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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (13/10): With AI warnings growing louder, could tighter safeguards come at economic cost? #SGToday

Asian markets come under pressure from losses in U.S chip stocks, while Japanese households brace for higher prices and oil remains above US$100 a barrel. Plus, as calls for AI safeguards grow louder, what could tighter rules mean for the economy? Daniel Martin finds out from Charmaine Tan, Research Analyst, FSM Global.

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CNA938 Rewind - 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

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Inflation shock raises Fed hike fears and rattles Wall Street

On today's (15 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Bob Doll, CEO & CIO, Crossmark  

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CNA938 Rewind - 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

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CNA938 Rewind - 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.  

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CNA938 Rewind - #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.

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