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CNA938 Rewind - Budget 2026: What SG Businesses Need to Move from AI Pilots to Scaled Adoption

Many companies say they want AI—but stay stuck in pilot mode. We unpack what enterprises are really asking for (talent, data readiness, governance, ROI proof, integration) and the biggest blockers to scaling. Ahead of Budget 2026, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman debate whether support should be broad-based or targeted to high-impact sectors, and what practical resources would help margin-pressured firms invest in AI with confidence. They speak with Lyon Poh, Partner, Head of Corporate Transformation, KPMG in Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: AI optimism meets market nerves, Japan's inflation dips below BOJ's 2% target

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist, Moomoo SEA.

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CNA938 Rewind - CPF Life Cycle Investment Scheme: A new option for your retirement?

Budget 2026 is introducing a new optional CPF investment plan from 2028 that puts members’ savings into a managed, life-cycle portfolio to try for higher returns. The key question: is it a helpful boost to retirement savings, or does it expose ordinary Singaporeans to more market risk and fees? To find out, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Marcus Kok, Principal Pension Consultant, PwC Asia Actuarial Services, PwC Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - CNY 2026 travel trends: where did Singaporeans go?

Did Singaporeans travel this Chinese New Year, and where were the most popular destinations? Daniel Martin finds out from Lavinia Rajaram, Expedia Travel Expert.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why could PMA prices increase with new regulations?

From June, all mobility scooters in Singapore must be registered and tagged. Retailers say the new rules could drive up prices by as much as 15%. Why could PMA prices increase with new regulations. Daniel Martin speaks with Bobby Lai, Head of Business Development of Mobot – an AMD retailer. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Pangdemonium's “Force Majeure” Play, inspired by Chekov’s “The Three Sisters”

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the stars involved in one of theatre group Pangdemonium’s final productions: “Force Majeure” directed by Tracie Pang. The play is based on Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters” and written by Stephanie Street – it explores hope, restlessness and the human condition. Inch Chua, the Singaporean singer-songwriter, actor and musician will talk about her role as Mary, and actor Ebi Shankara will describe how the cast members will multi-role and shift fluidly between characters.

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