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CNA938 Rewind - Fiidaa Art and The Working Capitol's 28 Frames — a curated exhibition of 28 artworks

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to the organisers behind 28 Frames, a curated exhibition of 28 artworks by local artists installed throughout two heritage shophouses turned co-working spaces at Keong Saik and Ann Siang Road. A collaboration between art consultancy and gallery Fiidaa Art and co-working space brand The Working Capitol, the 28 selected artworks are strategically exhibited in everyday communal spaces - like stairwells, co-working rooms and lounges. One of the artists Charles Wong will talk about his works which feature dotted calligraphic forms in multiple languages and why each dot carries a symbolic weight.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s economic strategy review: Assessing significance and effectiveness of committees

Singapore will undertake a review of its economic strategy amid structural shifts, including geopolitical realignments and technological disruptions. Five committees have been set up to develop longer-term plans in five areas that include strengthening the country’s global competitiveness and improving its start-up ecosystem. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng assess the significance of these committees with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Trump's sectoral tariffs, China growth momentum

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier. 

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CNA938 Rewind - US-India relations: Strained and at a crossroads?

India has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's threats to impose higher tariffs on the country's goods. It says it's being targeted by the US and the EU for buying oil from Russia, while both sides still relied on Russian goods and trade. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine this fraying relationship between the two countries which used to be on good terms with Richard Rossow, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Would you like to see fully liberalised cross-border point-to-point transport?

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said there are no plans to fully liberalise cross-border point-to-point transport via ride-hail services. But LTA noted that it’s considering the use of ride-hailing apps to book cross-border trips on licensed taxis and increasing the number of boarding and alighting points in Singapore and Malaysia. Lance Alexander speaks with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, SMU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Preparing for an uncertain future: Government sets up 5 committees to protect businesses and workers

Singapore is reviewing its economic strategy, amid global trade disruptions driven by U.S tariffs. Five committees have been set up to focus on areas like attracting global investments, preparing for emerging tech and protecting workers. The goal is to develop strategic recommendations, which will be published by the middle of next year. Lance Alexander speaks with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

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