CNA938 Rewind

Outplacement support can go well beyond resume reviews, with some programmes offering career coaching, vacancy research, interview preparation and help with salary negotiations. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of the Work It podcast, to look at how to make the most of that support after retrenchment, and what options may be available if the package does not meet your needs. See omnystud...

On today's (2 October) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Sunil Garg, Chief Investment Officer, Lighthouse Canton & Keenai Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HDB resale prices have declined for a third consecutive quarter, even as transaction volumes remain resilient. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Derrick Yang, CEO Team, 99.co, to unpack the latest flash estimates, whether prices could soften further, what buyers and sellers should watch in the months ahead, and what homeowners need to know about selling before completing their Minimum Occupa...

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

In Part 2 of our discussion on easing the move from Primary 6 to Secondary 1, we ask whether competition for the same popular schools is adding to the pressure. Daniel Martin spoke with Howard Yu, Founder and Principal of 1Academy and a former MOE primary school teacher, about school choice, affiliations and what could make the transition less stressful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Singapore is hosting the FusionX 2026 - Asia-Pacific Fusion Energy Conference, bringing together players from across the global fusion sector. Daniel Martin spoke to Desiree Tung, Deputy Director of Strategic Projects at SGInnovate, about where Singapore fits into this emerging industry and the role it could play as a connector in Asia-Pacific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intimate skincare is still something many women rarely talk about, even though the skin in these areas can change with age, hormones and different life stages. Hui Wong looks at what good care actually involves, the common mistakes to avoid, and how women can approach intimate wellbeing with more confidence and less stigma with Jasmine Yong, Founder and managing director of Sugar(ed). See omnystud...

What gives American bourbon its character, and what does a Master Blender actually look for in the glass?  Drew Mayville, Master Blender and Director of Quality at Buffalo Trace Distillery is back in Singapore for a two-day visit, and he takes Hui Wong through the distillery’s whiskies, his own journey into blending, and whether our hot and humid climate changes the way bourbon should b...

Cyber threats are becoming harder to ignore, with new research showing most organisations in Singapore faced a major incident or AI-related threat in the past year. Hui Wong looks at where businesses are still vulnerable, the risks emerging from everyday AI use, and how companies can strengthen their cyber resilience without simply spending more on technology with Pamela Ong, Country Manager, Sing...

Around 100 Singapore businesses have been caught up in the country's largest investigation into fake reviews, with AI allegedly used to make bogus testimonials appear more authentic. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Kho Qin Yao, Director, Fair Trading Practices, Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore, to examine how widespread review manipulation has become, whether consumers can...

Singapore has officially crossed the threshold into a super-aged society—and by 2035, more than one in four citizens could be seniors. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman explore what that means for healthcare, caregiving, housing, jobs and the shrinking number of working-age Singaporeans supporting an ageing population. They speak with Dr Shannon Ang, Asst Prof of Sociology at Nanyang Technologica...

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.