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CNA938 Rewind - 6.11 million and counting: How sustainable is Singapore’s population growth?

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore’s total population rose slightly to 6.11 million in 2024, mainly due to more migrant construction workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are needed to support infrastructure projects and household care. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the significance of the growth on Singapore’s progress with Professor Paulin Straughan, Sociologist from the Singapore Management University.

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CNA938 Rewind - 6.11 million and counting: How sustainable is Singapore’s population growth?

Singapore’s total population rose slightly to 6.11 million in 2024, mainly due to more migrant construction workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are needed to support infrastructure projects and household care. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the significance of the growth on Singapore’s progress with Professor Paulin Straughan, Sociologist from the Singapore Management University.

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CNA938 Rewind - Trump shifts stance on Ukraine: Is it just a negotiation tactic?

US President Donald Trump has declared that Ukraine is capable of reclaiming all its territory seized by Russia, marking a notable shift in tone on the conflict. But it was unclear if Mr Trump’s words would be matched by a major change in US policy, such as a decision to impose heavy new sanctions on Moscow. His comments contrast with earlier skepticism over America’s continued backing for Ukraine. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out why the shift in the tone and what it would mean for US-Russia ties with Dr Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies from Curtin University.

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CNA938 Rewind - Ceasefire or collapse? Inside Trump & Netanyahu’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a 20-point peace plan for Gaza. Israel has publicly backed the proposal, but Hamas has not agreed to its terms. Both Trump and Netanyahu have warned that refusal could trigger continued military operations. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the challenges that remain and assess if this is the real deal with Lawrence Rubin, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Potential outcomes of a US government shutdown

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer from The Glenview Trust Company.

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CNA938 Rewind - From medicine to motors to movies: Trump’s 100% tariff blitz

On Wednesday (Oct 1), Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda kicks in: 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals, along with 25% duties on heavy trucks and steep levies on home-goods like kitchen cabinets and furniture. He’s also pressing for 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, part of a broader bid to shield US cultural and media industries. Will this bring detriment to the US instead? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council

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