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28.06.2025 | The Watershed Moment in Health Insurance and Workplace Hydration | In the realm of health insurance and workplace hydration, two recent developments have sparked conversations about management, sustainability, and innovation. On one side, Great Eastern's suspension of pre-authorisation for Mount Elizabeth ... |
27.06.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: Great Eastern suspends Mount Elizabeth pre-authorisation - time to relook how health insurance is managed? | When insurer Great Eastern suspended pre-authorisation for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals, it raised questions about the way health insurance is managed in Singapore. With increased medical bills and insurance premiums, who is payin... |
24.06.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Your financial checklist for studying abroad | The financial costs of studying overseas may seem daunting but it can be manageable with the right planning and a buffer for unexpected costs.
In this week’s Money Talks, Dr Chan Khai Leok from education consultancy company theRightU walks ... |
23.06.2025 | Work It Podcast: Can't stick to a schedule at work? You’re not lazy – you just see time differently | Some people are natural clock-watchers while others prefer to go with the flow. But these two different working styles can affect workplace productivity, stress levels and team dynamics.
CNA TODAY journalist Eunice Sng shares with Tiffany A... |
21.06.2025 | Singapore's Crypto Landscape: A New Era of Regulation | Singapore is a beacon in the world of finance. Its skyline glimmers with ambition. But beneath this surface, the tides of cryptocurrency are shifting. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has tightened its grip on the crypto industry. ... |
21.06.2025 | The Cost of Survival: A Journey Through Cancer and Family Bonds | In the world of cancer, the battle is often fought on multiple fronts. For Kiranjeet Kaur, a 55-year-old teacher, the fight began with a diagnosis that shook her to the core. In July 2023, she learned she had Stage 2 breast cancer. But this... |
20.06.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: Jetstar Asia closure - Are the days of cheap fares over? | Jetstar Asia will cease operations on Jul 31, a move unsurprising to experts because the low-cost carrier was struggling to turn a profit in a tough aviation market.
Otelli Edwards speaks to Shukor Yusof from aviation consultancy Endau Anal... |
18.06.2025 | Charging Ahead: Singapore's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Faces Growing Pains | Singapore is at a crossroads. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here, and it’s gaining momentum. In the first quarter of 2025, EV sales soared, capturing 40% of total car registrations. This surge is a clear signal: the demand for ele... |
18.06.2025 | The Battle Against Naked Short Selling: A Call for Change in the Financial Landscape | In the world of finance, the term "naked short selling" evokes images of shadowy figures manipulating markets. It’s a practice that has left many investors feeling vulnerable and betrayed. Recently, investor activist John Brda she... |
17.06.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies | If the US dollar weakens against the Singdollar, should you buy it even if you’re not traveling to the US anytime soon? And what happens if the rate drops drastically?
In this week’s Money Talks episode, Khoon Goh, head of Asia research for... |
16.06.2025 | Work It Podcast: Forget retirement - your most meaningful work can start in your 50s | For many professionals, retirement is far from their mind and they want seek work that is fulfilling. Lim Kai Ning, co-founder of The Courage Chapter, shares how they help seniors return to the workforce, and why age can be a big asset.
Sen... |
13.06.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: Is Singapore's electric vehicle infrastructure catching up with demand? | Electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a new high in the first three months of 2025, accounting for 40 per cent of total car registrations. Yet concerns about charging networks and capacity remain.
Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak with transpo... |
10.06.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Navigating the financial costs of cancer | Beyond the physical and emotional toll that comes with having cancer, the financial burden can be just as daunting. So what are the key costs to consider if you or your loved one are faced with cancer?
Group director for clinical services a... |
09.06.2025 | Work It Podcast: Spot the red flags in job listings | Unrealistic job postings, misleading jargon and inflated demands may deter qualified job seekers.
Han Lee, director at executive search firm Lico Resources, offers tips on identifying genuine opportunities and how to apply confidently, with... |
06.06.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: Calling 995? You may be rerouted to the NurseFirst helpline instead – here’s how it works | Non-life-threatening 995 calls will be directed to NurseFirst, a triage helpline, under a six-month nationwide trial aimed at easing the burden on emergency services. How exactly does it work and will the public adapt?
Steven Chia and Otell... |
05.06.2025 | The Rise of Sentiv: A New Era in Tech Innovation | In the fast-paced world of technology, change is the only constant. The recent management buyout of Altron Nexus marks a significant shift in the landscape. Altron Group has sold its Nexus business to a dynamic duo: Louis du Toit and Reshaa... |
03.06.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Protecting yourself from property disputes | Property disputes – especially among family members can lead to painful and costly legal battles. What can be done to avoid these conflicts before they escalate? Andrea Heng sits down with Lim Fung Peen, director and head of family and priv... |
02.06.2025 | Work It Podcast: How to write a standout resume | It is possible that your job application may be buried in a sea of others. So how do you catch the hiring manager's eye?
Lim Zhirong, master professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, walks us through the dos and don’ts... |
30.05.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: Have rising commercial rents reached a tipping point? | Amid rising rents and growing competition, some Singapore businesses are closing down or relocating to cheaper premises. A local bakery in Siglap recently announced on social media it was moving out after its rent was increased by 57 per ce... |
28.05.2025 | The Weight of Unfinished Business: Navigating Mental Clutter in a Chaotic World | In the fast-paced world we inhabit, unfinished tasks can loom like dark clouds, casting shadows over our productivity and peace of mind. This phenomenon, known as the Zeigarnik Effect, suggests that incomplete tasks cling to our consciousne... |
28.05.2025 | Navigating the Storm: Investment Strategies for Your CPF | In the financial landscape, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) is a lighthouse for many Singaporeans. It’s not just a safety net; it’s a vessel for investment. Yet, like any sea voyage, it comes with risks. Understanding how to navigate these... |
28.05.2025 | The Art of Financial Clarity: Navigating CPF Investments and Mental Clutter | In the world of finance, clarity is gold. Just as a lighthouse guides ships through fog, understanding your financial tools can steer you away from danger. The Central Provident Fund (CPF) in Singapore is a powerful tool, yet many navigate ... |
27.05.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Thinking of investing your CPF? Here’s what you need to know | Beyond using your CPF to buy a home or as a retirement plan, it can also be used for investments. But what are the risks involved? In this episode of Money Talks, Christopher Tan from Providend explains how to avoid some common investment p... |
26.05.2025 | Work It Podcast: Why unfinished tasks at work linger in your mind – and what to do about them | Unresolved tasks can quietly build up, creating mental clutter that affects focus and well-being.
CNA TODAY journalist Amanda Yeap shares what she has learnt about the science behind the Zeigarnik Effect and practical tips on how to regain ... |
23.05.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: Cabinet reshuffle - No big surprises but key moves to align the ministries under PM Wong’s 4G team | Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his Cabinet and one surprise was the lack of a second deputy prime minister. Instead, the new Cabinet includes place three coordinating ministers. What does that signal? And will there be more changes t... |
20.05.2025 | The Rise of Independent Candidates: A New Political Landscape | The political landscape is shifting. The recent General Election 2025 (GE2025) has revealed a surprising trend: independent candidates are gaining traction. For the first time in over five decades, an independent candidate captured more tha... |
20.05.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: MT Explains - How Singapore’s S$NEER monetary policy can affect your coffee and holidays | S$NEER – the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate - is a critical component of Singapore’s monetary policy.
Jeff Ng, head of Asia macro strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, tells Andrea Heng how this affects the pric... |
16.05.2025 | GE2025: Are independent candidates a new force to be reckoned with? | For the first time in 53 years, an independent candidate received more than 35 per cent of vote share, performing better than some smaller opposition parties.
Jeremy Tan, who ran in Mountbatten SMC, and Darryl Lo who contested in Radin Mas ... |
15.05.2025 | The Hidden Costs of Farewells: Understanding Funeral Expenses in America | Planning a funeral is like navigating a labyrinth. Emotions run high, and decisions weigh heavy. In the U.S., the average funeral can cost between $7,000 and $12,000. This figure can soar even higher depending on choices made. Understanding... |
13.05.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Breaking down funeral costs in Singapore | Planning a funeral can be a deeply emotional experience - but it can also come with significant financial costs.
Andrea Heng speaks with Ang Ziqian, vice-president of the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore and managing director of A... |
06.05.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: GE2025 results - A closer look at the strong PAP mandate and the opposition strategy | Voters gave the People's Action Party and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a clear mandate in GE2025. What accounted for the result and why couldn't the opposition parties make good on gains from the last election?
Steven Chia and Otelli Edward... |
01.05.2025 | Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: WP's Jasper Kuan on the 3-hour chat with former chief Low Thia Khiang that convinced him to run for election | East Coast GRC candidate for the Workers’ Party Jasper Kuan admits this may not be the right “season” for him to jump into politics because of his three young children.
But he tells Steven Chia how a conversation with Low Thia Khiang change... |
30.04.2025 | Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: PAP’s Elysa Chen on being 'kicked into politics' and overcoming imposter syndrome | Politics was never part of Elysa Chen’s plan, who used to think of the PAP as “paternalistic” and “out of touch”. But one tea session with the PAP led to another, and now, the party’s new face is standing in GE2025.
She tells Steven Chia on... |
29.04.2025 | Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: PSP's Stephanie Tan on making the leap from homemaker to the political stage | After years of being a lawyer, Stephanie Tan became a stay-at-home mum to care for her two daughters. She has used her experience in law to help the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) with their parliamentary work over the last two years.
Now a... |
28.04.2025 | Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: PAP's Jasmin Lau on saying 'yes' to politics but staying true to herself | PAP new face Jasmin Lau, who is contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC, went from government scholar to rising up the ranks in the civil service.
She tells Otelli Edwards on this special series of the Deep Dive podcast how she copes with self-doubt a... |
25.04.2025 | The Soundtrack of War: Music's Reflection on the Vietnam Conflict | The Vietnam War was a crucible of conflict, shaping a generation and igniting a cultural revolution. Music became the heartbeat of this era, echoing the pain, loss, and resistance felt by many. From soulful ballads to raucous anthems, songs... |
25.04.2025 | Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: WP's Ong Lue Ping on stepping down from senior leadership at work to join the opposition | When he decided to be actively involved as a Workers’ Party candidate, Dr Ong Lue Ping, a senior principal child psychologist, decided to move out of a director position at the Institute of Mental Health.
The WP candidate for Tampines GRC t... |
24.04.2025 | The Irony of Family Values: Marco Rubio’s Hypocrisy Exposed | In the world of politics, words often clash with actions. Marco Rubio, a prominent figure in the Republican Party, has built a brand around family values. He speaks passionately about fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of being present ... |
24.04.2025 | The Future of Food: Canada’s Protein Revolution and Global Market Dynamics | The global food system is at a crossroads. Climate change, consumer preferences, and economic pressures are reshaping how we think about food. In this evolving landscape, Canada is emerging as a leader in sustainable protein production. The... |
24.04.2025 | Deep Dive GE2025 Podcast: PAP's Dinesh Vasu Dash on how a pivotal turning point in his career led him to politics | He took a significant pay cut, declined a private sector job to join the Health Ministry to fight the pandemic. Now Dinesh Vasu Dash is running on the PAP ticket as the new face contesting in East Coast GRC in what he describes as a journey... |
22.04.2025 | GE2025: From Nomination Day, extensive election coverage, programmes across Mediacorp's platforms in 4 languages | Listen
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22.04.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Trump’s tariffs sent European stocks tumbling. Is it time to invest? | The European stock market was outperforming the American markets in the first quarter of 2025. Then came US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” and markets across Europe plunged. Should investors still look to Europe in the mid- and l... |
19.04.2025 | Navigating the Future of Biomanufacturing: Insights from Arsenale BioYards | In the world of biotechnology, the stakes are high. The race to make biomanufacturing economically viable is on. Enter Arsenale BioYards, a company that recently secured a €10 million seed round. This funding is not just a number; it’s a li... |
18.04.2025 | The Intersection of Technology and Reproductive Health: A New Frontier | In a world where technology shapes every facet of our lives, reproductive health stands at a critical juncture. The landscape has shifted dramatically, especially in the wake of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. This pivotal... |
17.04.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast: The dangers of victim-blaming in sexual assault cases | The former vice president of the Law Society Chia Boon Teck resigned after he was heavily criticised for his comments about a rape victim.
Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak to Mark Yeo, director at Fortress Law Corporation and Sugidha Ni... |
15.04.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Roshni Mahtani Cheung - From family bankruptcy to running a parenting empire | From growing up in a wealthy family to losing it all when she was just 15, group CEO and founder of The Parentinc, Roshni Mahtani Cheung, is our guest on this episode of How I Made It.
She tells Andrea Heng how she built her business from s... |
14.04.2025 | Work It Podcast: How workplace mentorship can help grow your career | Mentorship in the office can shape careers in unexpected ways – but only if it’s done well.
From navigating soft skills to managing mentor-mentee tensions, Teoh Mei Ting and her mentor Irene Yong, both from engineering consultancy firm Beca... |
10.04.2025 | Money Talks Podcast: Trump tariffs - Take time to adjust your investment portfolio | US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sent shockwaves through global markets. But what does this mean for your investments?
Eddy Loh, chief investment officer at Maybank Group Wealth Management tells Andrea Heng what you should consider ... |
09.04.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast - How will Trump’s tariffs affect jobs, wages and prices in Singapore? | The sweeping Trump tariffs are a signal that a new world order is taking shape and one that may affect wages and jobs in Singapore. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing tells Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards what the government plans to do and w... |
28.03.2025 | Deep Dive Podcast - Tackling inequality is not just down to more government aid: Masagos Zulkifli | There are still families stuck in an intergenerational cycle of poverty and while the government can provide essential safety nets, real sustained change can only happen when society pitches in too, says Minister for Social and Family Devel... |
22.01.2025 | Love, Music, and the Pulse of Entertainment: A Glimpse into Singapore's Cultural Scene | In the vibrant tapestry of Singapore's entertainment landscape, two stories emerge, each a thread woven with love, music, and the complexities of relationships. One is a tale of romance, fraught with familial disapproval, while the other is... |
17.01.2025 | Mediacorp music festival CLOUD 9 to feature acts like BI, Ivy Lee, Shazza, Dolla and more | Listen
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Great news for music fans – Mediacorp will be staging music festival CLOUD 9 on Feb 15 from 5pm at Arena @ Expo Hall 7.
Themed “Feel the Beat and Catch... |
02.12.2024 | The Evolving Landscape of Motherhood and Entertainment in Singapore | In the heart of Singapore, a new narrative is unfolding. It’s a tale woven with threads of motherhood, celebrity, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives. At the forefront is Rebecca Lim, a beloved actress who recent... |
02.12.2024 | Kit Chan sings theme song for The Little Nyonya spin-off series, Emerald Hill | Listen to this article
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21.10.2024 | Do you enjoy watching true crime TV shows to relax? What does that say about you? | Listen to this article
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29.08.2024 | The Return of Willin Low: A Culinary Comeback with Pastaro | In the bustling culinary landscape of Singapore, change is the only constant. Chef Willin Low, a name synonymous with modern Singaporean cuisine, has made a bold return to the scene with his new venture, Pastaro. This handmade pasta bar, ne... |
27.08.2024 | Yes 933 DJ Lin Peifen leaving radio after 20 years, says it feels like a breakup | Listen to this article
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Lin Peifen, 42, has been a jock at Yes 933 for over tw... |
26.01.2024 | Be a Podcastar: NUS business student wins Mediacorp's podcasting talent competition | Listen to this article
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10.01.2024 | Mediacorp’s radio reach hits 3.9 million listeners weekly: Nielsen survey | Listen to this article
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14.08.2023 | PM Lee to deliver National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm on Aug 20 | SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his National Day Rally 2023 speech on Sunday (Aug 20) at the Institute of Technical Education headquarters in Ang Mo Kio.
Mr Lee will speak in Malay at 6.45pm, in Mandarin at 7pm and in... |
15.10.2022 | Brothers Hossan and Stanley Leong want to host a radio show or podcast together – will you tune in? | Did you know that popular Singapore actor-comedian Hossan Leong and CNA938’s Money Mind co-host Stanley Leong are brothers?
The obvious “Leong” family name giveaway aside, one can’t help but be tickled at some fans’ reactions when they come... |
26.08.2022 | The Star Voice: Jeff Tan wins Mediacorp's talent hunt competition | Jeff Tan, 29, was named champion of Mediacorp’s talent hunt competition, The Star Voice, at the grand final held on Thursday (Aug 25) at the Capitol Theatre. The competition was held to give Singapore talent an opportunity to fulfill their ... |
- | 7 Singapore indie acts you’ve probably never heard of but should: Lullaboy, Whirring, Shazza and more | When thinking of Singapore music, there are a whole bunch of names you'd immediately think of. Dick Lee, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, Nathan Hartono, Jasmine Sokko, The Sam Willows, Gentle Bones, Shigga Shay, Yung Raja... and the list goes on.
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