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CNA938 Rewind - Inside RE:CREATE 2025, a Festival Turning Youth Potential into Real-World Impact

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where the youth in Singapore can go to take part in a festival that invites them to think about their future and help them reach their aspirations. It’s called RE:CREATE 2025, taking place from 13 Sep to 13 Oct 2025. Ethen Ong, Deputy Executive Director at *SCAPE will talk about key highlights like panel discussions, breakout sessions, a mini exhibition called “Recreate your Path” and the “Supermarket of Dreams” activity. Ching Eng Han, chief producer at MJD-Pro and member of Architects of Life's X-Offenders for Good Community will talk about his multiple roles in this month-long festival.

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CNA938 Rewind - Selective capital flows reshape Southeast Asia’s startup landscape

Southeast Asia’s startup funding has hit its lowest point in more than six years. A new report shows investments in the first half of 2025 fell by over 20% to just US$1.85 billion across 229 deals. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a closer look at the findings with Joan Yao, General Partner at Kickstart Ventures.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Trust at a cost - should small businesses tighten order checks?

Three people have been arrested over fake bulk order scams involving the impersonation of SAF personnel. Since Sept 4, at least five cases have been reported, with losses of over $32,000. Preliminary investigations show the trio allegedly acted on a scam syndicate’s instructions. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Gabrielle Maswi, Director of Three by Garamika, and Jamie Lim, owner of Joo Bar, 8 Korean BBQ, and Sticky.

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CNA938 Rewind - Braking for safety: why ABS will soon be mandatory on new motorcycles

All newly registered motorcycles in Singapore must be fitted with anti-lock braking systems from April 2027. Will that help bring down the number of fatal motorcycle accidents here? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Rex Tan, President of the Singapore Motorcycle Trade Association. He’s also Managing Director of homegrown motorcycle specialist company Ban Hock Hin.

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CNA938 Rewind - Four breakdowns in five days: SMRT says unrelated

At least four train breakdowns have occurred over the past five days, affecting several lines. SMRT says the recent disruptions were unrelated incidents and do not point to wider issues with Singapore's rail network. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How different generations establish financial independence 

The SG60 Financial Future Poll commissioned by Prudential Singapore surveyed 1000 residents aged 17 to 76 in July this year. What has it revealed about the different generations’ financial decisions and their retirement plans? Hui Wong speaks with Lim Yuting, Head of Distribution, Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore, to find out more. 

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