CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro explores an ongoing Singapore Art Museum exhibition, “Maria Taniguchi: Afterimage”. SAM curator Duncan Bass discusses Filipina artist Maria Taniguchi’s pieces that explore time, repetition and labour through her signature hand-painted brick paintings, sculptures and video works.

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Doxxing is emerging as a major online safety concern here. Figures released on Tuesday (22 September) show it was the most common online harm handled by Singapore’s new Online Safety Commission, accounting for 44 per cent of the harms reported. So how worried are you, and would you know what to do? Daniel Martin discusses further with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, as well as Head of Digital Impact Research, RSIS.

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Heard an outlying instance of a jumbo flat in Telok Blangah listed for sale at an asking price of S$2.18 million? Are we getting closer to Singapore’s first S$2 million resale flat sale – when and where could it be? Daniel Martin finds out from Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg.

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Selling a home is not always about setting the highest asking price. Cheryl Goh speaks with Rhonda Wong, Group CEO and Co-Founder of Ohmyhome to look at the costly mistakes homeowners can make before listing, from overpricing and unnecessary renovations to weak negotiation, and how better pricing, preparation and guidance can help sellers get more from the sale.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises is expanding its wellness offering aboard Seven Seas Prestige, with a new salt room, larger spa and fitness spaces, personalised training and a broader range of treatments and classes. Cheryl Goh finds out how guest expectations are shaping the way wellness is being built into the cruise experience with Lisa Pile, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

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Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Singapore is back after a S$3 million refresh, with a new look, an expanded international buffet and collaborations with local names including Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah and Dove Desserts. Cheryl Goh finds out what has changed, how Westin’s Eat Well philosophy shapes the spread, and what diners can look forward to on Level 32 with James Walkden, General Manager at The Westin Singapore.

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From premium food and grooming to enrichment classes and specialised activities, some pet owners are spending more than ever on their furkids. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak to Sharon, Pet Owner, and Dr Emmanuelle Titeux, Veterinary Behavioural Medicine Specialist, Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital, about whether these experiences truly benefit dogs – or if pet pampering is sometimes more for the humans. 

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U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet after senior U.S and Chinese officials held eight hours of talks on trade, AI and critical minerals. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, NUS and Former Trade Specialist, U.S Treasury Department, to unpack what progress has been made, the sticking points still unresolved and why extending the U.S-China trade truce will be a key test for both leaders.

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On today's (23 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Damian McIntyre, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Federated Hermes.

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High interest rates and bond yields would normally make gold less attractive, yet prices remain close to historic highs and analysts see further upside. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani examine why the traditional relationship is breaking down, what's driving demand and whether gold's bull run still has room to go. For more, they speak with Richard Wang, Country Manager for Singapore, J Rotbart.

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