CNA938 Rewind

Singapore Ballet recently made its debut in Egypt, performing at the Cairo Opera House. This comes as Singapore and Egypt mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing chat with Yasmin Jonkers, CNA Presenter who looked at the company’s journey from rehearsals in Singapore through to preparations and opening night in Cairo.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

CASE is warning teenagers against mixing caffeinated drinks after all six combinations it tested exceeded the recommended daily caffeine limit for adolescents. Dr Naras Lapsys, Senior Dietician, Sports Dietitian and Chief Clinical Officer, Chi Longevity explains how much caffeine common drinks contain, what excessive consumption can do and why mixing them can be risky with Hairianto Diman and...

An IPS study finds that parents increasingly want both a well-rounded childhood and strong academic outcomes for their children. But can these goals truly coexist without adding to family stress and competition? Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing speak with Mrs Sher-li Torrey, Founder, Mums@Work Singapore & Dr Geraldine Tan, Director/Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, The Therapy Ro...

On today's (28 Sep) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent incidents involving AI agents behaving in unexpected ways have raised questions about how much control humans really have over increasingly autonomous systems. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says a “kill switch” for AI isn’t enough as concerns grow over agents going beyond their instructions. Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing explore why this happens and what stronger AI sa...

Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Institute of Policy Studies study finds parents are placing more emphasis on character, wellbeing and learning from failure, even as education stress and tuition spending rise. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow at NUS, about whether parents’ views on education have really changed. See omnystudio.co...

An AI agent breached an Australian government health data portal while carrying out a routine task. Separately, AI leaders have raised concerns at the United Nations about keeping increasingly capable systems safe. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Wang Kailong, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS, about how we police autonomous AI agents and who is responsi...

With full-time jobs, traineeships, freelance work and other options on the table, choosing a first job can be daunting. Susan Ng speaks with Work It host Nat Fetalvero to look at how fresh graduates can weigh salary, risk and career prospects without putting too much pressure on that first move See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday Reset Vol.002 takes over Orh Gao Peh Gao this weekend with six hours of hip-hop and R&B, rotating craft beers, Toki Suntory Whisky and a food line-up that includes mee tai mak. Susan Ng gets a preview of what’s changed since the first edition, what’s pouring behind the bar and what people can look forward to on Sunday with Charlie Phua, Partner at Orh Gao Peh Gao.  See...

An NUS study has found that university students are less physically active and spend more time sedentary than older adults in their 70s. Susan Ng speaks with Dr Ong Ju Lynn, Research Assistant Professor at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to look at what could be driving the difference, what seniors may be getting right about staying active, and how small c...

Meta has launched its first camera-free AI glasses following growing concerns about covert recording. But the devices can still listen, connect to an AI assistant and process information throughout the day. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ivan Tan, Licensed Private Investigator & Certified Cybersecurity Expert, Asia Top Investigation, to examine whether removing the camera goes far eno...

On today's (25 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer, The Glenview Trust Company.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Xi Jinping says China and the US have reached a quote "new joint arrangement" on trade, calling it good news for the global economy.  It comes after summit talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a "great meeting". From Washington DC, CNA's Senior Correspondent Olivia Siong speaks with Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman for the latest. See omnystudio.com/...

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

Could someone be secretly recording you through their glasses, without you even realising it? Here in Singapore, police are investigating after a video showed a man wearing smart glasses while allegedly following female students near Marymount MRT station. It comes as concerns grow over camera-enabled smart glasses, which can look much like ordinary eyewear. Daniel Martin discusses further with Al...

A highly-venomous black spitting cobra remains elusive, after being spotted in Serangoon Gardens. What could be bringing these native snakes into our neighbourhoods, and what to do if you encounter one? Daniel Martin finds out more from Kannan Raja, President, Herpetological Society of Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve had rain over the last few days in Singapore; some feel it’s helped a little in washing the haze from our air. But, is rain really a blessing for haze-affected countries like us, or could it lead to other problems? Daniel Martin finds out more from Assistant Professor Wang Jingyu from the National Institute of Education at NTU. He's a Principal Investigator, Climate Transformatio...

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Dr. Olivia Ong, a Melbourne-based pain physician & specialist, and author of the memoir: “Back On My Feet”. Ong talks about how her book details a spinal cord injury from an accident that left her facing the possibility of never walking again. She describes how rehabilitation, love and a strong will helped her rebuild her...

Plant-based protein is moving beyond the gym, but taste, texture and digestibility remain sticking points. Cheryl Goh speaks with Vishal Vijay, Chief Executive Officer of Agrocorp International, the company behind consumer nutrition brand Herbyvore to look at how food innovation is helping make plant protein more appealing for everyday diets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As SGSecure marks its 10th anniversary, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine how Singapore’s terrorism threat has evolved, whether public awareness has translated into action, and how the country can prepare for growing risks such as online and youth self-radicalisation with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU. See omnystudio....

Driverless ride-hailing will soon be available in Singapore. Service operator Waymo will start accepting bookings for rides in its self-driving cars from 2028. It’s also the company’s first commercial service in Southeast Asia. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine how quickly autonomous vehicles could disrupt driving jobs, what they might cost and how they could change the way Singapor...

On today's (24 Sep) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Aadil Ebrahim, Group Head of Equities, Klay Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An MAS stress test found that 32 per cent of SGX-listed companies could face financial stress if AI-related investment and revenues fall sharply. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng unpack which businesses are most vulnerable, how exposed Singapore is to the global AI boom and what could happen if today's huge investment cycle unwinds with Song Seng Wun, Economic Advisor, SDAX See omnystudio.com/listener...

Singapore’s core inflation has hit its highest level in nearly two years, with price pressures rising across services, food and retail goods. Could consumers face even higher prices in the months ahead? Daniel Martin finds out from Denise Cheok, Economist, Moody's Analytics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.