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CNA938 Rewind - Long hours, less teaching: New survey highlights Singapore teachers’ burden

CNA938 Rewind

Teachers in Singapore report working an average of 47.3 hours per week, significantly more than their international peers. Despite these long hours, they are spending less time on core tasks like teaching and marking. Meanwhile, many are increasingly relying on AI tools to support lesson planning, administrative tasks and efficiency. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman look at the growing tension between total workload and hands-on instructional time in the teaching profession with Assoc. Prof Lee Ngan Hoe, Assoc. Dean, Professional Practice, Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

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CNA938 Rewind - Food for thought: how school meals shape health and independence

From January 2026, 13 Singapore schools are swapping traditional canteens for central kitchen meals. How will this change affect children’s relationship with food, their nutrition, and even their independence? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out from Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, President of Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Head of Glycemic Index Research Unit at Temasek Polytechnic.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why the U.S Ambassador to Singapore matters more than you think

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Anjani Sinha has been confirmed as the U.S Ambassador to Singapore. Lance Alexander learns more about the significance of being a diplomat from Dr Trisha Craig, Executive Director, Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies.

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CNA938 Rewind - Real eyes realise the dangers of excessive screen time

Prolonged screen time has become a major cause of eye strain and long-term vision problems among Singaporeans. Ophthalmologists warn that digital eye strain – once dismissed as mere fatigue – is now a growing public health concern. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out the best practices to maintain good eye health with Dr Daphne Han, Medical Director and Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, LSC Eye Clinic

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CNA938 Rewind - CNA Insight: Okinawa caught between Giants

Japan hosts more U.S. military personnel than any other country. Over 70% of land occupied by U.S. bases in Japan is concentrated in Okinawa, a prefecture that makes up less than 1% of Japan’s land area. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise over Taiwan and growing Chinese naval activity beyond the first island chain. Now, Okinawa stands at the crossroads of superpower rivalry. How will this shape the island’s own evolving campaign for self-determination? Mike Tan speaks with Shauna Tan, Producer of CNA Insights to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Drumming for Everyone

Drums: loud, powerful, and often assumed to be “just for boys.” But how true is that, and how’s that stereotype being challenged? Mike Tan speaks with the founder of Drum Tannery, on breaking barriers in music, and why drumming is for anyone who feels the rhythm.

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