CNA938 Rewind - Middle East war enters 4th week; Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran’s power plants

CNA938 Rewind

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, threatening to strike its power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The ultimatum, made just a day after the US leader said he was considering "winding down" military operations as the war enters the fourth week. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman analyse the latest developments with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute & Associate Professor, International Relations, UNSW.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Singapore Polytechnic Student Reimagines Play Spaces to Benefit Early Learning

What if we reimagine how a classroom looks like? As Singapore moves towards more experiential and STEAM-based learning, traditional classroom layouts need to evolve along with the changing needs of young learners. Cheryl Goh speaks to Faydra Neo, a recent graduate of Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Architecture & the Built Environment (ABE) to find out more about who is challenging the norm of what defines a classroom with their project, PLAYSTATE, creating a dynamic space that encourages self-directed learning, role-play, and outdoor exploration through art, science, music, and nature.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How should businesses in Singapore prioritise AI spending?

Singapore is doubling down on AI, with strong government support and a push to train 100,000 AI-bilingual workers by 2029. But a new Qualtrics report reveals a disconnect — while most employees are already using AI at work, very few are relying on company-provided tools. So are organisations investing in the wrong places, and what does this mean for the future of work? Cheryl Goh speaks to Lauren Huntington, Senior Strategy and EX Lead at Qualtrics to unpack the growing gap between where organisations are investing and what employees are actually using.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Singapore’s First Okinawan Street Food Concept, Karii Opens in the Heart of Town

EN Group introduces Karii, Singapore’s first Okinawan street food concept, now open at Suntec City. Inspired by the Okinawan toast for “cheers”, Karii brings the laid-back, sun-soaked spirit of the islands to life with comforting favourites like taco rice, Okinawan soba and onigiri, paired with refreshing beers and citrusy cocktails. Cheryl Goh speaks to Shirley Khng, Senior Brand Executive at EN Group to find out more about the vibrant taste of Okinawa right here in Singapore.

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