Your Money with Michelle Martin

What if the future of leadership is not full-time at all? Cassandra Ong turned the sting of a layoff into a new company banking on a new way to work. Now founder of OtterHalf, she’s helping brands scale smart with fractional CMOs. Find out why agile leadership is taking off in Asia, especially in tech and marketing. We break down how companies are trimming payrolls without trimming performance. Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Cassandra Ong of OtterHalf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets rally as Asia-Pacific indices mirror Wall Street’s gains. Xiaomi’s profits surge 65%—but why are its shares still down? PDD Holdings disappoints investors, sending its stock tumbling 13%. Morgan Stanley and HSBC name top AI stocks to watch in China. Salesforce makes a bold $8B move for Informatica—what's the strategy? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Companies mentioned: Xiaomi, PDD Holdings, BYD, Alibaba, Baidu, Gushengtang, Bairong, Sangfor, Salesforce, Informatica, Tencent, Trump Media, Boustead, Sinarmas Land, ST Engineering, SATS, Jardine Matheson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the next big thing in wine... something ancient? Jessica Anne Tan, Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador, joins Michelle Martin to explore Asia’s growing thirst for heritage varietals. Discover why grapes like Albana, Bellone, and Schioppettino are making a comeback. Learn about a white wine made from a red grape and why it might go well with your hokkien mee. Hear what’s trending at Vinexpo Asia 2025 and where Singapore fits in the future of wine. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are one- and two-bedders the new darlings of Singapore’s property scene? Sales at One Marina Gardens and Bloomsbury Residences hint at evolving investor appetites. Is Media Circle the next Buona Vista, and are expats and landlords already moving in? Plus, the ultra-rich flock to 21 Anderson—why this project is pulling in $23M buyers. Get the latest on buyer psychology, luxury demand, and market signals in the RCR. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer at ERA Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A U.S. tiremaker gets a turbo boost from Trump’s tariffs — is Goodyear the market’s next big gainer? Bitcoin climbs above $110K — are crypto miners and trading platforms set to ride the next wave? Meet the Chinese EV brand that just beat BMW and Tesla — and it’s not BYD. Plus: Sesame Street finds a new home, and Ralph Lauren polo sales soar. Also in focus: Sunrun, SingTel, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Xiaomi, Delfi, Mara Holdings, Hongkong Land. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From humble hawker stall to national brand—how do you scale soul food? Dr Abdul Malik Hassan turned a family legacy into over 30 Crave outlets across Singapore. He shares how filial piety, smart strategy, and sheer perseverance shaped his journey. Discover the turning points, challenges, and bold pivots behind Crave’s success. Get hard-won advice for aspiring entrepreneurs building from tradition. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Dr Abdul Malik Hassan, Founder of Crave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is safety the new smart money strategy? With inflation lingering and volatility rising, dividend-paying defensive stocks are stepping into the spotlight. Michelle Martin breaks down the appeal of income-generating giants like Novo Nordisk, China Resources Beer, and Netlink Trust. What could a post-Buffett Berkshire Hathaway look like—and what stocks might dominate its future? From geopolitics to trade wars, find out how resilient stocks are navigating shifting global tides. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (www.dividendtitan.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are down—but stories are heating up. Malaysia’s biggest IPO of the year takes center stage, while Singapore’s SingPost undergoes another leadership shift. Wall Street tumbles as US debt worries mount, but could emerging markets benefit?Pop Mart, Nike, and Canada Goose are in the spotlight in our corporate roundup. We look at DBS’s new CEO and a nostalgic media move to Netflix. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we out of the woods, or is recession still looming despite tariff relief? Moody’s downgrade puts US Treasuries under fresh scrutiny—should investors be worried? Retail investors are buying the dip—but is the strategy working? European defense ETFs gain ground amid rising global tensions. And in tech, from AI voices to AI arms races—is there anyway to decipher which companies are leading? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CATL’s blockbuster IPO powers past market headwinds—what it says about appetite for EV bets. US Treasuries under pressure as Moody’s issues a downgrade—what it could mean for Asian fund flows. HPE and RBC Bearings get bullish calls—are they overlooked gems? Fortnite faces legal fire over an AI voice, even as it returns to Apple’s App Store. City Developments and SIA Engineering post strong updates. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Featuring: CATL, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, HPE, Fortnite, RBC Bearings, CDL, SIA Engineering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.