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CNA938 Rewind - The hidden economic cost of Southeast Asia’s floods

CNA938 Rewind

Severe floods and relentless downpours are sweeping across Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam – displacing communities, damaging farmland and disrupting regional trade. But behind the headlines lies a deeper story: the mounting economic consequences of extreme weather in Southeast Asia. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Christian Nielsen, Global Service Line Director, Water Climate Adaptation, Ramboll to find out the economic impact of these devastating weather events on the region’s supply chains and food security.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Budgeting 101

How does budgeting shape your finances? If you’re a big spender – this would sound like a laborious task of tracking expenses, but why is it critical to master this power tool for a more secure financial future? Hui Wong finds out what are some easy steps you can take to master budgeting and improve money management with Jolene Ong, Adjunct Trainer at the Institute for Financial Literacy.

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CNA938 Rewind - Hyrox, ice baths, wearable tech: 2025’s fitness trends – fad or the future?

From the explosive rise of Hyrox competitions to the growing obsession with ice baths and the rapid evolution of wearable tech. Are these the next enduring pillars of modern wellness, or just passing fads? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Nicholas Fang, Ex National Athlete and Sports Administrator & Founder and MD of sports consultancy, Novastella to explore the forces fueling their popularity, and how this wave of fitness innovation is supercharging the wellness tourism sector.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind the gap: Pre-school teachers unprepared for child abuse cases

A new study by the Singapore Children’s Society reveals that one in three preschool educators lack formal child protection training — and many feel unprepared to handle suspected abuse. The online survey of 357 educators, conducted from Dec 2024 to June 2025, highlights worrying gaps in awareness and confidence, following the fatal abuse case of four-year-old Megan Khung. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Charmaine Teo, Vice President, Association for Early Childhood Educators to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Record permanent jobs, but participation dips: What’s going on?

Singapore’s number of permanent jobs has hit a record high, according to the latest Ministry of Manpower (MOM) data. At the same time, the labour force participation rate – the share of residents working or looking for work – has fallen to its lowest since the pandemic. The drop is mainly driven by a growing share of seniors, who typically have lower participation rates. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics, SUSS to delve deeper into the findings of the report.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets price in Fed cuts, yen under pressure

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Sean Yokota, Head of Markets Asia, SEB. 

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