CNA938 Rewind

Episodes

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  Market Watch (22/10): Shifting interest rate policies and market uncertainty across Asia #SGToday 22.10.2026 11m

  In Business, South Korea holds interest rates steady and raises its growth outlook, while the Philippines announces a bigger-than-expected rate hike. Daniel Martin spoke to Desmond Chua, Investment Counselor at Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, about these developments, oil supply concerns in the Middle East and the latest moves in Asian markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  #TalkBack: As MOH releases N95 mask stockpile to retailers amid increased demand; did we not heed advice beforehand? 22.10.2026 18m

  The Ministry of Health has released N95 masks from its stockpile to retailers amid increased demand, despite earlier warnings about the risk of haze. On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Rayner Tan, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and Vice-President of the Society of Behavioural Health Singapore, about why people may wait until haze arrives to prepare, and whether earlier warnings were enough to prompt action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Ask: What happens if the Musk Empire gets solidified with the Tesla/SpaceX merger? #SGToday 22.10.2026 4m

  On The Ask on Singapore Today, Tesla and SpaceX are reportedly exploring a potential merger worth nearly US$5 trillion. Daniel Martin spoke to Desmond Chua, Investment Counselor at Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, about how feasible a deal of this scale would be and what it could mean for the electric vehicle, AI, robotics and space industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Do we need to hold search engines more accountable for fake website advertising there? #SGToday 22.10.2026 19m

  Police have warned of phishing scams involving fake SIMBA websites appearing as sponsored results on Google, with at least 62 cases reported since March. Daniel Martin spoke to David Alfred, Director and Co-Head of Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity at Drew & Napier, and Co-Head and Programme Director of the Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy, about whether search engines should be held more accountable for fraudulent advertisements and what legal protections consumers have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Fear & Loathing in London - Kasan Goh’s Semi-autobiographical Novel 22.10.2026 37m

  In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with author Kasan Goh about his debut and semi-autobiographical novel “Billy, Seetoh & Co”. Goh discusses protagonist: Singaporean undergraduate Billy Chan, his Malaysian friend Seetoh and their colourful friends living penniless and homeless in London during the politically turbulent 1980s and early 1990s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Wellness Hour - Breaking stigma and building more supportive communities in Singapore 22.10.2026 16m

  Mental health conversations are becoming more open in Singapore, but stigma and barriers to seeking support remain. From the pressures facing young people to loneliness among older Singaporeans, mental health needs can vary across generations. Cheryl Goh explores where the gaps in understanding and acceptance still lie, how digital connectedness shapes our relationships, and what it takes to turn awareness into meaningful, everyday support with Andrea Chan, Beyond the Label Representative and Group Head of TOUCH Counselling and Psychological Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Eat, Drink, Singapore - Pineapple on pizza, three ways at La Bottega Enoteca 22.10.2026 17m

  Pineapple on pizza is divisive enough. This one uses it three ways. At La Bottega Enoteca, Chef Antonio Miscellaneo is leaning into the debate with Antonio’s Nightmare, alongside his biggest menu refresh yet. Cheryl Goh gets into the ideas behind the new pizzas, handmade pastas, alcohol-free drinks and desserts, and how far he is willing to push Italian tradition with Chef Antonio Miscellaneo, chef-owner of La Bottega Enoteca.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mind Your Money - PERSOL Salary Guide 2026/27: The jobs, skills and salaries to watch 22.10.2026 18m

  Singapore's labour market continues to grow, but 51 per cent of employers plan to moderate or freeze wages in 2027. Meanwhile, AI and data skills are in demand across all 14 functions and industries covered in PERSOL Singapore's latest Salary Guide, while specialised talent in banking, healthcare and sustainability continues to command a premium. Cheryl Goh speaks with Ken Tan, Head of Sales and Specialised Contracting at PERSOL Singapore to look at the salary benchmarks, hiring trends and skills that could give workers an edge in an increasingly selective job market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Stock take today: Wall Street stays bullish, Asian chips rebound 22.10.2026 15m

  On today's (22 October) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Big Question: Would you still eat your favourite hawker dish if it tasted less salty? 22.10.2026 29m

  From laksa to chicken rice and wanton mee, Singaporeans love the familiar flavours of their favourite hawker dishes. But with 95 per cent consuming too much sodium, hawkers are being encouraged to make healthier food. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine why reducing sodium is difficult for food businesses, whether healthier recipes can still taste good and what it will take to change Singaporeans' eating habits. For more, they speak with Noorman Mubarak, Founder of Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang, Debbie Yong, Food Writer and Brand Strategist, and Derrick Ong, Director and Principal Dietitian at Eat Right Nutrition Clinic and Consultancy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Google Cloud outage exposes risks: Are banks too dependent on Big Tech? 22.10.2026 11m

  When a cloud provider goes down, banking services can grind to a halt. A recent Google Cloud outage has exposed the vulnerabilities of financial institutions relying on just a few major technology providers. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore why backup systems may not be enough, who should be held accountable when services fail, and whether Singapore's banks are prepared for similar disruptions. For more, they speak with Anton Ruddenklau, Partner and Head of Financial Services, KPMG Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Inside the Pokémon card craze: Is it still a hobby or an investment? 21.10.2026 14m

  Pokémon cards have evolved from childhood collectibles into a thriving trading scene in cities like Hong Kong and Singapore, with enthusiasts spending thousands on rare and graded cards. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explore what's driving the craze, how big the local community has become and whether rising prices are turning a nostalgic hobby into a speculative bubble with Darrell Tan, Founder, PokePals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  #TalkBack: Can somebody next to you scan your information off your wallet or phone? 21.10.2026 16m

  A man was charged after allegedly using a concealed device to obtain customers’ bank card information at Mustafa Centre. Daniel Martin spoke to Professor Zhou Jianying, Centre Director of the iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, about whether someone nearby can scan information from your wallet or phone, and how to protect yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Ask: NextDC performance; not the start of data centre bubble popping, but indicative of things getting unsustainable ~ economist #SGToday 21.10.2026 5m

  On The Ask on Singapore Today, shares of Australian data centre operator NextDC have fallen sharply, raising questions about investor appetite for data centres. Daniel Martin spoke to Denise Cheok, Economist at Moody’s Analytics, about what’s behind the sell-off and whether it signals a temporary setback or a broader shift in data centre investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Market Watch (21/10): Does AI / Tech dictate whether market boom or decline? #SGToday 21.10.2026 12m

  In Business, Japan and South Korea report strong export growth, while the U.S. dollar faces pressure and oil markets remain sensitive to supply risks in the Middle East. Daniel Martin spoke to Denise Cheok, Economist at Moody’s Analytics, about these developments and the latest moves in Asian markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  #HazeHealth: How could the haze worsen or improve? What are the signs to look out for? #SGToday 21.10.2026 15m

  Singapore’s air quality has improved slightly, but could the haze worsen again? Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Erik Velasco, Associate Research Scientist and Research Fellow at the Molina Center for Energy and the Environment, about the weather conditions that influence haze, the signs to look out for, and what it would take for conditions to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Wellness Hour - Rethinking what “clean” beauty can be 21.10.2026 16m

  Would you know what “clean”, “natural” or “botanical” on a beauty label actually tells you? Cheryl Goh speaks with Patricia Wong, founder of Patrichory, who unpacks what matters when it comes to ingredients and safety, and hear how one founder started over at 55 to build a new chapter around purpose and wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Eat, Drink, Singapore - From heritage hawkers to Michelin-recognised names: Food Opera's new chapter at ION Orchard 21.10.2026 19m

  White lor mee, Hakka yong tau foo and fragrant ayam berempah are among the dishes bringing together generations of culinary traditions at ION Orchard. Cheryl Goh explores Food Opera's biggest makeover yet, the stories behind its heritage hawkers and how Singapore's food court experience is evolving with Andy Kiu, General Manager of Food Opera, and Chen Yiwen, Founder of Hakka Bond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mind Your Money - What SMEs can learn from Singapore’s AI Impact Award winners 21.10.2026 19m

  AI is becoming a practical growth tool for smaller businesses, from automating accounting workflows to helping lean teams handle marketing and analytics. Cheryl Goh hears from two Singapore SMEs moved beyond experimentation, where AI delivered measurable gains, and what other businesses can learn from their approach with Ying Hu Tianying, Partner at Accountingbpo, and Lim Yi Ying, Founder of IYLA Collective - winners at the IMDA AI Impact Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mind Your Money - Can trust be exported? Australian Made turns to Singapore at 40 21.10.2026 14m

  As the Australian Made logo marks 40 years, country-of-origin branding is taking on new weight in a market where consumers care more about provenance, quality and trust. Cheryl Goh speaks with Ben Lazzaro, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Made Campaign Limited to explore what the label means to Singapore shoppers today, and how Australian brands are building recognition in this region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.