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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How to spot a government impersonation deepfake

Deepfake scams are becoming harder to detect, with AI-generated videos and voices now convincing enough to impersonate public figures and trusted contacts. Cheryl Goh looks at how these scams work, why criminals are tailoring them to local contexts, and what warning signs and verification habits consumers need to protect themselves with Bala Kumar, President and Chief Technology and Product Officer at Jumio. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Live stream shopping in Singapore: Rising consumer disputes, risks and your rights

Consumer complaints involving live stream sales on e-commerce and social media platforms are rising in Singapore, with cases ranging from counterfeit and defective products to misleading claims, delivery failures and refund disputes. Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak with Linus Ng, Chairperson, Consumer Education Committee, CASE, about why live stream shopping is gaining popularity, the safeguards consumers should look for, what recourse buyers have when things go wrong, and whether stronger rules are needed to protect online shoppers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Nepal floods: How are rescuers searching for missing Singaporeans?

Singaporeans are among those reported missing after deadly flash floods and landslides struck Nepal. How do search-and-rescue teams locate people amid thick mud, debris, damaged roads and the threat of further flooding? Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak to a Dr David Teo, Regional Medical Director, International SOS, about the golden "72 hour" window, how such operations work, and whether conditions are safe for rescuers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore's economy is booming – but are all workers benefiting?

Singapore's economy is growing strongly, fuelled in part by the global AI boom. But the benefits are being felt unevenly, with technology and export-oriented industries pulling ahead while many consumer-facing sectors struggle. Justine Moss and Susan Ng examine whether Singapore is developing a two-speed economy and what that could mean for jobs, wages and inequality. For that, they speak with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: NDR 2026 – Are you concerned that BTO demand and prices could keep rising after November?

More Singaporeans can now qualify for BTO flats following the higher income ceiling, with some analysts expecting a modest rise of up to 10 per cent in applications this November. But could that reshape demand well beyond November? And if demand keeps climbing, what could it mean for prices and affordability? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Lee Kwan Ok, Deputy Head at the Department of Real Estate at NUS Business School.

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