CNA938 Rewind

Investors are keeping a close watch on Asian markets, amid concerns over heavy AI spending and elevated borrowing costs. Daniel Martin discusses further with Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB.

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Feeling stuck can show up even when life looks fine on the surface. Cheryl Goh speaks with Mae Kwan, Wellness Strategist and Founder of Mase Lifestyle to look at how to recognise the patterns that may be keeping us there, why mind, body and environment all matter, and the small steps that can help us reconnect and move forward with more clarity.

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Greenwood Fish Market marks 23 years as a family-run Singapore business. Cheryl Goh speaks with David Lee, founder of Greenwood Fish Market, and Li Qing, Marketing at Greenwood Fish Market, as they reflect on how local seafood tastes have changed, what it takes to keep seafood fresh, and how the business has evolved along the way. Plus, a sneak peek as a 50-kilogram bluefin tuna takes centre stage at its anniversary gala before a new bistro opens at VivoCity in November.  

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Hate your job but feel like leaving isn't an option? With hiring still cautious, more workers may be choosing to stay put for a sense of security. But could "job hugging" be holding back their career growth? Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA's Work It podcast to explore why unhappy employees stay, how to find fulfilment and opportunities to grow in their current roles, and how to recognise when it's time to move on.

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Could AI mean fewer office jobs, but greater demand for premium office space? New research from Cushman & Wakefield suggests Singapore’s Grade A office market could remain resilient even as AI transforms the way businesses operate. Cheryl Goh explores what’s driving that demand, how companies may rethink their office needs, and what the changing workplace landscape means for Singapore and the wider Asia Pacific region with Dr Dominic Brown, Head of International Research at Cushman & Wakefield, and Natalie Craig, Chief Executive of Cushman & Wakefield Singapore. 

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Singapore is considering major changes to the COE system, including merging Categories A and B, removing the Open Category and introducing rebates and surcharges based on vehicle value. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether the proposed changes could make the system fairer and improve affordability — or simply reshape competition for a still-limited pool of COEs with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, SMU

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After reports of an OpenAI rogue agent breaching an Australian government website, questions are mounting over whether AI companies can be trusted. What will it take to build confidence, and should tech giants set their own safety standards or face tighter government oversight? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng discuss accountability, regulation and the future of AI governance with Toby Walsh, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales

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On today's (9 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with  Kingsley Jones, CIO, Jevons Global

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The Land Transport Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed COE changes, including merging Categories A and B and introducing a fee-and-rebate system based on car values. Daniel Martin spoke to Say Kwee Neng, automotive industry veteran and consultant, about how the proposed “feebate” system could affect car prices, affordability and the range of models available in Singapore.

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In Business, TSMC reports record third-quarter revenue amid strong AI demand, while Tencent is reportedly considering backing a major funding round for DeepSeek. Daniel Martin spoke to Leon Tan, Investment Counselor at Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore, about these developments, Temasek’s warning over the risks of an AI market downturn, and the latest moves in Asian markets.

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