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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 - The Wellness Hour - Farm volunteering in Beauty World: Cultivating food and connection 

A rooftop farm above Beauty World Centre is growing more than vegetables — it’s building a community around turning food waste into resources, practising permaculture, and learning by doing. Hui Wong finds out from Tan Jing Xiang, Co-founder of wethefarm and Associate landscape architecture at Earthscape concepts Pte Ltd on how wethefarm has drawn in volunteers of all ages, partnered with schools and local groups, and created a space where people reconnect with nature, with each other, and with what ends up on their plates.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - A modern CNY reunion at Restaurant Cougar Lee 

Restaurant Cougar Lee rolls out its first-ever Chinese New Year menu with a modern, cross-cultural twist: think yusheng with chutoro and amberjack, an indulgent braised platter with foie gras, and auspicious homemade noodles layered with meaning. And to end the meal on a warm, communal note, diners get to wrap their own dumplings together, a simple tradition that brings the reunion table to life. Hui Wong finds out more from Chef-owner Ethan Lee, Restaurant Cougar Lee about what they have to offer and what makes the restaurant's first Chinese New Year menu so special. 

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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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