CNA938 Rewind

Singapore is strengthening its position in the global semiconductor industry with the opening of VSMC’s new multibillion-dollar wafer fabrication plant. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani examine what the investment means for jobs, chip production, AI-driven demand and Singapore’s competitiveness in the global semiconductor race. For more, they speak with Associate Prof Goh Puay Guan fro...

Guest: You Weiren, Senior Portfolio Manager, FSM Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bus and rail fares will rise by 7 per cent overall from 26 December. Daniel Martin spoke with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head of Research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NUS, about what’s driving the increase and what commuters should expect in return for paying more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Advanced Substrate Technologies facility is the latest major addition to Singapore’s semiconductor sector, following a string of new investments. Daniel Martin spoke to Ang Wee Seng, Executive Director of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association, about whether the AI boom is driving a new generation of semiconductor manufacturing here, and whether Singapore has the resources to...

With air quality reaching unhealthy levels across Singapore, what happens when haze settles on the food we eat? Daniel Martin spoke with Professor William Chen, Director of the Future Ready Food Safety Hub at NTU, about whether exposed food remains safe to consume and what precautions consumers and food businesses should take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Dr Bee Lim , clinical psychologist and author of “Welcome Home”, an illustrated narrative nonfiction story addressing intergenerational silence, diaspora identity, and emotional suppression. Lim discusses characters Isabel Meilin, Rabbit, Ox, Wolf, and Crane – who are shaped by fear, duty, rage, and distance. See omnystudio...

Staying active can become harder with age, but it can also make a real difference to mobility, confidence and wellbeing. Cheryl Goh hears what more than four decades of endurance sport can teach us about keeping fit, adapting as the body changes and staying motivated later in life with Neoh Kean Chye, a 68-year-old endurance enthusiast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peranakan flavours are getting the high tea treatment at Chilli Padi, with 14 sweet and savoury creations inspired by familiar Nonya favourites. Cheryl Goh speaks with Bing Cheng, Group Vice-President of Chilli Padi to find out how heritage dishes are interpreted for the tea table while keeping their roots intact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting robots to move between floors could be key to making automation more useful in everyday buildings. Cheryl Goh looks at how a new elevator integration could expand autonomous robot access across Singapore, and what that means for sectors from logistics to healthcare with Tok Peng Cheng, Senior Vice President of Business Development at QuikBot Technologies, and Bernard Ong, Head of Building...

Shaik Nifael Nazeemuddin was one of the Singaporeans featured in Prime Minister's Lawrence Wong's 2026 National Day Rally as a personification of the the "Singapore spirit" of grit and resilience. Shaik is the founder of Jetterz Incz, a waste management company that has been listed among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in Singapore. Shaik left school at 17, endured the tough work of cle...

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of the majority of financial-rule breaches brought against them by the Premier League. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Dez Corkhill, Sports Commentator, Sports Centred Media Services, about the possible punishments, whether rival clubs could seek compensation and how the Premier League deals with years of results that have already been p...

Severe flooding in Bangkok has forced thousands from their homes and overwhelmed drainage systems, as heavy rain also causes deadly impacts in Nepal, India and the United States. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak to Ang Geck Geck, Singaporean in Bangkok, and Tim Fletcher, Professor of Urban Ecohydrology, University of Melbourne, to examine why cities are vulnerable to intense downpours and how...

On today's (29 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Developments is embarking on a major portfolio overhaul, targeting $6 billion in divestments and $5 billion in new investments by 2029. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Victor Lai, Principal Consultant, Citadelcorp, to examine the logic behind the strategy, the risks of selling at the wrong time and what will determine whether the capital recycling creates real value.  See omny...

Guest: Irene Foo, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, Maybank Group Wealth Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UOB FinLab and IMDA launched AI Ready 2.0 to help more businesses adopt AI. Daniel Martin spoke to Shannon Lung, Senior Vice President and Head of UOB FinLab & Ecosystem Partnerships at UOB, about how AI is reshaping fintech and what a global slowdown in AI development could mean for the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s air quality has fluctuated between moderate and unhealthy levels in recent days. Daniel Martin spoke to Assistant Professor Yu-jie Dong from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information about whether we should adjust our daily routines as conditions change, and what influences our decision to take precautions – or carry on as usual. See omnystudio.com/lis...

What happens when we give art, and ourselves, a little more time? National Gallery Singapore’s first Slow Saturday brings together mindful music, movement, creative activities and conversations on wellbeing. Cheryl Goh speaks with Aun Koh, Assistant CEO for Marketing and Development at National Gallery Singapore to find out how the Gallery is inviting visitors to pause and experience art at...

Connor’s Stout Porter is finding its way into familiar café favourites at Chye Seng Huat Hardware. From a Wagyu burger with stout-infused onions to grilled chicken with stout mayo and a boozy affogato, Cheryl Goh speaks with Olga Pulyaeva, General Manager of Carlsberg Singapore to get a taste of how the collaboration brings the flavours of stout onto the cafe plate. See omnystudio.com...

For World News Day 2026, we reach out to colleagues and peers across the industry for a deeper look at why trusted journalism still matters. Cheryl Goh speaks with Leong Wai Kit, CNA’s Senior Correspondent for Vietnam, Myanmar and ASEAN, and Dr Kevin Tan, Founder and CEO of Socium and Adjunct Lecturer at SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business to unpack what original reporting adds to...

Singapore Ballet recently made its debut in Egypt, performing at the Cairo Opera House. This comes as Singapore and Egypt mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing chat with Yasmin Jonkers, CNA Presenter who looked at the company’s journey from rehearsals in Singapore through to preparations and opening night in Cairo.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

CASE is warning teenagers against mixing caffeinated drinks after all six combinations it tested exceeded the recommended daily caffeine limit for adolescents. Dr Naras Lapsys, Senior Dietician, Sports Dietitian and Chief Clinical Officer, Chi Longevity explains how much caffeine common drinks contain, what excessive consumption can do and why mixing them can be risky with Hairianto Diman and...

An IPS study finds that parents increasingly want both a well-rounded childhood and strong academic outcomes for their children. But can these goals truly coexist without adding to family stress and competition? Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing speak with Mrs Sher-li Torrey, Founder, Mums@Work Singapore & Dr Geraldine Tan, Director/Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, The Therapy Ro...

On today's (28 Sep) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent incidents involving AI agents behaving in unexpected ways have raised questions about how much control humans really have over increasingly autonomous systems. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says a “kill switch” for AI isn’t enough as concerns grow over agents going beyond their instructions. Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing explore why this happens and what stronger AI sa...