CNA938 Rewind

Have you given your AI agent full access to your emails, personal files and even banking details - and could that put you at risk? Daniel Martin finds out from Associate Professor Goh Weihan from the Infocomm Technology Cluster, SIT, how to take back control, and why simply revoking access may not be enough to keep your information safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The November 2026 tech selloff wiped off roughly 2.5 trillion U.S dollars from the stock market. While Asian shares have recovered slightly today (Monday 9 November), are we seeing this selloff representing a sign of bigger things to come, or is it just a market correction? Daniel Martin finds out more from Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Is last Friday (6 November)’s global tech sell-off just a market correction, or a warning of bigger trouble ahead? Daniel Martin finds out more from Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities; along with other major business and finance developments making the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could a former military chief end Benjamin Netanyahu’s reign in Israel, and with renewed fighting leaving over 50 dead, is Yemen facing another deadly escalation? Daniel Martin discusses further with Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Democratic “blue wave” that emerged from the U.S midterm elections reared its claws at the end of last week, hitting Wall Street and tech stocks hard. Questions are now being asked about U.S President Donald Trump’s directives, where foreign policy, global tariffs, and the Middle East conflict are concerned. Daniel Martin discusses further with Francesco Mancini, Vice...

Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Monica Kotwani, CNA938 & D Naveen Raj, Senior Producer, CNA’s On The Red Dot to find out more about this festival and how it has evolved over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Hebe Chen, Senior Market Analyst, Vantage Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deepavali is just around the corner, and Mediacorp is gearing up for the 20th edition of Amarkala Deepavali, its annual live countdown celebration. Daniel Martin speaks to Eswari Gunasagar, one of this year’s hosts, and Dharmesh Thiagarajan, Executive Producer of Amarkala Deepavali 2026, about what viewers can expect from the show, the preparations behind the scenes and their own Deepavali t...

On The Ask on Singapore Today, Asian tech stocks have fallen sharply amid concerns over tighter AI regulation in the US following the midterm elections. Daniel Martin spoke to Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital, about the impact on Asian markets and what a prolonged tech downturn could mean for jobs, investment and economic growth in South-East Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

In Business, Asian markets come under pressure following a sharp Wall Street sell-off, while South Korea pursues developed-market status and Sri Lanka prepares its budget amid high energy costs. Daniel Martin spoke to Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital, about these developments and the latest moves in Asian markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rare Hermès handbags, luxury watches and fine jewellery are going under the hammer in a second round of auctions linked to Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case. Daniel Martin speaks to Associate Professor Victor Kwan, Deputy Director at SUSS Academy, about why luxury goods appeal to those looking to hide illicit wealth, what makes them valuable and how easily they can be turn...

What makes a really good plate of nasi lemak? Homegrown Wild Coco has come a long way from its coffeeshop beginnings, now serving more than 10 varieties of nasi lemak alongside Singapore heritage favourites at Jewel Changi Airport. From the secrets behind its dishes to changing dining habits and what it takes to thrive in Singapore's competitive F&B scene, Hui Wong finds out what's keeping the...

Flexible work sounds like a great perk, but what happens when everyone in a company has it? From managing workloads to handling missed deadlines and setting boundaries, Hui Wong speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA's Work It podcast to take a closer look at how one small business made flexible work available to its entire team, and what other employers can learn from the experience. See omnystud...

Singapore's GovTech has developed Pango, an anti-scam app aimed at helping users protect themselves against digital scams. Andrea Heng examines how the app works, the threats it seeks to address and its potential role in strengthening online safety with Kelly Ng, Product Manager, GovTech Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng speaks with Scott Zelniker, Partner and Executive Managing Director, Zelniker Dorfman Private Wealth at Steward Partners  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S midterm elections could reshape the balance of power in Washington, with implications for American foreign policy and relations with Asia. Andrea Heng examines what the outcome could mean for US-China tensions, regional security and Washington's engagement with Asian partners with Drew Thompson, Senior Research Fellow, RSIS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent public consultation on COE matters resulted in a majority supporting a proposed 'feebate' scheme, with most respondents favouring a five-band system to distinguish between mass-market and luxury cars. In light of that, could it look more likely that the future roads of Singapore will see a wave of similar low-cost cars being driven, and could that result in certain trade-offs? Daniel Mart...

On ‘The Ask’, Daniel Martin finds out from Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, if South Korea’s tax delay proves that nations cannot enforce digital asset taxes effectively without global, automated information-sharing frameworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are digesting fresh financial signals from Japan, the Philippines and Malaysia, alongside shifting oil and gold prices following the U.S midterm elections. Daniel Martin gets into the details with Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's something brewing at Sentosa, and it's more than just beer! From freshly brewed tank-to-tap pints and wood-fired cooking to live music and brewery tours, People People Brewing Co. is bringing a new kind of social experience to the island. On Eat Drink Singapore, Hui Wong goes behind the tanks to discover the craft of brewing beer in Singapore and what makes a great pint with Nick Calder-Sc...

Businesses are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, but are they getting their money's worth? From expensive GPUs sitting idle to rising data-centre costs, Hui Wong looks at the hidden costs of the AI infrastructure boom, how companies can get better returns on their investments, and what Singapore and ASEAN can learn from developments in other markets with Henry Kho, Area Vice President and Ge...

In the US Midterm polls, the Democrats have won control of both the House and Senate. They secured at least 237 seats in the House, needing 218 for a majority. The party also flipped at least seven Senate seats in red states and battlegrounds, including Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Maine and South Carolina - winning 54 seats. For the latest, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Samuel Garrett, Senior...

A proposed Build-to-Rent housing model could offer young Singaporeans another option beyond living with their parents, renting privately or waiting to buy an HDB flat. Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza examine the shifting patterns of home rental and ownership among young Singaporeans, how the scheme might work, who should qualify, what rents could be affordable and where these homes should be locate...

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is rolling out fresh measures to revive its struggling stock market after the benchmark CSI 300 Index plunged 8.5% in October. But will cheaper financing and increased market support restore investor confidence, or are deeper economic challenges standing in the way of a sustained recovery? Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Jason Bedford, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, East Asi...