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CNA938 Rewind - 1 month into Gaza ceasefire: Where is the ‘peace process’ really going?

CNA938 Rewind

It’s been a month since world leaders gathered in Egypt for a peace summit to broker a ceasefire deal for the Israel-Hamas war. Both sides have accused each other of violating the agreement since. Andrea Heng take stock of the developments in the first month and find out if the fragile truce will continue to hold. For that, she speaks with Dr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - What Happens to Data Privacy Amongst Businesses With Tariffs Impact?

As global trade becomes increasingly digital, tariffs are no longer just about goods and services, but affects how data moves across borders. What happens then to data privacy, and which organisations are most vulnerable to such threats? Hui Wong learns more on what businesses can do to adapt with confidence in an era where trade policy and digital strategy are more intertwined than ever with Benjamin Cheong, Deputy Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications at Rajah & Tann.

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CNA938 Rewind - Thailand-Cambodia peace deal breaks down, so what now?

Thailand's government confirmed on Nov 11 it will halt the implementation of an enhanced ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, signed in October in the presence of US President Donald Trump and said it would explain its decision to Washington. The escalation in tension follows a landmine blast on the previous day that injured four Thai soldiers. Andrea Heng and Hairianto look at the implications this suspension will have on the conflict with Dr Panitan Wattanayagorn, Independent Expert on International Relations and Security Affairs. He was also Former Chairman of the Prime Minister's Security Advisory Committee.

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CNA938 Rewind - Flexibility the new currency as Singapore retailers opt for short-term leases

One in five retailers in Singapore is looking at short-term leases of less than a year and flexible store formats. That is about 10 per cent more than in 2024, according to the Singapore Retailers Association. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out why more retailers are turning to this short-term lease model and whether it will help revitalise Singapore’s physical retail space. For that, they speak with Kent Teo, Founder & CEO, Invade.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Greenback holds steady, Asia braces fiscal headwinds

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Chidu Narayanan, Head of Macro Strategy for APAC at Wells Fargo.

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CNA938 Rewind - Firms should adopt flexible rate wage system if dim prospects: NWC

Amid uncertainties in the global economy and the cost pressures faced by businesses, employers who have done well but face uncertain business prospects may moderate built-in wage increases for workers, the National Wages Council (NWC) said on Tuesday (Nov 11). But they should still reward employees with variable payments like bonuses and one-off payments. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the tripartite body’s latest wage guidelines with Kuah Boon Wee, Vice-President, Singapore National Employers Federation.

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