CNA938 Rewind

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.