CNA938 Rewind

Natural skincare is becoming part of the wider wellness conversation, as consumers look for simple, mindful routines and products suited to Singapore’s hot, humid climate. Cheryl Goh looks at how homegrown brand Auolive is developing locally made skincare, and why caring for the skin can also be part of caring for overall wellbeing with Claire Au, founder of Auolive.

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AI mistakes are one concern, but what happens when AI agents try to hide them? Cheryl Goh speaks with Neville Vincent, SVP & GM for Asia Pacific, Japan and China at Trellix, to look at new findings from an AI security breach, what coordinated agent attacks could mean for cybersecurity, and the risks consumers may face as AI becomes more deeply embedded in daily life. 

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Marymount Bakehouse is opening its second outlet at Upper Thomson with a wider sourdough-centred menu, from levain pies and handmade pastas to sourdough-crusted seabass and 15 rotating loaves. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jing Wen, Co-owner of Marymount Bakehouse to find out what diners can expect from the new space and its latest creations.

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UMNO's annual general assembly comes as the party looks to build on recent electoral gains and prepare for Malaysia's next general election. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Afifah Ariffin, CNA's Senior Correspondent, to examine whether the party can remain a key partner in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government while exploring cooperation with PAS, and what its next move could mean for Malaysia's political landscape ahead of GE16.

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As more Singaporeans come forward with accounts of being approached over the Nanning pyramid scheme in China, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman examine how trust, social pressure and persuasive recruitment tactics can draw people in. They also unpack the psychology behind the pitch, the warning signs people may overlook, and how families can help someone who is already deeply involved. For more, they speak with Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, and Shashi Nathan, Joint Managing Partner & Head, Criminal Litigation Practice, Withers KhattarWong. 

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On today's (10 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with David Chao, Global Market Strategist, Asia Pacific, Invesco.

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The Singapore dollar is strengthening, the ringgit has stumbled, the Philippine peso is under pressure and the yen is gaining – even as they confront many of the same global risks. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman unpack why Asian currencies are diverging, what determines which ones outperform, and who could emerge as the biggest winners and losers heading into the fourth quarter. For that, they speak with Saktiandi Supaat, Chief FX Strategist & Head of FX Research & Strategy, Maybank.

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Singapore's 15-year-olds are among the top performers of the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which measures how well students of that age solve real-world problems. But, while Singapore ranks high at PISA 2025, does it reflect the common sense needed in an AI age? Daniel Martin discusses further with Assistant Professor Alwyn LEE, Learning Sciences & Assessment Department, National Institute of Education, NTU.

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Pokémon Worlds is coming to Singapore next year! Could it bring a Taylor Swift-sized boost with it? The crowds, the spending, the scramble for collectibles… Daniel Martin finds out what Singapore should expect. He speaks with Lindsay Jialin, Senior Producer, CNA Lifestyle.

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Guest: Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities

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