CNA938 Rewind

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  Market Watch (25/9): Asian markets closed the week mixed, amid regional holiday closures (Mid-Autumn) #SGToday 25.09.2026 9min

  Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  #TalkBack: Have Singapore Parents Really Changed Their Minds About Education? 25.09.2026 20min

  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.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What is a Rogue AI Agent and are they ‘attacking’? #SGToday 25.09.2026 15min

  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 responsible when they cross the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mind Your Money - Your first job: What should you prioritise? 25.09.2026 16min

  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 moveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Eat, Drink, Singapore - Sunday Reset Vol.002 at Orh Gao Peh Gao 25.09.2026 16min

  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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Wellness Hour - Sitting more, moving less: What an NUS study found about young adults 25.09.2026 15min

  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 changes to our daily routines could support better health as we age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Meta removes the camera from its smart glasses. Does that solve the privacy problem? 25.09.2026 15min

  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 enough—and what privacy should look like as AI wearables become more common.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Stock take today: Yields hit two-decade highs, refinancing risks rise 25.09.2026 13min

  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.
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  Trump-Xi summit day 1: Trade and AI on the agenda 25.09.2026 10min

  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/listener for privacy information.
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  Market Watch (24/9): Asian markets traded mixed; Japan gained while regional peers fell #SGToday 24.09.2026 7min

  Guest: Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  #TalkBack: Smart glasses with built-in camera recording functions have also been called pervert glasses. Click to find out why. 24.09.2026 20min

  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 Alfred Siew, Editor, TechGoondu.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  It may spit but it's more shy, and the Black Spitting Cobra is actually native to SG #SGToday 24.09.2026 13min

  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.
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  #HazeHealth: Rainy days may seem to result in "cleaner" air, but it's not a haze silver bullet 24.09.2026 9min

  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 Transformation Programme, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Cluster Lead for Extreme Heat, Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  From Doctor to Patient - Author Olivia Ong’s Memoir on Healing After Trauma 24.09.2026 33min

  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 life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Eat, Drink, Singapore - The next generation of plant-based protein 24.09.2026 16min

  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.
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  SGSecure 10th Anniversary: Is Singapore ready for the next terrorism threat? 24.09.2026 13min

  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.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Big Question: Would you trust a driverless taxi to get you to your destination safely? 24.09.2026 30min

  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 Singaporeans get around. They discuss with Eddie, Taxi Driver; Assoc Prof Walter Theseira, School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) & Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and DesignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Stock take today: AI earnings durability, data-centre resistance, oil and yields 24.09.2026 13min

  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 GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  One-third of Singapore-listed firms at risk in severe AI downturn: MAS 24.09.2026 10min

  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, SDAXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Singapore's core inflation up to its highest level in nearly two years; will the rise continue? #SGToday 23.09.2026 7min

  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.