CNA938 Rewind

Foura brings longevity-inspired dining, movement and community experiences together through four pillars of wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional and relational health. Cheryl Goh speaks with Elwin Tan, Business Development and Science Director and Co-Founder of Foura, and Benjamin Aryanto, Marketing Director and Co-Founder of Foura to find out how science shapes its menu, why shared experiences matter, and what a more connected approach to wellness could look like in Singapore.

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Tokyo-born sio pasta is bringing Japan’s soup pasta trend to Singapore with fresh handcrafted noodles served in rich, comforting broths. Cheryl Goh speaks with Shinji Yokota, Operations Director of sio pasta to find out what makes the dish so popular, how its Singapore flavours were created, and why Singapore was chosen for the brand’s first outlet outside Japan.

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As AI takes on more routine work, employers are placing greater value on qualities such as empathy, judgment and leadership. Cheryl Goh looks at why human skills are becoming more important in hiring, and what workers and companies need to do to stay competitive with Vijayakumar Tangarasan, Country Head for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei at International Workplace Group (IWG).

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With a new leader moving into 10 Downing Street, the UK faces a dramatic shift in domestic policy and international relations. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing look at the immediate challenges on the new prime minister's desk and what this means for global markets with Alexander Hilton, Political Analyst, SkyStamper

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The unexpected departure and investigation of a political office holder have sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing analyze the fallout for the ruling party and how this leadership shakeup alters the road to the next general election with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU

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On today's (21 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing speak with Chidu Narayanan, Head of Macro Strategy, APAC, Wells Fargo

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Consumers will have more autonomy over their data online. Singapore rolls out AI specific guidelines to regulate how private data is used in training generative AI models. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing break down what the regulations mean for corporate defenses with Jennifer Cheng, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy, Asia Pacific & Japan, Proofpoint

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Guest: Robin Yeoh, Regional Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Asset Management

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Andy Burnham will become Britain's sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an abundance of challenges waiting for him. Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow, RSIS.

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Tensions have been deepening across the Middle East, with Israeli groups pushing for settlements in Gaza as US strikes on Iran continue. Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow, RSIS.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro interviews two creatives involved in the Teater Ekamatra production ‘CHARGED’, the critically acclaimed play by theatremaker and festival director Chong Tze Chien. ‘CHARGED’ follows a small group of soldiers experiencing a tense night of army duty – but soon, dawn arrives and things get deadly. Teater Ekamatras’ Artistic Director Shaza Ishak and actor Irsyad Dawood talk about their roles in this play that’s been described as a “gripping army drama".

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles the new PCMP or President's Challenge Multiculturalism Panel. She’ll speak with some of the twelve leading figures from Singapore's arts scene who’ve been appointed to the PCMP to champion more multiculturalism through the arts. Joining the conversation are PCMP’s co-chair and President of LASALLE College of the Arts Dr Venka Purushothaman and PCMP panel members: award-winning filmmaker Boo Junfeng and Yvonne Tham, CEO of The Esplanade.

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Knee pain is often dismissed as part of ageing, but it can affect mobility, independence and quality of life. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr James Wee, Senior Consultant and Medical Director, Oxford Orthopaedics to explore when knee arthritis needs closer attention, what treatment options are available, and how surgery can help some older adults stay active for longer.

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Tai Sun is marking 60 years with a scoop of nostalgia, teaming up with Creamier on two limited-edition ice cream flavours and a playful modern-day mama shop experience. Cheryl Goh gets the story behind Salted Vanilla Almonds and Peanut Toffee, the collectible mini pouch blind bags, and how a familiar homegrown snack brand is staying fresh for a new generation with Esther Loo, Tai Sun third generation and Head of Sales and Marketing.

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A new study finds that living and working overseas may help people reach financial freedom sooner, but rising costs, volatile currencies and assets spread across different countries can make financial planning more complicated. Cheryl Goh speaks with Oliver Wickham, Asia and Middle East Partnership Director at St. James’s Place to look at what the findings reveal about managing wealth across borders and the decisions that are often left too late.

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Private weight-loss camps in China are attracting growing interest — not just from locals, but increasingly from overseas visitors as well. The trend comes as Beijing steps up efforts to tackle obesity, with more than half of Chinese adults now overweight or obese. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing speak with Rebecca Metteo, Correspondent (China), CNA

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As the World Cup tournament draws to a close- with Spain clinching the trophy - Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing get a sense of how scenes unfolded in the US and at a watch party at CHIJMES in Singapore with Mitch McCann, Correspondent, FSN and Nadine Yeam, Reporter, CNA

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The 2026 World Cup has officially wrapped, leaving behind a legacy defined as much by high-stakes drama as massive systemic fallout. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing unpack the tournament's biggest controversies, from hydration breaks and VAR, and scheduling chaos to the shifting cultural identity of football under corporate weight with Dr. Tom Heenan, Lecturer, Monash Intercultural Lab, Monash University

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On today's (20 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB

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A new SBF study reveals Singaporeans are projected to spend an extra S$1 billion a year in JB once the RTS Link opens, creating a S$290 million net spending deficit. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing discuss how local retail and F&B businesses can survive the cross-border squeeze with Musa Fazal, Chief Policy and Operating Officer, Singapore Business Federation 

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In the sixth and final episode of the '#TalkBack: World Cup Watch 2026' series, Daniel Martin speaks with Pablo Hontoria, Resident Partner (Singapore Office), Pérez-Llorca (Team Spain) and Arun Pai, Partner, venture capital firm Monk's Hill Ventures (Team Argentina). They discuss how the respective teams they support have fared so far, among other newsworthy moments.

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Guest: Louise Loo, Head of Asia Economics, Oxford Economics

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Singapore's exports have been rising on AI demand. But, is the recovery as strong as it looks? Daniel Martin finds out more from Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist, RHB Banking Group.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lu-Lyn Chang, owner & principal designer of Bound Designs, a fashion & lifestyle label that celebrates the traditional art of macramé and weaving. Chang will recall the days she first took up macramé - to calm her anxious mind during the COVID pandemic, and how this went from a passion project to a slow fashion business. She’ll talk about the various handmade bags and accessories she creates and how this is also a zero-waste venture.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the multihyphenate creative behind the gothic horror production “Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest”. Joel Burke is the production’s choreographer, as well as co-founder and artistic director of BIG Live. He will talk about how he and his team assembled an international cast of ballet dancers from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and more to star in the show which bridges elite ballet dance techniques with modern pop-culture appeal.

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What does it take to create a truly child-safe online environment? We unpack the key issues raised at the "MDDI-IPS Forum on Fostering Child-Safe Digital Environments on Social Media", and what they mean for parents. Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Chew Han Ei, Online safety researcher and Associate Director (Impact), SMU.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Vanya Polunin: lead performer/clown and creative contributor of Slava's SnowShow, a wordless spectacle of comedy that blends traditional clowning with larger-than-life stage effects. Polunin, the son of creator Slava Polunin, will talk about how he was introduced to the internationally acclaimed show from infancy. He’ll describe touring with Slava's SnowShow, performing in the lead role as the Yellow Clown while also managing the cast and tweaking the show’s appeal.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean celebrity couple and business partners Edwin Goh and Rachel Wan. Goh and Wan, who are co-founders of their crochet and yarn business The Club Made, will talk about how they’re involved in electricity retailer Geneco’s latest mental wellness campaign, ‘Begin Again’. They’ll discuss their own mental health journeys and how they’ve created a collection of nine original crochet pieces, each representing a different stage of emotional growth and renewal.

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A new study suggests our screen habits may be tied to deeper needs such as comfort, connection, validation and the fear of missing out. Cheryl Goh speaks with Tan Toi Chia, Chief of People, Organisation and Communications at StarHub, and Joan Low, Founder and CEO of ThoughtFull to unpack why it can be so hard to switch off, and how recognising what drives the habit could help us build a healthier relationship with technology.

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Degree holders in Singapore are facing a higher incidence of retrenchment, challenging the long-held belief that higher qualifications offer greater job security. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA’s Work It podcast; who unpacks which workers are most exposed, why experienced professionals can find it harder to re-enter employment, and what degrees, skills and adaptability now mean in a changing workplace.

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When he was 17, Nathan Willy (better known online as "Nathan Cooks") left Singapore to work at a popular Melbourne restaurant to gain professional experience. Now 21 and fresh out of national service, Nathan is pursuing his passion for cooking and has been described as "Singapore's youngest private home-dining chef", serving up a refined omakase menu. Nathan shares how his mother has been instrumental to his culinary journey, how the discouraging words of a teacher had the opposite effect on his ambitions, his favourite dishes, and his letter to his younger self.

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As Singapore's population ages and family sizes shrink, more seniors are reaching the end of life without loved ones to care for them. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji speak with Yogeswari Chandrasekaran, Former Head of Social Work, Resident Programmes, Sree Narayana Mission Singapore about the growing challenge of ensuring no one is left without dignity in death.

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On today's (17 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone 

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Wall Street's SPAC revival is drawing fresh attention, but Singapore's earlier experience suggests caution. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji examine why the SGX's blank-cheque company experiment failed to gain traction and why the case for a local comeback remains weak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier 

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Weaknesses in HDB's eligibility checks for season parking, involving nearly S$25 million in improperly approved applications, and lapses in contract management under the Ministry of Health were among the issues flagged in a recent report published by the Auditor-General's Office. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

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From accident alerts to helping locate lost seniors, AI may soon play a bigger role in our daily lives. Daniel Martin speaks with Andrew Tan, Consulting Partner at Ernst & Young Advisory, who leads the Digital Practice in Singapore.

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Guest: Leon Tan, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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Around 25 hectares of forest could be cleared to make way for new homes at Sunset Way and Gillman Barracks. What safeguards matter most, and how do we do it with nature in mind? Daniel Martin speaks with Leong Kwok Peng, President of the Nature Society Singapore. 

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Dana Lam, artist, rights activist and performer taking part in The AGEncy Fest, an annual showcase celebrating the creativity and life experiences of artists and cultural practitioners aged 60 and above. Organised by independent arts company T:>Works, Lam will talk about her solo exhibition “Who Knows Where The Bird Goes? Dana Lam: Six Decades of Practice” which showcases three new artworks alongside a lifetime of work, including her first experiments in animation.

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The weeks after childbirth can shape a mother’s recovery, emotional wellbeing and breastfeeding journey. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Mythili Pandi, Family Physician, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and Medical Director of Mother & Child Singapore to explore what good postpartum support looks like, how families can prepare for it, and why some well-meaning practices may not always help.

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