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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Philip Forrest — seasoned mentor to company directors who ran his first half-marathon at 72

Philip Forrest doesn't believe in retirement. Having stepped away from a top banking position in his fifties, he's spent the last 18 years contributing his decades of corporate experience as an independent director to a host of companies, and as a mentor to aspiring company directors. Philip, a Queensland native who's been living in Singapore since 1991, was recognised for his work in building Australia-Singapore business ties, by being made a Member of the prestigious Order of Australia in 2022. Philip shares what drives him, and what led him to run his first half-marathon at a season of life when others are slowing down.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Trump tariffs reinstates, safety from Taco Trade, Asia opens

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Sean Yokota, Head of Markets Asia, SEB.

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CNA938 Rewind - Wrap of Japan’s business headlines: Japan-US tariff talks, Nippon Steel deal

From the Japan-US tariff negotiations, to the latest on the Nippon Steel deal and the idea of a US-Japan sovereign wealth fund, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get a round-up of the business headlines in Japan. For that, they speak with Vishnu Varathan, Managing Director & Chief Economist, Asia ex-Japan, Mizuho Bank.

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CNA938 Rewind - Key messages from PM Wong's letter on the rules of prudence

Members of Parliament from the PAP must be shrewd in assessing the motives of people who seek to get close to them. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this today in a letter on rules of prudence traditionally issued after each election. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak more with Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor (Political Science), NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: How can we make it safer for our elderly as pedestrians and on public transport?

In 2024, the elderly were involved in 42.3 percent of all fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians. They move and react slower, but pay the price faster. With a growing aging population, can we do more to protect our elderly? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Dr Ad Maulod, Principal Research Scientist, Duke-NUS Medical School’s Centre for Ageing Research and Education.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Decoding your pet’s behaviour for caregivers

We all love our pets but what happens when they misbehave? Behavioural education is not just for pet owners, but for anyone involved in an animal’s daily care. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Daphne Ang, Emergency & Critical Care, Clinical resident, Veterinary Behavior, Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital, who shares more about the importance of bridging the gap in behavioural education for a harmonious home.

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