CNA938 Rewind

The US is set for new talks with Iran today, according to President Donald Trump who announced the talks hours after calling off new strikes. It comes nearly two months after they signed an interim ceasefire that has since crumbled, amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. But can diplomacy hold after weeks of renewed fighting and accusations of ceasefire violations? Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Professor Lawrence Rubin, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, for more.

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On today's (3 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Sam Konrad, Asian Equity Income Investment Manager, Jupiter Asset Management.

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FIFA has abandoned plans to sell a stake in the World Cup after fierce opposition from football's governing bodies. But was the proposal ever realistic to begin with? Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine the commercial, legal and governance hurdles that stood in the way, and why the plan unravelled so quickly. For more, they speak with Bonita Mersiades, Author, Publisher and Former Football Executive.

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Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB.

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Singapore will lower the demerit point threshold for a first licence suspension from 24 to 18 points within two years, alongside longer driving bans under changes to the Driver Improvement Points System. The move has raised questions about whether lowering the threshold will be an effective deterrent, how it could affect motorists, and whether it is enough to improve road safety. Daniel Martin spoke with Kelvin Foo, Group Managing Director of TTS Group, about the changes and whether they are likely to influence driver behaviour.

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Neighbour disagreements are common, but unresolved tensions can sometimes escalate. Following the recent fatal neighbour dispute in Lengkok Bahru, the tragedy has raised questions about why long-standing neighbour conflicts can spiral out of control, and why they shouldn't be allowed to. Daniel Martin spoke with Lela Kaur, a master mediator with more than 30 years of experience, about the warning signs of escalating disputes and why early intervention is key.

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After uncovering AI-generated "news presenters", CNA has now found around 260 fake videos of Jack Ma spreading falsehoods about Singapore. The case highlights how AI can convincingly replicate real public figures to spread disinformation, raising questions about why these deepfakes have become so convincing despite existing AI safeguards, whether they can be traced back to the same tools or operators, and how those safeguards are being bypassed. Daniel Martin spoke with Professor Anthony Tung from the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore about how these deepfakes are created and why they are becoming increasingly convincing.

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A beauty and wellness chain has agreed to provide up to S$1 million in refunds after an investigation found employees used high-pressure sales tactics to pressure customers into making purchases. The case has raised questions about when hard selling crosses the line into an unfair trade practice, how investigators determine when consumers have been subjected to undue pressure, and what warning signs consumers should look out for. Daniel Martin spoke with Kho Qin Yao, Director of the Fair Trading Practices Division at the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.

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In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Aida Zulkifli, lead singer from homegrown indie-pop band ABSENCE!, and singer Noah Fang – both are performing live for their fans at The Centrestage, a cultural event at shopping mall The Centrepoint. Rachel Fang, its General Manager will talk more about The Centrestage which features local music makers and artists.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles the 2026 PAssionArts Festival (from 1 August to 30 September), turning nearly 80 neighbourhoods into community art spaces. Esther Quek from the People’s Association will describe the festival villages, performances & interactive installations. Eco artist Didier Ng talks about the workshops she held and the community folk she worked with.

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