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Eat, Drink, Singapore - Good beer, good company: Inside People People Brewing Co.

There's something brewing at Sentosa, and it's more than just beer! From freshly brewed tank-to-tap pints and wood-fired cooking to live music and brewery tours, People People Brewing Co. is bringing a new kind of social experience to the island. On Eat Drink Singapore, Hui Wong goes behind the tanks to discover the craft of brewing beer in Singapore and what makes a great pint with Nick Calder-Scholes, Head Brewer at People People Brewing Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mind Your Money - The hidden cost of the AI infrastructure boom

Businesses are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, but are they getting their money's worth? From expensive GPUs sitting idle to rising data-centre costs, Hui Wong looks at the hidden costs of the AI infrastructure boom, how companies can get better returns on their investments, and what Singapore and ASEAN can learn from developments in other markets with Henry Kho, Area Vice President and General Manager for Greater China and ASEAN at NetApp, and Dhruv Dhumatkar, NetApp's Chief Technology Officer and Head of APAC Solutions Engineering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Midterms: Democrats win House, Senate, but soul searching begins

In the US Midterm polls, the Democrats have won control of both the House and Senate. They secured at least 237 seats in the House, needing 218 for a majority. The party also flipped at least seven Senate seats in red states and battlegrounds, including Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Maine and South Carolina - winning 54 seats. For the latest, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Samuel Garrett, Senior Research Associate, United States Studies Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Question: What would make you sign up for a Build-to-Rent flat?

A proposed Build-to-Rent housing model could offer young Singaporeans another option beyond living with their parents, renting privately or waiting to buy an HDB flat. Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza examine the shifting patterns of home rental and ownership among young Singaporeans, how the scheme might work, who should qualify, what rents could be affordable and where these homes should be located. For more, they speak with Emeritus Professor Ho Kong Chong, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, NUS and Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg. They also speak with Jin and Nicole Liel, who rented homes while waiting for their BTO flats to be ready. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Brief (05/11): US Midterms, But Can Political Gridlock, AI Risks Derail Gains?

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's stock market rescue: Can Beijing restore investor confidence?

China is rolling out fresh measures to revive its struggling stock market after the benchmark CSI 300 Index plunged 8.5% in October. But will cheaper financing and increased market support restore investor confidence, or are deeper economic challenges standing in the way of a sustained recovery? Andrea Heng and Keith de Souza speak with Jason Bedford, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, East Asian Institute, NUS, to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ask: How will the U.S midterm elections' outcome impact Asian markets? #SGToday

Asian markets have taken a hit with technology stocks among the hardest hit, as Democrats secured control of the U.S Congress in the midterm elections. Investors are concerned that greater political scrutiny of AI in the U.S. could slow spending on data centres and affect demand for Asian-made chips. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TalkBack: Are you unknowingly deploying foreign workers for tasks they can't perform?

Heard about the Manpower Ministry (MOM) probing around 45 firms operating at Changi Airport over suspected work pass offences? But when businesses rely on contractors and subcontractors to get things done, could they end up assigning foreign workers roles they’re not authorised to perform? Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Geoffrey Chua, Nanyang Business School-Division of Information Technology & Operations Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Watch (4/11): Democrats led US administration could mean more scrutiny over AI development & rollout ~ analyst #SGToday

Asia markets are in focus on Wednesday (4 November), as investors assess the outcome of the U.S midterm elections. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dan Chang, Trading Representative, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow at Singapore Urban Mobility Week; updates on the mobility future of Singapore #SGToday

From December 2026, quarterly reports on autonomous vehicle deployments will be pushed out – it’s one of the updates Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow shared at the Singapore Urban Mobility Week, which will shape the mobility future of Singapore. Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Marcelo Ang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS. He’s a Member of Singapore’s Steering Committee on Autonomous Vehicles, a national panel chaired by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow to guide the safe rollout of AVs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Letter to Myself: Running at his own pace and setting five national records — Shaun Goh's journey towards professional athletics

Shaun Goh is the holder of five national records for distance running. Most recently (25 Oct 2026), the 29-year-old broke the half-marathon national record with a time of 65 minutes and 01 second. Shaun shares why he didn't hesitate to leave a corporate career earlier in 2026 to embrace a professional sports contract, how he's excelled in the sport despite entering it later than many of his peers, and what he'd write in his letter to his younger self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat, Drink, Singapore - A taste of Italy: Good food, family traditions and a little dolce vita

From family-run farms to artisan cheeses, olive oils and a good tiramisu, there's plenty to discover about Italian food beyond pasta and pizza. As Little Farms celebrates A Taste of Italy, Hui Wong explores the traditions behind some of Italy's best-loved ingredients, what Singapore shoppers are looking for, and the food and wine experiences in store with Salvo Ferraro, Italian food specialist, and Tom Gray, Commercial Director at Little Farms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyberattacks and data breaches: how safe are our essential services and personal information?

From cyberattacks disrupting supermarket refrigeration systems in Europe to data breaches involving Singapore Airlines and MoneySmart, growing cybersecurity threats are raising concerns about the safety of essential services and personal information. How vulnerable are businesses and consumers, and are we doing enough to protect ourselves? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine the risks with Daisuke Mashima, Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) Pillar, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Brief (04/11): Global Factory Growth Picks Up, But Are AI Spending and Rising Costs Driving Inflation?

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Markets Intelligence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who comes after Lagarde – and how different could the ECB become?

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde is leaving before her term expires in October 2027, triggering a closely watched succession contest. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine why she's stepping down, the potential candidates to replace her and what the leadership change could mean for eurozone interest rates, inflation and financial markets with Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TalkBack: Tanjong Pagar Distripark: residential or business; how loud is too loud, how near is too near?

Outdoor music events at Tanjong Pagar Distripark have been put on hold following noise complaints from nearby residents. On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to Professor Gan Woon-Seng, Professor of Audio Engineering and Director of Smart Nation Lab at NTU, and former member of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise, about how far sound can travel, when noise becomes excessive, and how entertainment venues and residential areas can coexist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ask: Could Apple’s share dip trigger a wider tech sell-off? #SGToday

On The Ask on Singapore Today, Apple shares have fallen again, raising questions about whether the tech giant could be facing a longer-term downward trend. Daniel Martin spoke to Hu You, Senior Research Analyst at FSM Global, about what’s behind the decline and whether Apple’s share performance could have wider implications for other major tech companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Watch (3/11): Indonesia unlikely to export electricity; strain on trader confidence? #SGToday

In Business, South Korea’s inflation eased, while Indonesia signalled it is unlikely to export electricity amid strong domestic demand. Daniel Martin spoke to Hu You, Senior Research Analyst at FSM Global, about these developments and the latest moves in Asian markets ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US$6.4Bn Binance Heist, the largest crypto theft in History…how do you launder this much digital currency? #SGToday

Following the reported US$6.3 billion Binance hack, believed to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record, questions remain over how such a vast amount of digital currency could be laundered. Daniel Martin spoke to Alec Zebrick, Senior Manager of APAC Global Services at Chainalysis, about how stolen cryptocurrency is traced, whether there were warning signs before the attack, and how Binance was able to replace most of the lost funds so quickly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eat, Drink, Singapore - Sharing the sweetness of Deepavali with Tiffin Room

Deepavali is a time for lights, laughter, family gatherings and, of course, something sweet! At Tiffin Room in Raffles Hotel Singapore, the tradition of sharing mithai takes centre stage with a handcrafted collection of Indian sweets, featuring everything from saffron and nuts to mango and green apple. Hui Wong speaks with Atul Shanbhag, Restaurant General Manager of Tiffin Room to find out what makes these festive treats so special, and how Tiffin Room is bringing a fresh touch to a much-loved Deepavali tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.