Singapore’s marine fuel sector is feeling the cash crunch. On Industry Insight, 129Knots’ Co-founder Mahesh Kumar explains how embedded finance is unlocking liquidity, transforming trade credit, and fuelling Singapore’s ambitions as a global maritime and fintech hub.

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Fogo Fungi is Singapore’s largest indoor mushroom farm, dedicated to sustainably cultivating premium gourmet mushrooms throughout the year without relying on pesticides or chemicals.

Their mushrooms are harvested twice daily to ensure freshness and are renowned for their vibrant flavor, meaty texture, and consistent high quality.

Trusted by top chefs, restaurants, and hotels across Singapore, Fogo Fungi delivers mushrooms that meet the highest culinary standards and elevate every dish.

On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ryan Ong, Founder, Fogo Fungi, to find out more.

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A historic plunge in copper prices, just as traders thought they had it all figured out. President Trump’s surprise tariff pivot is sending shockwaves through the metals market, sparing raw copper but hitting finished products like pipes and wiring with a hefty 50% duty.

What does this mean for copper supply chains, manufacturers, and investors? Could it reshape global trade or simply add more uncertainty to an already volatile market?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Craig Lang, principal analyst at CRU Group, to find out more.

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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) reported that public transport ridership in the first half of 2025 remains below pre-pandemic levels, averaging 7.47 million daily trips compared to 7.66 million in 2019.

While train ridership has continued to grow, supported by an expanding rail network, bus ridership has declined, and weekday morning peak hour travel has not fully recovered.

These trends reflect a deeper structural shift in travel behaviour influenced by flexible work arrangements, urban planning, and evolving commuter preferences.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eric Fesselmeyer, Associate Professor of Economics, College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University, to discuss the public transport ridership decline and what more can be done to increase it.

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Singapore shares nudged higher as at afternoon time today as investors continue to mull the evolving global trade situation.

The Straits Times Index was 0.37% higher at 4,224.17 points at 3.01pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$906.23M seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have Keppel, after the group yesterday amended the terms of the sale of its 70 per cent stake in Saigon Sport City, with lower prices than previously announced.

Elsewhere, from more on Advanced Micro Devices’ latest earnings and its comments on a possible return to the crucial China market, to how Cathay Pacific Airways said it would place a US$8.1 billion (S$10.4 billion) order for 14 Boeing 777-9 jets in its first deal with the US planemaker in 12 years – more corporate headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

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With National Day looming large, Sports Minutes celebrates the everyday heroes who shape our sporting culture. Meet Ashok Kumar, the photographer who captures joy, pain and glory, then disappears into the background. Hear what it takes to shoot at the highest level, why trust matters more than fame, and what keeps him coming back for more.

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raushan@sph.com.sg

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A fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia continues to hold, following days of deadly border clashes. Erica Tay, Director of Macro Research at Maybank discusses how serious the standoff is and why investors should be paying attention to it.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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Did you know that approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

There's a whole other world under the sea - so much to explore and experience.

If you're a deep sea diver, or aspire to be one, listen in to this episode of Breakfast Bites!

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some fun facts about scuba diving on International Scuba Day!

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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

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