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Cyber threats are becoming harder to ignore, with new research showing most organisations in Singapore faced a major incident or AI-related threat in the past year. Hui Wong looks at where businesses are still vulnerable, the risks emerging from everyday AI use, and how companies can strengthen their cyber resilience without simply spending more on technology with Pamela Ong, Country Manager, Singapore and Asia at ESET.

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Around 100 Singapore businesses have been caught up in the country's largest investigation into fake reviews, with AI allegedly used to make bogus testimonials appear more authentic. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Kho Qin Yao, Director, Fair Trading Practices, Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore, to examine how widespread review manipulation has become, whether consumers can still spot the fakes and what platforms need to do to restore trust.

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Singapore has officially crossed the threshold into a super-aged society—and by 2035, more than one in four citizens could be seniors. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman explore what that means for healthcare, caregiving, housing, jobs and the shrinking number of working-age Singaporeans supporting an ageing population. They speak with Dr Shannon Ang, Asst Prof of Sociology at Nanyang Technological University, Christopher Tan, Founder & CEO of Providend, Dr Arifin Trina, Consultant with the Department of Geriatric Medicine at Singapore General Hospital, and Dr Ad Maulod, Principal Research Scientist, Centre for Ageing Research and Education at Duke-NUS Medical School.

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On today's (1 October) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with John Sherman, VP & Senior Portfolio Manager Multi-asset strategies, Federated Hermes.

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China has unveiled fresh stimulus measures aimed at technology, infrastructure, small businesses and homebuyers. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Betty Wang, Head, Northeast Asia Research, Oxford Economics, to examine whether targeted support can revive investment, boost property demand and restore confidence in the world’s second-largest economy.

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Second Minister for Education David Neo says MOE will study public feedback on the primary-to-secondary school transition, where young students face the most acute pressure. Daniel Martin speaks to Assistant Professor Cheung Hoi Shan from NIE’s Psychology and Child & Human Development Department about what else could make the transition smoother, beyond changes to the PSLE and DSA.

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A new S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant is being built on Jurong Island, and will be Singapore’s first to pair a gas turbine with large-scale battery storage. Daniel Martin spoke with Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman of the Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, about how the plant will work and the role hydrogen-ready power could play in Singapore’s energy future.

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Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with National Gallery Singapore curator Teo Hui Min who talks about “Lai Foong Moi: Crossings”, an exhibition spotlighting one of Singapore's trailblazing women artists, tracing her legacy and contributions as an artist and educator. Teo discusses Lai’s contemplative portrayals of identity, gender, labour, and urban life.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with National Gallery Singapore co-curator Dr Kathleen Ditzig who discusses “Art Remembers”. The exhibition features 20 contemporary installations that explore how artists across Singapore and Southeast Asia engage with archives to reframe histories and imagine new futures – one of them inspired by the ancient Rosetta Stone.

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Braddell View is making another en bloc attempt, following changes to collective-sale rules for older developments. Daniel Martin spoke with Vairavan Shanmugam, PhD in Real Estate from NUS and formerly a Data Insights Specialist with property platform Ohmyhome, about whether this is specific to one ageing estate or an early sign that en bloc fever could be returning.

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Heart disease remains one of Singapore’s leading causes of death, even as awareness around diet, exercise and preventive care has grown. Andrea Heng looks at why cardiovascular risk remains so persistent, whether younger adults are becoming more vulnerable, and the screenings and lifestyle changes that can make the biggest difference with Dr Joshua Loh, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director at Capital Heart Centre, a member of Beyond Medical Group.

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Matcha is having a major moment, and NutriSoy is bringing it into the ready-to-drink space with a fresh soya milk latte. Andrea Heng looks at what’s driving demand, how the recipe came together, and where plant-based beverages could be headed next with Winston Seow, Director of Commercial at F&N Foods.

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AI can produce polished reports, statistics and recommendations in seconds, but how do professionals know when an authoritative answer is wrong? Andrea Heng speaks with Gerry Chng, Partner and Head of Cyber, Advisory at KPMG in Singapore to look at the warning signs, the risks of exposing confidential information, and why critical judgement is becoming essential as AI takes on a larger role at work. 

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The number of young people caught for offences increased in 2025, with cheating cases accounting for much of the rise. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Ken Chelliah, Deputy Director for the Case Management Branch, at the Probation, Reintegration and Gambling Safeguards Division, to unpack what's driving the trend, and what can help prevent young people from progressing into more serious crime.

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The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, bringing an end to more than two decades of American military presence there. The withdrawal also comes as Washington’s conflict with Tehran continues. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to unpack the latest developments. 

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On today's (30 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani speak with Hebe Chen, Senior Market Analyst, Vantage Markets.

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Singapore is strengthening its position in the global semiconductor industry with the opening of VSMC’s new multibillion-dollar wafer fabrication plant. Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani examine what the investment means for jobs, chip production, AI-driven demand and Singapore’s competitiveness in the global semiconductor race. For more, they speak with Associate Prof Goh Puay Guan from NUS Business School.

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Guest: You Weiren, Senior Portfolio Manager, FSM Global.

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Bus and rail fares will rise by 7 per cent overall from 26 December. Daniel Martin spoke with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head of Research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NUS, about what’s driving the increase and what commuters should expect in return for paying more.

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A new Advanced Substrate Technologies facility is the latest major addition to Singapore’s semiconductor sector, following a string of new investments. Daniel Martin spoke to Ang Wee Seng, Executive Director of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association, about whether the AI boom is driving a new generation of semiconductor manufacturing here, and whether Singapore has the resources to sustain its growth.

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With air quality reaching unhealthy levels across Singapore, what happens when haze settles on the food we eat? Daniel Martin spoke with Professor William Chen, Director of the Future Ready Food Safety Hub at NTU, about whether exposed food remains safe to consume and what precautions consumers and food businesses should take.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Dr Bee Lim , clinical psychologist and author of “Welcome Home”, an illustrated narrative nonfiction story addressing intergenerational silence, diaspora identity, and emotional suppression. Lim discusses characters Isabel Meilin, Rabbit, Ox, Wolf, and Crane – who are shaped by fear, duty, rage, and distance.

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Staying active can become harder with age, but it can also make a real difference to mobility, confidence and wellbeing. Cheryl Goh hears what more than four decades of endurance sport can teach us about keeping fit, adapting as the body changes and staying motivated later in life with Neoh Kean Chye, a 68-year-old endurance enthusiast.

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Peranakan flavours are getting the high tea treatment at Chilli Padi, with 14 sweet and savoury creations inspired by familiar Nonya favourites. Cheryl Goh speaks with Bing Cheng, Group Vice-President of Chilli Padi to find out how heritage dishes are interpreted for the tea table while keeping their roots intact.

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Getting robots to move between floors could be key to making automation more useful in everyday buildings. Cheryl Goh looks at how a new elevator integration could expand autonomous robot access across Singapore, and what that means for sectors from logistics to healthcare with Tok Peng Cheng, Senior Vice President of Business Development at QuikBot Technologies, and Bernard Ong, Head of Building Solutions Section at Mitsubishi Elevator Singapore.

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Shaik Nifael Nazeemuddin was one of the Singaporeans featured in Prime Minister's Lawrence Wong's 2026 National Day Rally as a personification of the the "Singapore spirit" of grit and resilience. Shaik is the founder of Jetterz Incz, a waste management company that has been listed among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in Singapore. Shaik left school at 17, endured the tough work of cleaning drains, and founded his Jetters Incz in 2015, which he has grown into a multi-million dollar company. Shaik, who's now in his thirties, reflects on his journey and shares what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of the majority of financial-rule breaches brought against them by the Premier League. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Dez Corkhill, Sports Commentator, Sports Centred Media Services, about the possible punishments, whether rival clubs could seek compensation and how the Premier League deals with years of results that have already been played. They also discuss the latest with the FIFA ASEAN Cup.

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Severe flooding in Bangkok has forced thousands from their homes and overwhelmed drainage systems, as heavy rain also causes deadly impacts in Nepal, India and the United States. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak to Ang Geck Geck, Singaporean in Bangkok, and Tim Fletcher, Professor of Urban Ecohydrology, University of Melbourne, to examine why cities are vulnerable to intense downpours and how better drainage, green infrastructure and urban planning can reduce flood risk.

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On today's (29 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

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City Developments is embarking on a major portfolio overhaul, targeting $6 billion in divestments and $5 billion in new investments by 2029. Poh Kok Ing and Hairianto Diman speak with Victor Lai, Principal Consultant, Citadelcorp, to examine the logic behind the strategy, the risks of selling at the wrong time and what will determine whether the capital recycling creates real value. 

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Guest: Irene Foo, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, Maybank Group Wealth Management

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UOB FinLab and IMDA launched AI Ready 2.0 to help more businesses adopt AI. Daniel Martin spoke to Shannon Lung, Senior Vice President and Head of UOB FinLab & Ecosystem Partnerships at UOB, about how AI is reshaping fintech and what a global slowdown in AI development could mean for the sector.

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Singapore’s air quality has fluctuated between moderate and unhealthy levels in recent days. Daniel Martin spoke to Assistant Professor Yu-jie Dong from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information about whether we should adjust our daily routines as conditions change, and what influences our decision to take precautions – or carry on as usual.

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What happens when we give art, and ourselves, a little more time? National Gallery Singapore’s first Slow Saturday brings together mindful music, movement, creative activities and conversations on wellbeing. Cheryl Goh speaks with Aun Koh, Assistant CEO for Marketing and Development at National Gallery Singapore to find out how the Gallery is inviting visitors to pause and experience art at a different pace.

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Connor’s Stout Porter is finding its way into familiar café favourites at Chye Seng Huat Hardware. From a Wagyu burger with stout-infused onions to grilled chicken with stout mayo and a boozy affogato, Cheryl Goh speaks with Olga Pulyaeva, General Manager of Carlsberg Singapore to get a taste of how the collaboration brings the flavours of stout onto the cafe plate.

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For World News Day 2026, we reach out to colleagues and peers across the industry for a deeper look at why trusted journalism still matters. Cheryl Goh speaks with Leong Wai Kit, CNA’s Senior Correspondent for Vietnam, Myanmar and ASEAN, and Dr Kevin Tan, Founder and CEO of Socium and Adjunct Lecturer at SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business to unpack what original reporting adds to the way we understand a story, and how AI and changing news habits are reshaping the profession.

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Singapore Ballet recently made its debut in Egypt, performing at the Cairo Opera House. This comes as Singapore and Egypt mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing chat with Yasmin Jonkers, CNA Presenter who looked at the company’s journey from rehearsals in Singapore through to preparations and opening night in Cairo.  

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CASE is warning teenagers against mixing caffeinated drinks after all six combinations it tested exceeded the recommended daily caffeine limit for adolescents. Dr Naras Lapsys, Senior Dietician, Sports Dietitian and Chief Clinical Officer, Chi Longevity explains how much caffeine common drinks contain, what excessive consumption can do and why mixing them can be risky with Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing.

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An IPS study finds that parents increasingly want both a well-rounded childhood and strong academic outcomes for their children. But can these goals truly coexist without adding to family stress and competition? Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing speak with Mrs Sher-li Torrey, Founder, Mums@Work Singapore & Dr Geraldine Tan, Director/Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, The Therapy Room about why stress, tuition and fears of falling behind continue despite changing attitudes.

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On today's (28 Sep) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB

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Recent incidents involving AI agents behaving in unexpected ways have raised questions about how much control humans really have over increasingly autonomous systems. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says a “kill switch” for AI isn’t enough as concerns grow over agents going beyond their instructions. Hairianto Diman and Poh Kok Ing explore why this happens and what stronger AI safeguards could look like with Su Lian Jye, Chief Analyst, Omdia

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Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB.

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A new Institute of Policy Studies study finds parents are placing more emphasis on character, wellbeing and learning from failure, even as education stress and tuition spending rise. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow at NUS, about whether parents’ views on education have really changed.

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An AI agent breached an Australian government health data portal while carrying out a routine task. Separately, AI leaders have raised concerns at the United Nations about keeping increasingly capable systems safe. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Wang Kailong, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS, about how we police autonomous AI agents and who is responsible when they cross the line.

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With full-time jobs, traineeships, freelance work and other options on the table, choosing a first job can be daunting. Susan Ng speaks with Work It host Nat Fetalvero to look at how fresh graduates can weigh salary, risk and career prospects without putting too much pressure on that first move

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Sunday Reset Vol.002 takes over Orh Gao Peh Gao this weekend with six hours of hip-hop and R&B, rotating craft beers, Toki Suntory Whisky and a food line-up that includes mee tai mak. Susan Ng gets a preview of what’s changed since the first edition, what’s pouring behind the bar and what people can look forward to on Sunday with Charlie Phua, Partner at Orh Gao Peh Gao. 

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An NUS study has found that university students are less physically active and spend more time sedentary than older adults in their 70s. Susan Ng speaks with Dr Ong Ju Lynn, Research Assistant Professor at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to look at what could be driving the difference, what seniors may be getting right about staying active, and how small changes to our daily routines could support better health as we age. 

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Meta has launched its first camera-free AI glasses following growing concerns about covert recording. But the devices can still listen, connect to an AI assistant and process information throughout the day. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ivan Tan, Licensed Private Investigator & Certified Cybersecurity Expert, Asia Top Investigation, to examine whether removing the camera goes far enough—and what privacy should look like as AI wearables become more common.

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On today's (25 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer, The Glenview Trust Company. 

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