In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles the Outdoor Fair, an annual outdoor sports lifestyle festival, returning for its 4th edition. Founder Paul Khor discusses its “From Sea to Summit” theme. Singapore Snow Expo’s Emeline Tan will talk about its debut appearance. Chloe Teh of Pocket People will describe their popular lightweight utility bags for active lifestyles.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro says I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do to ABBA tribute band Björn Again, in Singapore for 3 days only (14 – 16 August) to thrill fans with their iconic hits. Jodie Thornton and Rhys Warden – Agnetha and Björn – will talk about how they studied the original Super Troupers to deliver the same stage presence and unmistakable musicality.

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Food waste remains a major sustainability challenge, but many ingredients we discard still have value in the kitchen. Cheryl Goh gets a look at how Eat Your Scraps! is turning upcycled ingredients into a dining experience, and what it could do to make sustainable living feel more practical, creative and accessible with Michelle Chow, Creative Director and Co-Founder of GREEN-HOUSE, and Michelle Au, Creative Director and Founder of nottofu.

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Two Singapore-made AI-generated films have reignited debate over the role of artificial intelligence in creative work. From films and music to social media posts and advertising, AI-generated content is becoming impossible to ignore. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss explore where AI genuinely enhances creativity, when it starts to feel excessive, and whether "made by a human" could become a mark of quality in the age of generative AI. For more, they speak with Pax Chen Zhou, Founder & CEO, FizzDragon, Dr Hannah Chang, Associate Professor of Marketing, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU and Hahn Jungpil, Provost’s Chair Professor at NUS School of Computing.

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On today's (13 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Will McGough, Chief Investment Officer, Prime Capital Financial.

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Singapore’s luxury property market promises prestige, prime locations and an exclusive lifestyle but not always strong returns. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss look at why some homes in Sentosa Cove and Marina Bay have been sold at significant losses, what limits their resale appeal, and what owners can do when the market falls short of expectations. For more, they speak with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg.

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On Wednesday (12 August), we heard news that the existing stretch of Orchard Road between Buyong Road and Handy Road could be transformed into a pedestrianised activity promenade. Now, this is just 500 meters we’re talking about here… How about pedestrianising the whole of Orchard Road, like Holland Village? Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Lea Bou Sleiman, Assistant Professor, NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy – who specialises in the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of pedestrianisation policies.

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From record-breaking rain in China to power cuts and heavy rain in Japan, typhoons are making their presence felt across the region. Is this unprecedented? Why is Asia awash in typhoons of high magnitude right now? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Adam Switzer, Professor of Coastal Science at NTU’s Asian School of the Environment, and a Principal Investigator at its Earth Observatory of Singapore.

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Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro traces the successful journey of SGFR, the viral candy and treats store. Founder and CEO Haikkel Firdaus details how the company began as a fishing gear business and later pivoting to the trend-driven Gen Z & Gen Alpha snack store of choice. SGFR’s Luqmaan Hakiim and Alya Roziz discuss their roles as influencers and executives.

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