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CNA938 Rewind - US Treasury yields surge: What it means for Singapore bonds and investors

CNA938 Rewind

US Treasury yields have climbed to multi-decade highs, rattling global bond markets yet Singapore government bond yields have remained comparatively resilient. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine what is driving the divergence, whether it can last, and what higher global yields could mean for Singapore investors, bond funds, borrowing costs, and the wider economy with Vishnu Varathan, Head Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank

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CNA938 Rewind - Is haze costing Singaporeans more than they think?

Beyond the health risks, haze comes with a financial price tag that many households may overlook. From electricity consumption and air purifier purchases to ongoing maintenance costs, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine where the money goes, how quickly expenses can add up and what families can do to keep costs under control Dr Bowen Du, Assistant Professor, Department of the Built Environment, College of Design and Engineering, NUS

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore's haze law: Can companies behind Indonesia's fires be held accountable?

As haze returns to Singapore, questions are mounting over who is responsible for the fires and whether they can be prosecuted. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng unpack Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, how authorities identify companies linked to burning overseas and the legal challenges of imposing penalties across borders Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: AI debt pressures, Fed rate uncertainty, China growth risks

On today's (19 Oct) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Howe Chung Wan, Managing Director and Head of Asian Fixed Income, Principal Asset Management

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CNA938 Rewind - China is selling US debt. But can it really afford to?

China has significantly reduced its reported holdings of US government debt over the past decade, raising questions about the future of the dollar's dominance. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng unpack why Beijing is diversifying, what alternatives it has and whether a large-scale sell-off could destabilise global financial markets with Gary Ng, Senior Economist, Natixis 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The link between tooth loss, sleep and healthy ageing

Missing teeth can affect far more than your smile. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Wong Keng Mun, Managing Director of T32 Dental Centre to explore how tooth loss may influence nutrition, frailty, sleep and independence, and why restoring oral function can be an important part of healthy ageing.

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