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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - What's really worrying Singapore's PMEs

For many PMEs, doing more no longer guarantees getting ahead. You upskill, you hustle — and yet, the path forward feels unclear. With AI disrupting roles, wages under pressure, and competition intensifying, a growing number are asking: is the system still working for me — or am I being left behind? Cheryl Goh speaks with Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Labour MP on what he’s hearing directly from workers on the ground — and what needs to change.

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CNA938 Rewind - The truth about flying insects turning up in your home

From beetles crashing into ceiling lights to swarms of winged insects appearing after rain, these unexpected visitors can be alarming. But are they pests, or simply lost? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out why insects enter Singapore homes, how to tell harmless visitors from warning signs, and the humane ways to show them the door. For that, they speak with Entomologist Foo Maosheng, Insect Curator, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why US, Iran new peace agreement is really an MOU

The US and Iran have reached a peace deal to end their war, paving the way for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Key mediator Pakistan made the announcement with its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying the signing ceremony will be held on June 19, in Switzerland. But what will be crucial between now and then? And has US President Donald Trump effectively traded his war aim for reopening a shipping lane? To find out, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute & Associate Professor, International Relations, University of New South Wales.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US and Iran agree to a peace deal; SpaceX soars in record IPO

On today's (15 June) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ken Wong, Asia Equity Portfolio Specialist at Eastspring Investments.

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CNA938 Rewind - 2026 FIFA World Cup: Bigger…and better for businesses in Singapore?

As the 2026 FIFA World fever heats up, businesses in Singapore are also gearing up for a longer tournament – 104 matches up from 64. From F&B promotions and food delivery bundles, to streaming packages, advertising campaigns and football merchandise, businesses are cashing in on football’s biggest event. How can businesses in Singapore make the most out of this longer World Cup season within their resources? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bjorn Seegers, Managing Director, Muddy Murphy’s Holdings, and Arup Raha, Independent Economist, to find out.

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