Retirement planning is about more than building a sufficient nest egg. It also means preparing for major changes in routine, identity, relationships and sense of purpose. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss explore how people can get financially ready for retirement while also strengthening their mental and emotional well-being for a smoother, more fulfilling transition into the next stage of life with Samuel Rhee, Chairman and Group Chief Investment Officer, Endowus and Loh Yan Zhu, Head of Counselling and Coaching, Tsao Foundation. 

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On today's (14 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Raj Singh, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager, Principal Asset Management. 

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The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold in a record-breaking US$12.5 billion deal, once again redefining the value of sports franchises. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss unpack what investors are really buying – from media rights and global brands to scarce assets – and why sports teams are increasingly seen as serious long-term investments rather than billionaire trophies with Loron Orris, Founding Partner, Asia Sports Tech. 

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Guest: Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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On Tuesday (11 August), around 120 people were evacuated from Junction 8 mall, after a fire broke out at its Yakiniku Like outlet. A table grill and exhaust ducting were reportedly involved. But, incidents like these aren’t just limited to barbeque restaurants – we’ve heard of fires at hotpot and mookata joints too. Daniel Martin discusses further with Kelvyn Ong, Managing Director, King Fire Group – fire protection specialist based in Singapore. He’s a Certified Fire Safety Manager.

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Four employees have won cases against their employers in just two months -- from alleged poor performance to being forced to retire or resign. So, how significant is this, and are we seeing more employers treat their employees unfairly? Daniel Martin finds out from Singapore employment lawyer Jennifer Chih from Nair, Jen and Tan LLC.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles the Outdoor Fair, an annual outdoor sports lifestyle festival, returning for its 4th edition. Founder Paul Khor discusses its “From Sea to Summit” theme. Singapore Snow Expo’s Emeline Tan will talk about its debut appearance. Chloe Teh of Pocket People will describe their popular lightweight utility bags for active lifestyles.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro says I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do to ABBA tribute band Björn Again, in Singapore for 3 days only (14 – 16 August) to thrill fans with their iconic hits. Jodie Thornton and Rhys Warden – Agnetha and Björn – will talk about how they studied the original Super Troupers to deliver the same stage presence and unmistakable musicality.

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Food waste remains a major sustainability challenge, but many ingredients we discard still have value in the kitchen. Cheryl Goh gets a look at how Eat Your Scraps! is turning upcycled ingredients into a dining experience, and what it could do to make sustainable living feel more practical, creative and accessible with Michelle Chow, Creative Director and Co-Founder of GREEN-HOUSE, and Michelle Au, Creative Director and Founder of nottofu.

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Two Singapore-made AI-generated films have reignited debate over the role of artificial intelligence in creative work. From films and music to social media posts and advertising, AI-generated content is becoming impossible to ignore. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss explore where AI genuinely enhances creativity, when it starts to feel excessive, and whether "made by a human" could become a mark of quality in the age of generative AI. For more, they speak with Pax Chen Zhou, Founder & CEO, FizzDragon, Dr Hannah Chang, Associate Professor of Marketing, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU and Hahn Jungpil, Provost’s Chair Professor at NUS School of Computing.

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