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CNA938 Rewind - Johor’s postnatal confinement centres gain traction with Singapore parents

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More Singaporean mothers are opting for confinement centres in Johor Bahru, drawn by lower costs and resort-like amenities compared to similar facilities in Singapore. These centres offer full-service postnatal care, with packages often half the price of local ones. Doctors, however, warn that cross-border travel soon after childbirth may pose health risks to both mothers and newborns. Andrea Heng finds out more with Audrey Tay, who took up postnatal confinement service in JB after delivering her first child and Associate Professor Yong Tze Tein, Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Singapore General Hospital.

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CNA938 Rewind - Johor’s postnatal confinement centres gain traction with Singapore parents

More Singaporean mothers are opting for confinement centres in Johor Bahru, drawn by lower costs and resort-like amenities compared to similar facilities in Singapore. These centres offer full-service postnatal care, with packages often half the price of local ones. Doctors, however, warn that cross-border travel soon after childbirth may pose health risks to both mothers and newborns. Andrea Heng finds out more with Audrey Tay, who took up postnatal confinement service in JB after delivering her first child and Associate Professor Yong Tze Tein, Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Singapore General Hospital.

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CNA938 Rewind - Raising awareness to call for ambulance when someone is having a stroke

A recent study by Stroke Support Station (S3) found that only about 40 % of people in Singapore knew to call an ambulance when encountering someone having a stroke, despite high awareness of stroke symptoms. Meanwhile, stroke incidence in Singapore has risen sharply: from nearly 6,000 cases in 2010 to about 9,700 cases in 2022. Andrea Heng looks at the public perceptions about stroke and identify the gaps with Dr Sanjeev Shanker, HOD at Thomson Medical's Urgent Care Centre.

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CNA938 Rewind - Majority of Singapore youths on the job hunt, prioritise financial gain

A study by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) found that 68% of Singapore youths aged 18–35 are actively or passively seeking new jobs despite high employment rates. The research also revealed a gap between youths’ and employers’ expectations – youths value communication skills most, while employers prioritise problem-solving. Andrea Heng unpacks the findings with Elvin Goh, IHRP Senior Professional and Head of HR at North London Collegiate School, Singapore  

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US-China deal at ASEAN Summit, SG Q3 GDP soars

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research at UOB.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why real estate still a preferred investment among Singaporeans

Over 64% of Singaporeans prefer investing in property over other asset classes, according to ERA’s 2025 My Dream Home Survey. Most respondents are willing to spend between S$1 million and S$2 million for a condominium. However, affordability, additional buyer’s stamp duty, and high property taxes remain key obstacles. Andrea Heng find out what’s driving the strong preference for property investment right now despite the rising costs with Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist at Moomoo Singapore.

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