CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s currently on display at the Singapore Art Museum or SAM’s Learning Gallery, a dedicated family-friendly space designed to help visitors of all ages explore contemporary art. Learning Gallery’s Pauline Cheong and Gabrielle Lee will discuss installations like ‘Black Forest’ by renowned Singaporean sculptor...

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to the third generation of a family business that runs football merchandise retailer Weston Corporation. Brothers Mandeep and Ami Chopra will talk about how the family business started in the late 1940s, how they helped out at their family’s stores as teens and then in the 2000s: grew the business into premier stores for football kits, boo...

Malware infections are soaring, AI is changing the cyber threat landscape, and ransomware isn’t going away - just some results from the latest Singapore Cyber Landscape report. Daniel Martin breaks down the results with Matthias YEO, CEO, CyberXCenter - and what they mean for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Screen time is shaping how young people focus, feel and connect in an always-on world. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Arthur Chin, Author of The Scrolling Generation, to explore what parents should watch for, which digital habits may be more harmful, and how families can build healthier relationships with technology without cutting it out completely.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Paris Baguette is celebrating its Korean roots with a new line-up inspired by the country’s vibrant café culture. Cheryl Goh finds out more about the “Annyeong!” campaign and how familiar favourites are being reimagined with a distinctly Korean twist with Hana Lee, CEO of Paris Baguette AMEA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As businesses scale up their use of AI, computing power is becoming a major cost and strategic resource. New products known as “compute futures” could help manage those costs, but may also introduce risks such as speculation and fraud. Cheryl Goh speaks with Deepak Ramanathan, Vice President of Global Technology Practice at SAS to explore why AI bills are rising, how computing resource...

Record heat, rolling blackouts, and a death toll topping 1,300 – Europe's heatwave is moving east, and it's not done yet. To find out why this heatwave is so much worse than the ones before it and if this is the new normal for European summers, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Mark Howden, Professor and Former Director, Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, Austra...

As works get under way for Singapore's Long Island project, the vision for the coastline is starting to take shape. New waterfront neighbourhoods, a freshwater reservoir for water sports, beaches, and new parks – all while protecting the East Coast from rising sea levels. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more about the Long Island project that’s set to begin work end-2026 and i...

The Health Ministry will revoke the licence of LC Nursing Home in Siglap after finding “serious and systemic” lapses in care and safety. It is the second nursing home to have its licence revoked this month. So, eldercare in Singapore – do we have a problem? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Carol Tan, Geriatrician at The Good Life Medical Centre (based at Mount Alvernia Hospit...

PayNow transactions could soon get more seamless with proposed upgrades to the system. How do consumers and businesses in Singapore stand to benefit? Daniel Martin finds out from Chia Hock Lai, Chairman of the Responsible Fintech Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Joel Phua, Research Analyst, FSM Global See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's first dedicated residence for foreign bus drivers is now open. But bus drivers aside, is this a sustainable solution for jobs Singaporeans won't take up or does it reflect a bigger workforce challenge? Daniel Martin finds out from Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng, Department of Economics, NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Carrie Tan & Andreas Raharso, co-authors of “Micro Moments: How Your Mind Sabotages You Everyday”. Social entrepreneur and former Member of Parliament Carrie Tan and Andreas Raharso, an innovation leadership strategist, will explain how micro moments like emotions and biases shape a leader’s perception of the world and...

Youth mental health struggles are surfacing earlier, but many still go unnoticed or unsupported. Cheryl Goh speaks with Asher Low, Founder, Limitless, a mental health organisation for youths in Singapore, to unpack what meaningful help looks like, whether new programmes are making a difference, and how Singapore can better reach young people before they reach crisis point. See omnystudio.com/liste...

A Singapore spirits house is bringing together ingredients and distilling traditions from across Asia in its collection of vodka, gin, whisky and rum. Cheryl Goh goes behind the bottles with Michel Lu, Founder of The Orientalist Spirits to find out more on how the blends are created, what today’s drinkers are looking for, and how the brand is carrying an Asian point of view into bars around...

AI is reshaping Singapore’s finance sector, bringing optimism alongside concerns over jobs, fair hiring and future career pathways. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chiew Chun Wee, Regional Policy & Insights Lead for Asia Pacific at ACCA to find out how financial institutions are responding, and why purpose, workplace culture and employee wellbeing matter more than ever. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Singapore is pushing to build a more circular economy but can we really recycle our way out of the waste problem? Or do we need to rethink our throwaway culture altogether? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at why repairing, reusing and sharing everyday items may have a bigger environmental impact than simply recycling and how community initiatives are helping Singaporeans keep perfectly usable...

Nearly half of Singapore adults are financially supporting family members. Young adults under 35 are giving away roughly 40 per cent of their monthly income to loved ones and delaying their own health care in the process. A new Manulife survey puts numbers to a tension many Singaporeans are already living. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speaks with Christopher Gee, Deputy Director of Research and...

On today's (30 June) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korean chipmakers are expected to pledge more than 650 billion US dollars of investment into the country's AI infrastructure over the next decade. Samsung and SK Hynix are among the biggest beneficiaries of the global AI wave, as they dominate the production of high-end memory chips. But can they afford it? Will the infrastructure keep up? And what happens if the AI boom cools? Andrea Heng a...

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out from travel service provider Trip.com Singapore about how they’ve noticed a 195% year‑on‑year surge in searches for anime and comic‑related travel experiences across Asia. Trip.com Singapore’s Edmund Ong will discuss how more fans are seeking immersive, experience‑led travels — from seeking out major conventions he...

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the ‘kidult’ world of collectibles culture in Singapore. Andy Chin talks about his passion for collecting small toys and figurines - from Hello Kitty to Power Rangers. Sophie Sng talks about her startup, The Collector's Arcade LLP, a Pokémon trading card business. Danny Wong, CEO of local self-storage provider Work+S...

Iran has warned that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions in the Middle East. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Clemens Chay, Senior Fellow for Geopolitics, Observer Research Foundation Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S and Iran have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks, raising hopes of saving a peace deal that’s been under pressure. Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Clemens Chay, Senior Fellow for Geopolitics, Observer Research Foundation Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Irene Foo, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, Maybank Group Wealth Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.