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CNA938 Rewind - May Day Rally 2026: From resilience to reality, what's next for Singapore's workforce? #SGToday

CNA938 Rewind

What lies ahead for Singapore’s current workforce priorities as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong promises in his May Day speech today that no Singaporean will be left behind, amid Middle East conflict disruptions and rising A-I adoption? Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Lawrence Loh, Department of Strategy and Policy, NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Is a peace deal still on the cards for the US and Iran?

As Iran signals a rare willingness to enter negotiations despite ongoing maritime strikes, Andrea Heng and Justine Moss examine the military and diplomatic definitions of "the end" for this conflict. They speak with Jennifer Parker, Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia Defence & Security Institute, to analyze if recent breaches of the Israel-Beirut truce have fatally undermined US-Iran credibility or if economic desperation is finally forcing Tehran's hand. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets stay resilient on strong earnings; oil stabilises

On today's (May 8) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Justine Moss speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier.

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CNA938 Rewind - The "Peace of Mind" Tax: Why 85% of SG homeowners choose fixed loans even at 2%

Despite floating SORA rates dropping to 1%, a staggering 85% of Singaporean homeowners are opting for pricier 2% fixed-rate packages to hedge against geopolitical volatility and interest rate "trauma." Andrea Heng and Justine Moss analyzes the actual cost of this "peace of mind" premium and explores whether the "one-way ticket" move from HDB to bank loans remains a viable strategy for modern households. For that, they speak with Clive Chng, Associate Director, Redbrick Mortgage Advisory.

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CNA938 Rewind - Built to hook: should we regulate social media features? #SGToday

After a California verdict found Google and Meta liable for harmful platform design, and as Singapore debates youth social media restrictions, what specific features may be impacting young people’s mental health? Daniel Martin speaks with Sembawang GRC MP Vikram Nair and Ronnie Chan, Founder of SOLD Studio. 

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Busking on Public Transport – Sounds Fun or No Thanks?

A live performance on your bus ride, a welcome surprise or an unwanted disruption? After a New Zealand singer-songwriter, went viral for performing on a public bus, the debate is growing over what counts as busking and where the line should be drawn in shared spaces. Daniel Martin discuss with Jonathan Goh, Chairman of the Buskers’ Association Singapore.

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