Cross-border ride-hailing between Singapore and Malaysia has always been lucrative, but also controversial.

A recent government crackdown on illegal operators is already changing the landscape, boosting earnings for both private-hire and taxi drivers.

So are platform workers finally getting a fair deal, and what more needs to be done to protect them?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore University of Social Sciences, to find out more.

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Singapore Airlines will be increasing the KrisFlyer miles needed for award flights from Nov 1, with some routes rising by 20%

Now while the changes mean higher costs for members on several popular routes, travel experts say there are still redemption opportunities that make sense.

But what do these changes really mean for frequent travellers? How can you make the most of your SIA KrisFlyer miles after the devaluation in redemption rates?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Aaron Wong, Founder of The Milelion, to find out more.

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Electrification is no longer just about electric cars. It’s a megatrend reshaping entire industries, from transportation and utilities to mining and manufacturing. Governments are pouring billions into clean energy transitions, companies are racing to build infrastructure, and investors are eyeing both the opportunities and the risks that come with this massive shift.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gautam Chadda, Head of Strategic Advisory (Asia) at RBC Wealth Management, to find out more.

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Singapore shares dipped today amid a mixed session in Asia.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.05% at 4,241.38 points at 2.28pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$789.47M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Prudential, after the firm’s new business profit rose to US$1.26 billion for its first half ended Jun 30, from US$1.12 billion in the year-ago period.

Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods came into effect today, to a lookahead to Nvidia’s earnings due overnight, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.

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Hesyra is an ambitious healthtech project aimed at transforming how healthcare providers manage administrative tasks, allowing doctors to focus more on patient care.

But how does it leverage on digital solutions to streamline hospital workflows? And how can they make healthcare more efficient, patient-centered, and innovative?

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks Co-Founders of Hesyra, Xie Qihuang, and Alexander Shao-Rong Pang to find out more.

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Doing a search on Google is no longer just about finding answers — it’s about discovery, prediction, and personalisation.

From consumer behaviour shifts to marketing in an AI-first era, artificial intelligence is reshaping the way people search, discover, and engage online.

But how is Search evolving into an AI-powered discovery engine? And what does this mean for businesses rethinking their digital strategies?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ben King, Managing Director of Google Singapore to find out more.

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Despite mounting pressure from US tariffs and a lingering property crisis, Chinese stocks are on a tear. In the past month alone, onshore equities have surged by nearly a trillion dollars in value. The Shanghai Composite has reached a decade-high and the CSI 300 has moved into bull market territory. Behind the market’s exuberance, economic indicators such as weak consumption, falling home prices, and sluggish inflation are flashing warning signs. Vasu Menon, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at OCBC Bank, unpacks the disconnect between China’s fragile economy and its surging markets and explores what it could mean for investors.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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Are you saving as much as 40 % with your food delivery platform?

Michelle Martin speaks with Raphael Zennou, VP Quick Commerce, foodpanda to find out how food delivery platforms are evolving with changing consumer behaviours, technology and financial products.

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