CNA938 Rewind

On today's (6 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy Wealth Management Singapore, OCBC Bank See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent breakthrough in the US-Iran war has had immediate ramifications for global commodities and monetary policy, according to Oxford Economics. The resulting decline in oil prices has provided welcome breathing room for inflation-weary central banks. Despite this easing, Oxford Economics has adjusted its forecast for US monetary policy, pointing to a fundamental change in how the Federal Res...

Therme Singapore has broken ground at Marina South, marking the start of Asia’s first large-scale integrated urban wellbeing destination. Set to open in 2030, it will bring together water, nature, wellness treatments, recreation and social spaces across seven levels. Cheryl Goh explores how the project could shape wellness tourism in Singapore and make rest, movement and connection more acce...

Polar Puffs & Cakes is marking its 100th anniversary with a record-breaking 100-metre sugar roll. Cheryl Goh speaks with Micky Gan, General Manager, Polar Puffs & Cakes to find out how the ambitious bake came together and how the homegrown bakery continues to balance heritage with changing tastes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI changes how people apply for jobs and perform their work, technical ability may no longer be enough to stand out. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA’s Work It podcast to explore why communication, creativity, curiosity, courage and compassion could become key competitive advantages — and what job seekers and leaders can do to strengthen them. See omnystudio.com/lis...

In the fourth episode of the '#TalkBack: World Cup Watch 2026' series, Daniel Martin speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Terra Corporate Affairs (Team Netherlands) and Associate Professor Victor Kwan, Deputy Director, SUSS Academy (Team England). They discuss how the respective teams they support have fared so far, among other newsworthy moments. See omnys...

An alleged baby trafficking syndicate is accused of selling at least 34 babies between 2022 and 2025, with some taken to Singapore and sold under the guise of adoption. Why do some turn to illegal adoption when legal routes exist? Daniel Martin finds out more from senior lawyer Sandra Ong, Head of Private Client Practice, GJC Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Sentosa is getting its biggest revamp yet. Daniel Martin is joined by Chan Beng Kiat, Divisional Director, Architecture & Land Planning, Sentosa Development Corporation, to unpack the Greater Sentosa Master Plan - from canopy walks and islet-hopping, to what the changes mean for visitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watchtower Holdings, the parent company of fitness operator ReFormd which runs several Anytime Fitness and BFT gyms, is set to be charged over alleged late CPF payments involving 13 employees. The company says it is working to settle the outstanding amounts. Following up on this, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out the biggest cost pressures when running a gym franchise and what members can d...

On today's (3 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with King Lip, Chief Strategist and Partner at BakerAvenue Wealth Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captures global attention, it's worth asking: do major cultural moments actually shape investment decisions or just dominate the headlines? History shows that the brands on the pitch aren't always the stocks to own. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine how events like the World Cup influence investor behaviour, why the biggest brands aren't always the biggest stock wi...

Two employee payment cases recently making our headlines – one involving unpaid overtime, the other due to late CPF payment. Timely then, to pose this question on TalkBack: Are you being overworked and underpaid? Daniel Martin discusses further with Naomi See, Director at Nair, Jen and Tan LLC – with a specialty in employment law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

After exploring how and why chain collisions occur, and if tailgating or road hogging might be a bigger culprit, we zero in on car tech – the role it could play in causing accidents? Daniel Martin discusses further with Clifford Chow, Founder, asphaltsg.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

After nearly 30 years in service, the 1777 non-emergency ambulance hotline will be phased out next year, after just 6 percent of bookings were made through it. So why are so few people using it? Daniel Martin finds out from Chew Lip Heng, Consultant and Trainer in Emergency and Crisis Management, OPSTAR and Serve2Lead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breastfeeding may be natural, but getting started is not always easy. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr. Mythili Pandi, Integrative Family Physician, Lactation Consultant and Health Advocate to explore how labour, delivery and those first hours after birth can shape the experience, as well as the support that can help mothers and babies find their rhythm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Prego’s Tuscan Wine Dinner brings together regional Italian dishes and wines selected to complement every course. Cheryl Goh explores the stories behind the menu, the development of flavours from the region, and how the Prego and Culina teams created the wine pairings with Davide Bizzarri, Executive Italian Chef at Prego, Fairmont Singapore, and Rosario Ferraioli, Operations Manager at Prego...

Private markets are becoming more accessible as tokenisation lowers investment thresholds. But wider access also raises questions about liquidity, complexity and investor protection. Cheryl Goh speaks with Inmoo Hwang, Co-Founder, Group Managing Director and CFO of ADDX, who breaks down where Asia-Pacific investors are putting their money, and whether AI, stablecoins and digital-market infrastruct...

The new Online Safety Commission (OSC) to help victims of online harms secure swift content takedowns and restrict offender accounts has opened its doors on Monday (29 Jun). It’s meant to help victims deal with online harms such as doxxing, online harassment, stalking and the sharing of harmful content via a more direct legal avenue to seek help. With the OSC in effect, will it drive people...

On today's (2 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Lorraine Tan, Director of Equity Research for Asia at Morningstar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Bank plans to phase out lending to China by 2031, marking the end of Beijing's status as a borrower after decades of support. The move reflects China's rise to the world's second-largest economy and follows years of pressure from the US to redirect development financing to nations with greater needs. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Johan Sulaeman, Professor of Finance, NUS Bus...

Recently, you’d heard of two kids breaking into an MRT train’s back cabin, wreaking chaos once they got in – the illegal act filmed and put online for all to see. So… Pre-teens prying open train cabin door; why did nobody stop them? Would you have? Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Carol Balhetchet, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Director of...

Over 30,000 advisory notices have been issued over the past three years to tackle indiscriminate bicycle parking. So are you parking your bicycle indiscriminately because you don’t know or don’t care? Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Zhou Yi, Engineering Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.