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CNA938 Rewind - Free range, cage free, organic: Do they actually improve your health?

CNA938 Rewind

More Singaporeans are seeking out specialty proteins — and the marketplace is stocking up to meet rising demand. Andrea Heng looks at the science behind such terms and ask if there’s substantial evidence for better health with Lionel Goh, Co-founder of Wholesome Meat and Dr Anneline Padayachee, Scientific consultant of The Food and Nutrition Doctor and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland.

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CNA938 Rewind - Premium Pain: 6-in-7 Insurers Hike Health Coverage

In 2025, six of the seven firms offering Integrated Shield Plan (IPs) in Singapore raised their premiums, responding to surging claims (+9-27 % in 2024) and higher medical-inflation pressures. The lone exception, Raffles Health Insurance, held its rates after seeing a claim drop—but others say expanded benefits and tougher claims trends forced the increases. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dissect the topic with Alex Lee, President, Singapore Actuarial Society.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US govt shutdown to end, how Asian markets will react

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Aadil Ebrahim, Group Head of Equities, Klay Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Shutdown Showdown: Congress Hits the Snooze Button

As the federal shutdown drags on, Congress scrambles to pass a short-term funding fix that could briefly reopen government doors. Lawmakers face mounting pressure from federal workers, voters, and markets — but partisan rifts over spending and policy remain deep. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down who’s winning, who’s losing, and whether this stopgap buys real progress or just delays the next crisis. For that, they speak with Jason Ware, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research, Albion Financial Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why Germany’s new $3.47B military budget matters

Germany is set to approve defence equipment purchases worth more than US$3.47 billion, including 20 light combat helicopters from Airbus. Daniel Martin speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - No pay, no flights: how the US government shutdown hits air traffic

China has suspended its ban on approving exports of “dual-use items” such as gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the US. The ban, imposed in December 2024, will remain suspended until 27 November 2026. Daniel Martin speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

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