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CNA938 Rewind - Managing rising food costs due to higher fuel prices

Hawker food could soon get more expensive as we deal with rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fuel prices have gone up, delivery fees are higher, and many hawkers say these costs are adding up quickly. Some are seeing operating costs rise by about 10%, while profits have dropped by as much as 20%. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out about the situation on the ground and how hawkers are managing the cost pressures. For that, they speak with Anthony Low, Hawker's Division Chairman and Vice president, Federation of Merchant Association Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets pricing in Kevin Warsh, oil keeps inflation risk high

On today's (Apr 28) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer and Founder, FedWatch Advisors

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CNA938 Rewind - Sailing into a new market: Cruises see more first-timers aboard

From Disney’s strong debut in Singapore to a wave of first-time cruisers, the region’s appetite for experience-led travel is growing. But long-term success will depend on maintaining confidence as the market scales. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what’s driving the surge and how sustainable the sector is with Dr Guy Llewelyn, Academic Director and Assistant Professor at EHL Campus Singapore 

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: The Great Exit: Which professions are next after law?

A survey by the Judiciary of Young Lawyers found about one in three newly-admitted lawyers here are likely to leave within three years. The key reasons cited? Too much work, poor workplace culture, and a lack of mentorship. With 1 in 3 new lawyers forecast to leave within 3 years, what other professions could soon follow suit? Daniel Martin and Paul Sng discuss further with Selena Tan, Founder of theatre production company Dream Academy and former lawyer.

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CNA938 Rewind - $200k for Spottiswoode: The case for Participatory Budgeting #SGToday

Spottiswoode Park residents are getting a $200,000 budget to improve their neighbourhood – part of the district's move to give them a stronger sense of ownership. It follows a participatory budgeting trial held in the Spottiswoode Park estate yesterday – the first time such an exercise has been launched in Singapore. Daniel Martin learns more from Nicholas Thomas, Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Policy Lab.

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