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CNA938 Rewind - Asian FX rally: Thai baht, Sing dollar gain as US dollar wanes

CNA938 Rewind

Asian currencies are gaining ground, with the baht leading the pack, capturing investor attention amid a shifting global economic backdrop. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what this means for Asia and the global trade, with Saktiandi Supaat, Chief FX Strategist, Head of FX Research & Strategy, Maybank.

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CNA938 Rewind - Is it time to rethink lowering Singapore’s voting age to 18?

Over the past few years, there have been calls from some quarters to lower Singapore’s voting age to 18. What are the factors to consider in deciding to lower the voting age, and the pros and cons of doing so? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Elvin Ong, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, NUS, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Death of private-hire driver a wake-up call

The death of 49-year-old private-hire driver Gavin Neo from a stroke in May was a “wake-up call” for those in the industry looking to cash in on working long hours, some drivers say. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Carmen Ortega, PHV driver to learn more about the job.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US-China reach agreement, new record for the S&P 500

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Brian Szytel, Managing Director, Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer, The Bahnsen Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Will high motor insurance premiums be the new norm?

Motor insurance premiums are expected to continue rising as insurers grapple with mounting losses and rising claims. Is it time to reassess the current motor insurance policies to account for these rising costs? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Associate Professor Walter Theseira, School of Business, SUSS to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How Yvonne Siow taps into the collective wisdom of places, play, and purpose

Yvonne Siow is co-founder of PlayPan, a social movement that transforms underutilised commercial spaces into "creative playgrounds" where an eclectic mix of people and organisations come together to spark off new ideas and experiences — and in doing so, co-create a more colourful and empowering sense of community. Her groundbreaking project was the old Peace Centre — 400,000 square feet of former retail space, transformed into a vibrant gathering point of talent. Yvonne, who used to be regional head of a charitable foundation, shares what her journey has taught her about the collective wisdom that can flourish when play meets purpose.

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