CNA938 Rewind

In Business, India raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years, Malaysia prepares to unveil Budget 2027, and the potential risks from an unwinding of the AI trade come into focus at the Milken Institute Asia Summit. Daniel Martin spoke to Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management at Financial Alliance, about these and other key developments shaping Asian markets.

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Retrenchment benefits came up in Parliament after latest labour figures showed 12 per cent of employers did not pay them. Daniel Martin spoke to Hannah Heng, Associate Director at Nair, Jen and Tan LLC, about when retrenchment benefits apply and what employees can do if they are not paid.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers what it takes to be an award-winning personal stylist like Moushumi Khara, founder of the boutique styling firm The Lifestyle Editor. Khara describes how she specialises in colour analysis, body shape analysis, and wardrobe edits - together with client Uma Balasingam, founder of consultancy Careerquake.

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When we feel well, breast screening may not be on our minds. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cheryl Goh speaks with Elise Chan Wei Ting, Senior Radiographer at NHG Diagnostics, NHG Health to explore why screening matters before symptoms appear, clear up common misconceptions about mammograms, and look at how better access and support can help people feel more confident about taking that first step.

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A ring of premium wagyu takes centre stage at Tajimaya Black, with six cuts grilled tableside alongside seafood, pork and a full spread of accompaniments. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jonathan Chong, Marketing Executive of Creative Eateries to look at what sets the different cuts apart and how the experience is designed from first bite to finish.

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Businesses across APAC are deploying AI at scale, but customers still face broken handoffs and repeated questions. Cheryl Goh speaks to Albert Nel, Senior Vice President and Regional Sales Leader for Asia Pacific at Genesys, about connecting AI, employees and channels to create a smoother customer journey.

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Consumers have endless choices over where to eat, drink and shop, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to stand out on product alone. Hairainto Diman and Andrea Heng examine why companies are turning to events, experiences and unexpected collaborations to create reasons for customers to visit and return with Jo Lam, Founder, Remedial Kids

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The October 7 attacks and the war that followed transformed Israel and Gaza—but their impact has spread far beyond them. Three years on, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine how the conflict has reshaped Middle East geopolitics with Professor Lawrence Rubin, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology.

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On today's (7 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer and Founder, FedWatch Advisors 

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China is accelerating the consolidation of hundreds of smaller, mostly rural banks as Beijing seeks to strengthen its financial system and contain risks linked to bad loans, the property downturn and local government debt. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine what the banking shake-up means for consumers, businesses, foreign investors and the wider Chinese economy with Karen Wu, Senior Credit Analyst, CreditSights

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