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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Chocolate Finance's Walter de Oude on the wisdom of taking risks later in life

CNA938 Rewind

Walter de Oude is a veteran of the financial services sector. The former CEO of HSBC Singapore's insurance business went on to start Singlife, which became one of the largest insurance companies in Singapore in 2020. His second venture, the consumer fintech company Chocolate Finance, was launched in 2024. Walter's entrepreneurial journey began in his early-forties, and he reflects on why he believes it's better to take risks later in life, rather than in one's youth. Walter shares how an eventful first year of growth and challenges has yielded valuable insights on consumer psychology and communication.

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CNA938 Rewind - NATO Summit: Trump claims 'win' as NATO agrees massive spending hike

NATO countries have agreed to massively ramp up their defence spending. US President Donald Trump describes the spending hike as "a monumental win for the United States". Hairianto Diman chats with Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University. They examine the factors that play into this decision.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Expanded free counselling services

Counselling requests have surged — over 12,000 families sought help last year alone. With more people facing marital stress, parenting struggles, and the emotional toll of divorce, Singapore’s FAM@FSC centres are stepping in with free support. Chery Goh finds out why demand is rising, how these sessions are helping families heal, and what to expect if you’re thinking of reaching out from Muhammad Al-Hakim, Counsellor, FAM@FSC PPIS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Pezzo: Serving a fresh slice

Pezzo rolls out new globally inspired pizzas, tasty sides, and a refreshed brand image. Cheryl Goh finds out what’s behind the update and what customers can expect with Eunice Panergo,  Assistant Brand Marketing Manager, Pezzo and Ramsharan Pillai, R&D Chef, Mastermind Behind Pezzo’s New Flavour Series

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CNA938 Rewind - Operating assisted living facilities in Singapore

Companies operating assisted living facilities in Singapore face steep costs, but innovation could make it possible. The presence of more private operators can spur competition in designing better facilities and services. To find out more, Hairianto Diman chats with Dr Belinda Wee, Director and Co-founder of Assisted Living Facilities Association of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Inflation threat looms, US dollar drops

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Hebe Chen, Market Analyst at Vantage Markets.

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