CNA938 Rewind

On today's (20 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Francis Tan, Chief Strategist, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Wages Council is recommending pay increases of 6 to 8 per cent for lower-wage workers, but previous guidelines have seen limited take-up. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine whether businesses can afford the latest recommendations, why wage growth remains uneven and what it will take to ensure workers actually benefit with Kuah Boon Wee, President, Singapore National Employers Federa...

On Global Watch, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to Qatar comes amid continued instability in the Middle East. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about the importance of Singapore’s ties with the region and how the relationship between Asia and the Middle...

In Business, China’s economy beats growth expectations, while Indonesian stocks fall to a six-year low amid concerns over their place in global indexes. Daniel Martin spoke to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, about these developments, concerns over AI spending and the latest moves in Asian markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Wages Council has recommended pay increases of 6 to 8 per cent for lower-wage workers, even as growth remains uneven across industries. Daniel Martin spoke to Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng from the Department of Economics at NUS about whether businesses can afford these increases, and what the recommendations could mean for workers and employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

On The Ask on Singapore Today, the National Wages Council has recommended its biggest pay increases for lower-wage workers since 2021, including a minimum $120 increase for those in financially struggling companies. Daniel Martin spoke to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, about what the recommendations say about Singapore’s wage outlook and whether businesses can afford them. See...

On Global Watch, tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raising concerns about a wider regional conflict. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about the risks of further escalation and what prolonge...

On Global Watch, France is facing another wave of unrest, raising questions about the pressures driving the violence and the implications for wider European stability. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about what’s fuelling the unrest and what it could mean for Fran...

As ESG reporting becomes more structured, the social side can still be difficult to measure and verify. Cheryl Goh speaks with Lyn Sia Rosmarin, Founder of Pandan Initiative Social Innovation to look at where the gaps remain, how businesses can show credible impact, and why that matters to investors and the wider market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myanmar is seeking to attract more international visitors by possibly relaxing visa requirements, but questions remain over safety and freedom of movement. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out more about the security situation, travel restrictions, major attractions and what Singaporeans should consider before planning a trip with Leong Wai Kit, CNA Senior Correspondent See omnystudio.com/listene...

Beyond the health risks, haze comes with a financial price tag that many households may overlook. From electricity consumption and air purifier purchases to ongoing maintenance costs, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine where the money goes, how quickly expenses can add up and what families can do to keep costs under control Dr Bowen Du, Assistant Professor, Department of the Built Environment, C...

As haze returns to Singapore, questions are mounting over who is responsible for the fires and whether they can be prosecuted. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng unpack Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, how authorities identify companies linked to burning overseas and the legal challenges of imposing penalties across borders Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU See omnystudio.com/list...

On today's (19 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Howe Chung Wan, Managing Director and Head of Asian Fixed Income, Principal Asset Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has significantly reduced its reported holdings of US government debt over the past decade, raising questions about the future of the dollar's dominance. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng unpack why Beijing is diversifying, what alternatives it has and whether a large-scale sell-off could destabilise global financial markets with Gary Ng, Senior Economist, Natixis  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Missing teeth can affect far more than your smile. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Wong Keng Mun, Managing Director of T32 Dental Centre to explore how tooth loss may influence nutrition, frailty, sleep and independence, and why restoring oral function can be an important part of healthy ageing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old cookbooks, wet-market know-how and plenty of hands-on cooking. Cheryl Goh steps inside the Museum of Food to explore how Singapore’s recipes, skills and food memories are being passed from one generation to the next with Emily Yeo, Co-founder of the Museum of Food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore exports exploded by 68.4 per cent in September, completely smashing forecasts. Is Singapore in a genuine economic boom, or is this number being inflated by a few volatile sectors? Daniel Martin finds out more from Adam Ahmad Samdin, Senior Economist, Oxford Economics -- along with other developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past week, Apple launched a Home-Hub and accessory line-up for the smart home. For years though, Singaporeans have been building their smart homes, one gadget at a time. Smart lights, digital locks, security cameras and air-conditioning controls. And with affordable devices from Chinese brands which often run on different architectures, like Tuya to work with Google Home. Would it be too prob...

Less than five per cent vision, yet a career in visual content. From using AI tools to navigating workplace relationships, Cheryl Goh explores how persons with disabilities are adapting to different roles with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA’s Work It podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is becoming more deeply embedded in how businesses operate, but it is also changing the cybersecurity risks they face. Cheryl Goh looks at who is responsible for securing AI, how companies can put meaningful safeguards in place, and whether businesses can keep innovating without creating new vulnerabilities with Daniel Aw, Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific at Red Hat. See omny...

On today's (16 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with King Lip, Chief Strategist and Partner, BakerAvenue Wealth Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South-East Asia is investing heavily in renewable energy and battery storage to strengthen energy security. But much of the technology comes from China, raising concerns about a new form of dependence. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether the region's clean-energy transition is creating fresh supply-chain vulnerabilities and what ASEAN can do to reduce them with  See omnystudio.com...

As haze affects parts of Southeast Asia, cloud seeding is being considered as a way to encourage rainfall and improve air quality. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explain how the technology works, what chemicals are used, whether it can lower pollution levels and what we know about its environmental impact with Khor Yu-Leng, Senior Research Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs and&...

With N95 mask distribution kicking off, could fears of another haze crisis trigger a repeat of the panic buying and hoarding we saw in 2013? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Leonard Lee, a behavioural scientist at the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR), a research institute at NUS, and at NUS Business School, on how Singaporeans can be encouraged to take only what...

The SGX is introducing five Singapore Depository Receipts (local securities linked to overseas shares) including TSMC and SK Hynix, with trading scheduled to begin tomorrow (16 October). Daniel Martin discusses this, along with other major business developments, with Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.