CNA938 Rewind

Fewer Singaporeans are getting married, but those who do are staying together longer. Daniel Martin unpacks the latest Family Trends Report and what it says about marriage, fatherhood and the changing face of family life in Singapore. He's joined by Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow at IPS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Guest: Hebe Chen, Senior Market Analyst, Vantage Markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fifth episode of the '#TalkBack: World Cup Watch 2026' series, Daniel Martin speaks with Sanket Bothra, Regional Strategy and Investment Manager, Total Energies (Team France) and Aaron Low, Author and Co-Founder of the Nutgraf (Team England). They discuss how the respective teams they support have fared so far, among other newsworthy moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

We think Singapore's weather is just hot and wet, but there's a lot more happening above our heads. Daniel Martin uncovers five surprising weather phenomena that have occurred in Singapore. He's joined by Assistant Professor Wang Jingyu from the National Institute of Education at NTU. He's a Principal Investigator with the Climate Transformation Programme at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, and...

Retrenchment, wrongful dismissal and unfair appraisals can leave workers unsure of their rights or whether union support will make a difference. Hui Wong speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA’s Work It podcast, and they unpack who NTUC represents today, what guardrails unions can push for in the retrenchment process, and how Singapore’s tripartite model works when workers want to cont...

SUSHISAMBA Singapore is marking two years in the CBD with Brazilian energy, skyline views, Sol de Janeiro cocktails and National Day menus that give local favourites a playful twist. From anniversary brunches, to Hainanese chicken rice, SAMBA Rojak, The Lion City Fizz and the Straits Spice Negroni; Hui Wong turns up the heat and the music to find out more about the flavours, collaborations and fes...

Afifah Ariffin, CNA Senior Correspondent for Malaysia, speaks with Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman for an on-the-ground wrap of the political campaigns and crucial battleground seats to watch as Johor heads to the polls on Saturday, July 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's (10 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Brandon Ho, Head of Investment Advisory, Arta Finance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down the key market implications and investment potential of the SK Hynix listing. For that, they speak with Aadil Ebrahim, Group Head of Equities at Klay Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Phase 2A of the Primary 1 registration exercise is underway, with 867 fewer places available this year after the Ministry of Education reduced Primary 1 intakes in anticipation of shrinking student cohorts. Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Jason Tan from the National Institute of Education – Policy, Curriculum and Leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you know if you're buying solid gold or just a thin layer of it? As more affordable alternatives enter the market, industry groups are warning consumers about the ambiguous use of the term "gold-wrapped" in jewellery marketing. Daniel Martin speaks with Ho Nai Chuen, President of the Singapore Jewellers' Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents may no longer need to put up with constant drilling and road works, as authorities roll out a new approach to manage cables underground. Starting with Tengah New Town, it will be extended to other major infrastructure projects. Daniel Martin speaks with David Ng, Chairman of the Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Committee at the Institution of Engineers, Singapore. See om...

AI is already reshaping how work gets done in Singapore, with employees using it to create, produce and adapt faster than before. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chia Wee Luen, Managing Director, Microsoft Singapore to find out what an AI-powered workplace looks like today, whether organisations are keeping pace, and how workers can balance productivity with critical thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Drivers in Singapore may soon be committing an offence simply by holding their mobile devices while their vehicles are moving even when they are not using it. This is part of proposed changes to the country's road traffic laws introduced in Parliament on Tuesday. If the law is passed, Traffic Police will no longer need to prove that a driver was using the device. So, we ask – how does puttin...

On today's (9 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng speaks with Jun Bei Liu, Founder and Lead Portfolio Manager, Ten Cap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temasek Holdings’ net portfolio value increased by 10.5 per cent from a year ago to hit S$518 billion for the financial year ending 31 March. The growth was driven largely by the strong performance of Singapore-based listed companies in Temasek’s portfolio, as well as gains from divestments, despite ongoing volatility. Andrea Heng speaks with Associate Professor Nelson Lau, Nanyang Bus...

Vivienne Ong-Lin is the founder of the Fuchsia Lane fashion label and Nanyang Fashion Gallery, through which she researches, reinterprets, and promotes Nanyang fashion and culture. Vivienne shares how she left a stable career in 2006, and with just $500, became a fashion entrepreneur. With trademark tenacity and imagination, she turned early setbacks into success. Vivienne reflects on her journey...

Drivers in Singapore could soon be committing an offence simply by holding a mobile communication device while their vehicle is moving, even if they are not using it. The proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act would also mean the Traffic Police would no longer have to prove that the driver was using the device. Daniel Martin speaks with Zachary Lim, Associate at IRB Law. See omnystudio.com/liste...

As Singapore reviews its recycling goals, the bigger question is whether households and businesses are ready to do more for a cleaner, greener environment. Daniel Martin speaks with Rémi Cesaro, Founder and Executive Director of Zero Waste City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Arun Pai, Partner, Monk's Hill Ventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Turf City in Bukit Timah makes way for a new housing estate, 22 heritage buildings are set to be conserved. But are gambling reminders heritage? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Ho Puay Peng from the Department of Architecture at the NUS College of Design and Engineering. He is also the UNESCO Chair on Architectural Heritage Conservation and Management in Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

As drinking habits shift across Asia Pacific, the conversation around alcohol is moving beyond consumption to harm reduction. Cheryl Goh speaks with Ludovic Ledru, Chairman of APISWA and CEO of Pernod Ricard Asia-Pacific to unpack APISWA’s latest report looks at how better data, clearer guidelines and stronger partnerships can support responsible drinking; while addressing risks such as bing...

Singapore’s rise as a wealth hub is not just about capital inflows. As financial activity becomes more complex, Cheryl Goh explores how the next phase of growth will depend on secure systems, disciplined research, strong algorithms and the talent to build institutional-grade financial technology from Singapore with John Gu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caladan, and Julia Zhou, Pres...

NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for a pivotal summit overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, mounting pressure for higher defence spending and renewed tensions over US President Donald Trump's approach to the alliance. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Angela Mancini, Partner, Control Risks, to examine the key issues on the agenda and the challenges facing the alliance. See omnystudio.co...