CNA938 Rewind

NASA’s powerful Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope promises a new view of the universe, hunting for distant planets while mapping billions of galaxies and probing the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Quentin Parker, Emeritus Professor and Immediate Past-Director of the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong, to find out what makes Roman different, when its first major discoveries could emerge and how technology originally intended for US spy satellites could reshape space exploration. He's also the CEO and CO-founder of Science, Safety and Sustainability for Space, an NGO.

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As communities reel from the Nepal-Tibet floods, the Red Cross outlines the most pressing humanitarian needs, efforts to trace missing loved ones and the challenges of reaching affected areas. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman also look at how the Singapore Red Cross’s S$50,000 in humanitarian aid will support relief efforts, what could trigger a deployment to Nepal and how Singaporeans can help. For that, they speak with Benjamin William, Secretary General and CEO, Singapore Red Cross.

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On today's (1 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Mark Matthews, Managing Director, Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer.

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Apple begins a new chapter as John Ternus takes over as CEO from Tim Cook on 1 September. With a foldable iPhone on the horizon and the AI race intensifying, Ternus inherits big product ambitions and pressure to prove Apple can catch its rivals in artificial intelligence. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman examine the challenges facing Apple’s new chief and how Cook will remain influential as executive chairman. For that, they speak with Bryan Ma, Vice President of Devices Research, IDC.

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A catastrophic glacial collapse and flooding have killed hundreds across Nepal and Tibet, despite Nepal and China discussing glacier and flood risks just months earlier. Daniel Martin speaks to Professor Joseph Liow, Chairman of the Middle East Institute at NUS, and Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, about whether better cross-border cooperation could help prevent another disaster.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are in Kyrgyzstan for a summit marking 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Daniel Martin speaks to Professor Joseph Liow, Chairman of the Middle East Institute at NUS, and Dean and Wang Gung-wu Professor in East Asian Affairs at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, about what the gathering tells us about China and Russia’s ambitions and the shifting balance of power in Central Asia.

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Guest: Irene Foo, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

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Road accidents in Singapore have risen for a third straight year, alongside a rapid increase in the number of electric cars on our roads. Daniel Martin speaks to Tyron Tan, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Singapore and Opportunity Catalyst at VoltBridge, about whether drivers are prepared for the different acceleration, braking and technology that come with making the switch to an EV.

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A couple was recently fined after their Rottweilers and Cane Corsos escaped and injured another dog. Daniel Martin speaks to Qiai Chong, Chief Animal Behaviourist and co-founder of Pet Coach Singapore, about what it takes to responsibly care for and manage a Specified Dog.

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At just 25, Janna Caganap has taken Sushi Pinch from a home kitchen project started during COVID to a full Chef X residency. Susan Ng digs into the bestselling sushi bakes, the Filipino flavours behind the menu and what it has been like turning a home-based idea into a dine-in experience with Janna Caganap, Chef-Founder of Sushi Pinch.

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