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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Has the stronger Malaysian ringgit killed your JB weekend?

CNA938 Rewind

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened significantly against the Singapore dollar, nearing about RM3 per S$1. A stronger ringgit would make cross-border trips and shopping in Johor Bahru relatively costlier for Singaporeans than before. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what’s been driving this rally and how much impact the stronger ringgit has on travel flows to Malaysia, especially Johor Bahru. For that, they speak with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC and Phil Goh, JB resident.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Crude rally extends, Hormuz supply risk, China growth outlook

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, Wealth Management Singapore, OCBC Bank

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CNA938 Rewind - Two Sessions 2026: China slashes GDP target; new era for economy?

China has set a lower GDP growth target for 2026, signalling a more cautious economic outlook as policymakers grapple with weak domestic demand, property sector strains and global uncertainties. The revised goal reflects a shift from rapid expansion to more sustainable, quality-driven growth – with potential ripple effects for trade, markets and regional economies closely tied to China’s performance. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more with Gary Ng, Senior Economist, Natixis

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Pearl's Hill BTO - are you prepared to live in towering flats above 60 storeys?

Pearl's Hill could soon be home to Singapore's tallest HDB block at over 60 storeys – surpassing Pinnacle@Duxton's 50 storeys – but with a possible 20 per cent subsidy clawback attached. Are Singaporeans prepared to live in flats that are 60 storeys high or more? Daniel Martin discusses with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Closure of Strait of Hormuz; Asia will disproportionately feel the brunt of the impact in the near term

How might Iran claiming total control of the Strait of Hormuz hold major implications on Asian economies? Daniel Martin finds out from Heron Lim, Lecturer and Economist, ESSEC Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Homegrown brand Cat and the Fiddle

We get to know into an inventive brand that’s pushing Singapore’s dessert scene into delicious new territory. Cheryl Goh speaks with Daniel Tay, owner of Cat & the Fiddle to find out more.  

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