Logo
Advertisement
Advertisement

CNA938 Rewind - Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi working on stimulus plan to fight inflation

CNA938 Rewind

Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a large fiscal stimulus package expected to exceed ¥13.9 trillion (around S$120 billion) to combat inflation. The plan focuses on three key pillars: inflation relief measures, investment in growth industries (such as AI and semiconductors), and strengthening national security. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman assess the stimulus package and also other policies planned with Dr Seijiro Takeshita, Dean and Professor of Graduate School of Management, Informatics and Innovation at the University of Shizuoka 

Resume Pause 14 min
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Are pasar malams at risk of going stale?

From fancy drinks to perfume booths, pasar malams are getting a fresh twist. But will the classic vendors get left behind if they don't adapt? Daniel Martin speaks with Farhan, Co-Founder of Design My Space – a carpet business operating through events and on TikTok shop.

Resume Pause 17 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Is there a best practice for dealing with ransomware?

Singapore hosted the 5th International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit, bringing together around 150 representatives from 60 countries, global organisations and industry players in the fight against ransomware. Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, and Head of Digital Impact Research at RSIS.

Resume Pause 11 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Singapore gets Veterinary Council; oversees disciplinary action of vets

The Animal and Veterinary Service will launch a public consultation on a proposed Bill to enhance veterinary professional standards before the end of this year. It has also introduced a set of veterinary therapeutic guidelines to help navigate a broad range of therapies, including novel and alternative ones. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Teo Boon Han, President of the Singapore Veterinary Association.

Resume Pause 18 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Exploring Good Pet Fair: Singapore’s Biggest Paw-ty for Pets and Their Hoomans

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where exactly – in Changi – pawrents can go check out Good Pet Fair, a 3-day free entry event aimed at pet owners and their beloved fur kids. Jonathan Goh and Nikolas Lee, co-founders of Good Pet Fair will explain what makes this event different from the other pet fairs and expos in Singapore. They’ll talk about the wide array of products available and how they’re gunning for two Singapore Book of Records – “Largest Pomeranian Gathering” and “Largest Dachshund Gathering”.  

Resume Pause 18 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Exploring Singapore, One Alphabet Letter at a Time with “Max & Pax”

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to the husband-and-wife team behind the book, “Max & Pax: ABC of Singapore”. This children’s book takes young readers on a colourful A-to-Z journey through Singapore, via its unique landmarks and cultural heritage. It stars Max, an adventurous child and Pax, his lovable teddy bear. Creators Dushyant Pawaskar and Agnisha Ghosh will talk about why they come up with the idea for the book and its protagonists, and how it could spark a love for reading and outdoor exploration for families.  

Resume Pause 31 mins
Bookmark