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CNA938 Rewind - Can Singapore rethink growth in an age of disruption?

As automation accelerates, can economies keep creating real opportunities or are we heading toward a jobless future? We unpack a new BCG report calling for “opportunity-led growth,” challenging how governments, businesses, and societies define success beyond GDP. From accountability and corporate incentives to the risks of leaving workers behind, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out who benefits from growth and who doesn’t with Vincent Chin, Managing Director & Senior Partner and Vice Chair, Public Sector Practice, BCG 

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CNA938 Rewind - US strikes Iranian bridge as tensions escalate

The US has struck a major bridge in Iran, with casualties reported and warnings of further attacks. Tehran says it will not be pressured into a deal, raising questions over whether diplomacy is still possible. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Rachel Ziemba, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Centre for a New American Security on what comes next and the risks for both sides.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: oil shocks ripple, fading rate cut hopes, private credit stress

On today's (Apr 3) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Garett Lim, Partner and CMO, MOIQ Capital

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CNA938 Rewind - One year on, how has Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs reshaped trade?

On Apr 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed a 10 per cent baseline tariff on most imports, alongside additional reciprocal duties tied to trade surpluses, leaving several South-east Asian economies among the hardest hit. In an unexpected turn, the “Liberation Day” tariffs were later struck down by the US Supreme Court. One year on, what has changed? How have the tariffs reshaped global trade? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get a report card from Chris Humphrey, Executive Director, EU-ASEAN Business Council

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: what’s keeping you from switching your insurance riders?

Private health insurers have rolled out a new suite of Integrated Shield Plan riders, with premium reductions of 16 to 55 per cent. Will you be switching or staying with your existing rider? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Jeremy Lim, Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - From bottle to refund: breaking down the BCRS experience #SGToday

Singapore’s beverage container return scheme is now in its second day (2 Apr 2026), with more than 1,000 reverse vending machines rolled out across housing estates, supermarkets and public spaces. How does it work in practice, and how easy is it to use? Daniel Martin finds out from Remi Cesaro, Founder and Executive Director of Zero Waste City. 

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