In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers a special collaboration between Singapore brands Studio Qiling, an art-led fashion label, and Mathilde Singapore, a bespoke leather bagmaking brand. Mathilde’s Kenneth Teh and Studio Qiling’s Melissa Tan and Jasline Ang will talk about their exclusive premium range of leather bucket bags featuring exquisite leather marquetry.

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Freshly made seafood and wagyu hand rolls meet a dedicated matcha programme at SKOSH’s new Scotts Square concept. Cheryl Goh speaks with Shaun Leong, Founder of SKOSH Hand Roll & Matcha Bar to find out what goes into a good hand roll, how different matchas bring their own tasting notes, and why the two work so well together. 

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Tiny rental rooms are emerging as an option for tenants seeking lower rents in Singapore. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss look at who is choosing these “pocket-sized” units, the compromises involved, the legal and safety concerns, and what the trend says about the wider rental market. For more, they speak with Alan Cheong, Executive Director and Head of Real Estate for Research and Consultancy, Savills Singapore.

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A new TOUCH Community Services survey found that while six in 10 parents say their child experienced mental health struggles, only one in six saw a moderate-to-direct link with online experiences. Hairianto Diman and Justine Modd discuss what parents may be missing, and how they can better support their children in a digital world. For that, they speak with Dr Chew Han Ei, Online Safety Researcher at the Institute of Policy Studies.

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On today's (19 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer, The Glenview Trust Company.

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The UAE has managed to keep crude exports flowing by shuttling oil across the Strait of Hormuz to waiting tankers outside the Gulf. But after attacks on ADNOC-operated vessels, that strategy is facing its toughest test yet. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Jaime Brito, Executive Director, Refining and Oil Markets, Dow Jones Energy, to explore whether this critical workaround is still viable—and what happens if it isn't.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Thomas Chua author of, “The Lunch Break Investor”. His book shows newbie investors how to build long-term wealth by investing in great businesses for just an hour a day using accessible tools. Chua will also recall how he got out of the poverty cycle in Singapore to achieving financial independence.

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Singapore's first private assisted-living development has opened, with fees starting at around S$8,000 a month. Daniel Martin discusses with geriatrician Dr Carol Tan from The Good Life Medical Centre what options exist for seniors who need more support than living independently, but don't require nursing-home care and whether Singapore has an affordable middle ground.

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Weddings in Singapore can cost tens of thousands of dollars, prompting some couples to rethink how much they spend on saying “I do”. With China introducing unconventional marriage venues such as metro stations and shopping malls, Daniel Martin discusses with licensed solemniser Joanna Portilla whether it’s time to make weddings simpler and more affordable in Singapore.

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Guest: Charmaine Tan, Research Analyst, FSM Global

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