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CNA938 Rewind - Budget 2026: $155b Budget to secure Singapore’s future; AI becomes centrepiece

CNA938 Rewind

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, unveiled a record $154.7 billion Budget on Feb 12, announcing a broad suite of measures to help families and individuals. Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen to be the centrepiece of the Budget, with the setting up of a new National AI Council chaired by PM Wong himself. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack the different measures announced, focusing on Singapore’s push to build its AI strengths. For that, they speak with Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office; Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development.

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CNA938 Rewind - Iran at a crossroads: can dispora voices shape change at home?

Hundreds of thousands of people took part in demonstrations around the world against the Iranian government on Saturday (14 Feb). Daniel Martin speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - Munich 2026: redefining alliances in real time

The 62nd Munich Security Conference has wrapped up, with world leaders meeting amid the war in Ukraine and rising transatlantic tensions. Daniel Martin speaks to Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Could the PARF reduction reshape Singapore’s car market?

The Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate — the amount you get back when you scrap your car early — will be reduced by 45 percentage points. The cap will also be halved, from $60,000 to $30,000. What does this mean for the average driver? Daniel Martin speaks with Say Kwee Neng, automotive industry veteran and consultant.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Blind Box Question: Collecting or gambling?

Singapore plans to regulate blind boxes over gambling-related risks — is this desperately needed, or is it ruining our fun? Daniel Martin speaks with Samuel Yuen, Managing Director of Yuen Law. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - When acne won't go away: Adult skin struggles 

Acne can affect far more than your skin, and adult breakouts are often driven by more than just skincare. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Etienne Wang, Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre, NHG Health to take a health-based look at what evidence-based treatment and prevention really look like, and how hormones, inflammation, and lifestyle factors can shape flare-ups.  

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