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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 Crisis Conversations (Ep1): Where to save

We asked financial blogger Seth Wee to spotlight savings for different groups, as your bills increase. From the 3-person family, to retired or DINK couple in 2026. Is it your streaming service or insurance outlay or driving your car? Also ft. Paul Sng (CNA).

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CNA938 Rewind - S$1B Support Package: Why no relief for the average driver?

Fuel prices are rising. Yet, there’ll be no road tax rebates or reduced petrol and diesel duties to address the situation… Why not, though? Daniel Martin learns more from Associate Professor Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) School of Business.

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CNA938 Rewind - What the S$1B Support Package means for businesses in Singapore

Raised benefits and an expanded Energy Efficiency Grant (base tier) – some of the support measures for companies announced in Parliament yesterday. Daniel Martin finds out more from Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME), about how the measures could provide relief to businesses here.

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CNA938 Rewind - Fabulous Finland and its 8 Seasons

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Gabriella Yan, founder of TRAppe, a travel platform that focuses on curated stays, good food and eco-friendly experiences that contribute to the sustainable travel movement. Yan will list the various winter and summer experiences in Finland, and how holidayers can experience eight seasons throughout the year.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Made in SG play about Fear, Friendship & the Young Anxious Mind

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the executive producer and cast members of ‘Scaredy Kat â€˜, aimed at children aged between 10 and 14. It’s about Kathryn (Cheang Ying Er), an aspiring stop-motion filmmaker whose big dreams are held back by even bigger fears – but things may change when new classmate Nadia (Ashie Singh) enters her world. The actors and executive producer Priscilla Khong will also talk about how each performance is followed by post-show discussions facilitated by TOUCH Counselling & Psychological Services.

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