Under The Radar
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We speak with businesses, industry leaders, venture capitalists and startups on their assessment of the business environment they're in, and what the future holds for them.
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Cisco helping customers modernise their technology capabilities and anticipating future AI threats? Its President for APJC region explains.
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Highlights from Temasek Review 2026 as told by CFO of Temasek International Png Chin Yee
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: What will the future of work look like with AI and what does this mean for PC maker HP?
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go at FIFA World Cup 2026 Match 71 in Miami, USA - What should we know about the Lenovo-powered technologies behind the matches?
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How does Adobe compete in the age of generative AI? Its President for JAPAC explains.
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How does hotelier Hilton assess its operations in Southeast Asia amid greater global volatility?
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) A reinvention of the PC, agentic AI, Vera Rubin in full production – highlights from Nvidia’s GTC Taipei
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How is Patience Capital Group revitalising ski resorts in the Japanese countryside areas of Myoko and Madarao and building them into recreational destinations? Its CEO explains.
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) From A&W franchise to world’s largest hotel chain operator and beyond – how will APAC ex-China region augment Marriott International’s growth story looking ahead? Its COO for the region explains.
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May 25, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Temasek encouraging long term investors to put money into the green transition? Its Vice Chairman of Sustainability explains.
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May 22, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: What are the key opportunities for asset performance management solutions firm Evercomm as Southeast Asian economies walk the tightrope between industrial growth and net-zero ambitions?
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May 18, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How is Elite UK Reit making itself more appealing to the investing community? Its CEO tells us more.
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: What are the key opportunities and barriers of growth for biofuel providers? CEO of Hong Kong-based EcoCeres spills the beans.
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Jakarta — What should we know about the 13 AI-powered product features announced at GrabX 2026?
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How is Stripe tapping on the increased adoption of agentic commerce and stablecoins for growth in APAC? Its Chief Revenue Officer for APJ Region sheds light on the matter.
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is Airbus’ assessment of its order backlog, and what are the trends supporting growth in APAC? Its President for the region spills the beans.
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How is Wegovy and Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk navigating the next battleground for anti-obesity medication with its GLP-1 oral pills, and how far is it diversifying beyond metabolic health to manage long-term risks?
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) A sneak peak into the new Disney Adventure homeported out of Singapore
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: Endowus’ Chairman sheds light on what’s next for the firm after crossing US$10B in AUM
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How far has Micro-Mechanics’ move to decentralise production help it navigate global trade tensions, and what are the opportunities in the global semiconductor industry? Its CEO spills the beans.
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about Orient Express’ grand comeback? CEO of Orient Express and Group Strategy Officer of its parent Accor tells us more.
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: What is next for semiconductor optics firm MetaOptics post-SGX listing and how does it assess the effectiveness of listing on the local bourse? Its CEO explains.
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) All about the fishballs – what should we know about DoDo’s parent Thong Siek Global and its internationalisation moves? We head down to its factory floor to find out.
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How important is Work+Store for LHN Group post listing of Coliwoo?
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Las Vegas - All about CES 2026 and Lenovo Tech World from product launches, key announcements, executives’ take on AI and more
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: How is Experia tapping growth seen in the APAC MICE market with Singapore Airshow 2026 and the inaugural Space Summit 2026?
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Las Vegas - A first look into CES and Lenovo Tech World 2026
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Under the Radar: Singlife Financial Adviser’s CEO sheds light on growth in Singapore’s insurance industry, concerns surrounding investment-linked policies and what they mean for the firm.
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What is underpinning Revolut’s aggressive expansion plans and what role will Southeast Asia play in this regard? Its CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia explains.
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What should we know about the bold strides made by ComfortDelGro in rolling out Autonomous Mobility services in Singapore?
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is Singapore Airline’s golden playbook for the future? (feat. Chief Commercial Officer Lee Lik Hsin and NUS MBA Programmes Vice-Dean Professor Jochen Wirtz)
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: From a mirror glass producer in the 1600s to a leader in building materials – Saint-Gobain Singapore & Malaysia’s CEO sheds light on the importance of the two markets and the firm’s strategic priorities for the future.
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How far is Asia a bright spot for H&M as US tariffs bite, and what’s next for the firm? H&M’s President for East Asia & Greater China weighs in on the matter.
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is DBS capitalising on the exponential growth in real-world asset tokenisation? The Chief Commercial Officer of DBS Digital Exchange spills the beans.
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: Dentsu’s Singapore CEO on the firm’s rapid internationalisation and M&A moves, addresses reports of potential sale of international business
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) BUGATTI’s CEO and President Mate Rimac on what’s next for the firm as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iconic Veyron
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Dassault Systemes’ CEO on Asia as a growth market amid a changing world order, and how the generative economy will reshape the growth trajectory of the firm.
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: The ice-cream brand loved by Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban – What should we know about Dairy Queen’s aggressive international expansion plans?
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Flying to Shunde, China to uncover what’s Under the Radar about Chow Tai Fook Jewellery’s operations and expansion plans
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: 25 years of StarHub – Its CEO sheds light on acquisition of MyRepublic’s broadband business, changing competitive landscape, and vision for long term growth.
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Thales Singapore’s CEO sheds light on global aerospace and defence spending momentum, new cortAIx AI centre in Singapore and more
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights – What is the state of the global shipping industry and how are governments balancing the conflicting demands of economic growth versus supply chain resiliency?
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights – Where is the world at in the energy transition journey and how can the global industry and the marketplace support net zero efforts?
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights – co-President Dave Ernsberger sheds light on key discussion topics, state of the energy market and the macro outlook ahead
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How has Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s strategy evolved through its stapled structure and what is the outlook of the European office and logistics property market? Its CEO tells us more.
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go with the “Raging Bull” – Automobili Lamborghini’s Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann on its new Temerario model and how sustainability will turbocharge the firm’s growth.
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What should we know about Red Hat and its partnerships with AMD and Nvidia in the age of generative AI?
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What’s next for enterprise identity security firm SailPoint after raising US$1.38B in its upsized NASDAQ IPO? And why is Asia Pacific and Singapore a bright spot for the firm?
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model, and how far is Asia the next battleground for AI innovation and adoption? Its MD for international markets spills the beans.
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How is PUMA navigating US-China trade tensions and what should we know about the shoemaker’s latest brand refresh?
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Citibank Singapore tapping growing wealth creation in Asia? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How does Seatrium’s CEO assess the Offshore and Marine player’s turnaround strategy?
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What exactly is a Chief of Staff? CoS of xcube and CoS of HSBC Singapore explain.
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How far will Salesforce’s Agentforce platform reshape its growth trajectory in ASEAN?
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Highlights of Temasek Review 2025 as told by CFO Png Chin Yee
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How will the full acquisition of Tim Ho Wan by Jollibee Food Corporation help the dim sum restaurant chain achieve its growth ambitions?
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How is GE Aerospace doing one year on as a standalone company, and how is it navigating an uncertain operating environment?
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: 99 Group’s CEO Darius Cheung on the opportunities and challenges for proptech firms in Southeast Asia and how short-term volatilities could weigh on demand
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency player Ripple’s strategic plans for APAC? Its President spills the beans.
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is the NRF’s role in shaping conversations in the APAC retail ecosystem and how is this achieved through NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific?
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What can visitors see at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific? One of its organisers, Comexposium, gave us an overview.
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Lotte Retail's Group CEO gives an inside look into the firm’s business at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: Payments unicorn Nium on its Singapore headquarters and how it is positioning for exponential growth worldwide
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What to watch at OpenAI’s 1st Forum in Asia, and what to know about its museum partnership with the Peranakan Museum
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May 29, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about the rejuvenation of Smith Street in Chinatown? The director of business planning at Singapore Land Authority spills the beans. (Part 2 – What to watch in the refreshed Smith Street?)
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May 28, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about the rejuvenation of Smith Street in Chinatown? The director of business planning at Singapore Land Authority spills the beans. (Part 1 - Objectives of the rejuvenation)
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May 27, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: From Ornamental fish to aquaculture and pet accessories – How is Qian Hu positioning for the future?
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May 19, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Travelling 50 hours to Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Meeting in Omaha (Part 3 - Activities to take part in as a shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway)
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May 15, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Travelling 50 hours to Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Meeting in Omaha (Part 2 - Warren Buffett’s Retirement)
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May 14, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Travelling 50 hours to Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Meeting in Omaha (Part 1 - Heading to Omaha)
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May 13, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What should we know about Southern Alliance Mining’s diversification into rare earth mining?
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What should we know about Central Food Retail’s efforts to transform itself into a “Truly World-Class Omni-Channel Food Retail” player? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) In the family business - Hong Leong Asia’s CEO on the firm’s growth, governance and succession planning processes
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Tata Consultancy Services’s Global President of Manufacturing on recent collaboration with Salesforce, and new factory in Toulouse, France
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How does early stage startup investing platform and angel syndicate A2D Ventures work exactly?
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: Avex Asia on representing IPs such as Pokemon, Rilakkuma and Sonic The Hedgehog, and tapping into trends shaping the brand licensing industry
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How does M Mobility define its business and what is its relationship with Foxconn-backed MIH Consortium?
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: (SPECIAL) SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit’s take on preparing the company for a digital world
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: From metal shop to automotive giant – Peugeot on brand positioning and tapping the electrification trend
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What’s next for COURTS now that it is under Yokohama-based Nojima Corporation?
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: FedEx’s Asia Pacific President sheds light on growth in Asia and its shifting of regional HQ from Hong Kong to Singapore
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What should we know about Italian pharmaceutical giant Menarini’s growth story in APAC and how important are partnerships to the firm?
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: Neptune Robotics on tackling biofouling on ship hulls and its expansion into Singapore
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: What should we know about data analytics software firm Qlik’s Asia business and its recent moves to expand in the region?
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How does Temasek’s Azalea Investment Management assess the outlook for private markets in 2025?
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: How is Bain & Company helping firms manage their key priorities entering into 2025, and how does the consulting giant define its role in the age of AI? Its Chairman for Southeast Asia sheds light on the matter.
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Under the Radar: Making sense of Ray-Ban maker Essilor Luxottica’s focus on wearable technology with Meta, its acquisition of Supreme and more
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How is CDG ENGIE navigating complexities in its quest to expand regionally?
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Why is Taiwan-based Cathay United Bank expanding in Singapore?
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How does Cloudflare navigate increased competition and lower enterprise spending and what are the opportunities ahead?
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What is Web 3.0 mobility and where does TADA and ONiON Mobility fit in MVL’s bigger business?
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Why is Jebsen & Jessen expanding through M&As in Southeast Asia? Its Chairman spills the beans.
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: OpenAI’s MD for international markets Oliver Jay on its Singapore operations, potential of generative AI and future research direction
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Ninja Van’s CEO on moving into B2B delivery and cold chain businesses, challenges in operating within the logistics industry now
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: In the business of love – Match Group Asia’s CEO on what success means for the firm and helping people tie the knot in Japan
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: NCS NEXT on transformation and how generative AI would reshape the focus of its earlier strategic reset
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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[SFF 2024 Special] Panel on Bridging the Financial Gap with ANEXT Bank and Triple-A
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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[SFF 2024 Special] Wrap of SFF Announcements with Deloitte and GoImpact Capital Partners
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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[SFF 2024 Special] Angel Investing in FinTech with Fintech Executive Ee Chien Chua and Fintech Nation’s Vanessa Ho
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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[SFF 2024 Special] Panel on Roadmap for AI and Quantum with DBS and PayPal
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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[SFF 2024 Special] Collaborations in Fintech with Visa and Heymax
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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[SFF 2024 Special] Top Fintech Trends to Watch with HSBC and Singapore Fintech Association
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: The many shades of Pantone - its President sheds light on the firm’s business model, collaboration with Nespresso, Porsche, and colour trends
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Digital Core REIT’s CEO on the impact of AI boom on data centre demand and how Southeast Asia could be a bright spot
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Making carbs great again – Alchemy Foodtech on scaling the business, the importance of Singapore as a testbed and prospects in greater China
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Mermaid Maritime’s COO on post-pandemic recovery, what volatilities in oil prices mean for the firm, positioning for a greener future and outlook ahead
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: AMD on innovation cycles, big tech spending and the evolution of AI architecture in the next five years
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: GetGo’s CEO on changing aspirations for car ownership on its business strategy
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Inriskable on helping professionals dig up information on non-listed companies in Singapore, Hong Kong and China
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Y Combinator, Softbank-backed Social commerce startup Aplikasi Super on making FMCGs accessible in rural Indonesia
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: LinkedIn’s APAC MD on the role of its algorithm in balancing supply and demand of content, focus on videos and AI
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: AXS’ Group CEO sheds light on the evolving payments landscape, acquisition of stake by Tower Capital Asia, partnership with Unionpay
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: MSD on its Singapore Tech Centre and the importance of innovating and collaborating with local ecosystem players and startups
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Toys “R” Us Asia’s CEO on tapping the “kidult” segment with collectables and changing the future of play
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Lenovo’s APAC President on how AI PCs would be the boost for the global PC industry, and its plan to gain a foothold in the space
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Whisky auctioneer Whisky Hammer on volatilities in whisky prices, its Hong Kong backer, and opportunities in Asia
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What does the movement of capital mean for Paragon Capital Management? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How does Mondelez assess the success of the business after being spun off from Kraft Foods? What are some future growth drivers?
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What does CapitaLand Investment’s Southeast Asia business entail? SEA Investment CEO Patricia Goh spills the beans.
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What are the key drivers of growth for ByteDance’s super app for enterprises Lark?
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: From thermometer to medtech solutions – How is Japanese medical equipment maker Terumo Corporation executing its "From Devices to Solutions" innovation strategy?
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Multimedia entertainment studios Moment Factory sheds light on opportunities in the billion-dollar immersive entertainment market; project portfolio including Changi Airport Terminal 2’s The Wonderfall and Las Vegas Sphere
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What is Stripe’s take on the fragmentation of the APAC payments landscape?
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: AVEVA on acquisition by Schneider Electric, new “CONNECT” industrial intelligence platform, opportunities in Southeast Asia
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Why is Glico so focused on making nut-based confectionery?
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How did Singapore’s oldest Hainanese coffee shop brand thrive while retaining a slice of Singapore’s past over the years? GM of Killiney International spills the coffee.
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: From gas cylinders to EV charging – Union Gas Holdings on diversifying service offerings as customers tap the electrification trend
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Overcoming language barriers with AI - German translation startup DeepL on future growth, backing by Mark Zuckerberg’s Family Office fund and expansion in Asia
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Beyond the Banyan – Banyan Group’s founder Ho Kwon Ping on shoring up share prices, brand positioning, further expansion and family business succession
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What is Emirates SkyCargo’s assessment of global and Singapore air freight demand amid port congestions?
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: L’Oreal Singapore on being at the intersection of beauty and technology and its move to tap the luxury segment
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Supernal on agreements with EDB, CAAS and the role of Singapore in building an ecosystem of support infrastructure, creating regulatory frameworks for urban air mobility networks
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Making OrangeTee more productive to capture younger homebuyers - its CEO on how the agent-centric business is revamping internally to pursue future growth
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How are legacy firms in the maritime industry tapping the startup ecosystem for future growth – Wilhelmsen sheds light on the matter.
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Behind American Standard, Grohe - LIXIL on growth opportunities in the plumbing fixtures industry, role of Singapore market amid lower global home sales and property slump in China
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How far is precision manufacturer Fu Yu Corporation seeing the green shoots of growth post-strategic review?
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Sony Music Entertainment on ASEAN pop culture, Singapore as a live music hub, relationship between record labels and streaming, social media platforms, stance on AI
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Geneco spills the beans on the secret recipe to remain competitive in Singapore’s Open Electricity Market, whether wholesale prices are stabilising, and what the green wave means for energy retailers
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Why are Turkey, Kazakhstan bright spots for brokerage firm Phillip Nova? Its CEO tells it all.
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Why did OUE REIT rebrand itself from OUE Commercial REIT and how far will growth be driven by its hospitality and retail properties looking forward?
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Patek Philippe on Watches and Wonders, the importance of retaining creative control of the firm, and what growing Swiss watch exports means for it
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Singlife’s Group CEO on the firm’s move to provide comprehensive insurance for dementia, preventative care amid ageing population
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Openspace Ventures’ Hian Goh on what a deepening funding winter means for VC firms, screening for the next unicorn amid the AI craze and cashing out on investments like Love, Bonito
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What remains of White pepper crab maker No Signboard after selling its trademark, and what is the firm doing to turn its business around?
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How far is ComfortDelGro anchored in Singapore and the taxi business? Its Chairman Mark Greaves sheds light on the matter.
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: From the offshore and shipyarding business to becoming a healthcare player – Catalist-listed AJJ’s transformation into the burgeoning medtech sector
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Initiating handshakes between private and public organisations in the space economy – Space Faculty on opportunities in the space consulting industry
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May 31, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How will Razer Fintech’s rebranding to Fiuu help it move away from its gaming heritage and be a leading force in the future of digital payments? – Its Executive Chairman Limeng Lee sheds light on the matter
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May 29, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Transformers, MONOPOLY, Play-Doh maker Hasbro on IP licensing, power brands that drive growth, money up for grabs in the movies and entertainment space
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May 27, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Moroccan-based phosphate fertiliser maker OCP Group on how climate change influences demand, opportunities in Southeast Asia and more
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May 23, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Carpool app Ryde’s Founder and Chairman Terence Zou on the firm’s NYSE IPO and concerns over profitability
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May 20, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Behind the clothes sold in Macy’s, Walmart – Singapore’s Ghim Li on the importance of vertical integration, growth trends in clothing OEM and ODM, impact of the green push on top and bottom lines
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May 16, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How rewarding is it for Unilever International to build inroads to serve remote and secondary markets?
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May 14, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How far will safety incidents at Boeing, jet delivery delays in the industry open up opportunities for world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer Embraer?
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May 10, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Gojek Singapore’s GM on driver supply crunch, path to profitability and whether players in the ride hailing industry can achieve sufficient economies of scale
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May 08, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: SGX-listed HRnetGroup’s Chief Corporate Officer sheds light on the recruitment and staffing landscape, lowering revenues and improving margins
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May 06, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Saxo’s founder and CEO Kim Fournais sheds light on investors sentiment, pricing revamp and changes in leadership at the investment firm
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Trip.com’s COO on China’s travel recovery, booking recovery in Japan; partnerships with AirAsia’s CapitalA
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: From cherry supplier to cherry wine and juice maker - Frederiksdal’s founder on how a slump in cherry prices kickstarted the firm’s transformation process
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Patents in a Snap - Innovation intelligence unicorn Patsnap’s Co-founder on global growth and Japan as a bright spot
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: From making activewear for Under Armour, Puma and The North Face to becoming an investment holding firm - What’s next for Sing Lun Holdings post merger of apparel business with HK’s Crystal International Group
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Singtel and Grab-backed digital bank GXS on increasing the stickiness of savers, regional progress and business projections
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Behind your Burritos – Guzman Y Gomez Singapore on the role of Singaporean market, consumer appetite, possible impact of firm’s IPO on franchisees
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Refurbished tech gadget marketplace Reebelo’s APAC CEO on the firm growing gross merchandise value 12X over two years, role of APAC vs the US
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: CEO of ready-mix concrete innovation firm Pan-United Corporation on concrete demand for 2024 and the firm’s move to transform into a IP provider amid rising costs
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Using sound recognition to protect the elderly – Soundeye on working with nursing homes, government agencies and growth in ageing economies
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Ad-tech unicorn Moloco on its US$2b valuation, growth drivers and business risks amid data protection trends and tech crackdowns
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Chipsafer’s quest to trace livestock and to prevent disease and Cattle theft
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Applied Materials on navigating a challenging business operating environment; innovation, new machine and role of Southeast Asia
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: A digital family office for all - Google CEO Sundar Pichai-backed Arta Finance on its quest to become the next tech unicorn
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Standard Chartered’s Singapore & ASEAN CEO on the impact of Fed cuts on Net Interest Margins; China exposure; Importance of Trust Bank
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: IWD Special - Zora Health on the intricacies behind bridging the fragmented fertility services market
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Maritime tech startup Pyxis’ quest to electrify coastal vehicles in ports
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: From serving the Italian military to civilians – Panerai on its positioning over the years and what that means to its product pipeline and expansion plans
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How far has the increased adoption of generative AI solutions translated into greater hardware services demand at Procurri?
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What does MICE operator Experia’s growth story look like after the Singapore Airshow 2024?
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Making cables for MRT lines, Jewel Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay – Tai Sin Electric on building a new product line amid the pandemic and future regionalisation plans
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How did the creators of the world's first dog bed snag investments from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner?
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How important are strategic partnerships to affiliate marketing and fintech firm Fave?
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: What are the opportunities for startup venture Silicon Box as chiplet adoption rises?
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Scaffolds for bone regeneration – ASX listed Osteopore on being included by South Africa’s insurance scheme and deal with Temasek-linked InnoVentures to commercialise products in China
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Behind your salmon and trouts - an inside look into Danish aquaculture engineering firm Assentoft Aqua
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Everything, everywhere all at once - BreadTalk unveils grand plan post delisting, sale of HQ to Lian Beng, new concepts and expansion plans
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: STACS on integrating ESG data and helping firms tap green financing, working with the MAS
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How far is a "Swiss Utilitarian" positioning strategy working for Bally as it cuts its teeth in fashion?
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: DocuSign on resumption of in-person meetings and impact on finances; potential leveraged buyout by Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: A stock market, but for sneakers – StockX on its dynamic pricing mechanism, navigating its relationship with brands; plans for an IPO
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: All about AI powered, single-serve pizzas – GOPIZZA on profitability, positioning and its aggressive expansion in Asia, US
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Japanese satellite startup Synspective on the growing need for earth observation, disaster management, MoUs with public sector clients in Central Asia
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: AIMCo, BlackRock backed Seraya Partners sheds light on its US$800m Asia-Focused Infrastructure Fund
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: All about noodles - Tam Jai International on its quest to expand globally and into Western markets
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Alibaba’s travel business Fliggy on travel demand before CNY, maximising GMV through partnership with Agoda, Booking.com, and odds of an IPO
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Scoot’s CCO on travel recovery, increased capacity in 2024, airfares and new Embraer fleet of jets
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Elon Musk, Astronauts and K-dramas – What’s up with Kopiko and its marketing strategies?
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Behind your Jif dishwashing liquid and and Jotun paint – Norwegian conglomerate Orkla on its new operating model for value creation, ambitious CAGR
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Valency International’s CEO on cashew processing in Nigeria, investment from with British International Investment
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: NousQ on serving unmet needs of ‘Glue Ear’ patients in remote areas and balancing impact, distribution costs, and profits
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Lendlease Reit’s manager on its capitalisation rate post-pandemic, its gearing ratio and reduction of tenant concentration risk
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Behind the Sizzle – Is the Bak Kwa business a seasonal one? Bee Cheng Hiang weighs in
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Flexxon on the value behind marrying hardware and cybersecurity, Launches at CES 2024
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How is Sri Trang Gloves Thailand positioning itself for sustainable and reliable growth post-pandemic?
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Inchcape on tapping ‘enormous’ potential in Indonesia through partnership with GWM, rise in electrification and Chinese OEMs and its growth plans in Asia Pacific
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: HeyMax AI on maximising credit card rewards and helping users double dip on air miles
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? - Mars Wrigley on the growing ‘treat and snacks’ category in Asia and getting snackers to increase their basket size
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How far will China’s travel recovery bolster Straco Corporation’s financials and is diversification on the cards?
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Battle of the coffee chains - Kopi Kenangan’s Co-CEO James Prananto on the firm’s recipe to thrive in Singapore; future IPO plans
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Fourier Intelligence on the growing rehabilitation robotics market and its humanoid robots
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Lenskart’s CEO on its quest to deliver a billion pair of spectacles over the next 10 years, its majority stake in Owndays and IPO plans
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: Animation studio Winking Studios on its IPO on SGX Catalist board and future growth plans
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Under the Radar: How does a SPAC merger work? - RF Acquisition sheds the light on its business combination deal with Singapore-based video game distributor GCL
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind your kiwifruit - Zespri on innovation, IP protection of kiwifruit varieties, and growing demand for the produce
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Restoring video feeds in real-time to enhance safety – ProHawk AI’s on its growth trajectory and working with clients like SpaceX and Boeing
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The startup behind 4D-printed orthopaedic casts – Castomize on the strategic value of working with hospitals, incubators, accelerators and its growth trajectory ahead
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Providing business coaching for the likes of LVMH, L’Oreal and Twitter – CoachHub on key drivers of growth ahead and its rapid expansion in Asia post funding from Sofina, Softbank Fund Vision 2
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: How is Swift facilitating cross-border transactions and ensuring interoperability of CBDCs?
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Why is Sasa making a comeback in Singapore?
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Why is Carrier Corporation transforming itself as a pure-play, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and what opportunities does it see in the HVAC market in Singapore?
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: A Spotify playlist, but for food – Drigmo’s quest to build a social app around food reviews
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The company that provides fragrances to Ariana Grande’s R.E.M and Calvin Klein's CK One – DSMFirmenich on the importance of its perfumery business post-merger, role of key Asian markets
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From a German family business to a powerhouse for innovation, manufacturing and marketing of luxury skincare brands - BABOR BEAUTY GROUP’s Co-CEO Tim Waller on the firm’s rapid growth in the past decade
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Glints’ Co-founder Ying Cong Seah sheds light on the growing demand of cross border talent and what this means for the startup’s strategy ahead
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Will Neopets see its heyday again after a management buyout?
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From Bak Chor Mee to Popeyes - Fei Siong on its foray into the fast food industry and on revamping the fast food brand
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Switchboard software on automatically directing data flows for Spotify, Orangetheory Fitness for revenue and marketing analysis
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: World’s largest brandy manufacturer Emperador on its double digit growth in Asia and North America
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Sega Singapore’s MD on acquisition of Angry Bird maker Rovio Entertainment, cloud gaming and tapping the brand value of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Saxo’s APAC CEO sheds light on how AI is influencing investment firms, role of wealth advisors in the age of Generative AI
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Visa on partnerships to ensure seamless payments, relationship with fintech players and its 30-years of experience in using AI solutions
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Temus on support to help the financial industry digitalise and tap the AI trend
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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[SFF Special] Under the Radar: HSBC Global Commercial Banking’s CCO announces its partnership with Antler, months after acquisition of SVB UK
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Poland as a leading market for fintech firms, fostering collaborations with Singapore to grow the fintech pie
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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[SFF Special] Under the Radar: YouTrip’s co-founder on its Series B funding and aggressive expansion plans to accelerate financial inclusion in ASEAN
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Oracle on whether Generative AI will change the competitive landscape in the software industry
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Trellix spills the beans on the growth opportunities in the evolving security landscape; status of the firm formed through the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Is focusing on lifestyle products, and working with luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Panerai and Automobili Lamborghini the key to extending Razer’s sphere of influence?
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Making hotels feel like a home away from home – GUAVA Amenities on tapping the sustainability wave and the use of an “ecosystem business model”
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind the US$62b revenue global tech powerhouse - Lenovo on inorganic growth, B2B business with the likes of Formula 1
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Royal Caribbean International on what it takes for the firm to homeport its biggest ships in the region; Importance of Singapore vs China; Competition in Singapore with Disney coming into the picture
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Qualcomm on assessment of global smartphone shipments and its transition into an “intelligent edge computing” firm amid the rise in Generative AI
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Spaghetti, macaroni, fettuccine and linguine - Barilla on the side of the pasta business you might not know
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Tencent Cloud on the outlook for the cloud computing market, on providing SuperApps to public and private sectors and on Web3 as a growth driver
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Sheffield Green’s Chairman and CEO on its upcoming Catalist IPO and opportunities for HR recruitment as the O&G industry rides the green wave
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: A museum or an attraction? Museum of Ice Cream explains its positioning and its recipe for sustainable revenue growth
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Property and Shipping – Uni-Asia’s Group CFO assesses its two vastly different engines of growth
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Amazon Global Selling’s role in boosting e-commerce sales through Amazon.com
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Helping manufacturers provide personalised service – Phasio’s end-to-end manufacturing interface to foster collaboration between manufacturers and customers
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Mito Health’s quest to make us eat, sleep and feel better with personalised health plans
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind the Tuition Centre business – Zenith Learning Group’s quest to expand into Edtech
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: FUJIFILM vs Cosmetics - How Astalift and FUJIFILM’s skincare and cosmetics brands helped the firm tide over digital disruption
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Shell on its B2B Business Mobility Business, how electrification is changing the way it serves fleet owners
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From assembling radio to making TVs and producing display solutions and immersive experiences - Barco’s EVP on its broad ranging business
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Dyna-Mac’s CEO and Executive Chairman on its quest to help energy firms extract oil in remote areas and deeper waters
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Making colours and sounds pop in movies - Dolby Laboratories on working with cinema operators and filmmakers in APAC and the firm’s assessment of its fundamentals
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: What went “Under the Radar” in Google’s 25 years of operations; Investments into AI startups, Anthropic
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Elevators and Escalators – KONE Singapore’s MD on construction activity and impact on elevator, escalator demand; Diversifying into integrating robots in buildings
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Saison Capital on investing in Pre-Seed to Series B companies, working with Stripe, and if VCs are running out of dry powder amid falling VC funding?
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Urban-Air Port’s CEO on how its “carpark” for flying cars will shake up the eVTOL industry
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: DFI Retail Group shares how inflation has impacted household spending on groceries and its food business in Singapore
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Providing steel foundation for projects such as the landmark MBS Waterfront Apple store, Tunnels for RTS – Mlion Corporation on the impact of steel prices on top and bottom lines
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: All about laboratory equipment with NYSE-listed Waters Corporation – APAC VP David Curtin explains the role of its Singapore operations
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Tapestry APAC’s President and Coach China’s CEO Yann Bozec on the integration of Michael Kors; making Tapestry an American fashion powerhouse against European rivals
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Why are homegrown firm Ion Mobility’s electric bikes for exports only and what is EnterpriseSG doing to help it generate revenue streams in Singapore?
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From serving World War II hero Lim Bo Seng to the modern Singaporean – How has Polar Puffs & Cakes evolved over the years? Its CEO weighs in
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From producing classic noodles to dumpling skins, noodle manufacturer Leong Guan expands to peripheral products; Serving food service clients like Koufu, Food Junction, Shangri-La, Sats; Geographical expansion to the US, HK, Israel
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Faber Castell on the rising demand for stationery despite digitalisation; Diversification into cosmetics
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: ACCA as a business with a turnover of over £200m; Spending power of members, partner firms; Positioning against other industry players; Accounting talent shortage in Singapore and impact on top and bottom lines
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Smaller engines for smaller satellites – Aliena on the need for smaller propulsion engines in satellites; On customer base including Imperial College London; Its engines hitching a ride on SpaceX; the Very Low Earth Orbit being the next area of contest
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Rovers, Landers, Moon, Soil and Water – ispace on designing and building lunar landers and rovers; Market for lunar missions valued at over US$100b; Positioning against bigger boys; Navigating relationships with Governments; Role of Singapore in the emerging lunar economy
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Chicken extracts, flavours and creamers – Kerry’s journey from a dairy co-op to a taste and nutrition firm
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Construction management software firm Novade on serving large players like CapitaLand and Singapore’s A1 grade contractors ; Financials and growth trajectory as the construction industry transforms; On moving down the value chain in APAC; Presence in Ghana and opportunities in rapidly urbanising Africa
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Adecco on acquiring talent in the fast growing consumer market of ASEAN; Structural shifts in ASEAN economies and impact on staffing needs, talent acquisition strategy, training needs and pricing strategy; Growth trajectory for Adecco; Reshaping the future and driving innovation and sustainability through human capital creation
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: “Fitbit-for-machines” - Auk Industries on the use of IoT hardware and software solutions to monitor activity on factory floor; Its competitive edge; Serving a wide range of customers from a Nonya confectionery shop to Fortune 500 companies; Southeast Asia’s potential given its huge manufacturing base
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Private Equity Real Estate firm Q Investment Partners on investing in UK, Japan residential real estate properties, interest rate differentials; Fund level IRR of 13 -20%; Criteria when evaluating potential projects; Competitive advantage; On Asian capital looking to the West for investments
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: TraceTogether maker iWOW on what’s next for the firm; On its electric monitoring, smart metering and alarm systems business; Working with clients like 3M, Singtel and PUB; On global IOT market becoming a trillion dollar business by 2030; On new contracts; Performance on Catalist board; Acquisition of Roots
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Viu’s secret sauce in competing in the OTT space; Competition with Netflix, Disney+; Viki Rakuten in recent years; On the next hit product offering; On password sharing; On Viu selling stake to French broadcaster Canal+ in deal worth US$300m
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind our flats and apartments – Straits Construction’s COO weighs in on construction woes, company’s focus on public projects; Impact of material costs on bottom lines; Manpower shortages on progress payments; Pre-pandemic contracts; Demand for construction by public sector
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Buying and selling rice, wheat, sugar, cotton - Agrocorp on serving food manufacturers in APAC and Middle East; Locating upstream processing plants in Canada, Australia; On effect of El Nino and sky high rice prices on top and bottom lines; Plant based protein production in Singapore
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Sun Life Singapore’s CPMO on its focus on the UHNW and HNW insurance market in Singapore; its C$1.33t AUM; Sun Life’s better-than-expected Q1 results and contribution by Singapore; Products with philanthropic element; Customer acquisition through working with HNW specialist brokers
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Cordlife Group CEO Tan Poh Lan on the private cord blood bank business; Whether cord blood storage generates long-term recurring revenue; Stickiness of customers; Demand across markets given price differentiation; OptiQ service and collaboration with AMILI
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Sygnum Singapore’s CEO on banking licence in Switzerland; Capital Markets Services licence from MAS, in-principle approval for Major Payments Institution licence; Digital token brokerage services; Strong demand for crypto transactions by fund houses, family offices amid US banking crisis; Tokenisation of Picasso’s painting; Billion-dollar valuation
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Centurion Corporation on its 16% yoy increase in earnings for H1 FY2023; On financial occupancy for purpose built accommodation; Shortage of worker dorms in Singapore; Disposal of property in Seoul; Withdrawal of HKSE listing
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: POP MART's focus on Intellectual Property (IP); Navigating relationships with designers; Working with Warner Bros, Disney, World of WarCraft to produce co-branded IPs; If POP MARTs retail expansion plans contradict with its diversification away from toy manufacturing
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The’pre-fab’ equivalent of coding – Low code platform OutSystems on client base including pharma giant Takeda and Indonesian telco Telkomsel; Demand for low code solutions amid IT talent shortage; Working with Temus on Step IT Up programme; How Generative AI impact OutSystems’ regional plans
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind music, concerts and A-listers the likes of Coldplay – Warner Music Singapore on published vs recorded music; Strategic value of Artists & Repertoire department; Recent financial results; Improved streaming growth; Concert boom in Singapore on music distribution decisions; Agreements with TikTok Music, Cross Ratio Entertainment
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Flying an F16 without taking off – the business of retail flight simulation centres; On targeting pilot trainees and corporate clients looking for aviation-themed leadership training programmes; Higher fixed costs vs lower overheads; Size of retail flight simulator market; Positioning against flight schools, flying clubs in Singapore, Malaysia and Perth and team bonding activity providers
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Creating, detecting and manipulating light - Nanolumi on the use of luminescent materials for TV displays; product authentication, fuel marking, bioimaging; Working with government entities, bunkering firms; Accelerating the growth of a nascent market; Backers including SGInnovate;
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Straits Trading on valuations for properties in 2023; Interest rates and recessionary risks; Revenue growth vs cost management; Opportunities in Japan, UK real estate sectors; Infrastructure in Penang; Tokenisation of corporate bonds and diversifying funding sources
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Chrono24’s CEO on positioning against Watchfinder, WatchBox, Subdial; Prices of luxury Swiss watches near lowest in almost two years, impact on earnings and operating margins; Longer term outlook; Rolex, AP’s programme to certify pre-owned watches; Investments by Cristiano Ronaldo, family investment vehicle of LVMH’s Bernard Arnault
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Seoul Robotics on building software systems for self-driving cars; On its ‘Autonomy Through Infrastructure’ approach to building autonomous transportation networks; On partners including Mercedes, BMW, Qualcomm, Nvidia; On its global presence and US office in Peachtree Corner; US$25m Series B funding round led by KB Investment Company; Plans for an IPO by 2025
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From an ailing abalone producer to a foodtech company – Oceanus’ CEO Peter Koh on cleaning up the company; Diversification into distribution, services and innovation; When growth will stabilise; Focus in Chinese market, working with state owned China Resources Wufeng Co; Deal in Uzbekistan
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The oldest form of lending – ValueMax’s CMO on demand for pawnbroking services; Record redemptions during the pandemic; its retail, financing and gold trading verticals; Preferred types of pledges; Fed rate hikes and impact on ValueMax’s pawnbroking and gold trading businesses
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: In conversation with first Singaporean CEO of HSBC Singapore Kee Joo Wong – HSBC Singapore on interest margin with Fed rate hike cycle nearing an end; FDI into ASEAN; A bigger role for Singapore as part of expansion in Asia; Acquisition of Singapore’s AXA Insurance and future deals; HSBC’s acquisition of UK arm of SVB and impact on Singapore; Priorities for HSBC Singapore
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Into the operations of homegrown minerals and resource firm TOP International Holding; On bauxite mining; Diversification to look at trading of iron ore, copper cathode, sand and coal amid shifting global supply chains; Sustaining its 14% yoy growth rate; Future plans
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Siemens’ ASEAN CEO on Siemens’ 2 billion Euro investment strategy to boost growth, innovation and resilience; S$290m investment into a new factory in Singapore; Demand from Southeast Asia; Metaverse and the rail boom on Siemens ASEAN business
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: VentureBlick’s CEO on its Super Incubator model for medtech startups; Gaps in existing venture support models; Assessment of geographical markets, business verticals; Securing US$2.6m funding for startups; Launch of medical advisory business
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: An inside look into the private education business – ESSEC Business School APAC on its industry positioning; Target market; Market for global colleges, universities and professional schools to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2027; New Academy of Luxury in APAC to address talent shortage in booming Asian luxury sector
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: BHP’s CCO on demand of minerals such as copper, nickel, iron ore, coking coal, potash amid structural trends such as electrification, EV adoption; China’s steelmakers warning of a tough 2H2023 and impact on iron ore prices; Balancing net-zero plans and financial viability
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Trust Bank’s CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu on Trust Bank crossing S$1b in deposits; To become 4th largest retail bank by end 2024; To breakeven by 2025; Managing customer acquisition costs; Positioning against GXS Bank and MariBank; Interest rates vs inflationary environment
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Temasek Review 2023 – CFO Png Chin Yee on portfolio value and shareholder returns; Investments in unlisted assets amid falling deal values in APAC; Outlook for Singapore firms; Views on crypto sector after FTX investment; Focus in EMEA; Views on investing in US and China; Plans for second half of fiscal year 2023.
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The South Korean startup that could rival Nvidia in AI-chip manufacturing – Rebellions Inc on making chips customised for specific AI functions; Working with TSMC on a chip for finance; Strategic value of Investors including KT Investment, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital; Capturing the momentum of silicon business shifting back to Asia
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind the meat we eat – Japfa’s CEO on being vertically integrated from farm to table; ASEAN countries in the midst of “meatification", Competitive landscape; Supply chain disruptions and diversification; Financial performance amid margin compression, high inflation and African Swine Fever
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: GlobalTix on the proposition of booking platforms versus online travel agencies; Having Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Airlines as clients; Offerings including dynamic pricing; Deepening presence in Asia; Demand amid post-pandemic tourism boom
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Varjo on serving ~25% of Fortune 100 companies including Boeing, Aston Martin; Focus on advanced VR users like astronauts, governments; Industry positioning strategy; Assessment of the nascent XR industry; Not wanting Apple’s VR headsets to fail; Competition vs collaboration; US$40m Series D funding; Valuations
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: FedEx on air cargo demand post-pandemic; FedEx’s Q4 earnings and guidance; On IATA’s data showing global air cargo down 6.6% yoy in April; Whether demand is shifting to maritime shipping players; Removing 29 aircraft from fleet; Adding small feeder aircrafts to enhance flexibility
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: ABB’s Singapore CFO on its 2023 order book; Demand for services across electrification, motion, process automation and robotics; Big bet on electrification; US$1m investment to open Digital Solutions and Training Centre in Singapore; ABB E-Mobility’s fund raising and potential listing and possible impact on ABB Singapore
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The company behind Subway and Killiney stores within Changi Airport – PALMS Food International on the benefits and challenges of operating within the airport; Diversification to the East of Singapore 11 years post-acquisition by RMA Group; Expanding service offerings; New brands to bring into Singapore; Criteria used to select F&B brands
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Southeast Asia’s first and only precision gut microbiome company AMILI on business verticals of microbiome sequencing and intervention; Global digestive health market to reach US$104b by 2032; Expanding research scope to look at patients undergoing cancer therapy; Funding from East Ventures; Expansion into Indonesia
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Building a board of directors for UHNWIs with >US$20m in investable wealth – Tiger 21’s COO and Singapore Chair on monetising the Tiger 21 network; Qualification process; Growth opportunities and positioning against private clubs and networks; Scaling a niche business; Expansion into Singapore and Israel
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Sasseur REIT’s CEO on its focus on outlet malls in China; Why it chooses to be present in Tier 2 cities; Pure play on China and if Sasseur is putting all of its eggs in one basket; China’s domestic vs international tourism recovery; DPU up 1.5% yoy for Q12023; Gearing ratio and opportunities for M&A and inorganic growth
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: UNIQLO Singapore on the unification of the entire clothes-making process; Autonomy of individual stores; Global fashion market to reach US$283b by 2030; How basic designs help in expanding customer base; Rising rents vs expansion plans
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Memiontec’s CEO on the growth of the global water treatment technologies market; On diversifying into financing, operating and maintaining plants; S$113m order book; Venture into Vietnam and reliance on Indonesia and overseas markets; Reaching S$500m market capitalisation
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Making mentorship accessible for everyone – ADPList on monetisation; Possibility of a paid subscription model, B2B business vertical; Leveraging the value of its platform; Future capital raise after US$1.3m led by Surge in 2021; Cash burn rate and future plans
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Has the boom in professional services demand fizzled – Deloitte Singapore’s CEO on whether layoffs in the US are specific to the country; Plans to add 3,000 new employees in Singapore and double US$1b revenue over next five years in Southeast Asia; Priorities as new CEO
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind one of the world’s largest privately held real estate investors – Hines APAC CEO on APAC currencies’ devaluation against USD and impact on real estate investments; Striking a balance between discretionary capital and strategic partnerships; Mass timber buildings
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Volvo Buses APAC on the restructuring of its Europe business; Focus on chassis production; Electrification of bus fleet and the electric bus market in Korea and APAC to reach US$203.7m by 2028; Gaps in APAC markets; Fully battery powered made-in-Singapore city bus
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Repairing and selling the classics - Classic Motorworks on the booming classic car market; Global classic car market to grow to around US$35.5b in 2023; Retrofitting classic vehicles into EVs
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Getting locals on the corporate leadership table – LinkedIn on the ROI of local talent development; Singapore Business Federation on its latest Alliance for Action on Business Leadership Development report
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Ace Turtle on holding licences to brands such as Toys “R” Us and Lee for India; India’s retail scene and whether the market is fragmented; Adopting a vertical retail model; On being EBITDA-positive in FY22/23; US$34m Series B funding round; Dockers' re-entry into India
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Zoom on B2B customers; Stabilisation post-pandemic boom; Betting big on AI – Investment into Anthropic; Rollout of Zoom IQ features; Partnership with Grab to empower employee engagement
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The Shilla Duty Free on airport revenues in Singapore;Travel recovery and expansion plans; China consumers tipped to be most important revenue source for operators in Singapore and South Korea by 2027; A stronger Sing dollar and impact on duty-free shopping
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The unconventional franchise business of the World Trade Centers Association; On strengthening brand value and network; Competition against other private networks; Initiatives in Asia; WTCA General Assembly in Ghana; Why there is no WTCA in Singapore yet
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: CMC Invest on its Singapore’s platform; Retail investment landscape post-pandemic boom; Competition and pricing strategy; Uncertain economic climate and need for an educational approach; Goals and expansion plans
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Being a modern farmer in Singapore - Netatech Group’s CEO on its farming and technology solution verticals; Market saturation; Scaling the business and exporting farming solutions; Thailand and the Philippines in focus; Growing rice and grapes
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May 31, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: StarHub on its Q1 financial performance; Sustained market competition and the rollout of 5G; Effectiveness of Dare+ transformation strategy in generating revenue and dividend growth; Consolidation of MyRepublic Broadband; Consolidation of Infinity Play products
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May 30, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Ant Group-backed ANEXT Bank’s CEO on competing using interest rates; Wholesale banking trends and ANEXT bank’s focus on SMEs; Ant Group pouring US$188m in additional funding
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May 17, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Bringing London’s West End to Singapore and beyond - British Theatre Playhouse on the ins-and-outs of operating a theatre production company; Possible fragmentation in the theatre industry in Singapore; Setting its base in Singapore; On-demand productions and increased monetisation; Future funding plans
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May 16, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corporation Singapore’s CMO on its focus on data and the B2B market;Tapping the hybrid work phenomenon; Importance of providing Unified Communications solutions; FBICS’ first step towards Direct-to-Consumer market through LazMall flagship store
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May 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: A world without keys - From making smart locks to large scale access management, igloocompany on its aggressive expansion; Assessment of the smart home and real estate management market; Entry into the US and its ambitious target to deploy 1m devices
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May 12, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: From a humble hawker stall in the 1940s to one of Singapore’s largest wholesalers of You Tiaos - You Tiao Man’s take on business transformation Importance of pivoting into a B2B and B2B2C model
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May 11, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: SeaGPT for the maritime sector - Greywing’s CTO on gaining market share; the global maritime digital market projected to generate US$423.4b by 2031; Impact of SeaGPT on Greywing’s growth trajectory and funding plans
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May 10, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Converting limited real data into limitless synthetic data - Betterdata on training AI models; Getting around data-sharing and privacy concerns; Commercialisation of synthetic data; Oversubscribed US$1.7m seed round
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May 09, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Mammoth meatballs - Vow on why firms are eyeing a slice of the extinct-DNA pie; Possible commercialisation of Mammoth meatballs; Patents and its impact on the cultured meat industry; Possible launch of cultivated quail meat in Singapore in 2H2023
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May 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: AIMS APAC REIT’s CEO on DPU rising 5.1% on-year; Record portfolio occupancy of 98% and tenant retention rate of 78.4%; Whether the Logistics and Warehouse segment will remain defensive in FY 2024
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May 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Lamborghini’s on its new Revuelto supercars; On 2022 being its record breaking year; Demand for trophy cars among the wealthy; Asia as a key market and China as a wild card
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May 04, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Ridehailing app TADA on competing with incumbents; Partnership with foodpanda to offer new user benefits for customers in Asia; Potential to become a superapp
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May 03, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The role of Generative AI on drug discovery – Insilico Medicine’s CEO on positioning against large pharma players; Global market for AI enabled drug discovery to grow at a CAGR of 26.3%; Collaboration with Sanofi worth up to US$1.2b
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May 02, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Unilever Food Solutions’ secret sauce to bounce back after business dropped 70% overnight during the pandemic; Unilever’s latest results and the impact of inflation on business; Unilever Food Solutions’ First Menu Trends and new product offerings
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Opportunities in the offshore renewable energy market - G8’s founder on its reliance on overseas projects; Opportunities in South Korea, Ghana and India; It’s projected 5-year revenue CAGR of 76%; Possible NASDAQ IPO this year
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Qraft Technologies’ APAC CEO on its AI powered model that captures patterns in the stock market that signals M&A, earnings shocks or FDA drug approvals; Softbank’s US$146m Series C investment
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Singapore-based haute perfumery brand Maison 21G on its rapid expansion and growth; On competing against Chanel, Christian Dior and Jo Malone
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Where is Nokia now? - Nokia’s focus on telecommunications infrastructure; Its first brand refresh in 60 years; On smartphones becoming extinct by 2030 with 6G and staying ahead of technological disruption
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Building an unbroken cold chain within ASEAN - Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics on its $200m food logistics facilities in Singapore; Opportunities amid rising demand for imported perishables
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: MB&F on its spaceship watches; Waitlists stretching to a decade; Impact of a booming secondary market on production; Takeaways from Watches and Wonders 2023; M.A.D Editions for the masses
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Millionaires with a plan - Henley & Partners on where the wealthy is moving to and what this means for Asia in its bid to attract family offices
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind our taxi claims, leave applications and accounting entries - SAP on the market global enterprise software market reaching a market volume of US$376.40b by 2028
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: A younger Julie for a younger crowd - Julie’s Biscuits on its rebranding initiative and Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Una Brands on the business of buying and building e-commerce brands
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s CEO on DPU, US banking turmoil and Competition among hospitality Reits amid travel recovery
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Beyond cameras and printers - Canon on diversification and weathering tech disruption and the rise in smartphone photography; Revenue in the digital cameras amounting to US$22.89b in 2023; Impact of online file transfer on Canon’s B2B printer business; Future plans and areas to diversify into
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: In conversation with the MD of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei at MSD; MSD’s positioning across geographical markets; Global pharmaceutical market to grow to US$2.4t in 2029; The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry; MSD’s new facilities in Singapore; Views on Singapore’s business operating environment; Focus on health literacy and health equity
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Hepmil Media Group; Humour as a value proposition; On its US$10m Series A funding in 2021; Joint venture with Bent Pixels to connect esports creators with brands; Expansion into Thailand and Vietnam; On having millennials and Gen Z as its target audience
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: In conversation with NEC APAC’s MD on trends in the information and communication technology scene; Focus on sustainability with smart digital business cards; Partnership with Stratus Technology to deliver computing solutions to enable Society 5.0; Plans for 2023
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Behind your signatures - Dedoco on competition in the global e-Signing market; Domination by major players; Size of global e-Signing market to grow to over US$14b by 2026; Dedoco’s footprint in Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the US; Working with customers including ERA Realty and GovTech Singapore; Funding from True Global Ventures 1 Plus
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with Southeast Asia’s largest digital marketplace for alternative investments Alta; How ongoing financial volatility has impacted demand for alternative investments; Learnings from rising rates and diversification of customer base of PE investors and VC funds; Partnership with Iwan Tirta Private Collection to bring batiks to the world of investible alternatives; Alta’s new venture debt strategy with Lighthouse Canton
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Global executive search industry grew 17b euros between 2012 and 2021; Impact of tech layoffs and current economic climate on supply of available talent; Demand for headhunting services amid rising rates and collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; Whether the recent US banking crisis would push workers to move to seemingly harder to fail financial services firms and impact on executive search players; Trends in the global executive search industry
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: All about Bubble Tea with Gong Cha Global’s Founder; Southeast Asia spent US$3.7 billion on bubble tea and similar “new tea” drinks in 2021; Gong Cha’s presence in Singapore; On competing in a saturated market and product differentiation; China’s bubble tea market to double that of coffee; Gong Cha’s Global Franchisee Convention; Expansion across the Americas and future plans
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Marco Polo Marine on the shipbuilding and ship chartering business; Positioning in the marine logistics industry; Demand for shipbuilding and repair projects and contracts this quarter; Completion of extension works on Dry Dock; Interest for chartering from oil and gas and wind farm sectors
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: In the market for virtual humans? - MediVR’s COO on the intricacies involved in the business; R&D costs; Getting MediVR’s virtual humans in healthcare, job interview training and financial advisory settings; Global virtual humans market to reach US$440.3b by 2031; On being Microsoft Mixed Reality Partners and NVIDIA Inception Members; Partnerships with institutions and hospitals
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with Transcelestial’s CEO on using laser beams to bring superfast connectivity to the masses; Assessment of competitors like OneWeb, Starlink or Sumitomo Electric; Partnerships with telcos and enterprise partners; Global laser communication market to reach US$3.6b by 2030; US$10m Series A2 led by Airbus Ventures; Expansion into the US market
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Mount Elizabeth Hospital on the return of medical tourists to Singapore; Focus on Value-Driven Outcomes and IHH’s target to achieve 90% of VDO at or above international benchmarks by 2025; Being the first hospital to acquire world’s first photon-counting CT; Trends in the private healthcare industry
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Cargill on its ocean transportation business; Demand for ocean transportation now vs at the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Signing of long-term charter deal for two dry bulk ships; Opportunities in ocean transportation; Use of wind power for cargo ships to reduce fuel use by 20-30%; Global cargo shipping market to grow to 13.19 billion tonnes in 2028
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Homage on the fragmentation in the elder care market; Size of elder care market to rocket up to USD 1,268.43b by 2029; Trends in elder care market; Partnerships with AIC and DBS; Further possible funding rounds and IPO
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with CCO of one of Singapore’s largest co-living accommodation operators; Demand of co-living solutions with residential prices expected to rise 10-15% in 2023; Coliwoo’s aggressive expansion; Launch of largest co-living residence in Orchard; En bloc purchase of GSM building; Shophouse go-living lifestyle hub concept
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: An inside look into a family-based elastomeric foam maker supplying to OEM customers such as Sony and Panasonic; Market for elastomeric foam to reach US$4.462b by end of 2027; Global headwinds on demand; Rising labour costs on manufacturing output in Singapore
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Singlife - On rebranding as Singlife; Renewal of government contracts and impact on its revenue streams; Expansion in Indonesia and Vietnam through acquisitions; Trends influencing the insurance sector; Plans to IPO within 5 years; Gender diversity in the insurance sector
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Luxury fashion - a look into Tapestry’s recent earnings; its 2.6 million new customers in North America; Rise in Gen Z and millennials spenders; Robust growth in Asia; Room for price hikes; China’s recovery; Importance of DTC channels in boosting sales
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: 3D printing whole-cut meat products Star Trek-style; Stakeholder Foods on achieving 50 times more growth in cell production yield; Making 3D printed meat accessible to the man in the street; Value of locating HQ in Israel; Grant by Singapore Israel Industrial R&D Foundation to develop printed eel and grouper products with Umami Meats
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Michigan’s Our Next Energy on US$1.2b valuation; US$300m Series B funding; assessment of the battery market; manufacturing of LFP batteries; building of US gigafactory; tapping US Inflation Reduction Act; Strategic value of latest round of investors including Temasek
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: GlobalFoundries Singapore on global chip supply, US-China tensions and the impact of near-shoring and friend-shoring of supply chains on the global supply chain landscape, Global semiconductor market to reach USD 712.4 Billion by 2028
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Lucence’s take on the global cancer diagnostics market surpassing US$258.54b by 2030, Its LiquidHALLMARK cancer detection blood test, treading the fine line between pricing products affordably and achieving business objectives
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Microsoft Singapore’s CTO on commercialisation of ChatGPT with Bing and Edge; Gaining market share in the search engine space; Its first mover advantage in the ‘new-age’ search engine space; Financial value of Generative AI solutions, Shaking up the tech industry
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: The company behind startups’ first investment cheque - conversation with Quest Ventures on its ‘digital economy’ strategy, helping MNCs drive corporate transformation, Opportunities in VC scene, Investment in smart electric motorbike ION mobility
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: World’s largest credit data company Experian on operating Singapore’s BNPL bureau, Rising cost of funds on its business, How its working with small businesses to reduce costs, Plans ahead
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: An inside look into Arc Group - How SPAC IPO advisory firms help blank cheque companies access a quality deal pipeline, Assessment of SPAC IPO and IPO activity in 2023
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: In conversation with the CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest online car retailer Carro - its IPO plans, unicorn status, S$1.3 billion run rate revenue in FY2022, delivering another two times revenue growth in FY 2023, Expansion in Southeast Asia and Japan, Subscription service for used cars in Japan
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Learning Business Mandarin through 10-minute in-app courses - Edutech startup Bluente’s quest to get executives around the language barrier and jargons in areas such as law and finance
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: SingPost on price increases, dilution of its stakes in Shenzhen 4PX Information and Technology, potential acquisition of Freight Management Holdings, Expansion plans in Australia, Competition with third party logistics providers
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with one of the world’s largest facility services group ISS, Assessment of the global facility management market, which is set to reach US$121.73 billion by 2030, How facility management companies are navigating manpower challenges and automation, Industry buy-in for outcome based contracts
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: An inside look into online brokerages, what’s next after the pandemic-induced retail trading frenzy, reasons behind moomoo’s move to serve institutional clients
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: What’s next for Esco Aster - the contract manufacturer behind Singapore’s first commercial cultured meat?
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Conversation with the world’s largest contract logistics provider on business strategy, tripling adjusted EBITDA by FY2027, Trends in the supply chain and logistics sector
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: An inside look into the operations of a Swiss private bank founded in 1796
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Under the Radar: Coffee chat with the GM of Starbucks Singapore - on price elasticity, business positioning strategy amid inflation, customer rewards programme, relationship with workers road ahead for the next 3-5 years, possibility of community concept cafes
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Under The Radar: OUE Commercial Reit’s CEO on FY 2022 earnings, Distribution to investors, Office occupancy, Rebranding of Hilton Singapore and MICE recovery, China’s tough COVID-19 policy and its potential long-term damage to leasing sentiment upon relaxation
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Feb 01, 2023 |