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The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

The strong debut of the SpaceX IPO has reignited interest in blockbuster stock market listings, with retail investors playing a bigger role than ever. But when demand is high and headlines dominate, how can investors tell whether an IPO is a genuine long-term opportunity or simply market excitement? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Paul Chew, Head of Research, Phillip SecuritiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Indo-Pacific, India and New Zealand are moving closer on defence, security and strategy. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ukraine, drone strikes are putting fresh pressure on Russia’s shipping and economic lifelines. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Middle East, tensions are threatening energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz again, after Iran expanded its attacks on Gulf states, following U.S strikes. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Circle Line is now one complete loop, with the opening of Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road stations. So, with the circle closed, how will our orange line change your journey? Daniel Martin discusses further with Matthew Ng, Deputy President, SGTrains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research, Maybank Securities SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) will launch a five-year, $150 million initiative to study adolescent health and development. So what are researchers hoping to discover that we don’t already know? Daniel Martin finds out more from Professor Johan Eriksson, Executive Director of the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new AI-powered kiosk is bringing oral health screening out of the dental clinic and into everyday spaces. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Samintharaj Kumar, CEO and Founder of Nuffield Dental to find out how a contactless check completed in just minutes could help more people spot potential problems earlier and take preventive care more seriously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hidden six-seat omakase counter, 15 courses and a price tag under $100. Cheryl Goh steps behind Sushidan’s main dining room with Shinji Yokota, Operations Director of Sushidan Singapore, to find out how it is making chef-led Edomae sushi feel more accessible, without losing the theatre and precision of the experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barisan Nasional has won the Johor state election by a landslide, taking 48 of 56 seats – eight more than in 2022 – while Pakatan Harapan fell to just eight and Perikatan Nasional was wiped out entirely. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack what drove the swing, what it signals for Malaysian politics heading into Negeri Sembilan's polls on Aug 1, and whether Malaysia could be headed for an early general election with Adib Zalkapli, Managing Director, Viewfinder Global AffairsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.