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CNA938 Rewind - As Middle East conflict widens, oil prices soar, and the world braces for impact

Oil prices have surged sharply amid escalating Middle East tensions, with fears of supply disruptions driving crude up by double digits. If the rally continues, higher energy costs could reignite inflation pressures and ripple through transport, manufacturing and household bills worldwide. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how different countries are stockpiling, diversifying supply, and absorbing the higher prices. For that, they speak with Vandana Hari, Founder, Vanda Insights.

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CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Big Tech vs Big Tobacco: Are we here again? #SGToday

Back in 1998, tobacco companies were held accountable for the harm caused by the very products they manufactured and sold with the passing of the Tobacco Settlement in the U.S. Fast forward to today - and the question facing Big Tech is strikingly similar: not just what their platforms show… but whether they were designed to keep users hooked. Daniel Martin discusses further with Rajesh Sreenivasan, Head, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Rajah & Tann Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Can NATAS still fly as jet fuel soars? #SGToday

The NATAS Travel Fair returns at a time of soaring jet fuel prices and mounting pressure on airlines. How are agents pricing trips months ahead in such an uncertain climate? Can NATAS still fly as jet fuel soars? Daniel Martin finds out from Wong Yew Hoong, Chairman of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Outbound Committee

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CNA938 Rewind - M'sians working from home: Does it really save money? #SGToday

Malaysia allows civil servants to work from home in a selective manner – part of efforts to manage rising costs from global supply disruptions. But, could work-from-home arrangements cut costs for companies, and pass them on to workers instead? Daniel Martin finds out more from Ivan Png, Distinguished Professor & Professor of Strategy and Policy, and Economics, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the Wonders of China’s Xinjiang with Regina Lee

In “Destination Anywhere”, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Regina Lee, a travel and home influencer. From the sparkling turquoise waters of Sayram Lake to the rolling green hills of the Nalati Grasslands, and to the snow-dusted peaks of the Tian Shan mountains, Regina shares the sights, sounds, and surprises of northern Xinjiang. She’ll take us through glacier valleys, storybook villages, emerald lakes, and bustling bazaars, offering tips on how to really experience one of China’s most unforgettable frontiers.

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