Your Money with Michelle Martin

Influence: From "Simi si TOP?" To IPO success - The Placemaker Story

Michelle Martin speaks with Eugene Lim, Founder and CEO of “The Assembly Place,” on the lessons from his new book "The Placemaker" which is about this Singapore entrepreneur how used streetsmarts to develop a whole new business model of community living. From launching in 2019 to listing on the Singapore Exchange, his journey is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Eugene shares the mindset shifts required to move from one of the youngest real estate agents at age 22 to becoming CEO of a listed company. Plus his plans to extend dignity and community to underserved segments like migrant workers. Hosted by Michelle Martin Guest: Eugene Lim, Founder and CEO of “The Assembly Place” and his book "The Placemaker". See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Behind Homegrown Gaming Hit - Havendock

What if one person, one idea, and one restless night could build a global gaming success? Michelle Martin sits down with 33-year-old Yeo Ying Zhi, founder of YYZ Studio, to explore how indie developers are reshaping the gaming industry. From building Havendock into a 100,000-player hit to creating viral web games like Enchanted Heroes, YYZ shares what it really takes to go solo. We unpack the indie business model - owning your IP, taking full risk, and competing without big studio backing. Hosted by Michelle Martin.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: How is Ozempic changing FnB? The Small Cap Selloff & Big Tech’s AI Device Race

What if the biggest threat to food companies… isn’t inflation  but your shrinking appetite? GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping consumer behavior, forcing food giants to rethink portions, pricing, and product strategy. Meanwhile, US markets wobble as the Russell 2000 slips into correction territory, raising questions about the durability of the rally. Asian tech earnings from Xiaomi, PDD, Meituan and BYD are now in focus as investors hunt for growth signals. Corporate headlines add to the volatility - from Super Micro’s sharp selloff to Sinopec’s profit drop and Elon Musk’s legal battles. And in tech, Amazon explores a bold return to smartphones, joining Apple, Google, Meta and OpenAI in the race to redefine AI hardware. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Companies in focus: Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, OpenAI, Xiaomi, PDD Holdings (Pinduoduo), Meituan, BYD, Coca-Cola Andina, Super Micro, Sinopec, Singtel, Sembcorp Industries, Hongkong Land. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Upclose with Centurion Accommodation REIT

A niche corner of real estate is quietly delivering strong income - but is it built to last? Michelle Martin explores whether purpose-built worker and student housing can offer investors stable, resilient returns in uncertain markets. Hosted by Michelle Martin, with insights from Centurion Accommodation REIT’s Chief Investment Officer Ginny Ang, we unpack how the REIT beat its DPU forecast and what’s driving demand. We examine why worker housing may behave differently from offices and malls - especially during economic slowdowns. With occupancy already near full, the big question becomes: where does future growth come from? Plus, how rising interest rates and a focus on community well-being could shape long-term returns for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Shocks from Middle East fallout,  the logistics giant raking in the bucks , AI Bets in China and Novo Nordisks higher dose weight-loss drug approval and its share price.

A silent gas is shaking global markets - and most investors didn’t see it coming. Michelle Martin breaks down how a supply shock tied to Middle East tensions is rippling through semiconductors, healthcare and aerospace. The conversation tuns to s logistics giant FedEx posts blockbuster earnings. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, both explore how industrial gas leaders like Linde and Air Products could benefit while chipmakers face rising cost pressures. We also unpack Novo Nordisk’s next obesity drug breakthrough, Xiaomi’s massive AI spending push, and strategic moves in Suntec REIT and Hongkong Land. Plus, what’s driving weakness in Singapore’s STI and whether select names like Sembcorp Industries can hold up amid broader declines. From invisible commodities to visible winners - this is a market driven by forces most investors overlook. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.