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CNA938 Rewind - DBS, OCBC and UOB shares tumble: What's behind Singapore's banking sell-off?

Singapore's three biggest banks have suffered a sharp sell-off as inflation fears and rising bond yields rattle investors. But higher interest rates are usually good news for bank earnings. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack why that relationship isn't always straightforward, what's worrying investors and whether the latest rout signals deeper trouble for Singapore's banking sector. For that, they speak with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Research, Maybank Securities Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - As France and Germany face increasing domestic problems, how does this impact their ability to present a united EU front on global issues? #SGToday

On Global Watch, France is facing another wave of unrest, raising questions about the pressures driving the violence and the implications for wider European stability. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about what’s fuelling the unrest and what it could mean for France and Europe.

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CNA938 Rewind - Padimai - When Art & Tech Collide

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro covers the exhibition “Islands in the Net” now on at Padimai Art & Tech Studio. Vignesh Sundaresan, Padimai’s founder-director – together with co-curator Ryan Ho – will discuss how it brings together web-based & data-native artworks, archives, and cultural projects to address an age shaped by AI & data extraction.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Beyond office occupancy, how AI is reshaping Singapore's workplace?

Office demand in Asia-Pacific may remain resilient, but AI is changing how companies hire and organise their teams. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nim Sivakumaran, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Arcc Spaces to examine the pressures facing leaner workplaces, the changing role of the office and what businesses should be measuring as they prepare for 2027. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - The credibility gap in social impact

As ESG reporting becomes more structured, the social side can still be difficult to measure and verify. Cheryl Goh speaks with Lyn Sia Rosmarin, Founder of Pandan Initiative Social Innovation to look at where the gaps remain, how businesses can show credible impact, and why that matters to investors and the wider market. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Can Myanmar revive tourism while the country remains in conflict?

Myanmar is seeking to attract more international visitors by possibly relaxing visa requirements, but questions remain over safety and freedom of movement. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out more about the security situation, travel restrictions, major attractions and what Singaporeans should consider before planning a trip with Leong Wai Kit, CNA Senior Correspondent

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