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  • S9 · E326
    October 29 · 34 min

    A Letter to Myself: Less reaction, more self-reliance — Vincent and Sandy's stroke recovery journey

    Vincent Chua suffered a stroke in 2020, at the age of 39 — and was not expected to regain meaningful function. Against the odds, Vincent today participates in a range of activities, including para-dragon boating. He credits his wife, Sandy's tireless support for his progress. Vincent and Sandy reflect on how they've grown as a stroke survivor and caregiver, and what they'd say in their letters to themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E325
    October 29 · 35 min

    A Letter to Myself: Veteran filmmaker Phillip Lim on the value of painting, time with parents, and heeding red flags

    In 1998, Phillip left a stable career and dived into Singapore's nascent filmmaking industry. His debut directorial film — The Teenage Textbook Movie — became a major local success and helped set the stage for the industry's early growth. In the three decades since, Phillip has acquired many more industry successes, including 2011's Homecoming, which made over $3 million in Singapore and Malaysia. Phillip reflects on his journey and shares what he'd write in his letter to his younger self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E324
    October 29 · 16 min

    Mind Your Money - Can Singapore harness wind energy? 

    Singapore isn't known for strong winds, so can wind energy really work here? One Singapore company is proving that the answer could be yes, with technology designed specifically for low-wind conditions. Cheryl Goh speaks with Karl Koh, Director of Technical, and Diana Lai, Director of Marketing at Reliance Green Energy to explore how they're expanding the possibilities of clean energy in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E323
    October 29 · 30 min

    The Big Question: Are Singaporeans working to live, or living to work? 

    Singapore will raise its retirement age to 65 and re-employment age to 70 in January 2029, a year ahead of schedule. But are Singaporeans working longer because they want to, or because they cannot afford to stop? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine the personal, economic and workplace realities of retirement with Dr Kelvin Tan, Head, Minor in Applied Ageing Studies Programme, SUSS; Daniel Ariffin, 68-year-old senior worker; Associate Professor Chia Ngee Choon, Department of Economics, NUS & Daniel Yoong, Founder of BearTree advisory, Fractional HR Lead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E322
    October 29 · 9 min

    China's anti-corruption campaign: Cleaning up the party or consolidating power?

    Anti-corruption investigations and disciplinary action have become defining features of Xi Jinping's leadership. As the Communist Party renews its focus on internal discipline, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explore how these campaigns affect governance, political loyalty and the balance of power within China's leadership with Assistant Professor Benjamin Ho, Coordinator of the China Programme at RSIS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E320
    October 29 · 11 min

    Jio IPO: what's next for India's $137 billion telecom giant?

    Jio's blockbuster IPO has put India's telecom giant in the spotlight, with shares surging 27% and its valuation reaching US$137 billion. But can Jio turn its 530 million subscribers and ambitions in AI, cloud computing and satellite internet into sustained growth? Hussaini Saifee, analyst at Maybank Securities Singapore, examines Jio's prospects, the implications for rivals Bharti Airtel and Singtel, and the risks investors should watch with Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E319
    October 28 · 17 min

    #TalkBack: I want to prevent haze by buying less palm oil products… but that's everything?

    With forest and peatland fires linked to palm oil plantations in Indonesia contributing to the ongoing haze, you might want to boycott palm oil products… But when they’re found in everything from biscuits to shampoo, is avoiding them even possible? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Roman Carrasco, Deputy Head of Department (Research) in the Department of Biological Sciences, NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E316
    October 28 · 19 min

    Will transition to full-day at MOE Kindergartens encourage you to return from private? #SGToday

    MOE Kindergartens are moving towards a full-day model, with a nationwide rollout planned from 2028. But, could the change also encourage more teachers from private pre-schools to make the switch? Daniel Martin finds out from Tan Chen Kee, Deputy Director-General of Education (Schools) and Director of Schools, MOE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E315
    October 28 · 17 min

    The Wellness Hour - How i’mable Collective is opening doors for persons with disabilities

    From baking and ceramics to art and design, creatives with disabilities in Singapore are turning their talents into opportunities for meaningful work. Ahead of the i’mable Collective Market, which brings together more than 50 makers, we find out how these creative journeys are developing into livelihoods, and the difference they can make to confidence, independence and wellbeing. Cheryl Goh speaks with Shialey Tan, Deputy Director, Enabling Village, SG Enable; Robby Yeo, baker at Sweet Whisks by Robby; and her mother and caregiver, Jadis Lee to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E314
    October 28 · 15 min

    Mind Your Money - Legacy planning

    We spend years building our wealth—but have we thought about what happens to it after we're gone? As Singaporeans live longer and family structures evolve, legacy planning is no longer just about inheritance. Cheryl Goh speaks with Helen Shen, Group Head of Products at Singlife to explore how to pass on wealth meaningfully while ensuring our own financial needs are taken care of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E313
    October 28 · 12 min

    Just because it's online, does that mean AI can use it?

    A new copyright lawsuit involving Elvis Presley's music has reignited debate over how generative AI is trained. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether publicly available content is fair game for AI companies, how machines learn from copyrighted material and whether creators deserve compensation when their work helps power AI-generated content with Cheryl Seah, Director, Corporate & Finance, Drew & Napier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E312
    October 28 · 14 min

    Israel election deadlock: can Netanyahu hold on to power?

    Israel's wartime election appears deadlocked, with record voter turnout and exit polls showing neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival Gadi Eisenkot securing a parliamentary majority. As Arab-led parties emerge as potential kingmakers, could coalition talks deliver a new government or another term for Netanyahu? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine the possible alliances, Donald Trump's influence and what the political uncertainty means for Israel and the wider Middle East with Prof Zach Levey, Visiting Professor, International Affairs Program, University of Colorado, Boulder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E310
    October 28 · 14 min

    Singapore's share buyback boom: Good news or a warning sign?

    Singapore-listed companies spent over S$2 billion buying back their own shares in the first eight months of 2026. But are buybacks a smart way to reward investors, or could they come at the expense of future growth? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng look at the risks, rewards and implications for your investment portfolio with Paul Chew, Head of Research, Phillip Securities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E309
    October 27 · 18 min

    #TalkBack: Singapore-Indonesian relations; do we as netizens make it worse as keyboard warriors?

    Singapore and Indonesia have had to deal with matters ranging from transboundary haze to cuts in gas exports, and both have drawn reactions on social media. But, when we weigh in on issues involving another country, are we simply sharing our views, or could our online comments and reactions be making matters worse? Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Natalie Pang, Department of Communications and New Media, NUS. She’s also a member of the Media Literacy Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S9 · E306
    October 27 · 14 min

    Singapore-Indonesia relations; how much could export reductions impact Singapore? #SGToday

    Since Saturday (24 October 2026), Indonesia has been reducing natural gas exports to Singapore, to divert more supplies to domestic electricity needs. How might export reductions impact us here in Singapore? Daniel Martin finds out from Prateek Pandey, Partner and Head of APAC Oil & Gas Analysis, Rystad Energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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