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CNA938 Rewind - Domestic helpers in HDB flats: How much space and privacy should employers provide?

A debate over a helper sleeping in a partitioned home office has reignited questions about living conditions for migrant domestic workers in Singapore. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman explain what employers are required to provide, what adequate privacy looks like and how families can balance caregiving needs with limited space. For more, they get the help of Jaya Anil Kumar, Director of Casework at the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (HOME).

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CNA938 Rewind - The Ask: AI’s Capex Reckoning; will This pressure Big Tech to cut back on spending? #SGToday

On The Ask on Singapore Today, renewed doubts over AI investments have triggered a sell-off in US tech stocks, with the Nasdaq recording its steepest daily fall since June. Daniel Martin spoke to Louise Loo, Head of Asia Economics at Oxford Economics, about whether the pressure could force Big Tech to cut spending, the risks for AI infrastructure firms and semiconductor suppliers, and what it could mean for Singapore’s investments.

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CNA938 Rewind - #HazeHealth: Getting to the Root of Haze; what is Slash and Burn #SGToday

As Indonesia sanctions companies linked to forest and land fires, questions remain over the causes of the haze affecting Singapore. Daniel Martin spoke to Associate Professor Yu Liya, an air quality science and environmental engineering expert from NUS’ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, about the practice of slash and burn, why it continues, and its environmental and economic implications.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - When the boss gets it wrong: The importance of an apology

When a boss makes a mistake, how much difference can an apology really make? We explore what goes into a sincere workplace apology, why employees may expect more than words, and how taking responsibility can help build trust and accountability at every level of the workplace. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, Host of CNA's Work It podcast to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - KOKO Kawane brings Shizuoka matcha to Singapore

Matcha may be everywhere right now, but there’s far more to it than lattes and desserts. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chai Karim, Principal of Gaia Lifestyle Group to explore the cultivars, growing regions and craft behind the tea, and how a new Star Vista atelier is bringing the journey from Shizuoka’s tea fields to the cup. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Do in-demand AI-skills translate to higher pay?

AI is changing what employers look for, but not every new skill will carry the same value. We unpack which AI capabilities are in demand, where they could open up new opportunities, and how workers can stay relevant as jobs continue to evolve. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Blair Chapman, Chief Economist at SEEK to find out more. 

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