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Under The Radar

Money FM 89.3

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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  1. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about Singapore Airlines’ over S$2 billion investment in next generation long-haul cabin products? 10:59
  2. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Can IMAX turn its success from The Odyssey into something structurally bigger for the company? Its Chief Commercial Officer sheds light on the matter. 27:25
  3. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Hong Kong — what should we know about Taobao’s new strategic direction in its overseas business? 8:19
  4. Under the Radar: How is SAP catering for Autonomous Enterprises enabled by AI agents? Its President for APAC explains. 24:00
  5. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 – How are Lenovo’s technologies turbocharging the Formula 1 races? Executives from Lenovo and F1 explain. 13:13
  6. Under the Radar: How does Samudera Shipping expand while retaining flexibility and its niche in serving intra-Asia feeder routes? Its CEO explains. 28:19
  7. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Why is Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons’ parent Restaurant Brands International expanding aggressively in APAC right now? 24:40
  8. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Tokyo and Seoul — How is Levi’s capturing the hearts of its next generation consumers through its pop-ups featuring K-pop icon ROSE? It’s CMO and CCO explain. 31:16
  9. Under the Radar: What should we know about Hongkong Land’s strategic shift besides capital recycling efforts? Its CEO tells us all. 30:38
  10. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Polar Puff & Cakes spicing up the business as it celebrates 100 years of operations? Its Executive Chairman spills the curry puff flakes. 23:30
  11. Under the Radar: How is MongoDB positioning itself for the next phase of enterprise computing? 34:30
  12. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Why is the “next China” still China? Chairman of McKinsey Greater China explains. 36:12
  13. Under the Radar: How will artificial intelligence augment the growth trajectory of digital transformation player Temus? Its CEO explains. 27:54
  14. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What are the long-term consumption trends bolstering white label chocolate giant Barry Callebaut? Its President for the AMEA region spills the cocoa beans. 27:30
  15. Under the Radar: What should we know about ASUS Cloud’s emphasis on Sovereign AI right now? Its CEO spills the beans. 24:51
  16. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) All about that pair of Levi’s Jeans, the firm’s turnaround efforts post re-listing, and its growth story in Asia 28:56
  17. Under the Radar: How is visual search and discovery platform Pinterest intending to close the monetisation gap in Asia and how is it utilising AI to optimise advertising reach? 25:24
  18. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Cisco helping customers modernise their technology capabilities and anticipating future AI threats? Its President for APJC region explains. 33:51
  19. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Highlights from Temasek Review 2026 as told by CFO of Temasek International Png Chin Yee 14:18
  20. Under the Radar: What will the future of work look like with AI and what does this mean for PC maker HP? 24:43
  21. 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? 16:38
  22. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How does Adobe compete in the age of generative AI? Its President for JAPAC explains. 22:46
  23. Under the Radar: How does hotelier Hilton assess its operations in Southeast Asia amid greater global volatility? 22:59
  24. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) A reinvention of the PC, agentic AI, Vera Rubin in full production – highlights from Nvidia’s GTC Taipei 10:24
  25. 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. 56:07
  26. 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. 34:53
  27. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Temasek encouraging long term investors to put money into the green transition? Its Vice Chairman of Sustainability explains. 31:19
  28. 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? 16:35
  29. Under the Radar: How is Elite UK Reit making itself more appealing to the investing community? Its CEO tells us more. 30:43
  30. Under the Radar: What are the key opportunities and barriers of growth for biofuel providers? CEO of Hong Kong-based EcoCeres spills the beans. 27:31
  31. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Jakarta — What should we know about the 13 AI-powered product features announced at GrabX 2026? 6:57
  32. 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. 33:54
  33. 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. 35:08
  34. 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? 34:15
  35. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) A sneak peak into the new Disney Adventure homeported out of Singapore 13:33
  36. Under the Radar: Endowus’ Chairman sheds light on what’s next for the firm after crossing US$10B in AUM 29:19
  37. 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. 25:21
  38. 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. 35:10
  39. 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. 45:41
  40. 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. 26:21
  41. Under the Radar: How important is Work+Store for LHN Group post listing of Coliwoo? 24:46
  42. 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 28:54
  43. Under the Radar: How is Experia tapping growth seen in the APAC MICE market with Singapore Airshow 2026 and the inaugural Space Summit 2026? 27:33
  44. Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Las Vegas - A first look into CES and Lenovo Tech World 2026 8:17
  45. 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. 17:13
  46. 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. 27:32
  47. Under the Radar: What should we know about the bold strides made by ComfortDelGro in rolling out Autonomous Mobility services in Singapore? 29:58
  48. 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) 42:52
  49. 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. 17:31
  50. 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. 28:07