CNA938 Rewind

Matcha is having a major moment, and NutriSoy is bringing it into the ready-to-drink space with a fresh soya milk latte. Andrea Heng looks at what’s driving demand, how the recipe came together, and where plant-based beverages could be headed next with Winston Seow, Director of Commercial at F&N Foods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI can produce polished reports, statistics and recommendations in seconds, but how do professionals know when an authoritative answer is wrong? Andrea Heng speaks with Gerry Chng, Partner and Head of Cyber, Advisory at KPMG in Singapore to look at the warning signs, the risks of exposing confidential information, and why critical judgement is becoming essential as AI takes on a larger role at wor...

The number of young people caught for offences increased in 2025, with cheating cases accounting for much of the rise. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Ken Chelliah, Deputy Director for the Case Management Branch, at the Probation, Reintegration and Gambling Safeguards Division, to unpack what's driving the trend, and what can help prevent young people from progressing into more serious...

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, bringing an end to more than two decades of American military presence there. The withdrawal also comes as Washington’s conflict with Tehran continues. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to unpack the latest developments.&n...

On today's (30 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Hebe Chen, Senior Market Analyst, Vantage Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is strengthening its position in the global semiconductor industry with the opening of VSMC’s new multibillion-dollar wafer fabrication plant. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani examine what the investment means for jobs, chip production, AI-driven demand and Singapore’s competitiveness in the global semiconductor race. For more, they speak with Associate Prof Goh Puay Guan fro...

Guest: You Weiren, Senior Portfolio Manager, FSM Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bus and rail fares will rise by 7 per cent overall from 26 December. Daniel Martin spoke with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head of Research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NUS, about what’s driving the increase and what commuters should expect in return for paying more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Advanced Substrate Technologies facility is the latest major addition to Singapore’s semiconductor sector, following a string of new investments. Daniel Martin spoke to Ang Wee Seng, Executive Director of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association, about whether the AI boom is driving a new generation of semiconductor manufacturing here, and whether Singapore has the resources to...

With air quality reaching unhealthy levels across Singapore, what happens when haze settles on the food we eat? Daniel Martin spoke with Professor William Chen, Director of the Future Ready Food Safety Hub at NTU, about whether exposed food remains safe to consume and what precautions consumers and food businesses should take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Dr Bee Lim , clinical psychologist and author of “Welcome Home”, an illustrated narrative nonfiction story addressing intergenerational silence, diaspora identity, and emotional suppression. Lim discusses characters Isabel Meilin, Rabbit, Ox, Wolf, and Crane – who are shaped by fear, duty, rage, and distance. See omnystudio...

Staying active can become harder with age, but it can also make a real difference to mobility, confidence and wellbeing. Cheryl Goh hears what more than four decades of endurance sport can teach us about keeping fit, adapting as the body changes and staying motivated later in life with Neoh Kean Chye, a 68-year-old endurance enthusiast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peranakan flavours are getting the high tea treatment at Chilli Padi, with 14 sweet and savoury creations inspired by familiar Nonya favourites. Cheryl Goh speaks with Bing Cheng, Group Vice-President of Chilli Padi to find out how heritage dishes are interpreted for the tea table while keeping their roots intact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting robots to move between floors could be key to making automation more useful in everyday buildings. Cheryl Goh looks at how a new elevator integration could expand autonomous robot access across Singapore, and what that means for sectors from logistics to healthcare with Tok Peng Cheng, Senior Vice President of Business Development at QuikBot Technologies, and Bernard Ong, Head of Building...

Shaik Nifael Nazeemuddin was one of the Singaporeans featured in Prime Minister's Lawrence Wong's 2026 National Day Rally as a personification of the the "Singapore spirit" of grit and resilience. Shaik is the founder of Jetterz Incz, a waste management company that has been listed among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in Singapore. Shaik left school at 17, endured the tough work of cle...

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of the majority of financial-rule breaches brought against them by the Premier League. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Dez Corkhill, Sports Commentator, Sports Centred Media Services, about the possible punishments, whether rival clubs could seek compensation and how the Premier League deals with years of results that have already been p...

Severe flooding in Bangkok has forced thousands from their homes and overwhelmed drainage systems, as heavy rain also causes deadly impacts in Nepal, India and the United States. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak to Ang Geck Geck, Singaporean in Bangkok, and Tim Fletcher, Professor of Urban Ecohydrology, University of Melbourne, to examine why cities are vulnerable to intense downpours and how...

On today's (29 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Developments is embarking on a major portfolio overhaul, targeting $6 billion in divestments and $5 billion in new investments by 2029. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Victor Lai, Principal Consultant, Citadelcorp, to examine the logic behind the strategy, the risks of selling at the wrong time and what will determine whether the capital recycling creates real value.  See omny...

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

UOB FinLab and IMDA launched AI Ready 2.0 to help more businesses adopt AI. Daniel Martin spoke to Shannon Lung, Senior Vice President and Head of UOB FinLab & Ecosystem Partnerships at UOB, about how AI is reshaping fintech and what a global slowdown in AI development could mean for the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s air quality has fluctuated between moderate and unhealthy levels in recent days. Daniel Martin spoke to Assistant Professor Yu-jie Dong from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information about whether we should adjust our daily routines as conditions change, and what influences our decision to take precautions – or carry on as usual. See omnystudio.com/lis...

What happens when we give art, and ourselves, a little more time? National Gallery Singapore’s first Slow Saturday brings together mindful music, movement, creative activities and conversations on wellbeing. Cheryl Goh speaks with Aun Koh, Assistant CEO for Marketing and Development at National Gallery Singapore to find out how the Gallery is inviting visitors to pause and experience art at...

Connor’s Stout Porter is finding its way into familiar café favourites at Chye Seng Huat Hardware. From a Wagyu burger with stout-infused onions to grilled chicken with stout mayo and a boozy affogato, Cheryl Goh speaks with Olga Pulyaeva, General Manager of Carlsberg Singapore to get a taste of how the collaboration brings the flavours of stout onto the cafe plate. See omnystudio.com...

For World News Day 2026, we reach out to colleagues and peers across the industry for a deeper look at why trusted journalism still matters. Cheryl Goh speaks with Leong Wai Kit, CNA’s Senior Correspondent for Vietnam, Myanmar and ASEAN, and Dr Kevin Tan, Founder and CEO of Socium and Adjunct Lecturer at SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business to unpack what original reporting adds to...