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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "Just because something isn't easy, it doesn't mean we shouldn't do it" — Presslee Chng, who left school at 7 and is now training to become a teacher

CNA938 Rewind

Presslee Chng dropped out of school at 7, due to his family's circumstances. Following years of social isolation feeling inadequate, he would next step back into a classroom at 16. Listen as Presslee shares his remarkable journey of tenacity and how he was inspired to become an educator himself. Today (Oct 2026), Presslee — who's in his mid-twenties — is enrolled in the National Institute of Education, pursuing his undergraduate studies to become a physical education teacher.

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CNA938 Rewind - Relationship between Asia and the Middle East will grow further into the future ~ says analyst #SGToday

On Global Watch, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to Qatar comes amid continued instability in the Middle East. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about the importance of Singapore’s ties with the region and how the relationship between Asia and the Middle East could evolve.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (19/10): China's growth boost, Indonesia's stock market jitters #SGToday

In Business, China’s economy beats growth expectations, while Indonesian stocks fall to a six-year low amid concerns over their place in global indexes. Daniel Martin spoke to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, about these developments, concerns over AI spending and the latest moves in Asian markets.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: NWC has urged wage increases, but can companies follow suit given uneven economic growth?

The National Wages Council has recommended pay increases of 6 to 8 per cent for lower-wage workers, even as growth remains uneven across industries. Daniel Martin spoke to Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng from the Department of Economics at NUS about whether businesses can afford these increases, and what the recommendations could mean for workers and employers.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Ask: NWC Wage recommendation sensible, but uneven growth means non-performing sectors could be driven out by labour cost concerns. #SGToday

On The Ask on Singapore Today, the National Wages Council has recommended its biggest pay increases for lower-wage workers since 2021, including a minimum $120 increase for those in financially struggling companies. Daniel Martin spoke to Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, about what the recommendations say about Singapore’s wage outlook and whether businesses can afford them.

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CNA938 Rewind - “We are approaching one of the most dangerous points in the Middle East,” says analyst #SGToday

On Global Watch, tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raising concerns about a wider regional conflict. Daniel Martin spoke to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean for Executive Education and Associate Professor in Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, about the risks of further escalation and what prolonged disruptions could mean for global energy supplies.

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