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CNA938 Rewind - Frontloading is behind what we have just seen in the economy, but we can't expect it to continue long-term

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore's economy grew slightly faster than expected in the first quarter by 3.9 percent on-year. Still, this is a slowdown from the 5 percent growth seen in Q4 2024, with the Trade and Industry Ministry warning that the global economic outlook remains clouded by significant uncertainty. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak more with Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour – A Nordic Wellness Retreat 

We’re heading to one of Europe’s most remote islands, Hiiumaa, in Estonia where a new Nordic wellness retreat is taking shape. Eha Retreat blends nature, seasonal living and traditional Estonian healing rituals — all guided by a Singapore‑born co‑founder with deep ties to the region. We speak to Sonny Aswani, Co-Founder, Eha Retreat and Amber Gauci-Ward, General Manager, Eha Retreat to find out what wellness looks like when it moves at nature’s pace. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - SongHe Plus x Burnt Cones Rice Gelato   

Rice is something most of us in Singapore grew up with — comforting, familiar, and firmly planted on the dining table. But what happens when that everyday staple is re‑imagined as a dessert? We speak with Ally Ng, Marketing Director of Tong Seng Produce (SōngHè) and Miles Thng, co-founder of Burnt Cones and dive into a new local collaboration turning enriched rice into a creamy gelato with distinctly Asian flavours — and pairing indulgence with a meaningful give‑back. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - What’s driving Asia’s rising healthcare costs? 

As medical costs across Asia continue to climb faster than the global average, employers are being forced to rethink how they manage health benefits without putting employee wellbeing at risk. We speak to Christine Wee, Regional Director, Asia, Howden Employee Benefits and look at what is driving the rise and how companies are adjusting to keep coverage sustainable.

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CNA938 Rewind - Choosing old and terminally ill pets when no one else will

Old. Sick. Terminally ill. These are the animals most people overlook. But for Sharon Ong, they’re the ones who matter most. She takes them in, cares for them, and stays with them through their final days. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Sharon to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets rebound amid fragile ceasefire, Earnings season looms

On today's (Apr 9) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Mark Matthews, Managing Director, Head of Research Asia, Julius Baer.

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