CNA938 Rewind

Guest: Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles an ongoing heartlands exhibition organised by the Singapore Art Museum. SAM curator Duncan Bass and local artist Brandon Tay discuss the multidisciplinary installation, “Brandon Tay: Sangkalan”. They’ll describe the travelling exhibition’s fictional island ecosystem featuring a coastal culture shaped by fruits, insects...

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro explores an ongoing Singapore Art Museum exhibition, “Maria Taniguchi: Afterimage”. SAM curator Duncan Bass discusses Filipina artist Maria Taniguchi’s pieces that explore time, repetition and labour through her signature hand-painted brick paintings, sculptures and video works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doxxing is emerging as a major online safety concern here. Figures released on Tuesday (22 September) show it was the most common online harm handled by Singapore’s new Online Safety Commission, accounting for 44 per cent of the harms reported. So how worried are you, and would you know what to do? Daniel Martin discusses further with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre o...

Heard an outlying instance of a jumbo flat in Telok Blangah listed for sale at an asking price of S$2.18 million? Are we getting closer to Singapore’s first S$2 million resale flat sale – when and where could it be? Daniel Martin finds out from Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selling a home is not always about setting the highest asking price. Cheryl Goh speaks with Rhonda Wong, Group CEO and Co-Founder of Ohmyhome to look at the costly mistakes homeowners can make before listing, from overpricing and unnecessary renovations to weak negotiation, and how better pricing, preparation and guidance can help sellers get more from the sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is expanding its wellness offering aboard Seven Seas Prestige, with a new salt room, larger spa and fitness spaces, personalised training and a broader range of treatments and classes. Cheryl Goh finds out how guest expectations are shaping the way wellness is being built into the cruise experience with Lisa Pile, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Regent Seven Seas Crui...

Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Singapore is back after a S$3 million refresh, with a new look, an expanded international buffet and collaborations with local names including Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah and Dove Desserts. Cheryl Goh finds out what has changed, how Westin’s Eat Well philosophy shapes the spread, and what diners can look forward to on Level 32 with James Walkden, General Man...

From premium food and grooming to enrichment classes and specialised activities, some pet owners are spending more than ever on their furkids. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak to Sharon, Pet Owner, and Dr Emmanuelle Titeux, Veterinary Behavioural Medicine Specialist, Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital, about whether these experiences truly benefit dogs – or if pet pamp...

U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet after senior U.S and Chinese officials held eight hours of talks on trade, AI and critical minerals. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, NUS and Former Trade Specialist, U.S Treasury Department, to unpack what progress has been made, the sticking points still unresol...

On today's (23 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Damian McIntyre, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Federated Hermes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High interest rates and bond yields would normally make gold less attractive, yet prices remain close to historic highs and analysts see further upside. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani examine why the traditional relationship is breaking down, what's driving demand and whether gold's bull run still has room to go. For more, they speak with Richard Wang, Country Manager for Singapore, J Rotbart. S...

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro enters the world of bling with Elad Kirshberg, founder of Dianoche, a natural diamond manufacturer and jewellery retailer. Kirshberg recalls how his diamond career began in China before setting up Dianoche in Singapore. Nitika Sachid, Dianoche’s designer and creative lead explains how she shapes Dianoche’s visual identity. See omnystudio....

Guest: Hu You, Research Analyst, FSMOne Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Wednesday (23 September), new regulations governing commuter conduct on buses will kick in - with fines of up to 500 dollars for things like playing loud audio, putting your feet on seats, littering, and eating or drinking. So, where do you draw the line when it comes to behaviour on board? Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Leong Chan-Hoong, Head of Social Cohesion Research Program...

Singapore’s new Cruise Centre at HarbourFront has been officially launched, with airport-style check-in, automated baggage handling and more. What could the new terminal unlock for travellers, cruise and ferry operators, and Singapore’s tourism sector? Daniel Martin finds out from Jacqueline Tan, CEO, Singapore Cruise Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is warning of global shocks and AI pullback in its latest Financial Stability Review, but says Singapore firms and households are well-buffered. So, how can our banks and households withstand AI shocks? Daniel Martin finds out from Tay Qi Hang, Senior Analyst (Asia), Economist Intelligence Unit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PCOS has long been associated with fertility, but its effects can extend far beyond reproductive health. Cheryl Goh looks at why the condition is now being reframed as PMOS, and what that could mean for diagnosis, treatment and women’s long-term metabolic health with Dr Vikram Sonawane, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Founder of Harmony Thyroid Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre (a memb...

A new parkside café is putting sharing at the centre of both the menu and the space. Cheryl Goh checks out Shared Table, from its Nourish Plate to what diners are looking for beyond a good meal with Jerls Su, co-founder of Shared Table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does stepping away from work to care for family mean for a woman’s income, career progression and long-term financial security? Cheryl Goh looks at the cost of career breaks, the challenges of returning to work, and what could make re-entry easier with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men and women may differ in strength, muscle composition, hormones, anatomy and recovery but do those differences mean they should train differently? Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman ask Dr Dex Khor, General Practitioner, Little Haven Family Clinic, and Sarah Widjaja, Personal Trainer & National Powerlifter, whether women really need different workouts and which fitness myths need to go....

Singapore's labour market continues to grow and unemployment remains low, but retrenchments have hit their highest level since 2020, vacancies are falling and displaced workers are taking longer to find new roles. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman unpack the conflicting signals – why the labour market is softening despite continued employment growth, which workers are most exposed...

On today's (22 Sep) markets analysis on Open For Business, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insurance policies with an investment component can provide both protection and potential returns, but consumers need to understand what is – and isn't – guaranteed. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman explain what consumers should ask before committing, from guaranteed versus projected returns to fees, surrender penalties and adviser remuneration. For more, they speak with Cassandr...

Guest: Mark Chua, Head, Investment Science, Maybank Asset Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.