development, weavin
MARKET VIEW: Why a Stock That Doubled Still Looks Cheap
Hosted by Michelle Martin, today's episode opens with a bold broker call: DBS sees 46% upside in Jardine Matheson and reckons the conglomerate's own targets are too modest. Closer to home, two SGX names to watch - Apac Realty and Lum Chang Creations. Then a genuine puzzle out of the US chip sector: Micron and SanDisk are having their best year ever, yet somehow screen cheaper than they did in Febr
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Your Medicine is in Your Meal
Bloated after meals, wired on caffeine, drained on a full night's sleep - we've quietly agreed to call this "modern life." But what if small tweaks from a TCM perspective might help? This week, Michelle meets Joanna Wong, the bespoke TCM taste curator who left 30 years in corporate branding including 16 years at Eu Yan Sang, to do what most chefs wouldn't dare: slip Chinese herbs into fine dining,
Money and Me: The Free Form Most Singaporeans Haven't Signed
What happens to your money, your home, and your medical care if one day you can't speak for yourself? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, lawyer and Certificate Issuer Kwok-Chern Yew Tee unpacks the Lasting Power of Attorney - the document that decides who steps in when you can't. With LPA Form 1 application fees now waived for Singapore citizens, the biggest excuse has qui
Money and Me : Self-Employed? Tips to boost your CPF
Hosted by Michelle Martin. A recent case of a self-employed Singaporean amassing more than S$1.2 million in CPF savings challenges conventional wisdom about retirement planning outside traditional employment. Charmayne Seah, Manager, Self-Employed Collections at CPF Board and Michelle Martin discuss how CPF works differently for self-employed persons and platform workers, and why understanding tho
Market View: When Does an AI Story Become a Meme Stock? From Smartbird to SpaceX
Could the market's hottest AI trades be creating the next generation of meme stocks? And if a sneaker company can reinvent itself as an AI firm, what exactly are investors buying today - earnings, or imagination? We explore why companies are rushing to attach themselves to the AI narrative and what that means for valuations. We examine a provocative debate around SpaceX, Samsung and SK Hynix as i
Market View: Can ST Engineering challenge DBS, how Space X is putting IPO money to work, why Bury won't bet against Space X, Salesforce, Yum Brands, Elite UK REIT, Nike
What if the most important AI battle is no longer about chatbots, but about who owns the workflow of work itself? Michelle Martin explores why ST Engineering is forcing investors to rethink what a Singapore market champion can be, and whether Salesforce's struggles reveal a deeper challenge facing software companies in the age of AI. Also on the show: Yum Brands sheds Pizza Hut, Elite UK REIT expa
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The Billion-Dollar Problems Hiding in Plain Sight
In this episode of LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, Michelle Martin speaks with Japhire Gopi Kannan, Founder of JA Assure, about building a thriving business by solving overlooked risks in healthcare, high-value assets and specialised industries. From protecting doctors against malpractice claims to safeguarding jewellers and diamond dealers, Japhire reveals how deep expertise, trust and innovation c
Money and Me: The Hidden Growth Giants the Market Still Doesn't Get
What if the biggest investing opportunities aren't hidden stocks - but companies everyone thinks they already understand? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, reveals three growth stocks that may remain surprisingly underappreciated: Chin shares lessons from nearly a decade of owning and following the companies off
Money and Me: Women's Health Doesn't Stop at Midlife — It Starts Mattering More
Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers? This episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical issues for countries and business leader as older workforces become more predominant. Grace Oh, founder of SOL (Spring of Life) and former top-ranked equity analyst, discusses
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Why don't more Dads use parental leave?
Dads, do you feel supported at work? When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of th
Market View: IPO Fever, Peace Deals & the Next Asian Market Darlings
Could Asia be entering a new IPO boom just as geopolitical tensions ease? SpaceX's explosive debut grabs headlines, but are Xiaohongshu and Foundation Healthcare the listings investors should really be watching? Can a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal sustain the global rally, or is this simply a relief bounce fueled by falling oil prices? From BlackRock's hospitality bet to Nvidia's debt raise, Chin
Market View: The $17 Billion World Cup Opportunity Investors Are Watching
Could the World Cup be this year's most unexpected investment theme? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we explore which stocks could benefit from a US$17 billion World Cup boost to the U.S. economy. Markets are also rallying on news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, sending oil prices lower and investors back into risk assets. Plus, SpaceX surges after its blockbuster IPO debut while Anthropic faces a regulatory
Live Well with Michelle: Could a Snoopy Office Make You Happier at Work?
This episode looks at why playfulness may be an overlooked ingredient in workplace wellness, and what the office of the future could look like. Meet the Singaporean whose official Snoopy furniture is popping up at Changi Airport, libraries in Singapore, Gavin Woo, Founder of Office Planner. He shares how workplace expectations have shifted from efficiency and cost control to connection and pu
Money and Me: The Great Singapore Investing Debate - Singtel, DBS, REITs or the STI?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode brings together Willie Keng of Dividend Titan (https://www.dividendtitan.com) and Paul Chew of Phillip Securities for a high-stakes debate on some of the market's biggest investment questions. Has Singtel transformed itself from a steady telco into a compelling AI and digital infrastructure play, or has the market already priced in the good news? Is DBS stil
Market View: Is SpaceX the New Nvidia? Centurion, Adobe, Oracle, SanDisk, ASML, Honeywell, Boeing, Marco Polo Marine, Oiltek
Could Wall Street be dramatically underestimating how much the world's biggest tech companies will spend on AI infrastructure? Why are stocks like SanDisk and ASML soaring, and are we witnessing the early stages of a semiconductor supercycle? Where are professional investors finding opportunities beyond Singapore's blue chips, and what does DBS see in Centurion? And what can an AI prediction for t
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: How Sound Waves Are Transforming Cancer Treatment
What if a cancerous tumour could be destroyed without a single incision, stitch or scar? A Singapore grandfather waiting for a liver transplant has become one of the first patients in Southeast Asia to undergo a breakthrough treatment called histotripsy - a technology that uses focused sound waves to destroy a liver tumour. Could this be a glimpse into the future of medicine, where cancer treatmen
Money and Me: Should you use your CPF to buy a newly included REIT?
The conversation begins with Elite UK REIT's inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme and what that means for CPF investors. Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, examines whether yields, lower interest rate expectations and valuations are creating a compelling opportunity. We also examine why industrial REITs continue to demonstrate resilience and the return of acquisitio
Market View: AI Sell-Offs, Nike's Turnaround Trouble and the End of Gold's Golden Run
Neura Robotics, Asics, Onitsuka Tiger, Citigroup and Gold. Nike's turnaround faces fresh scrutiny after a 45% stock slump, with insights from Lily Meier's Bloomberg feature on the challenges confronting the sportswear giant. Oracle beats earnings expectations, but investors send shares lower amid concerns about a planned US$20 billion capital raise. We examine the latest AI-led sell-off on Wall St
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Beer to the People But Why Brew in Singapore?
As big beer manufacturers quietly leave Singapore, a new generation of entrepreneurs is betting on something radically local. At Sentosa, five towering tanks filled with freshly brewed beer challenge the assumption that production no longer belongs here. Michelle speaks with Nick Calder-Scholes, Head Brewer of People People Brewing Co, named Australian Brewer of the Year, about craft, community, a
Money and Me: Beyond Nvidia - The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush, SpaceX Mania and Alibaba's Second Act
As AI investment accelerates, we explore how retail investors can capitalise on capital flowing away from software toward the infrastructure powering the revolution. Arun Pai, Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, shares his investment guiding stars and weighs in on whether retail investors are already late to the AI semiconductor trade. Michelle and Arun also examine SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, unpreced
Market View with Michelle Martin: When Fear Trades Bigger Than AI
The hottest trade on Wall Street may not be Nvidia or SpaceX - it may be fear itself. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why record trading volumes in semiconductor ETFs are signaling rising uncertainty beneath the AI boom. We examine SpaceX's massive compute deal with Alphabet. We also ask whether Alibaba is becoming the contrarian AI play. Meanwhile, has gold's spectacular rally ru
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: How to Sleep Better
We have a sleep doctor in the studio! Sleeping better is such a hot topic, even major hotels are banking on it. Here in Singapore there is a spot to enjoy a brainwave guided few nights of restful sleep. In this episode of LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, we explore if technology can help modern travellers achieve deeper, more restorative rest. How engineered tones and pulses can guide one to deeper sleep
Money and Me: Will your insurance rider downgrade cost you or save you money?
Many Singaporeans are paying less for health insurance this year. The question is: what are they giving up? Major changes to IP riders are reshaping the healthcare insurance landscape. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why rider premiums are falling sharply, what policyholders are giving up in exchange. Guest Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director of the Life Insurance Association Singapo
Market View: AI’s Biggest Week Yet - OpenAI, Apple and SpaceX Take Centre Stage
The AI race just shifted into a higher gear. Hosted by Michelle Martin this episode unpacks OpenAI’s blockbuster IPO filing, Apple’s long-awaited AI strategy and Elon Musk’s latest vision for SpaceX-powered AI infrastructure. We also track sharp market moves from Marvell Technology, Intel and Johnson & Johnson, examine fresh scrutiny facing Alibaba and Baidu, and discuss what
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Can the ICU Could Be Kinder?
When critical illness strikes, families are often thrust into a world of uncertainty, fear and impossible decisions. A new programme aims to bring comfort, communication and intentional "gentleness" into one of the most high-tech environments in healthcare. What does a kinder ICU look like, and why could it change thousands of lives? 7,600 patients are expected to benefit from it. Tan Tock Seng Ho
Money and Me: Who are China’s Next Tech Giants Beyond Alibaba and Tencent?
Can China’s semiconductor champions, battery makers and AI infrastructure firms outshine the internet giants that defined the last decade? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Hazelle Soon, co-founder and Chief Trainer of The Joyful Investors. China’s technology story is evolving far beyond familiar names like Alibaba and Tencent. We explore the rise of "hard tech" leaders including SM
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: You can get strong before, during and after pregnancy; here is how.
Pregnancy is one of the most demanding physical and nutritional transformations a woman will ever experience. On LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, we explore why strength, movement and nutrition before, during and after pregnancy can shape not just birth outcomes, but long-term health and recovery. How safe is exercise during pregnancy? Is "eating for two" fact or fiction? And what does science tell us abo
Market View: SpaceX's US$1.75 Trillion Moment, AI's Chip Bottleneck & Singapore's Top June Picks
Could the biggest IPO in history trigger the next major rotation in global markets? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why DBS Research and UOB Kay Hian are highlighting Singtel and Venture Corporation as their preferred June picks and what that says about the search for value in today's market. We examine SpaceX's expected US$1.75 trillion stock market debut and why investors from N
Money and Me: Should you halve your CPF LIFE pledge for the Full Retirement Sum in favour of other products? What does that choice involve?
"It seems many Singaporeans are being asked not to set aside the Full Retirement Sum (FRS) in their RA at age 55. Instead, they are advised to set aside only the Basic Retirement Sum (BRS) - which is half of the FRS - by pledging their property, and to redirect the other half into an ILP'", wrote Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, in a recent article in the Business Times. Michelle Martin unp
Money and Me: Don't Let Your Payouts Go to Waste
Could your CDC vouchers, GST vouchers and cash payouts be worth more than you think? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Ayush Goyal, Country Manager of SingSaver and MoneyHero Singapore, shares how households can turn government support into a smarter financial plan. From making the most of payouts and SRS tax savings to getting financially ready for a BTO, discover practical ways to create more breathing
Market View: The Market Rally is Spreading Beyond Big Tech, World Cup opportunities, Proposed US tariffs on Singapore exports and leading chip stocks are headed south
Why are traders flocking to the mid cap Space X IPO adjacent stock? Are US stocks outside of AI rallying? Leading chip stocks are sinking; we ask why and look at Broadcom, Micron, and ARM. Closer to home, we examine the potential impact of proposed US tariffs on Singapore exports. Plus, Marco Polo Marine, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, HSBC, AIA and Lululemon Are all in today's Up or Down. And wi
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The S$20 Bet That Changed Everything
What if the biggest investment you ever make isn’t in stocks, property or a business - but in yourself? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the journey of Elfaine Tan, Founder of I'M IN, who started selling clothes from a tiny coffee shop display space and went on to build a regional brand without venture capital or outside investors. Discover why she walked away from the corpor
Market View: Meta is banking on AI Agents, Tariff Trouble & a Fast-Food Stock Bargain
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Meta’s push into AI-powered business agents. We unpack Morgan Stanley’s bullish call on Yum Brands, the parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. We also examine reports that Singapore could face a 12.5% US tariff following a forced labour trade probe, alongside the Trump administration’s latest efforts to revive its tariff agenda af
Money and Me: More Singaporeans want to retire by 40. How much do they say they need?
Everyone wants financial freedom - but what if your magic number is wrong? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities, unpacks new findings from CIMB InsureXpo 2026 showing more Singaporeans are targeting to retire as early as their 40s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Raising Thinkers in the Age of AI
What happens when children can get answers instantly but struggle to think deeply? Hosted by Michelle Martin. As reading for pleasure falls to record lows and AI becomes an everyday tool, we explore why deep reading, critical thinking and interpretation may be the most valuable skills of the future. Jovin Loh, CEO and Co-Founder of Academia, shares how education shapes confidence, resilience and a
Money and Me: SpaceX Mania - buy on Day 1 or wait? How to think through financial opportunities as your earning accelerates.
Could the SpaceX IPO trigger the next great investing frenzy just as markets sit near record highs? Michelle Martin puts the question to Tim Phillips. With investors debating whether the rally can continue, we explore concerns over and a possible pullback. Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, explains why your biggest financial wins may come not from stock picking but from getting your pr
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