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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Do PHV and taxi drivers still have a bad reputation on the roads?

CNA938 Rewind

A poll featured in a previous episode of CNA’s Talking Point that examines whether Singaporeans are bad drivers found taxi and private-hire vehicle drivers to be the worst drivers on the roads. Following up on the poll, Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji want to find out if that sentiment still holds true two years on – and if so, why does the perception still exist? They speak with Carmen Ortega, PHV Driver; Bernard Tay, Chairman, Singapore Road Safety Council; Dr Serene Koh, Behavioural Scientist & Director, Behavioural Insights Team Singapore

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CNA938 Rewind - Escalation erupts: Khamenei dead, Iran attacks US, Israel bases as world urges restraint

The Middle East faces a critical turning point following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes. Both sides have since exchanged retaliatory attacks, raising fears of broader regional instability. Countries worldwide are calling for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomatic mediation as tensions continue to rise. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the latest developments with Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University  

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CNA938 Rewind - AI-driven disinformation campaign targets Singapore and its leadership

From deepfake-style videos to coordinated influence operations, AI-driven disinformation is reshaping the information battlefield. CNA’s new AI verification team has uncovered a network of synthetic videos targeting Singapore’s leadership. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack the scale, sophistication and stakes of this growing digital threat with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s 2025 defence bill higher; fresh focus on new security capabilities

Singapore defence spending for 2025 is projected to hit nearly $25 billion, up by more than 6 percent. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing says in a more volatile world, Singapore cannot rely on the security guarantees of others and must stand firmly on its own. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at this push to enhance both operational readiness and national defence resilience with Faizal Abdul Rahman, Research Fellow for the Regional Security Architecture Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore eyes tougher drink-driving rules, road safety boost

Singapore is stepping up its road safety efforts. Authorities are reviewing the legal alcohol limit for drivers and considering updates to the demerit points system to better deter drink-driving. The move comes as part of a broader push to make roads safer for all. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out what these proposed changes could mean for motorists and road safety in Singapore with Kevin Liew, Senior Lawyer & Head of Crime Practice, GJC Law

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Oil spikes on Iran strikes, safe haven currencies ex-US climb

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investment Strategist, Wealth Solutions Division, Standard Chartered Bank 

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