CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro enters the world of bling with Elad Kirshberg, founder of Dianoche, a natural diamond manufacturer and jewellery retailer. Kirshberg recalls how his diamond career began in China before setting up Dianoche in Singapore. Nitika Sachid, Dianoche’s designer and creative lead explains how she shapes Dianoche’s visual identity.

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Guest: Hu You, Research Analyst, FSMOne Singapore

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From Wednesday (23 September), new regulations governing commuter conduct on buses will kick in - with fines of up to 500 dollars for things like playing loud audio, putting your feet on seats, littering, and eating or drinking. So, where do you draw the line when it comes to behaviour on board? Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Leong Chan-Hoong, Head of Social Cohesion Research Programme, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, and former member of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise. 

He also led the 2020 Study of Social Norms in the Neighbourhood, which looked at everyday behaviours including how we conduct ourselves on public transport.

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Singapore’s new Cruise Centre at HarbourFront has been officially launched, with airport-style check-in, automated baggage handling and more. What could the new terminal unlock for travellers, cruise and ferry operators, and Singapore’s tourism sector? Daniel Martin finds out from Jacqueline Tan, CEO, Singapore Cruise Centre.

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is warning of global shocks and AI pullback in its latest Financial Stability Review, but says Singapore firms and households are well-buffered. So, how can our banks and households withstand AI shocks? Daniel Martin finds out from Tay Qi Hang, Senior Analyst (Asia), Economist Intelligence Unit.

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PCOS has long been associated with fertility, but its effects can extend far beyond reproductive health. Cheryl Goh looks at why the condition is now being reframed as PMOS, and what that could mean for diagnosis, treatment and women’s long-term metabolic health with Dr Vikram Sonawane, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Founder of Harmony Thyroid Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre (a member of Beyond Medical Group).

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A new parkside café is putting sharing at the centre of both the menu and the space. Cheryl Goh checks out Shared Table, from its Nourish Plate to what diners are looking for beyond a good meal with Jerls Su, co-founder of Shared Table.

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What does stepping away from work to care for family mean for a woman’s income, career progression and long-term financial security? Cheryl Goh looks at the cost of career breaks, the challenges of returning to work, and what could make re-entry easier with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO).

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Men and women may differ in strength, muscle composition, hormones, anatomy and recovery but do those differences mean they should train differently? Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman ask Dr Dex Khor, General Practitioner, Little Haven Family Clinic, and Sarah Widjaja, Personal Trainer & National Powerlifter, whether women really need different workouts and which fitness myths need to go.

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Singapore's labour market continues to grow and unemployment remains low, but retrenchments have hit their highest level since 2020, vacancies are falling and displaced workers are taking longer to find new roles. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman unpack the conflicting signals – why the labour market is softening despite continued employment growth, which workers are most exposed and what the outlook means for jobseekers. For more, they speak with Associate Professor Guan Chong, Director, SUSS Academy.

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