CNA938 Rewind

On today's (27 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Brent Wilsey, Chief Investment Officer, Wilsey Asset Management.

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Air India is seeking about US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines as losses mount and its turnaround stretches further into the future. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine why SIA remains committed, how much more capital the transformation could require, and when a long-term investment risks becoming too costly. For more, they speak with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aerospace Lead, Frost & Sullivan.

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

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Following sellers on Shopee and TikTok calling out misleading AI-generated ads, we look at the audio quality behind these videos. From flat or exaggerated inflections to generic delivery and a lack of emotion, what makes these AI-generated voices sound the way they do? Daniel Martin speaks with Kenn Delbridge, Sound Designer at SPLiCE Studios.

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The Singapore government is seeking public opinion on the impact of artificial intelligence on intellectual property, especially on patents and copyrights. This is to ensure the rules and frameworks remain fit for purpose, trusted, and responsive to emerging AI developments. Daniel Martin speaks with Trina Ha, Chief Legal Counsel and Director of the Legal Department at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).

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AI is moving beyond answering questions to taking action on our behalf, raising new questions about the future of work. Cheryl Goh looks at how AI agents could help businesses automate routine tasks, support productivity and ease workforce constraints, as well as what this means for jobs, skills and staying relevant in an AI-powered economy with Carlos Quaderi, Head of APAC at Zoom.

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What does it actually take to turn the sea into usable land? As Singapore studies plans for a new western island, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss look at how reclamation is carried out, why less sand may be needed today, how reclaimed land is stabilised and what happens to marine habitats in the process with Dr David Ng, Co-Founder & Executive Director, One Smart Engineering

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From a S$10,000 Baby Gift and annual Child Credits to cheaper childcare and more childcare leave, Singapore has unveiled one of its biggest overhauls of family support. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss unpack what's changing, who benefits and whether the measures can make starting a family and raising children easier with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower and Finance

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On today's (26 Aug) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Francis Tan, Chief Strategist, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management

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Washington is ramping up economic pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of penalties against countries and businesses that maintain ties with Tehran. As Iran vows to retaliate, the US is also facing a deepening trade fight with Canada, with Ottawa imposing retaliatory tariffs on American goods. Dr Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Hinrich Foundation examines how far Washington can push Iran, the risks for China, and which industries could be hardest hit by the US-Canada trade war. She speaks with Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss.

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