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CNA938 Rewind - Are you losing out on opportunities if you do not build your Social Capital?

CNA938 Rewind

Are you losing out because of your shrinking social networks, as you age? That’s as Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau cited recent studies showing friendship circles here shrinking, with some struggling to connect with others in society. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Clara Lee, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab, National University of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Beyond chatbots: AI in the workflow 

AI made waves in 2025, but 2026 is when it starts showing up in real day-to-day work. What does it take for AI agents to be “enterprise-ready”? From AI agents and multi-step workflow automation to the data, governance and operational layers needed to keep systems accurate, secure, and cost-effective. Hui Wong speaks with Nick Eayrs, VP of Field Engineering, APJ at Databricks to break down what businesses across Asia should prioritise now to close the AI readiness gap and prepare teams for human-AI collaboration. 

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CNA938 Rewind - No More ‘Training for Training’s Sake’: SSG Puts the Squeeze on Course Providers

SkillsFuture Singapore is essentially telling training providers: “Show us the receipts.” With new, stricter approval routes and tougher funding renewals, SSG is cleaning house. While career switchers still get the 90% “VIP” subsidy, providers teaching everyday job skills are now being graded on how well they actually serve local businesses. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng look at the end of the “easy pass” era for training providers, and what it means for Singaporeans looking to stay relevant without the fluff with Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive, SkillsFuture Singapore 

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CNA938 Rewind - Heightened Monitoring as Regional Fires Trigger Smoke Odour Across Singapore

Singapore is facing its first significant air quality test of the year, as smoke from northern vegetation fires drifts into local airspace. The NEA is actively monitoring hotspots in Johor that have pushed hourly PM2.5 concentrations into the “elevated” band. While current levels do not yet necessitate a change in daily activities for the general public, the persistent burnt smell highlights the vulnerability of local air quality to regional environmental factors. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng examine the latest NEA advisories and the criteria for shifting to a higher alert status with  Professor Ang Peng Hwa of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU. He is the Facebook administrator of the Haze Elimination Action Team (HEAT) 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Earnings lift stocks, dollar dips, bond risks build

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Karen Manna, Fixed Income Investment Director, Federated Hermes

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CNA938 Rewind - From OpenAI to SpaceX: How 2026’s Top IPOs Will Reshape the Tech Economy

2026 is set to be the ultimate test for the AI economy. Saxo Bank’s latest analysis highlights a pipeline dominated by category-defining tech giants ready to transition from private funding to public scrutiny. While OpenAI and Anthropic represent a high-stakes bet on generative AI, companies like Canva and Stripe offer a more seasoned look at SaaS and Fintech at scale. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng break down the key watchpoints for investors — including governance, compute costs, and revenue durability — as these "private unicorns" finally prepare for their public debut with Chan Yew Kiang, ASEAN IPO Leader, EY  

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