Work friendships can make us happier, more collaborative and more engaged. But when personal boundaries blur – whether it's oversharing, favouritism or workplace cliques – things can quickly become complicated. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss explore how much of ourselves we should bring to work, and what happens when the friendly line is crossed. For more, they speak with Dr Tania Nagpaul, Senior Lecturer with the Human Resource Management Programme at SUSS's S R Nathan School of Human Development, and Dr David Leong, Managing Director of PeopleWorldwide Consulting.

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On today's (20 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier.

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Meta is facing a landmark trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young users hooked. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine where the line lies between creating an engaging product and engineering addiction, what responsibility platforms should bear for users' mental health, and what this case could mean for the future of social media. For that, they speak with Vincent Joralemon, Director, Life Sciences Law & Policy Center, Berkeley Law.

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Fariesha Lam began sniffing glue at the age of nine and eventually progressed to methamphetamine in her teens. During her fourth incarceration, Fariesha discovered art, which opened new worlds of possibility and hope for her. Today, Fariesha is an artist and is enrolled in the diploma in fine arts programme at LaSalle College of the Arts. She uses her creative talent to aid others along in their journey of rehabilitation. Fariesha's artwork was showcased at the Yellow Ribbon Community Art Festival 2026.

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Jonathan Pang was arrested for drug offences at 21 and served five years behind bars. Jonathan shares how he found the drive to ace his A Level exams in prison, and what motivated him to enrol in law school after his release. Jonathan, who's now 30, is in the midst of completing his law undergraduate degree at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (as of Aug 2026) — while running a thriving fish and aquarium business.

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Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance

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HelloRide has been warned after proposing price discussions with fellow bike-sharing operator Anywheel. Daniel Martin speaks to Professor Sharon Ng, Professor of Marketing at NTU, about how much power consumers really have to push back with their wallets, especially when there are few alternatives.

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ChatGPT has launched a version for teens, with stronger safety guardrails, parental controls and learning tools. Daniel Martin discusses with Associate Professor Natalie Pang from the Department of Communications and New Media at NUS, and a member of the Media Literacy Council, whether we’re heading towards separate online experiences for children and adults, and what that could mean for the future of the internet.

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Singapore is tightening anti-scam rules for social media, messaging and e-commerce platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Telegram. Daniel Martin discusses with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow with the Digital Impact Research team at RSIS, NTU, whether the new safeguards will make scammers easier to trace and ultimately help authorities catch those behind the crimes.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro covers the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2026, with Marina Bay Sands’ Nicholas Ionides highlighting how funds will be raised for local charitable causes. Chef Ivan Lim of Black Tap will describe their signature burgers and drinks on sale. Benjamin Chang of The Shy Crafter, talks about the handicrafts his son Isaac have made together with his wife Shylyn.

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