CNA938 Rewind

Hate your job but feel like leaving isn't an option? With hiring still cautious, more workers may be choosing to stay put for a sense of security. But could "job hugging" be holding back their career growth? Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA's Work It podcast to explore why unhappy employees stay, how to find fulfilment and opportunities to grow in their current roles, and how to r...

Could AI mean fewer office jobs, but greater demand for premium office space? New research from Cushman & Wakefield suggests Singapore’s Grade A office market could remain resilient even as AI transforms the way businesses operate. Cheryl Goh explores what’s driving that demand, how companies may rethink their office needs, and what the changing workplace landscape means for Singap...

Singapore is considering major changes to the COE system, including merging Categories A and B, removing the Open Category and introducing rebates and surcharges based on vehicle value. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether the proposed changes could make the system fairer and improve affordability — or simply reshape competition for a still-limited pool of COEs with Terence Fan, A...

After reports of an OpenAI rogue agent breaching an Australian government website, questions are mounting over whether AI companies can be trusted. What will it take to build confidence, and should tech giants set their own safety standards or face tighter government oversight? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng discuss accountability, regulation and the future of AI governance with Toby Walsh, Profe...

On today's (9 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with  Kingsley Jones, CIO, Jevons Global See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Land Transport Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed COE changes, including merging Categories A and B and introducing a fee-and-rebate system based on car values. Daniel Martin spoke to Say Kwee Neng, automotive industry veteran and consultant, about how the proposed “feebate” system could affect car prices, affordability and the range of models available in Sin...

In Business, TSMC reports record third-quarter revenue amid strong AI demand, while Tencent is reportedly considering backing a major funding round for DeepSeek. Daniel Martin spoke to Leon Tan, Investment Counselor at Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, about these developments, Temasek’s warning over the risks of an AI market downturn, and the latest moves in Asian markets. See om...

Tenants at Punggol East Container Park have been offered a lease extension of up to a year, but some had already made plans to relocate or close. Daniel Martin spoke to Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer at ERA Singapore, about what tenants can do when a lease is not renewed, how much room they have to negotiate, and what businesses should consider before signing a lease. See omnystudio.com/listene...

A breastfeeding challenge became the spark for an award-winning design. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nicolette Wong Su-Ann, Singapore National Winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 and inventor of mömigo; a young inventor who created a reusable system that brings breastmilk storage, warming and feeding together in a simpler, more practical way for parents on the go. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

QT Singapore is serving up four days of race-week dining, with late-night bites, chef collaborations, whisky cocktails and a special F1 Sunday spread. Cheryl Goh speaks with Matteo Arrigoni, Director of Food and Beverage at QT Singapore to find out what’s new this year and how QT is bringing its own flavour to the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is investing S$25 million in a new Healthy Longevity Institute aimed at preventing or delaying the physical and mental decline associated with ageing. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng explore whether earlier detection, personalised interventions and new technologies can help Singaporeans stay mobile, mentally sharp and independent for longer with Nagaendran Kandiah, Associate Professor of Neuros...

Cars cost significantly more, while buses and trains can mean crowds, transfers and longer journeys – getting around Singapore comes with different costs depending on how you travel. With high COE prices, ERP 2.0 and rising public transport fares, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng compare the true cost of getting around Singapore, including money, time and convenience, to find out who is getting the...

On today's (8 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Chris Weston, Head of Research, Pepperstone  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A permanent Malaysian Grand Prix would put two Formula 1 races within a short trip of each other. But rather than competing for the same fans, could Sepang and Singapore create an F1 double-header that draws visitors to Southeast Asia for longer? Andrea Heng and Susan Ng examine the tourism upside and where competition could emerge with Benjamin Cassim, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Temasek...

Lee Seow Ser is a co-founder of "To SIR With Love", an initiative that publishes books for blind children. In this case, SIR stands for "Socially Inclusive Reads". Seow Ser left a promising career as a lawyer in 2014, and fully embraced her passion for writing. Seow Ser tells us some of the most profound encounters and lessons her journey with the visually-disabled has given her and shares what sh...

Presslee Chng dropped out of school at 7, due to his family's circumstances. Following years of social isolation feeling inadequate, he would next step back into a classroom at 16. Listen as Presslee shares his remarkable journey of tenacity and how he was inspired to become an educator himself. Today (Oct 2026), Presslee — who's in his mid-twenties — is enrolled in the National Instit...

The issue of people rummaging through rubbish bins for refundable containers came up in Parliament, with Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu setting out what is and isn’t allowed. Daniel Martin spoke to Chan Mun Wei, Founder and Principal Consultant of SustainableSG, about what to do if you come across it, and the possible issues around litter and hygiene. See omnystudio.com...

In Business, India raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years, Malaysia prepares to unveil Budget 2027, and the potential risks from an unwinding of the AI trade come into focus at the Milken Institute Asia Summit. Daniel Martin spoke to Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management at Financial Alliance, about these and other key developments shaping Asian markets. See omnystud...

Retrenchment benefits came up in Parliament after latest labour figures showed 12 per cent of employers did not pay them. Daniel Martin spoke to Hannah Heng, Associate Director at Nair, Jen and Tan LLC, about when retrenchment benefits apply and what employees can do if they are not paid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers what it takes to be an award-winning personal stylist like Moushumi Khara, founder of the boutique styling firm The Lifestyle Editor. Khara describes how she specialises in colour analysis, body shape analysis, and wardrobe edits - together with client Uma Balasingam, founder of consultancy Careerquake. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

When we feel well, breast screening may not be on our minds. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cheryl Goh speaks with Elise Chan Wei Ting, Senior Radiographer at NHG Diagnostics, NHG Health to explore why screening matters before symptoms appear, clear up common misconceptions about mammograms, and look at how better access and support can help people feel more confident about taking that first...

A ring of premium wagyu takes centre stage at Tajimaya Black, with six cuts grilled tableside alongside seafood, pork and a full spread of accompaniments. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jonathan Chong, Marketing Executive of Creative Eateries to look at what sets the different cuts apart and how the experience is designed from first bite to finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses across APAC are deploying AI at scale, but customers still face broken handoffs and repeated questions. Cheryl Goh speaks to Albert Nel, Senior Vice President and Regional Sales Leader for Asia Pacific at Genesys, about connecting AI, employees and channels to create a smoother customer journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumers have endless choices over where to eat, drink and shop, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to stand out on product alone. Hairainto Diman and Andrea Heng examine why companies are turning to events, experiences and unexpected collaborations to create reasons for customers to visit and return with Jo Lam, Founder, Remedial Kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The October 7 attacks and the war that followed transformed Israel and Gaza—but their impact has spread far beyond them. Three years on, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine how the conflict has reshaped Middle East geopolitics with Professor Lawrence Rubin, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...