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CNA938 Rewind - Iran’s leaders facing a storm of crises: Why this wave of protests differs from the past

CNA938 Rewind

The latest wave of protests in Iran marks a significant shift in the country’s social and political landscape. Unlike past uprisings that Tehran quickly contained, this movement is deeply rooted in economic despair and widespread frustration with the regime’s leadership. External pressures – including accusations from Tehran that the United States and Israel are stoking unrest and the spectre of foreign intervention – add complexity to an already volatile situation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get an assessment of the situation with Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh, Professor in Middle East and Central Asian Politics, Deakin University

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock Take Today: Singapore’s AI push meets trade risks

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Firms in Southeast Asia struggling to reap AI benefits despite investments

The majority of companies in South-east Asia that invested in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives struggle to reap measurable financial gains, an inaugural report on AI adoption in South-east Asia found. This despite more than three in five companies had allocated between 11 per cent and 40 per cent of their technology budgets to AI initiatives. What are the best practices in AI adoption for businesses? Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Priyanka Kishore, Founder, Asia Decoded, to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Festive Heart Health: How CNY Foods Impact Cholesterol & Blood Pressure

Started your festive feasting early? While many may see it as a once-a-year opportunity to feast freely, the salt, sugar and fat-heavy nature of popular festive foods can place added strain on the heart. How can we celebrate without compromising our cardiovascular health? Cheryl Goh speaks to Dr Joshua Loh, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist from Capital Heart Centre (a member of Beyond Medical Group) to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - A frozen twist to festive flavours at Messina

Bak kwa and pineapple tarts may be Lunar New Year staples... but what if gelato could steal the spotlight this festive season? Messina is turning nostalgic CNY flavours into creamy creations, and Cheryl Goh gets the scoop from Alessandro Palumbo, International Operations Manager at Messina.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Women returning to the workplace

Returning to the workforce after maternity leave or a caregiving break can be both empowering and daunting for many women. From navigating breastfeeding arrangements and flexible work needs to rebuilding confidence and career momentum, how can workplaces create supportive cultures? Cheryl Goh speaks to Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC Assistant Secretary-General, Director (Women & Family) about what programmes they have that helps make that transition easier.

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