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CNA938 Rewind - How raiSE and Social Enterprises are Transforming Business & Uplifting Communities in SG

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles raiSE or the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise, which celebrates its 10th anniversary. raiSE’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Koh Wei Shan will talk about how it’s been a steady ecosystem developer and membership body for aspiring social entrepreneurs, existing Social Enterprises (SE) and other stakeholders committed to growing the SE sector in Singapore. Joining the chat are the SE founders like Pamela Chng from Bettr Group (which has reached B Corporation status) and Social Gifting’s Valen Tan Husistein.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US-Taiwan chip deal, Wall street gains on bank earnings

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Manish Saini, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Lady M exits Singapore retail, plans direct market strategy

American patisserie Lady M has closed all of its outlets in Singapore, following the end of a licensing agreement with Caerus Holdings on Dec 11, 2025. Lady M says it’s transitioning the Singapore market as part of a global strategy, and plans to take a more direct role in operations here to improve quality, consistency and the brand experience. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Samer El Hajjar, Senior Marketing Lecturer, NUS Business School, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - The new Sports Council Bill – eSports, Bridge and Chess now officially recognised as Sports

E-sports, as well as mind sports like chess and bridge, will be formally recognised as sports. That’s after a Bill was passed in parliament yesterday. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo said these amendments to the Singapore Sports Council Act are part of a move to support Singaporeans’ diverse sporting aspirations. So, will this Bill’s passing affect the definition of a “sport” in the traditional sense? Daniel Martin speaks with Kevin Goh, CEO, Singapore Chess Federation.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Strong Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey results ~ are diploma holders and poly grads more in demand in this job market?

About a year ago, the 'Singapore Today' team spoke about there being fewer graduates finding work 6 months after leaving university. Now, a Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey's results have showed ninety per cent of polytechnic graduates in Singapore’s labour force got employed within six months of completing school or National Service (NS) last year. So, are diploma holders and poly grads more in demand in this job market? Daniel Martin discusses further with Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Could your air-con cause mould in your neighbour's house?

The Housing and Development Board received about 240 cases of feedback regarding condensation and mould on walls or ceilings arising from neighbours' use of air-conditioners last year. That's according to Senior Minister of State for National Development Sun Xueling, who gave that update in parliament. Daniel Martin finds out more from Thomas Lou, Director, EcoSense.

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