The ABF Podcast
The ABF Podcast
CNA
Hosted by Adam Bakhtiar and Julie Yoo of Channel NewsAsia’s flagship business bulletin, Asia Business First. The ABF Podcast provides an in-depth look at the business and financial news and trends that matter to you.
24 Jan 2019: Making the Most of the CPF
Experts discuss how to optimize various schemes under Singapore’s compulsory comprehensive savings plan, the Central Provident Fund. Guests: Christopher Tan, Executive Director of MoneyOwl and CEO of Providend. And Kelvin Goh, Head of Investments and Wealth Advisory at OCBC Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2019
30 min
18 Jan 2019: Outlook for Smartphones
Apple is facing unprecedented difficulties as iPhone sales slump. Are the days of thousand-dollar phones over? Guests: Kiranjeet Kaur, Senior Research Manager from market intelligence firm, IDC and Manjunath Bhat, Senior Director Analyst from information technology research and advisory company, Gartner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2019
27 min
11 Jan 2019: Singapore Motorshow
Two experts tell us what’s trending at the Singapore Motorshow, and their top picks. Guests: Clifford Chow, Editor of Oneshift.com and Sheldon Trollope, Editorial Director of evo Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2019
27 min
27 Dec 2018: The risks and rewards of overseas properties
What should you consider before investing in a property abroad, and which emerging markets are a viable option? Guests: Dr Davin Wang, Chief Data Officer at property data company StreetSine Technology Group and Ismail Gafoore, co-founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of Singapore's largest listed real estate agency, PropNex.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2018
34 min
13 Dec 2018: Is this the beginning of the end for Bitcoin?
Bitcoin’s value has plunged more than 80% from its highs in December 2017. Experts weigh in on whether it could bounce back. Guests: Gaurang Torvekar, co-founder and CEO of Indorse; and Leslie Chan, blockchain consultant with Kryptoia and Vice President of the Singapore Bitcoin Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2018
33 min
6 Dec 2018: Do you really need a lawyer to draft your will?
You can get your will drafted online for free. But are such wills legal and valid? And are they suitable for everyone? Guests: Alvin T'ng, founder of will drafting website WillCraft (www.willcraftnow.com); Roy Lim, Partner at law firm Robert Wang & Woo which specialises in will drafting and estate & trust matters; and Keon Chee, Estate Planning Advisor with Kensington Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2018
26 min
8 Nov 2018: Investing in Wine and Whisky
Experts explain why buying these liquid assets at auction sometimes can be a bad idea, and why investment wines should not be kept at home. Guests: Emmanuel Dron, co-owner of "The Auld Alliance" whisky bar in Singapore and author of “Collecting Scotch Whisky, An Illustrated Encyclopedia”; and Tom Gearing, Managing Director of wine investment company, Cult Wines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2018
43 min
1 Nov 2018: Driving Demand for Electric Vehicles
Experts discuss whether battery technology and charging infrastructure are at a stage where electric vehicles can become mainstream. Guests: Yutaka Sanada, Regional Senior Vice President for Asia and Oceania at the Nissan Motor Corporation; and Professor Subodh Mhaisalkar, Associate Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships of the Energy Research Institute at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2018
26 min
26 Oct 2018: Outlook for Singapore’s Private Residential Property Sector
Experts discuss how collective sales, also known as the "en bloc" market, have been affected by the July cooling measures, and what the new rules mandating larger condominium units really mean for buyers. Guests: Kyle Leung, Digital Content Editor with property portal, 99.co and Ku Swee Yong, Chief Executive Officer of International Property Advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2018
27 min
18 Oct 2018: Surviving 18 Hours on Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines has relaunched the world’s longest non-stop flight with new, ultra long range jets. Our reporter and an expert discuss seat space, service and safety issues on these planes. Guests: Gary Ho, a senior lecturer for the Diploma in Aviation Management at Temasek Polytechnic; and Hidayah Salamat, a senior producer with Channel NewsAsia's digital news team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2018
34 min
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