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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "Go where the road humbles you" — why Juvena Huang rode from Singapore to Europe on her Vespa scooter, by herself

CNA938 Rewind

On the 16th of May 2015, Juvena Huang revved the engine of her trusty Vespa scooter and rode off — not to Choa Chu Kang, but the Czech Republic. 27 months, across 25 countries entirely over land, by herself. Juvena shares with us how that life-changing experience continues to fuel her journey today, and what she'd say in her letter to her younger self. Juvena, who calls herself "The Wandering Wasp" online, currently organises bike tours across the region to give participants a similar experience of wonderment and empowerment that she had when she went on her adventure.

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CNA938 Rewind - Dialysis at home: Singapore steps up fight against kidney disease

Singapore is stepping up its battle against kidney disease by expanding home-based peritoneal dialysis (PD), aiming to reach 300 patients over the next three years. Led by the National Kidney Foundation alongside SGH, TTSH, NUH and KTPH, this shift could transform how treatment is delivered—bringing care out of hospitals and into homes. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at why PD remains underutilised despite offering patients greater independence and what it will take to scale this approach safely. They speak with Assoc Prof Tan Chieh Suai, Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Ozempic goes generic: A game-changer for global healthcare?

A major shift in the pharmaceutical world – the patent behind Ozempic’s key ingredient has expired across major markets, opening the floodgates for cheaper, mass-produced versions of the blockbuster drug. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore how countries like India and China are already gearing up to roll out low-cost generics at scale, potentially slashing prices by more than half and expanding access to millions and what this means for the future of weight-loss and diabetes treatment. To find out more, they speak with Evan Seigerman, Head of Healthcare Research focusing on BioPharma and Biotechnology, BMO Capital Markets.

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CNA938 Rewind - From war to wallet: How the Iran war is impacting prices in Singapore

As the Iran war pushes global oil prices above US$100 and disrupts critical supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz, the impact is already being felt far beyond the Middle East – right down to everyday costs in Singapore. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down whether this could trigger a new wave of inflation comparable to – or even worse – than the Covid-19 pandemic, why energy prices are at the heart of rising transport and grocery bills, and how long these price pressures could realistically last. For that, they speak with Dr Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science, INSEAD.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Oil swings, Fed holds, Yields climb

On today's (Mar 24) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Karen Manna, Investment Director and Portfolio Manager for Fixed Income at Federated Hermes.

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CNA938 Rewind - Iran war: The shockwaves reshaping global oil and gas

As tensions escalate in Iran, the global energy system is being stress-tested in real time. From chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz to the fragile concentration of LNG infrastructure in hubs like Ras Laffan, this crisis is exposing just how rigid and vulnerable the oil and gas market really is. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack what “market adjustment” actually looks like when long-term contracts can’t flex and why Europe may once again face an uncomfortable scramble for supply. For that, they speak with Pang Lu Ming, Vice President, Gas & LNG Research, Rystad Energy.

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