CNA938 Rewind

Nearly half of Singapore firms surveyed say payment delays have become more frequent, while 57 per cent experienced at least one customer default over the past year. Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji unpack which sectors are most exposed, why businesses are waiting longer to act and what companies can do to protect their cash flow with Grishma Kewada, Chief Executive and Country Manager of Coface Singapore

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Personal trainer Siti Maryam Abdul Rahman spent four days in a coma, and required 10 surgeries to repair the severe injuries she sustained in a near-fatal accident in 2023. Around the same time, she was going through a marital breakdown and faced the prospects of becoming a single-mother to four young children. Maryam shares how she overcame the odds to rebuild herself physically and mentally, and continues to inspire others — including seniors and other mothers — to redefine their limits.

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John Ye is the owner of Just Ants, an ant hobbyist store he started in 2020. John shares some of the most fascinating facts about the variety of ant species he rears and sells, and what his journey has taught him about courage, entrepreneurship, and family.

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Guest: Leon Tan, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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Singapore-based electric motorcycle firms are finding demand in markets like Indonesia, with plans to expand further across South-East Asia. But here at home, electric motorcycles still make up just 0.2 per cent of motorcycles on our roads. So what’s holding riders back? Daniel Martin discusses with Rex Tan, President of the Singapore Motor Cycle Trade Association.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Steve Chen, Managing Director of Read With You, an independent American children's book publisher. Chen will recall why left the world of tech to set up the company. He’ll also describe the various Read With You volumes including trade storybooks, art, and an educational series that teaches key skills in STEAM and language arts.

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A survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation found employers cautious about hiring and wages in 2027. But recently, we heard economists sharply raising their growth forecast for our economy this year. So, against that strong economic backdrop, what’s behind this disconnect? Daniel Martin finds out from Assistant Professor Chua Yeow Hwee from the Department of Economics, NTU.

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Yum Cha Chinatown is giving Friday afternoons a playful twist with Mahjong Social Fridays, pairing dim sum with a few rounds around the mahjong table. Cheryl Goh finds out what diners can expect, what’s on the menu, and how the homegrown brand is bringing a familiar social tradition into a new dining experience with Melody Tan, second-generation owner of Yum Cha. 

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As cities become denser and more fast-paced, co-living is being positioned as more than just a place to stay. Cheryl Goh looks at how Mber Co-Living & Serviced Apartments hopes to build connection, community and healthier routines through shared spaces, wellness-focused facilities and a modern take on communal living with Josh Hu, Founder, Mber Co-Living & Serviced Apartments; Managing Director, Aw & Sons Capital Pte Ltd. 

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As AI reshapes jobs and the skills employers need, how can workers decide what is actually worth learning? Cheryl Goh speaks with Chandler Morse, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Workday to look at whether companies want specialists or generalists, how to separate real demand from hype, and what workers can do to keep pace.

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