CNA938 Rewind

Influenza cases are on the rise in Singapore, but what is behind the increase and who is most at risk? Hairianto Diman speaks with a doctor about the latest flu trends, how to tell influenza from a common cold, whether haze could play a role, and the warning signs that may require medical attention.

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Owning a pet brings companionship but also responsibility to the animal and the people around it. After a recent case involving four dogs escaping from a home and getting into a scuffle with another dog, with its owner injured while trying to intervene, Hairianto Diman asks Debra Loi aka Deb The Dog Trainer, TopGear Hounds & Natalie Chan, Deputy Executive Director, SPCA whether Singapore should set a higher bar for pet ownership, from mandatory training and stricter checks to greater accountability when things go wrong. Marie Choo, Dog Behaviourist and Trainer.

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On today's (3 Sep) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers

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Ningbo-Zhoushan has narrowly overtaken Singapore as the world's second-busiest container port in the first half of 2026. But Singapore's own volumes are still growing. Hairianto Diman examines whether rankings based on container throughput really matter and what Singapore must do to maintain its position as a leading global maritime hub with Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan, NUS Business School and Track Leader, Centre for Maritime Studies, NUS.

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After 11 years, the Singapore-Thailand leaders’ retreat returned on Wednesday (2 September). What’s brought it back – and more specifically, why now in 2026? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert with Soka University in Japan.

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Household appliance retailer Asia Excel recently sued a customer for defamation over a negative Shopee review, but the court dismissed the claim, finding the gist of the review was true. Daniel Martin spoke to Noelle Teoh, Associate Lawyer at GJC Law, about where the line lies between an honest negative review and defamation, and what consumers should keep in mind before posting online.

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Guest: Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro documents an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the late Tan Lip Seng, one of Singapore’s most respected photographers and Cultural Medallion recipient. His son Dr Tan Eng Loy and Objectif’s Ryan Chua will discuss highlights from “Tan Lip Seng: A Life in Colour” and what Tan’s contributions mean to Singapore’s overall visual heritage.

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Chef Malcolm Lee, Chef-owner, Pangium and Candlenut has marked another milestone in this year’s Michelin Guide Singapore, with both Candlenut and Pangium retaining their stars. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chef Malcolm to find out how he continues to champion Peranakan cuisine across two very different restaurants, while balancing heritage, innovation and the traditions that keep the cuisine alive. 

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With COE prices remaining high, car ownership continues to be a major talking point in Singapore. A recent CNA commentary argues instead of asking how to make car ownership more affordable, the focus is on whether Singapore's transport system can give people the reliability, flexibility and convenience they need – without every need for flexibility becoming a need to own a car. Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji examine what a truly reliable car-lite transport system could look like with Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor and Head, Urban Psychology Lab, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, SUTD

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