On today's (30 June) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB

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In an age of digital wallets and instant transfers, cash might seem like a relic. But for seniors navigating scam fears to families at the hawker centre, physical cash is still the most trusted, reliable option they have. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what it really means to build a payment system that works for everyone Wong Wanyi, FinTech Leader, PwC Singapore

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In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the world’s best spas in The Seychelles, Italy, Sri Lanka, Australia and Indonesia. She’ll get recommendations from Danny and Tania Taylor, the husband-and-wife co-founders and CEOs of BODHI Spa – a luxury spa and wellbeing brand at Resorts World Sentosa’s The Laurus hotel. The Taylors will describe what spa-loving aficionados can expect from spa havens with world-class natural hot springs, excellent service and luxury bathhouses.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the 2026 Glow Festival - a multi-day wellness, fitness, and lifestyle event that’s taking place under the theme "We Glow Better Together". Founder Martin Capstick will talk more about the Sentosa-based 17 - 19 July festival featuring eight immersive festival zones and over 70 wellness sessions with celebrity instructors, mass workouts, workshops, interactive experiences, and F&B treats. Singaporean singer-songwriter Shazza will talk about her live set and how she’s preparing for it. 

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In the third episode of the '#TalkBack: World Cup Watch 2026' series, Daniel Martin takes a look at the biggest shocks, biggest shoots, and biggest problems that emerged (streaming problems, things that happened on-site) from World Cup 2026 so far. He's joined by Steven Okun, CEO, APAC Advisors and former Clinton Administration official and Ambassador Agustín García-López Loaeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore.

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Guest: Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities

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Online courses – do they sound too good to be true? Could FOREX trading and foreign property buying gurus be taking you for a ride? It’s a discussion in light of a property agent promoting an Australia housing scheme that ultimately lost investors $16 million. Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Sharon Ng, Professor of Marketing, NTU.

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A series of banking enhancements are in the works – from faster digital payments to ensuring every HDB block is within 500 metres of an ATM, bank branch or cashpoint by the end of 2027. Will we soon say goodbye to the passbook and the bank branch? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School - where he is Professor in Practice of Strategy and Policy.

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For many of us, “switching off” after work means dinner, drinks, or scrolling — but we don’t always feel any more rested. So, what are we really craving at the end of the day? Cheryl Goh finds out what makes play so effective — and how it can be part of a wellness routine with Jacquline Ong, Head of Marketing at Timezone Singapore.

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More than 40 flavours from 18 homegrown bakeries come together for Cakes for a Cause, raising funds to fulfil final wishes for terminally ill patients. Cheryl Goh hears how inclusive baking helps more people share in life’s meaningful moments, and how cake can bring comfort, care and community with Marya Malek, Executive Director of Ambulance Wish Singapore, and Delcie Lam, Founder and Chef of Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes.

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