CNA938 Rewind

On today's (1 October) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with John Sherman, VP & Senior Portfolio Manager Multi-asset strategies, Federated Hermes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has unveiled fresh stimulus measures aimed at technology, infrastructure, small businesses and homebuyers. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Betty Wang, Head, Northeast Asia Research, Oxford Economics, to examine whether targeted support can revive investment, boost property demand and restore confidence in the world’s second-largest economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Second Minister for Education David Neo says MOE will study public feedback on the primary-to-secondary school transition, where young students face the most acute pressure. Daniel Martin speaks to Assistant Professor Cheung Hoi Shan from NIE’s Psychology and Child & Human Development Department about what else could make the transition smoother, beyond changes to the PSLE and DSA. See o...

A new S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant is being built on Jurong Island, and will be Singapore’s first to pair a gas turbine with large-scale battery storage. Daniel Martin spoke with Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman of the Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, about how the plant will work and the role hydrogen-ready power could play in Singapore’s energy future. See o...

Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with National Gallery Singapore curator Teo Hui Min who talks about “Lai Foong Moi: Crossings”, an exhibition spotlighting one of Singapore's trailblazing women artists, tracing her legacy and contributions as an artist and educator. Teo discusses Lai’s contemplative portrayals of identity, gender, labour, and urban life. See...

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with National Gallery Singapore co-curator Dr Kathleen Ditzig who discusses “Art Remembers”. The exhibition features 20 contemporary installations that explore how artists across Singapore and Southeast Asia engage with archives to reframe histories and imagine new futures – one of them inspired by the ancient Rosetta Stone. S...

Braddell View is making another en bloc attempt, following changes to collective-sale rules for older developments. Daniel Martin spoke with Vairavan Shanmugam, PhD in Real Estate from NUS and formerly a Data Insights Specialist with property platform Ohmyhome, about whether this is specific to one ageing estate or an early sign that en bloc fever could be returning. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Heart disease remains one of Singapore’s leading causes of death, even as awareness around diet, exercise and preventive care has grown. Andrea Heng looks at why cardiovascular risk remains so persistent, whether younger adults are becoming more vulnerable, and the screenings and lifestyle changes that can make the biggest difference with Dr Joshua Loh, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardi...

Matcha is having a major moment, and NutriSoy is bringing it into the ready-to-drink space with a fresh soya milk latte. Andrea Heng looks at what’s driving demand, how the recipe came together, and where plant-based beverages could be headed next with Winston Seow, Director of Commercial at F&N Foods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI can produce polished reports, statistics and recommendations in seconds, but how do professionals know when an authoritative answer is wrong? Andrea Heng speaks with Gerry Chng, Partner and Head of Cyber, Advisory at KPMG in Singapore to look at the warning signs, the risks of exposing confidential information, and why critical judgement is becoming essential as AI takes on a larger role at wor...

The number of young people caught for offences increased in 2025, with cheating cases accounting for much of the rise. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Ken Chelliah, Deputy Director for the Case Management Branch, at the Probation, Reintegration and Gambling Safeguards Division, to unpack what's driving the trend, and what can help prevent young people from progressing into more serious...

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, bringing an end to more than two decades of American military presence there. The withdrawal also comes as Washington’s conflict with Tehran continues. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to unpack the latest developments.&n...

On today's (30 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Hebe Chen, Senior Market Analyst, Vantage Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...