CNA938 Rewind

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Design

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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 Group

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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, SDAX

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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.

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Guest: Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles an ongoing heartlands exhibition organised by the Singapore Art Museum. SAM curator Duncan Bass and local artist Brandon Tay discuss the multidisciplinary installation, “Brandon Tay: Sangkalan”. They’ll describe the travelling exhibition’s fictional island ecosystem featuring a coastal culture shaped by fruits, insects, and birds.

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