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Ever wondered what families living on Singapore's Southern Islands used to eat? Orang Laut SG is bringing these flavours to Chef X with Terumbu, its first café-style pop-up. From comforting mackerel porridge to tender squid in rich squid-ink gravy, the menu features family recipes passed down through generations, alongside stories of island life and the communities that once called these is...

From protecting vulnerable groups to enforcing haze laws and managing diplomatic ties with Indonesia, how well has Singapore handled the latest haze episode? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Khor Yu-Leng, Independent Political Economist, Segi Enam Advisors, to examine the successes, shortcomings and what needs to change before the next crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Binance is recovering from a massive cyberattack that US authorities have attributed to North Korea. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jonathan Levin, CEO and Co-Founder, Chainalysis, to unpack what the breach reveals about cryptocurrency exchange security, how stolen funds can be recovered and what protections investors should look for before entrusting their money to a platform. See omn...

Singapore has tightened financing rules for individually owned private-hire cars, closing a loophole that allowed some buyers to borrow more than ordinary motorists. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine whether the move will ease demand for COEs, make car ownership more affordable and what it means for genuine private-hire drivers. For more, they speak with Assoc Prof Walter Theseira, School of...

From private business-class suites to premium economy seats and advanced entertainment systems, airlines are competing to deliver increasingly luxurious flying experiences. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Aaron Wong, Founder, The MileLion, to explore whether these expensive upgrades create a genuine competitive advantage or simply force rivals into an endless cycle of spending. See omny...

Retrenchments in Singapore are at a near six-year high, despite job growth. What could this all mean for Singapore’s economic outlook? Vaisali Prabhakaran finds out more from Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian stocks take a hit -- with some of the biggest losses in Japan and South Korea, while oil climbs on renewed tensions involving Iran. Vaisali Prabhakaran finds out more from Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Goh speaks with Dinesh Balasingam, Head of dining platform Chope to get you updated on where to dine with our monthly check in with Dinesh Balasingam, Head of dining platform Chope.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retrenchment can be overwhelming, especially when you're asked to make important decisions quickly. Before signing any agreement, it's worth knowing your rights, your entitlements, and what can be negotiated. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, Host of CNA's Work It podcast to find out what we should look for in a severance package.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dogs lick their paws from time to time—but when should pet owners be concerned? Persistent licking, inflamed skin and recurring ear infections may point to more than just allergies. From skin conditions to environmental triggers, several factors could be affecting your pet. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr. Rachel Tong, Founder of Spring Veterinary Care to unpack the causes and share practical advi...

Reports to Singapore's national anti-violence helpline climbed to more than 16,500 in 2025, while emergency responses more than doubled. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine how authorities identify urgent cases, manage rising demand and ensure immediate intervention translates into lasting protection for victims with Martin Chok, Deputy Director, Family and Community Services, Care Corner Sing...

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer and Founder of FedWatch Advisors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta's personal AI agent Muse can help Singaporeans compare products, plan travel, manage emails and interact with connected apps. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explain how AI agents differ from chatbots, what data they can access and the privacy, security and financial risks consumers should consider before using them with Gaurav Keerthi, CEO, StrongKeep Cybersecurity See omnystudio.com/listene...

Over one week ago, government agencies and companies globally shut down websites, after two critical flaws involving PHP came to light. That set into motion, a step-up of cybersecurity measures around the world to prevent potential online infrastructure attacks. Daniel Martin discusses further with Ashish Thapar, Vice-President and Head of Cybersecurity, NTT DATA (Asia Pacific). See omnystudio.com...

With Big Tech pouring billions into AI, which companies are actually seeing the pay-off? Daniel Martin finds out from Andre Rozario, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Asian markets mixed today (Thursday 29 October), as investors digest the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, what could it all mean for investors? Daniel Martin finds out from Andre Rozario, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent Chua suffered a stroke in 2020, at the age of 39 — and was not expected to regain meaningful function. Against the odds, Vincent today participates in a range of activities, including para-dragon boating. He credits his wife, Sandy's tireless support for his progress. Vincent and Sandy reflect on how they've grown as a stroke survivor and caregiver, and what they'd say in their lette...

In 1998, Phillip left a stable career and dived into Singapore's nascent filmmaking industry. His debut directorial film — The Teenage Textbook Movie — became a major local success and helped set the stage for the industry's early growth. In the three decades since, Phillip has acquired many more industry successes, including 2011's Homecoming, which made over $3 million in Singapore a...

Singapore isn't known for strong winds, so can wind energy really work here? One Singapore company is proving that the answer could be yes, with technology designed specifically for low-wind conditions. Cheryl Goh speaks with Karl Koh, Director of Technical, and Diana Lai, Director of Marketing at Reliance Green Energy to explore how they're expanding the possibilities of clean energy in Sing...

Singapore will raise its retirement age to 65 and re-employment age to 70 in January 2029, a year ahead of schedule. But are Singaporeans working longer because they want to, or because they cannot afford to stop? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine the personal, economic and workplace realities of retirement with Dr Kelvin Tan, Head, Minor in Applied Ageing Studies Programme, SUSS; Daniel Ari...

Anti-corruption investigations and disciplinary action have become defining features of Xi Jinping's leadership. As the Communist Party renews its focus on internal discipline, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explore how these campaigns affect governance, political loyalty and the balance of power within China's leadership with Assistant Professor Benjamin Ho, Coordinator of the China Programme at...

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Gareth Berry, FX & Rates Strategist, Macquarie Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jio's blockbuster IPO has put India's telecom giant in the spotlight, with shares surging 27% and its valuation reaching US$137 billion. But can Jio turn its 530 million subscribers and ambitions in AI, cloud computing and satellite internet into sustained growth? Hussaini Saifee, analyst at Maybank Securities Singapore, examines Jio's prospects, the implications for rivals Bharti Airtel and Singt...

With forest and peatland fires linked to palm oil plantations in Indonesia contributing to the ongoing haze, you might want to boycott palm oil products… But when they’re found in everything from biscuits to shampoo, is avoiding them even possible? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Roman Carrasco, Deputy Head of Department (Research) in the Department of Biological Scienc...

Asian stocks continued their rally on Wednesday (28 October 2026), with India seeing a record-breaking market debut for telecom giant Reliance Jio. Daniel Martin finds out more from Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.