CNA938 Rewind

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.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and if you’re buying mooncakes this year, what are you looking out for? Taste and price perhaps, but what about how much you buy, or the packaging it comes in? Daniel Martin discusses further with KC Cheang, Executive Director, Singapore Environment Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The haze has had many of us taking extra precautions. But if you have pets at home, should you be taking extra precautions for them too? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Cathy Chan, Co-Founder and Head Veterinarian of The Animal Doctors and Vice-President of Singapore Veterinary Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with mountaineer, corporate innovator & entrepreneur Jane Lee who discusses her memoir “Small Steps to Big Summits”.  Lee describes the life experiences that came with leading the Singapore Women's Everest Team, and how her book explores resilience, management principles , and finding meaning through setbacks. See omnystudi...

How can play create meaningful time together for families facing difficult circumstances? AIRZONE and The Salvation Army have teamed up to make play more accessible while supporting families affected by parental incarceration. Cheryl Goh finds out how the partnership came together and what it has meant for the families involved with Sam Chiu, CEO of AIRZONE, and Captain Tan Bee Yit, Regional Offic...

Po at The Warehouse Hotel is opening a new chapter with a refreshed menu that puts a modern spin on Peranakan cooking while keeping its roots firmly in tradition. Cheryl Goh speaks with Fredric Goh, Head Chef of Po at Warehouse Hotel find out how family recipes, labour-intensive dishes and playful new ideas come together in dishes from buah keluak pork jowl and nasi ulam to jackfruit rendang and P...

After nearly two decades in advertising, Maggie Chan turned her experience in branding and storytelling into two home-grown businesses of her own. Cheryl Goh speaks with Maggie Chan, founder of JaeDals and Omchandroam (OCO) to look at what she has learnt about building a loyal community, growing lean, expanding beyond Singapore and creating a business with social impact built into it. See omnystud...

A debate over a helper sleeping in a partitioned home office has reignited questions about living conditions for migrant domestic workers in Singapore. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman explain what employers are required to provide, what adequate privacy looks like and how families can balance caregiving needs with limited space. For more, they get the help of Jaya Anil Kumar, Director of Ca...

Team Singapore is off the mark at the 2026 Asian Games, with medals in wushu and swimming, while Tiffany Teo has made history in MMA. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with CNA’s Alif Amsyar, who's live from Aichi-Nagoya with the atmosphere on the ground, the performances that have stood out and what to watch in the days ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...