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CNA938 Rewind - Budget 2026: Keeping hiring, upskilling, productivity high in Singapore

CNA938 Rewind

MOM’s latest data shows jobs are growing—but hiring is turning cautious as Singapore becomes “super-aged” in 2026 and fresh grads face a slower market. Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo ask: what Budget 2026 levers—wage offsets, job redesign, traineeship-to-job pathways, micro-credentials, and productivity-linked manpower flexibility—can boost skills and fill shortages without dragging down wages? For that, they speak with Marion Ang, Co-Founder & Chief People Officer, TriOn & Co.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The science behind steroid-free eczema relief

Eczema can be difficult to manage over the long term, especially for people with sensitive or eczema-prone skin who want relief without relying on steroids. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jessie Tong, Deputy Director at the School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Singapore Polytechnic, and Rajaletchumy Veloo Kutty, Lead Research Scientist at the Department of Technology, Innovation & Enterprise, Singapore Polytechnic to take a closer look at the growing demand for non-steroidal options, what “microbiome-friendly” skincare actually means, and how a homegrown brand Serich was developed in Singapore through applied R&D.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - À TABLE! – From Vines to Wine

À TABLE! – From Vines to Wine is a cultural and sensory journey into the world of French winemaking: from the rhythm of the vineyard, to the craft behind the bottle, and the memories carried in aroma and flavour. Beyond tasting notes, it explores why wine holds such a special place in French heritage, and how curiosity around wine culture is growing across the region. Cheryl Goh speaks with Aude-Emeline Loriot-Nurbianto, Executive Director, Alliance Française de Singapour to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Building talent and trust in the AI era

As hiring stays cautious, organisations are being pushed to deliver more without simply adding headcount. Cheryl Goh speaks with Niki Armstrong, Chief Administrative, Legal, and HR Officer, Pure Storage to unpack the shift to capability-first workforce planning, why AI fluency is becoming a baseline skill, and how HR, legal, and governance can work together to keep decisions fair while strengthening data governance and cyber resilience as AI scales across APAC.

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CNA938 Rewind - BTS in Singapore: Can K-Pop Concerts Power Long-Term Tourism and Branding?

BTS is set to play four nights in Singapore this December—their longest stop in South-east Asia—highlighting the Republic’s growing bet on K-pop as soft power for tourism and global branding. With K-pop concert listings up roughly 250% from 2022 to 2024 and even an SM Entertainment-run training academy here, Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo ask: are mega-shows enough, and what would it take to sustain the boost long-term? They speak with Dr Soh Kai Ruo, Lecturer, Department of Communications and New Media, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Household Income Rises, Inequality Hits Record Low: What the Latest Data Really Means

New Finance Ministry-linked figures show typical households earning more in real terms, with inequality at its lowest level on record—driven by the fastest gains in the lowest-income group (about 4.8% a year over a decade). So why do many still feel stretched? Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo dig into what’s beneath the numbers—cost pressures, lived experience vs averages, and who’s still not feeling the uplift. For that, they speak with Christopher Gee, Deputy Director of Research, Institute of Policy Studies, NUS.

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