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CNA938 Rewind - All eyes on the make-up of Singapore’s 15th Parliament

CNA938 Rewind

As the general election dust settles, all eyes will now be on the make-up of the new 15th Parliament. With some previous political office holders not contesting in the recent general election, there are positions left vacant. So, who among the current slate of MPs will step up to fill the gaps and will we see a reshuffle of the cabinet ministers? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Nicholas Fang, Senior Advisor of The Asia Group & Managing Director at Black Dot Research, to find out. 

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CNA938 Rewind - China’s Xi Jinping seeks to win over allies as US’ Donald Trump pauses some tariffs

As China faces off with the United States over a punishing trade war, it is under pressure to shore up its friendships around the world, starting with its neighbours in Southeast Asia. He is set to visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia to likely cast China as a reliable global partner in contrast to the unpredictable US. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the possible outcomes from the visits and the likely impact on the ASEAN bloc with Carlyle Thayer, Emeritus Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW Canberra

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CNA938 Rewind - Can Singapore bank stocks sustain rebound after nearly S$49 billion selloff?

Shares of Singapore’s three local banks recovered from multi-month lows on Apr 10, in line with a broader relief rally in financial markets across the region after US President Donald Trump announced a surprise 90-day pause in tariffs for most countries. But analysts are calling for continued caution amid heightened uncertainty. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the significance of the S$49 billion selloff and the future of Singapore bank stocks with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research, Maybank Securities

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: SME owners - Are you also afraid of losing money from the Trump tariff war?

Trade-reliant Singapore is expected to suffer if the global economy slows down. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin hear from Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, and Melvin Tan, CEO of Cyclect Group, and Vice-President and Honorary Secretary of Singapore Manufacturing Federation on how local SMEs are navigating uncertain global markets.

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CNA938 Rewind - Making your skincare her business – the story of Gentle Therapy & its Singaporean founder

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Natalie Ang-Sawlani, founder of Gentle Therapy, a natural skincare brand. Gentle Therapy products provide daily skin care solutions for children and adults suffering from eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, and hypersensitive skin. Ang-Sawlani will reveal who inspired the creation of Gentle Therapy, how her previous roles in tech and F&B prepared her for B2B sales, and what it’s like running a skincare startup.

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CNA938 Rewind - Explore Kenya & Luang Prabang with Zenyum's Julian Artopé

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers the globetrotting tales of Julian Artopé, founder and CEO of Zenyum, a producer of invisible braces and other dental products. Artopé will recall his trips to Lamu Old Town in Kenya known for its Swahili architecture, fresh seafood and quality handicrafts. He’ll also describe how he walked with some monks in Luang Prabang, Laos for a morning alms giving ceremony; and what it was like climbing Laos’ Mount Phousi, passing by small religious statues and shrines along the way.

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