CNA938 Rewind

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...

Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Institute of Policy Studies study finds parents are placing more emphasis on character, wellbeing and learning from failure, even as education stress and tuition spending rise. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow at NUS, about whether parents’ views on education have really changed. See omnystudio.co...

An AI agent breached an Australian government health data portal while carrying out a routine task. Separately, AI leaders have raised concerns at the United Nations about keeping increasingly capable systems safe. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Wang Kailong, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS, about how we police autonomous AI agents and who is responsi...

With full-time jobs, traineeships, freelance work and other options on the table, choosing a first job can be daunting. Susan Ng speaks with Work It host Nat Fetalvero to look at how fresh graduates can weigh salary, risk and career prospects without putting too much pressure on that first move See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday Reset Vol.002 takes over Orh Gao Peh Gao this weekend with six hours of hip-hop and R&B, rotating craft beers, Toki Suntory Whisky and a food line-up that includes mee tai mak. Susan Ng gets a preview of what’s changed since the first edition, what’s pouring behind the bar and what people can look forward to on Sunday with Charlie Phua, Partner at Orh Gao Peh Gao.  See...

An NUS study has found that university students are less physically active and spend more time sedentary than older adults in their 70s. Susan Ng speaks with Dr Ong Ju Lynn, Research Assistant Professor at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to look at what could be driving the difference, what seniors may be getting right about staying active, and how small c...

Meta has launched its first camera-free AI glasses following growing concerns about covert recording. But the devices can still listen, connect to an AI assistant and process information throughout the day. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ivan Tan, Licensed Private Investigator & Certified Cybersecurity Expert, Asia Top Investigation, to examine whether removing the camera goes far eno...

On today's (25 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer, The Glenview Trust Company.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Xi Jinping says China and the US have reached a quote "new joint arrangement" on trade, calling it good news for the global economy.  It comes after summit talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a "great meeting". From Washington DC, CNA's Senior Correspondent Olivia Siong speaks with Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman for the latest. See omnystudio.com/...

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

Could someone be secretly recording you through their glasses, without you even realising it? Here in Singapore, police are investigating after a video showed a man wearing smart glasses while allegedly following female students near Marymount MRT station. It comes as concerns grow over camera-enabled smart glasses, which can look much like ordinary eyewear. Daniel Martin discusses further with Al...