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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: How are you staying cool in this hot weather?

Singapore is forecast to have a few sizzling days in early April, with temperatures in some parts of the country forecast to top 35 deg C. Still, the risk of a heatwave is expected to be low. In this week’s The Big Question, Hairianto Diman and Susan ng uncover tips to stay cool in this hot weather and find out more about Red Cross’ initiative to mobilise volunteers to help vulnerable groups manage the heat. For that, they speak with Benjamin William, Secretary General and CEO, Singapore Red Cross, Dr Lee Yanqing, Chief Operating Officer and Family Physician, HMI OneCare Clinics, and Assoc Prof Alberto Salvo, Dean’s Chair, Department of Economics, National University of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets pricing in Kevin Warsh, oil keeps inflation risk high

On today's (Apr 28) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer and Founder, FedWatch Advisors

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CNA938 Rewind - Sailing into a new market: Cruises see more first-timers aboard

From Disney’s strong debut in Singapore to a wave of first-time cruisers, the region’s appetite for experience-led travel is growing. But long-term success will depend on maintaining confidence as the market scales. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what’s driving the surge and how sustainable the sector is with Dr Guy Llewelyn, Academic Director and Assistant Professor at EHL Campus Singapore 

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: The Great Exit: Which professions are next after law?

A survey by the Judiciary of Young Lawyers found about one in three newly-admitted lawyers here are likely to leave within three years. The key reasons cited? Too much work, poor workplace culture, and a lack of mentorship. With 1 in 3 new lawyers forecast to leave within 3 years, what other professions could soon follow suit? Daniel Martin and Paul Sng discuss further with Selena Tan, Founder of theatre production company Dream Academy and former lawyer.

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CNA938 Rewind - $200k for Spottiswoode: The case for Participatory Budgeting #SGToday

Spottiswoode Park residents are getting a $200,000 budget to improve their neighbourhood – part of the district's move to give them a stronger sense of ownership. It follows a participatory budgeting trial held in the Spottiswoode Park estate yesterday – the first time such an exercise has been launched in Singapore. Daniel Martin learns more from Nicholas Thomas, Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Policy Lab.

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