CNA938 Rewind

Deepavali is just around the corner, and Mediacorp is gearing up for the 20th edition of Amarkala Deepavali, its annual live countdown celebration. Daniel Martin speaks to Eswari Gunasagar, one of this year’s hosts, and Dharmesh Thiagarajan, Executive Producer of Amarkala Deepavali 2026, about what viewers can expect from the show, the preparations behind the scenes and their own Deepavali t...

On The Ask on Singapore Today, Asian tech stocks have fallen sharply amid concerns over tighter AI regulation in the US following the midterm elections. Daniel Martin spoke to Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital, about the impact on Asian markets and what a prolonged tech downturn could mean for jobs, investment and economic growth in South-East Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

In Business, Asian markets come under pressure following a sharp Wall Street sell-off, while South Korea pursues developed-market status and Sri Lanka prepares its budget amid high energy costs. Daniel Martin spoke to Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital, about these developments and the latest moves in Asian markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rare Hermès handbags, luxury watches and fine jewellery are going under the hammer in a second round of auctions linked to Singapore’s S$3 billion money laundering case. Daniel Martin speaks to Associate Professor Victor Kwan, Deputy Director at SUSS Academy, about why luxury goods appeal to those looking to hide illicit wealth, what makes them valuable and how easily they can be turn...

What makes a really good plate of nasi lemak? Homegrown Wild Coco has come a long way from its coffeeshop beginnings, now serving more than 10 varieties of nasi lemak alongside Singapore heritage favourites at Jewel Changi Airport. From the secrets behind its dishes to changing dining habits and what it takes to thrive in Singapore's competitive F&B scene, Hui Wong finds out what's keeping the...

Flexible work sounds like a great perk, but what happens when everyone in a company has it? From managing workloads to handling missed deadlines and setting boundaries, Hui Wong speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA's Work It podcast to take a closer look at how one small business made flexible work available to its entire team, and what other employers can learn from the experience. See omnystud...

Singapore's GovTech has developed Pango, an anti-scam app aimed at helping users protect themselves against digital scams. Andrea Heng examines how the app works, the threats it seeks to address and its potential role in strengthening online safety with Kelly Ng, Product Manager, GovTech Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng speaks with Scott Zelniker, Partner and Executive Managing Director, Zelniker Dorfman Private Wealth at Steward Partners  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S midterm elections could reshape the balance of power in Washington, with implications for American foreign policy and relations with Asia. Andrea Heng examines what the outcome could mean for US-China tensions, regional security and Washington's engagement with Asian partners with Drew Thompson, Senior Research Fellow, RSIS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent public consultation on COE matters resulted in a majority supporting a proposed 'feebate' scheme, with most respondents favouring a five-band system to distinguish between mass-market and luxury cars. In light of that, could it look more likely that the future roads of Singapore will see a wave of similar low-cost cars being driven, and could that result in certain trade-offs? Daniel Mart...

On ‘The Ask’, Daniel Martin finds out from Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, if South Korea’s tax delay proves that nations cannot enforce digital asset taxes effectively without global, automated information-sharing frameworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are digesting fresh financial signals from Japan, the Philippines and Malaysia, alongside shifting oil and gold prices following the U.S midterm elections. Daniel Martin gets into the details with Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's something brewing at Sentosa, and it's more than just beer! From freshly brewed tank-to-tap pints and wood-fired cooking to live music and brewery tours, People People Brewing Co. is bringing a new kind of social experience to the island. On Eat Drink Singapore, Hui Wong goes behind the tanks to discover the craft of brewing beer in Singapore and what makes a great pint with Nick Calder-Sc...

Businesses are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, but are they getting their money's worth? From expensive GPUs sitting idle to rising data-centre costs, Hui Wong looks at the hidden costs of the AI infrastructure boom, how companies can get better returns on their investments, and what Singapore and ASEAN can learn from developments in other markets with Henry Kho, Area Vice President and Ge...

In the US Midterm polls, the Democrats have won control of both the House and Senate. They secured at least 237 seats in the House, needing 218 for a majority. The party also flipped at least seven Senate seats in red states and battlegrounds, including Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Maine and South Carolina - winning 54 seats. For the latest, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Samuel Garrett, Senior...

A proposed Build-to-Rent housing model could offer young Singaporeans another option beyond living with their parents, renting privately or waiting to buy an HDB flat. Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza examine the shifting patterns of home rental and ownership among young Singaporeans, how the scheme might work, who should qualify, what rents could be affordable and where these homes should be locate...

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is rolling out fresh measures to revive its struggling stock market after the benchmark CSI 300 Index plunged 8.5% in October. But will cheaper financing and increased market support restore investor confidence, or are deeper economic challenges standing in the way of a sustained recovery? Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Jason Bedford, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, East Asi...

Asian markets have taken a hit with technology stocks among the hardest hit, as Democrats secured control of the U.S Congress in the midterm elections. Investors are concerned that greater political scrutiny of AI in the U.S. could slow spending on data centres and affect demand for Asian-made chips. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities. See om...

Heard about the Manpower Ministry (MOM) probing around 45 firms operating at Changi Airport over suspected work pass offences? But when businesses rely on contractors and subcontractors to get things done, could they end up assigning foreign workers roles they’re not authorised to perform? Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Geoffrey Chua, Nanyang Business School-Di...

Asia markets are in focus on Wednesday (4 November), as investors assess the outcome of the U.S midterm elections. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From December 2026, quarterly reports on autonomous vehicle deployments will be pushed out – it’s one of the updates Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow shared at the Singapore Urban Mobility Week, which will shape the mobility future of Singapore. Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Marcelo Ang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS. He’s a Member of Singapore’s St...

Shaun Goh is the holder of five national records for distance running. Most recently (25 Oct 2026), the 29-year-old broke the half-marathon national record with a time of 65 minutes and 01 second. Shaun shares why he didn't hesitate to leave a corporate career earlier in 2026 to embrace a professional sports contract, how he's excelled in the sport despite entering it later than many of his peers,...

From family-run farms to artisan cheeses, olive oils and a good tiramisu, there's plenty to discover about Italian food beyond pasta and pizza. As Little Farms celebrates A Taste of Italy, Hui Wong explores the traditions behind some of Italy's best-loved ingredients, what Singapore shoppers are looking for, and the food and wine experiences in store with Salvo Ferraro, Italian food specialist, an...

From cyberattacks disrupting supermarket refrigeration systems in Europe to data breaches involving Singapore Airlines and MoneySmart, growing cybersecurity threats are raising concerns about the safety of essential services and personal information. How vulnerable are businesses and consumers, and are we doing enough to protect ourselves? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine the risks with Dai...