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CNA938 Rewind - Chinese fashion powerhouses are now buying up Western retail icons

Shein’s reported US$100 million acquisition of US apparel label Everlane is more than just another fashion deal – it marks a broader shift in global retail power. Chinese-born brands that once competed on price and speed are now buying established Western names with loyal customer bases and premium positioning. From disruption to consolidation, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how the balance of influence in global fashion is rapidly changing. For that, they speak with Shiv Choudhury, Board Member & Advisor, Retail and Beauty Businesses.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Are you falling behind, or just comparing too much?

A promotion post, a salary guide or a friend’s career milestone can quickly make us question our own progress. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, Host of CNA’s Work It podcast to explore why career envy hits so hard in Singapore, when comparison can be useful, and how to make career decisions based on clearer signals rather than pressure.

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CNA938 Rewind - Calls grow for better protection of nightlife performers and freelancers

Industry watchdogs are urging nightlife operators and freelancers to adopt clearer contracts and fairer payment practices amid ongoing concerns over late payments, vague job scopes and disputes. The recommendations include written agreements outlining fees, cancellation terms and payment timelines, with freelancers encouraged to protect themselves by documenting deliverables and communications. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jagathishwaran Rajo, Executive Secretary, VICPA, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why OpenAI is investing S$300 million in Singapore

OpenAI is deepening its presence in Asia with a S$300 million investment to set up its first applied AI lab outside the US in Singapore – a move that could boost jobs, innovation and the Republic’s ambitions to become a global AI hub. Why Singapore? And do we have the talents for the specialised roles? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Su Lian Jye, Chief Analyst, Omdia

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US tech dominates, emerging markets gain ground

On today's (22 May) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: What happens if you have to reapply for your own job?

Staff across fashion retailer H&M's East Asia regional market – which includes Singapore – are being asked to reapply for roles, with those who are unsuccessful facing "mutual separation" in line with local employment laws. So, what happens if your company asks you to reapply for your own job? Daniel Martin discusses further with David Blasco, Country Manager for Singapore, Randstad.

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