CNA938 Rewind

More adults in Singapore are shutting themselves away from the outside world, sometimes for months, even years. Social service agencies say these so-called “hidden adults” can range from their 20s to well into their 40s, with triggers ranging from anxiety and depression to bullying, family pressures and a loss of purpose. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Dr Geraldine Tan, Director, Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, The Therapy Room, to unpack why some adults withdraw from society, what drives prolonged isolation, and how families can support them. 

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New tools can estimate how quickly your body is ageing using biomarkers from a simple blood test. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Professor Dean Ho, Director, Institute for Digital Medicine & Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering, NUS, to explore what biological age measures, how it differs from your actual age, and whether knowing it can help predict future health risks and improve healthy longevity.

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On today's (12 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist, Dietze Wealth Management Group.

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AI adoption is accelerating across companies and businesses, but faster work isn't translating into stronger profits. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss unpack the AI Productivity Paradox: why productivity gains alone rarely create competitive advantage, and what leadership, workflow redesign, and governance need to look like to turn AI speed into real business value. For more, they speak with Phanish Puranam, Professor of Strategy and Organisation Design, INSEAD.

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Singapore’s raised expectations for both its economic growth and exports this year, following a robust first half… What do the latest numbers tell us? Daniel Martin discusses further with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ.

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Two cases of Singaporeans abroad sparked fears for their safety – one was uncontactable but safe, the other was kidnapped and held for ransom. So when a loved one suddenly goes silent overseas, how do you know what’s really happened, and what should you do next? Daniel Martin discusses further with Ivan Tan, private investigator and NUS-certified cybersecurity expert with Asia Top Investigation.

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Guest: Adeline Gao, Research Analyst, FSM Global

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Recently, a man was seen repeatedly stabbing himself with a knife in Clementi, before a member of the public stepped in and disarmed him. What should you do, if someone with a weapon appears to be in distress and could pose a danger to themselves or others? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Jared Ng, Medical Director, Psychiatrist and Senior Consultant, Connections MindHealth.

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In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it takes to be an F&B franchise in Singapore by speaking with Deborah Ku, owner-operator of American fast food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A at Millenia Walk. Ku discusses what’s expected of a Chick-fil-A franchisee, and how the decades working at her family’s restaurant Penang Place worked to her advantage.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can lose themselves in a 13,000 sqft pop culture universe featuring books, original artworks, dioramas and miniatures. Father & daughter duo Scott and Shona Graham of The PORTALS Experience will talk about the screen-free fantastical realms housed within the Fever Exhibition Hall.

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