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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 - The hidden economic cost of Southeast Asia’s floods

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 - Can Singapore be a global leader in AI enabled humanoid robotics?

Researchers and students working on AI-enabled humanoid robotics are set to benefit from a newly launched lab. The 900-square-metre facility at NTU marks an expanded phase of its partnership with motion-technology company Schaeffler. Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Zheng Yuanjin, Director of the Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab: Intelligent Mechatronics Hub.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Weekly Highlights — A tennis pro bounces back at 40; from home-based business to owning a home; and a "social club" for old and young

Featuring reflections, lessons, and "letters" from the week of 24 November 2025: Sarah Pang, one of the few Singaporeans to have made it onto the Women's Tennis Association's singles rankings, prepares to bounce back into the circuit at 40, and shares how her passion for the sport taught her all about serving beyond the court. Nabill Shukry, who co-founded frozen food company, Cheekies, with his father in the midst of the pandemic, shares how he went from operating out of their one-room rental apartment to being able to purchase a home for his family. Mariel Chee and Bennett Lee, the young co-founders of the Joo Chiat Social Club, an assisted living facility that brings the elderly residents together with young children for heartwarming intergenerational encounters.

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CNA938 Rewind - TotalEnergies' exit: can we use these 1,400 low-wattage chargers?

TotalEnergies is shutting down its electric vehicle charging operations in Singapore, with all charging points to be transferred to other operators by the end of the year. How will this exit impact Singapore’s EV market and its 2030 electrification goals? Daniel Martin speaks with Terence Siew, President and Co-Founder of the Electric Vehicle Association of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Labour Force In Singapore Advance Release 2025: permanent jobs, higher pay, more self-employment

The latest Labour Force in Singapore Advance Release shows a record-high share of workers in permanent jobs, but also a drop in labour force participation. What’s driving this? Daniel Martin speaks with Louise Loo, Head of Asia Economics at Oxford Economics.

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