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CNA938 Rewind - Shigeru Ishiba resigns: Is it necessary and who could be the next Japan PM?

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Shigeru Ishiba, who became Japan’s prime minister in October 2024, announced his resignation on Sunday (Sep 7), following mounting pressure within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after a string of election losses. Since the ruling coalition no longer holds a secure majority, the outcome of the leadership race could realistically open the door for an opposition figure to become PM. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the possible contenders with Stephen Nagy, Professor, Politics and International Studies, International Christian University.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore sees spike in salary and wrongful dismissal claims in 2024

A troubling trend in Singapore’s workplace – as more companies close and jobs become unstable, both salary disputes and wrongful dismissal claims are rising. While most cases are settled through mediation and over 90% of workers recover their unpaid wages, the increase signals growing concern across sectors. Hairianto Diman explores what’s behind the spike and how the dispute system works with Martin Gabriel, Chairman and Founder, HRmatters21  

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Fed's independence, Mag-7 earnings boost sentiment

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Stefan Hofer, Chief Investment Strategist, LGT Bank Asia Pacific

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CNA938 Rewind - KrisFlyer raises mile bar to Europe, US: How to tackle rise? 

From 1 Nov, travellers will need more KrisFlyer miles to book flights or secure upgrades to the U.S and Europe. Singapore Airlines says the increase helps keep the program sustainable amid rising costs. Hairianto Diman looks at how travellers might need to strategise their redemptions, and if other airlines will follow suit with Aaron Wong, Founder, The MileLion

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Moonlighting - when you pay foreign workers for extra work over the weekend, is it a crime?

A woman hired a maid to do part-time cleaning, even though the helper's work pass only allowed her to work only for her official employer. Who is held liable when a foreign worker works extra jobs on a weekend? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Tris Xavier, Associate Director, Yuen Law LLC.

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CNA938 Rewind - What Singapore businesses could gain from exploring Africa?

Could Africa become an important source of business opportunities for Singapore, in a world faced with unpredictable economic conditions? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Suan Teck Kin, Head of Research, Executive Director, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB.

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