AngelCentral’s latest review of its 140-member network reveals how angel investors are reshaping their strategies in a softer 2025 fundraising climate. With startup funding down 21.6 percent year on year, angels are leaning away from high-growth moonshots and toward startups that show quick profitability, real margins and sustainable growth. Yet optimism hasn’t disappeared; seasoned angels remain active, follow-on rounds are gaining traction, and AI startups still draw the strongest interest.  Huang Shao-Ning, AngelCentral’s Chief Angel shares what this shift means for founders, where opportunities remain in ASEAN, and how new angels are navigating an investment landscape that rewards discipline over hype.


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The U.S. equity markets reached new milestones on Thursday as the Dow surged to a fresh closing high, while the Nasdaq pulled back amid tech-sector jitters. Following the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut, investors rotated out of high-flying AI stocks like Oracle, which tumbled nearly 11% after raising its AI spending forecast, and into cyclical names poised to benefit from economic growth. Jason Britton, Founder & CIO of Reflection Asset Management, breaks down the mixed market signals, explores investor caution around AI capital expenditures, and shares insights on how dip buyers are supporting the S&P 500.  
 

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US Markets Wrap: AI Fallout and Rate Cuts - Reading the Mixed Market Signals

Algorithmic trading used to be something only global banks and hedge funds could access. Today, AI, automation, and faster infrastructure are pushing those capabilities into the hands of smaller funds, family offices, and even advanced retail traders.
 

On Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Emmanuel Raja Singam, the founder & CEO of RoboGenesys, the deep-tech fintech company behind Tradomatix, to unpack the fundamentals of algorithmic trading, why execution matters more than prediction, and how automation is reshaping the way traders operate.


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Mind Your Business: Why algorithmic trading is becoming mainstream

The holidays are here, and we’re pouring a little vino-themed fun into your Friday morning!
 

Audrey has just started a fine wines course, so naturally, she’s taking you along for the ride with a light, festive wine quiz.
 

From global wine trivia to Singapore’s sipping habits, test your knowledge and see if you can earn the title of sommelier.
 

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
 

Produced by Audrey Siek
 

Edited by Trisha Yeong
 

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors


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Breakfast Quiz: Test out your wine IQ ahead of the holidays!

Ever tried Indonesian bakmi or ramen? 

On #TheBIGShowTV, we're joined by Dahlia as she introduces us to two Indonesian food concepts - Kulon and Ono Ramen! Stay tuned to get a dose of inspiration for your weekend eats 😋  

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Ono Ramen - 734 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198702

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With industrial water use rising and environmental standards tightening across the region, the need for cleaner, more sustainable treatment solutions has never been more urgent. That’s where Hydroleap comes in. Its chemical-free, automated technologies are designed to help industries cut waste, improve water efficiency, and reduce their reliance on traditional, resource-intensive methods.
 

On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, Mohammad Sherafatmand, Founder and CEO of Hydroleap and one of this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, shares how his company is reimagining industrial water treatment, the breakthroughs driving their rapid growth across Asia-Pacific, and the role they hope to play in accelerating the shift toward a greener, more resource-efficient economy.


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 Emerging Enterprise: Transforming Water Treatment for a Greener Economy

The US could soon ask travellers, including those from Singapore, to share up to five years of social media history as part of immigration checks.
 

Is this a step toward national security or an overreach that will make travel more complicated and intrusive?
 

On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific to break down the motivations behind the policy, the pushback it’s facing, and what it could mean for anyone planning to visit America.


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Emerging market bonds are stealing the spotlight in global fixed income this year.
 

With local-currency debt up nearly 14% and hard-currency debt climbing 8.7% by August 2025, investors are asking: how can EM bonds strengthen your portfolio?
 

From managing currency and credit risks to spotting the regions offering the best risk-adjusted returns, we break down what’s driving the EM bond story today.
 

On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Leonard Kwan, Portfolio Manager for the T. Rowe Price Dynamic Emerging Markets Bond Strategy to find out more. 


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Wealth Tracker: Why emerging market bonds are the fixed income star of 2025

Finding the perfect engagement ring is often seen as a milestone, but for many couples, the process can feel overwhelming or disconnected from the love it’s meant to celebrate.
 

Cherish & Co is a bespoke jewelry studio redefining what an engagement ring experience can look like.
 

From transforming your love story into a meaningful design to creating pieces that are deeply personal and symbolic, Cherish & Co shows how the right ring can be more than just a symbol.
 

On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Jovial Victoria, Founder of Cherish & Co to explore a quiet revolution in the world of jewelry, where intentionality, personal storytelling, and ethical craftsmanship take center stage.


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Right Business: From love to legacy, designing rings that tell your story

Singapore shares rose today, tracking gains seen across Asian markets.
 

The Straits Times Index was up 1.26% at 4,577.92 points at 1.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$816.74M seen in the broader market.
 

In terms of counters to watch for today, we have CDL, UOL, and GuocoLand, after DBS Research took a bullish stance on Singapore property counters, initiating a sector-wide lift in its target prices for developers including CDL, UOL and GuocoLand. 
 

Elsewhere from how earnings from chip titan Broadcom failed to meet investors’ lofty expectations, to higher than expected initial jobless claims numbers out of the US, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. 
 

Also on deck, how Lululemon Athletica said its CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement.
 

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


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