CNA938 Rewind

For some young people, home can be a source of distress rather than support. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Chua Weibin, Chief Executive Officer of Counselling and Care Centre to discuss how counselling, temporary shelter and community support can help vulnerable youths rebuild a sense of safety, trust and connection before problems reach a crisis point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Birds of a Feather marks 10 years on Amoy Street with a refreshed menu, a clearer culinary identity and a renewed drinks programme. Cheryl Goh digs into its “Progressive Cuisine with Chuan Influences”, from new plates and reworked favourites to how diners’ tastes have changed over the past decade with Chef Eugene See, Chef-Partner at Birds of a Feather and Teh Yong Sheng, Operati...

When an appraisal falls short of expectations, the next step is not always obvious. Cheryl Goh speaks with Ruchi Parekh, executive, career and life coach, NLP Practitioner and former lawyer to look at how to make sense of the feedback, raise questions around pay and promotion, and work out what it means for your longer-term career plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's birth numbers are shrinking, leaving baby-care brands competing for an increasingly small pool of customers. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine how businesses are adapting through premium products, new services and overseas expansion with Lau Kong Cheen, Associate Professor, School of Business, SUSS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Flydubai incident has put pilot recruitment under scrutiny after reports that the co-pilot had previously been barred from flying by another airline. Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aerospace Lead, Frost & Sullivan explains the checks pilots typically undergo, from licences and medicals to employment and security screening and whether international information-sharing needs to improve to Hairianto...

On today's (6 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Tony Nash, Founder & CEO, Complete Intelligence Economist, Main Street Alpha See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors can now buy some of Singapore's biggest stocks in much smaller quantities, dramatically lowering the upfront cost of owning names such as DBS, OCBC and UOB. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether smaller board lots can attract more retail investors—and whether affordability was really what was holding them back with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney  See omnystudio...

On Global Watch, Yemen’s government is launching a major offensive to retake Houthi-controlled territory. Daniel Martin spoke to Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, about what triggered the offensive, the balance of power on the ground and the risk of a wider regional confrontation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Global Watch, concerns are growing over Russia’s use of so-called “grey-zone” tactics in Europe, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv amid heavy Russian bombardment. Daniel Martin spoke to Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, about the risks of escalation and Germany’s changing security role in Europe. See omnystudio.co...

On Global Watch, Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until certain conditions are met. Daniel Martin spoke to Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, about what Tehran’s demands mean for diplomacy, how much leverage the strait gives Iran, and whether the standoff could lead to renewed fighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In Business, Saudi Arabia cuts crude prices for Asian buyers, the ASEAN+3 region remains resilient despite the Middle East energy shock, and Malaysia moves towards its first dedicated AI law. Daniel Martin spoke to Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer at Maybank Group Wealth Management, about these and other key developments shaping markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...