CNA938 Rewind

Singapore Airlines has slipped into its first quarterly loss in four years, even as it posted record revenue. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine how soaring fuel costs and mounting losses at Air India outweighed strong travel demand, and what it means for the airline's outlook. For more, they speak with Ellis Taylor, Asia Editor, Cirium, an aviation analytics company.

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Singapore is rolling out a second $900 million support package to help households and businesses manage the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Daniel Martin spoke with Assistant Professor Chua Yeow Hwee from NTU's Department of Economics about how these measures could ease cost pressures and what they signal about the economic outlook.

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From changes to the COE system to expanding car-sharing and active mobility, LTA’s second phase of focus groups for the Land Transport Master Plan refresh explored a range of ideas on car ownership and transport alternatives. Daniel Martin speaks with automotive industry veteran and consultant Say Kwee Neng. 

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Guest: Arun Pai, Partner, Monk's Hill Ventures.

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More companies are being urged to strengthen support for mature workers as Singapore's population and workforce continue to age. Schneider Electric has introduced programmes to support senior employees at different stages of their careers. Daniel Martin speaks with Monica Chia, Vice President of Human Resources at Schneider Electric.

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In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles St. Andrew's Autism Centre (SAAC) - a non-profit organisation for the education, training, and care of persons with autism and their families. SAAC’s CEO Bernard Chew will outline its significant milestones, while SAAC Day Activity Centre senior coach Chloe Phua and volunteer Edwin Tay will talk about their learning journeys so far.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Joanna Wong, herbal cuisine specialist and author of “Herbalicious: Contemporary Cooking with Chinese Herbs”. Fondly known as the ‘herb whisperer’, Wong will single out some of the 50 original recipes and describe how she collaborated with chefs from around the world – East and West – to concoct soups, meals and desserts.

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Afternoon tea is getting a wellness-led twist, with AI and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles used to personalise the experience for each guest. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jovalene Teo, CEO & Founder of Luli and Aiteaic, and Claire Chan, Assistant Director of Marketing Communications at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore; to find out how the concept works, what makes the menu feel tailored, and whether Singapore diners are ready for a more interactive take on afternoon tea.

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AI tools are becoming more accessible to SMEs, but adoption can still add cost, complexity and too many platforms to manage. Cheryl Goh explores what meaningful AI adoption looks like for smaller businesses, and whether connected ecosystems can help bring AI, data and commerce together more effectively with Pei Gy Wong, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of Synagie, and Irene Ang, Founder and CEO of FLY Entertainment.

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From personalised meal plans to calorie tracking, AI-powered nutrition tools are gaining popularity worldwide. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore why consumers are embracing AI, where these tools perform well, where they fall short, and whether they complement – or compete with – human dietitians. For more, they speak with Clara Lee, CNA Presenter, and Annabelle Johnson, Dietitian.

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