CNA938 Rewind

With the Singapore Grand Prix returning this weekend and haze affecting air quality, could Singapore’s postcard to the world lose some of its shine? Daniel Martin spoke to Professor Abhishek Bhati, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor in Tourism at the University of Newcastle Australia Campus in Singapore, and Vice-President of the International Tourism Studies Association, about what haze coul...

Guest: CloserStill Media’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Andy Kiwanuka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could our skin tell us more than how old we look? A new L’Oréal-NUS Medicine research partnership is examining whether changes in the skin, scalp and hair can offer clues about how the rest of the body is ageing. Cheryl Goh looks at what this could add to the science of healthy longevity, and what it may mean for how we think about ageing well with Dr Mazzarine Dotou, Head of Research...

Barcelona-style tapas have arrived in Joo Chiat with Carlitos, a neighbourhood bar built around sharing plates, family recipes and familiar Spanish flavours. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chef Carlos Montobbio, co-owner of Carlitos to hear the stories behind the menu, from classic bites to hearty comfort food, and how the team is bringing the spirit of a Spanish tapas bar to Singapore. See omnystudio.com...

A career can change suddenly in your 40s or 50s, and the financial impact can be just as significant as the emotional one. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dinah Poehlmann, a finance mindset coach, to discuss how to navigate a mid-career reset – from working out your financial runway and adjusting to a possible pay cut, to making the next move with less risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

As the curtain falls on the Asian Games 2026 after more than two weeks of exhilarating action, Team Singapore brings home 18 medals, including two golds, and places 21st among 45 teams overall. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with gold medallist Tiffany Teo on her historic win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore will expand disability services, lower fees, strengthen employment support and introduce future-care planning across adult services. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng break down the recommendations with Goh Pei Ming, Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development; Chairperson of the Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities and Phua Wee Seng, Executive...

On today's (5 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy Wealth Management Singapore, OCBC Bank See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southeast Asia’s eCommerce market is entering a new phase – one shaped by more informed, deliberate and digitally fluent consumers. A new Lazada and Cube study finds that around one in four online shoppers in the region are now “Savvy Shoppers”, spending 31% more per month than General Shoppers. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine what their rise means for eCommerce pla...

Guest: Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO, SGMC Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With haze affecting visibility on Singapore’s roads, how should motorists adjust? Daniel Martin spoke to Clifford Chow, Founder of automotive news channel Asphalt Singapore, and Desmond Chan, Growth and Revenue Strategy Manager at Sgcarmart, about staying visible and safe on the roads, reducing exposure to haze, and looking after cars and motorcycles when air quality worsens. See omnystudio....

A new regional survey finds climate concerns are rising across Southeast Asia, but so are worries about jobs, living costs and the cost of going green. Daniel Martin spoke to Sharon Seah, Principal Fellow and Coordinator of the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, about how much worse climate impacts could get, the price of the green transition, and wh...

Ptosis can look like a cosmetic issue, but drooping eyelids may also affect vision, cause eye strain and lead to compensatory habits such as raising the eyebrows or tilting the head. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Samuel Ho, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director of Allure Plastic Surgery, a member of Beyond Medical Group to understand what causes ptosis, when it may need medical attention, an...

Viral food trends can spread in hours, but turning them into products that can be made consistently at scale is another challenge altogether. Cheryl Goh goes behind the scenes of frozen dessert manufacturing to look at how new flavours are developed, tested and produced, and why some trends last while others quickly disappear with Erik van Keulen and Shamsa van Keulen, Co-owners of Oishi Manufactu...

Outplacement support can go well beyond resume reviews, with some programmes offering career coaching, vacancy research, interview preparation and help with salary negotiations. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of the Work It podcast, to look at how to make the most of that support after retrenchment, and what options may be available if the package does not meet your needs. See omnystud...

On today's (2 October) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Sunil Garg, Chief Investment Officer, Lighthouse Canton & Keenai Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HDB resale prices have declined for a third consecutive quarter, even as transaction volumes remain resilient. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Derrick Yang, CEO Team, 99.co, to unpack the latest flash estimates, whether prices could soften further, what buyers and sellers should watch in the months ahead, and what homeowners need to know about selling before completing their Minimum Occupa...

Guest: Manish Saini, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of our discussion on easing the move from Primary 6 to Secondary 1, we ask whether competition for the same popular schools is adding to the pressure. Daniel Martin spoke with Howard Yu, Founder and Principal of 1Academy and a former MOE primary school teacher, about school choice, affiliations and what could make the transition less stressful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Singapore is hosting the FusionX 2026 - Asia-Pacific Fusion Energy Conference, bringing together players from across the global fusion sector. Daniel Martin spoke to Desiree Tung, Deputy Director of Strategic Projects at SGInnovate, about where Singapore fits into this emerging industry and the role it could play as a connector in Asia-Pacific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intimate skincare is still something many women rarely talk about, even though the skin in these areas can change with age, hormones and different life stages. Hui Wong looks at what good care actually involves, the common mistakes to avoid, and how women can approach intimate wellbeing with more confidence and less stigma with Jasmine Yong, Founder and managing director of Sugar(ed). See omnystud...

What gives American bourbon its character, and what does a Master Blender actually look for in the glass?  Drew Mayville, Master Blender and Director of Quality at Buffalo Trace Distillery is back in Singapore for a two-day visit, and he takes Hui Wong through the distillery’s whiskies, his own journey into blending, and whether our hot and humid climate changes the way bourbon should b...

Cyber threats are becoming harder to ignore, with new research showing most organisations in Singapore faced a major incident or AI-related threat in the past year. Hui Wong looks at where businesses are still vulnerable, the risks emerging from everyday AI use, and how companies can strengthen their cyber resilience without simply spending more on technology with Pamela Ong, Country Manager, Sing...

Around 100 Singapore businesses have been caught up in the country's largest investigation into fake reviews, with AI allegedly used to make bogus testimonials appear more authentic. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Kho Qin Yao, Director, Fair Trading Practices, Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore, to examine how widespread review manipulation has become, whether consumers can...

Singapore has officially crossed the threshold into a super-aged society—and by 2035, more than one in four citizens could be seniors. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman explore what that means for healthcare, caregiving, housing, jobs and the shrinking number of working-age Singaporeans supporting an ageing population. They speak with Dr Shannon Ang, Asst Prof of Sociology at Nanyang Technologica...