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CNA938 Rewind - BTO applications: Changing landscapes and mindsets

CNA938 Rewind

Some analysts are expecting more than 20,000 applications for October's Build-To-Order exercise – more than double the number of flats launched. The over 9,000 flats include a record number of Prime units up for grabs in Bishan, Bukit Merah and Toa Payoh. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the changing mindsets homeowners now have towards BTOs and the latest public housing ownership trends with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA and Janine Tan, 4-time BTO applicant.

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CNA938 Rewind - Machu Picchu Comes to Singapore – Explore It in All Its VR Glory

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where VR fans can go to explore Machu Picchu in Peru - in Singapore’s CBD area. Mavis Ong, senior project manager from Fever, the global live entertainment discovery platform which produced “Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City“, will talk about their latest attraction. Ong will explain how “Machu Picchu” combines cutting-edge free-roam VR and authentic cultural storytelling, allowing guests to meander through misty mountain trails and witness ancient Incan rituals – all the while wearing VR goggles.

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CNA938 Rewind - Clock is ticking on your SkillsFuture credits – How to make them count

Nearly seven in 10 Singaporeans haven’t used their $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up – and it’s set to expire at the end of this year. Some say they’re just too busy. Others feel unsure which courses are relevant to their careers, or whether the training will even make a difference. What can be done to motivate the utilisation of these credits? Hairianto Diman finds out more from someone who has yet to fully utilise his SkillFuture credit Ahmad Hidayat, and Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International, a career strategy consultancy.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Shifting investor flows, emerging markets boom

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Chris Konstantinos, Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist from RiverFront Investment Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Critical minerals pact: Trump, Albanese forge strategic deal

U.S President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a deal to boost cooperation on critical minerals, aiming to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on China. The agreements come as China tightens its grip over rare earths exports in recent months. Hairianto Diman examines the implications of the agreement with Marina Zhang, Assoc. Prof., Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: From vapes to wildlife - why do people feel safe joining Telegram chats on illegal issues?

At least four endangered species were among 16 animals seized in a series of raids targeting illegal wildlife trade in Singapore two weeks ago. The operations targeted those suspected of engaging in the illicit activities through online platforms, including Telegram where one group had close to 12,000 members. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Kannan Raja, President, Herpetological Society of Singapore.

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