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How does one balance a leadership role and demanding career, with motherhood and personal growth? Cheryl Goh speaks with Shveta Bhardwaj, Head of Sustainability Services at Tata Consultancy Services APAC and ANZ, on what it means to be a thriving leader at work and a present mother at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Geylang area will be busy this month as the annual Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar is underway. The bazaar officially opens on Feb 26 and will last till the end of the Muslim fasting month on Mar 30. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Shereen Begum, Founder, Indian Inks to learn more about the process of setting up at the Bazaar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a commentary on cna.asia, Marketing Director at BigFundr Imran Johri shares his experience of using his SkillsFuture credits on a course that has nothing to do with his work. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out his motivation in doing so, and how picking up a skill not related to his profession has helped him in his work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The continued tensions from last week's Oval Office spat is heating up with US President Donald Trump pausing military aid to Ukraine. Mr Trump's decision comes just days after he clashed with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We assess the likelihood of the U.S and Ukraine mending ties and the steps to get there with Graeme Gill, Professor Emeritus, Government and International Relations, University of Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Justina Pang spent about five years as a police officer, including a year in the special victims unit. She was inspired by her grandfather, a police officer who sustained a gunshot wound while fending off a robbery. But she decided to hang up her crimefighting uniform to prevent an increasingly worrying type of crime — scams. As an anti-scam specialist with Singapore's largest bank, DBS, Justina helps protect customers from losing their savings — and peace of mind — to unscrupulous scammers. She...
Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks to Marcus Chu, the CEO of ERA, a major property agency in Singapore on his observations when it comes to our property market and if you can never go wrong with buying property in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore’s total fertility rate used to receive a boost in Dragon years. But that was not the case in 2024 – remaining at its record low of 0.97. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Dr Tan Poh Lin, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies and Ariel Lim, mother of soon-to-be three children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For over sixty years, CDL has been one of Singapore’s biggest property developers behind some of our island’s most ground-breaking buildings. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin take a look at the property giant’s legacy with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Videos of an accident circulating on social media showed a blue car crashing past multiple vehicles and landing on a road divider, before bursting into flames. What causes a car to catch fire so quickly? Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Prem Roy, founder of PRM Group, which runs Porschify – a Porsche workshop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Early hearing loss may be subtle, and many may not recognise the symptoms, which in turn delays treatment. With World Hearing Day commemorated on the 3rd of March, Cheryl Goh speaks with Naomi Wong, Founder and Chief Therapist of Speech Therapy Adventures to listen to the experiences of those with hearing loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With International Women's Day coming up this week, Goodwood Park Hotel celebrates with an array of specially curated experiences that pay tribute to the remarkable women who shape our world. Cheryl Goh speaks with Sherrill Lee, Director of Marketing Communications, Goodwood Park Hotel to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a high-cost, high-pressure society in Singapore, financial transparency isn’t just practical– it’s romantic. Shared financial goals like home ownership, long-term stability, and building wealth together is now a new romance standard. Cheryl Goh speaks with Delbert Ty, CMO of Coffee Meets Bagel, and Sebastian Sieber, CMO of Syfe to find out more about financial compatibility in today’s dating scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Returning stolen or lost items back to their rightful owners is naturally the right thing to do. But what happens if the receiver does not have the capacity to accept the objects? That’s the issue Cambodia’s national museum is facing as the country’s stolen statues are coming home to an overflowing museum. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more from Dr Karin Oen, Director, NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore. She's also Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, Art History, NTU School...
According to the global non-profit organisation Association of Zoos and Aquariums, there are more than 10,000 zoos worldwide today. Collectively, they attract more than 700 million visitors each year. In conjunction with World Wildlife Day on March 4, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the evolving role of zoos, going beyond a place of entertainment with Dr Cheng Wen-Haur, Deputy CEO (Life Sciences & Operations) and Chief Life Sciences Officer, Mandai Wildlife Group See omnystudio.com/l...
The trafficking of individuals forced to work in overseas scam call centres run by cybercriminal syndicates – forced criminality – demands regional attention. Southeast Asian governments can do more to protect their citizens from such exploitation while improving victim assistance through proactive rescue and post-rescue support. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out what more can be done with Judah Hira Tana, International Director, Global Advance Projects See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
China’s most important annual political meetings Two Sessions begin on Monday (Mar 4). Premier Li Qiang is set to deliver the government’s work report to lay out the tasks and goals for China. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the key issues that will be discussed at the meetings with Zhou Hao, Chief Economist, Guotai Junan International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The iPhone 16e is Apple’s latest addition to the iPhone 16 lineup, offering a balance of advanced features and affordability. Daniel Martin speaks with tech reviewer Umar Naqshbandi, Content Creator and Creative Director of Social Media at ProductNation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After 90 years, a family business - Chin Teck Chiang Seah Kee provision shop - closes its doors. It has shuttered for good, leaving behind a rich legacy. Singapore Today’s Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Developments’ executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng has accused his son Sherman Kwek, who is also the group CEO, of appointing new independent directors without full board approval. Singapore Today’s Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Kevin Chua, corporate lawyer and director in law firm Yuen Law, to find out more about the process of nominating someone to the board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro explores the ‘Twilight Tour of Fort Siloso’, a special tour commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the Fall of Singapore as part of the National Heritage Board (NHB)'s annual ‘Battle for Singapore’ series of programmes. NHB’s Satha Logaraj will talk about the tour’s main features like Fort Siloso’s historic guns, military barracks, observation posts, and the underground network of tunnels constructed to shelter soldiers and store ammunition during World...
In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with host, comedian and actor Gurmit Singh who is leading the new cna documentary series “Born in 1965”. The 2-part miniseries coincides with SG60 i.e. Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Gurmit will talk about some of the issues he addressed in the series: how to age healthily and with purpose; and self-discovery travels when he visited Japan and India - countries that hold deep roots for his family. “Born in 1965” airs on 1st & 2nd March 2025, coi...
From an affordable Omakase, to authentic American-Asian soul food, we check in with our resident food critic Dinesh Balasingam from Chope as he gives us his food picks for the month of February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many would want to make the most of their precious day off by going outside to explore, but it’s important to also reset yourself and your space. On a brand new segment called On My Day Off, Janine Tan explores how to tackle your overstayed clutter, and other overlooked spaces for your mental wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be it to raise a family, put things on pause for caregiving duties, or for your mental health - it’s an overwhelming feeling to re-enter the workforce. How do you not let it define you? Cheryl Goh speaks with Jaya Dass - Managing Director, Asia Pacific - Randstad Enterprise and Randstad SourceRight & RiseSmart to give tips on how to not let the break define you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A review group set up to strengthen the local stock market has announced new initiatives aimed at increasing interest from both retail and institutional investors, while also improving trading liquidity. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how far these measures will incentivise companies to list and remain on the SGX in the long run. For that, they speak with Yang Eu Jin, Partner and Co-Head, Corporate & Capital Markets Practice, RHTLaw Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Kicking off The Morning Report’s new monthly segment Big Shot is former national swimmer Mark Chay, who is the incoming secretary general for the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with him find out more about his preparations for the role, and his aspiration for the sports community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest on the City Developments Limited (CDL) saga, executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng said his son Sherman Kwek and other directors acting with him have agreed not to take further action after a court hearing on Wednesday (Feb 26). The older Kwek had earlier announced he was taking his son to court over alleged governance lapses and an attempted power grab at the board level. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Victor Lai, Principal Consultant at CitadelCorp, to get the latest deve...
Kavitha Krishnan was already an accomplished traditional Indian dancer performing across the world, while her peers were studying for their "O" Level examinations. But a spinal surgery almost took away her ability to walk when she was 21. Motivated by her love for dance, she made an astounding recovery and went on to co-found Maya Dance Theatre in 2007. She later started the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective which empowers individuals living with conditions such as Down's Syndrome. Kavitha shar...
In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Asian travel expert Lucien Lau from luxury tour operator Scott Dunn. Lau will describe what it’s like traveling around Yunnan province – discovering its national parks; the Stone Forest UNESCO World Heritage Site; walking through the cobblestone streets of Lijiang Old Town; and visiting the alpine city of Shangri-La. Lau then takes us to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province, where he recommends three experiences: participating in a ...
In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with a married couple behind two local brands in the education and fashion/retail sectors. Hanny T. Surai and Shawn Subra will talk about The Convivial, a holistic education centre specialising in PSLE, O-Level and A-Level English which also nurtures students’ emotional, mental and social well-being. Recall Enemy is an underground streetwear label – with Subra’s caricature as the face of the brand. The couple will talk about how they got together as life ...
