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The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

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  • S9 · E224
    Yesterday · 14 min

    Market Watch (16/10): Is Singapore seeing a genuine economic boom? #SGToday

    Singapore exports exploded by 68.4 per cent in September, completely smashing forecasts. Is Singapore in a genuine economic boom, or is this number being inflated by a few volatile sectors? Daniel Martin finds out more from Adam Ahmad Samdin, Senior Economist, Oxford Economics -- along with other developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E223
    Yesterday · 19 min

    Tech Talk: Apple wants into your Smart Home. But is there room for another ecosystem? #SGToday

    This past week, Apple launched a Home-Hub and accessory line-up for the smart home. For years though, Singaporeans have been building their smart homes, one gadget at a time. Smart lights, digital locks, security cameras and air-conditioning controls. And with affordable devices from Chinese brands which often run on different architectures, like Tuya to work with Google Home. Would it be too problematic to switch for the current home-owner? Has Apple let too much time pass in the Smart-Home space? Daniel Martin finds out from Zulhilmy Azrin, Smart Home Consultant, & Founder ‘Haiteku Home’ (a boutique Smart Living design agency). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E222
    Yesterday · 19 min

    Mind Your Money - What does it take to make inclusive hiring work?

    Less than five per cent vision, yet a career in visual content. From using AI tools to navigating workplace relationships, Cheryl Goh explores how persons with disabilities are adapting to different roles with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA’s Work It podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E221
    Yesterday · 17 min

    Mind Your Money - As AI scales, who is responsible for keeping it secure?

    AI is becoming more deeply embedded in how businesses operate, but it is also changing the cybersecurity risks they face. Cheryl Goh looks at who is responsible for securing AI, how companies can put meaningful safeguards in place, and whether businesses can keep innovating without creating new vulnerabilities with Daniel Aw, Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific at Red Hat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E219
    Yesterday · 8 min

    Is Southeast Asia swapping its oil dependence for a battery dependence?

    South-East Asia is investing heavily in renewable energy and battery storage to strengthen energy security. But much of the technology comes from China, raising concerns about a new form of dependence. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether the region's clean-energy transition is creating fresh supply-chain vulnerabilities and what ASEAN can do to reduce them with See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E218
    Yesterday · 15 min

    Cloud seeding to reduce haze: How it works, effectiveness and risks

    As haze affects parts of Southeast Asia, cloud seeding is being considered as a way to encourage rainfall and improve air quality. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explain how the technology works, what chemicals are used, whether it can lower pollution levels and what we know about its environmental impact with Khor Yu-Leng, Senior Research Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Political Analyst, Segi Enam Advisors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E217
    Thursday · 21 min

    #TalkBack: #HazeHealth: N95 mask distribution kicks off; how do we make sure we stem poor behaviour like hoarding?

    With N95 mask distribution kicking off, could fears of another haze crisis trigger a repeat of the panic buying and hoarding we saw in 2013? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Leonard Lee, a behavioural scientist at the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR), a research institute at NUS, and at NUS Business School, on how Singaporeans can be encouraged to take only what they need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E216
    Thursday · 11 min

    Market Watch (15/10): SGX's new products linked to AI and semiconductor giants; could this be a chance to ride the sector's growth? #SGToday

    The SGX is introducing five Singapore Depository Receipts (local securities linked to overseas shares) including TSMC and SK Hynix, with trading scheduled to begin tomorrow (16 October). Daniel Martin discusses this, along with other major business developments, with Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E215
    Thursday · 13 min

    When haze hits 'very unhealthy', do you need to wear your mask indoors as well? #SGToday

    Air quality in Singapore continues to be poor, due to the haze. So, staying indoors – with the doors and windows closed – may seem like the safest option. But, can harmful pollutants still creep into your home, and could you need to wear an N95 mask indoors too? Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E214
    Thursday · 34 min

    Livin’ La Dolce Vita @ the ABITO Exhibition

    In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro celebrates la dolce vita via ABITO, the Italian fashion and design exhibition currently on show at National Gallery Singapore. ABITO’s chief curator Roberto Palomba and Marco Sabetta, General Manager of the globally renowned furniture exhibition, Salone del Mobile.Milano, discuss the various fashion pieces, furniture and lamps on display. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E213
    Thursday · 16 min

    The Wellness Hour - Curated Culture launches ‘Refresh’ prebiotic soda

    Protein shakes and electrolyte drinks are familiar, but what about fibre in a can of fizzy soda? Home-grown brand Curated Culture is putting a new spin on everyday refreshment with its prebiotic soda, Refresh. Cheryl Goh explores the science behind its ingredients, what they mean for gut health, and the journey from the laboratory to convenience-store shelves with Christian Eviston-Putsch, CEO and Co-Founder, and Shermaine Heng, COO and Co-Founder of Curated Culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E212
    Thursday · 18 min

    Eat, Drink, Singapore - Exploring regional flavours at The Japan Rail Fair 2026

    From freshly harvested pears in Sendai and wasabi snacks from Izu to sake tastings and Yamaguchi's prized fugu, The Japan Rail Fair 2026 is serving up a taste of Japan's regional food culture right here in Singapore. Cheryl Goh journeys across Japan through its local flavours, traditions and scenic destinations, with plenty of inspiration for your next trip with Eda Ayako, Sales & Events Executive at JR East Business Development SEA Pte. Ltd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E211
    Thursday · 12 min

    IMF urges urgent debt reduction as global borrowing costs surge

    The International Monetary Fund is calling for urgent fiscal consolidation as global public debt approaches 100 per cent of GDP and government borrowing costs continue to rise. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng unpack why the warning has become more urgent, which economies face the greatest risks and what it means for global growth with Jeep Kline, Managing Partner and Founder, Raisewell Ventures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E210
    Thursday · 31 min

    The Big Question: When do you decide it's time to replace your phone?

    Singaporeans are holding on to their smartphones for longer as prices rise and repairs become more attractive. But how long should a phone realistically last? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng find out how long phones can safely last, when repair costs outweigh the benefits and how to protect your personal data when selling or recycling an old device. They speak with Oo Gin Lee, Founder and Managing Director, Gloo PR, specialising in tech; Sunil Singh, Phone User of 9 years & Vincent Guck, Sustainability and E-Waste Consultant, Virogreen Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E208
    Thursday · 11 min

    Singapore GDP grows 5.4% in Q3 as MAS holds monetary policy steady

    Singapore's economy expanded 5.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, slowing from 6.2 per cent in Q2. Meanwhile, MAS surprised economists by leaving monetary policy unchanged after two rounds of tightening. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine why the central bank is taking a breather, whether growth is beginning to lose momentum and what the latest decisions mean for businesses and consumers with Ahmad Mobeen, Principal Economist for APAC, S&P Global See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E204
    Wednesday · 29 min

    Jellicle Cats Return to SG! CATS the Musical is Back

    In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS the musical, returning to Marina Bay Sands in October-November 2026. Dylan Janse van Rensburg talks about his role as Rum Tum Tugger, the sexy bad boy tom cat. Tod Strike discusses his meowtastic role as an offstage swing - responsible for covering any number of ensemble tracks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E207
    Wednesday · 16 min

    #TalkBack: Can we replace the 'bottom rung' of the career ladder if broken by AI?

    Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has raised concerns about AI potentially replacing entry-level jobs. We discuss what happens if the bottom rung of the career ladder disappears, and how Singapore can preserve opportunities for those entering the workforce. Daniel Martin discusses further with Terence Ho, Executive Director, Institute for Adult Learning, SUSS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E206
    Wednesday · 14 min

    Market Watch (14/10): Singapore's 5.4% growth: Strong economy or sector-led surge?#SGToday

    Asian markets find some relief as tech shares recover, while China’s exports surge over 36 per cent. Back home, Singapore’s economy grew 5.4 per cent in the third quarter - but can that momentum continue into next year? Daniel Martin finds out more from Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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