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CNA938 Rewind - MOE to look into lowering exam stakes, improving social mixing in primary schools

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is considering changes including adjusting the difficulty of exams and studying how PSLE results are used in secondary school admission to reduce the stakes of exams. The Primary 1 registration system is also being reviewed to widen access to schools for children of different backgrounds and encourage social mixing. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng delve deeper into the topic with Dr Cheryl Seah, Developmental Psychologist & Director, Centre for Evidence and Implementation.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - The Art of Sourdough at Marymount Bakehouse 

More than just bread, sourdough is a versatile ingredient that is featured in pies, salads and even pastas! Susan Ng finds out more Ian Chong, chef-owner and his partner, Ong Jingwen, of Marymount Bakehouse about how sourdough is featured in every dish. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Fly overseas for just one day: The appeal of spontaneous, ultra-short holidays

No long planning, no extended leave – some Singaporeans are skipping long holidays in favour of impulsive, bite-sized trips overseas, sometimes lasting less than 24 hours. Is this smart, budget-friendly travel? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Gary Bowerman, Director, Check-in Asia, Asia Travel & Tourism Analyst, to find out.  

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CNA938 Rewind - ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat: What’s discussed and what’s next?

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gathered in Cebu for their annual foreign ministers’ retreat, marking the first major ASEAN meeting of the year under the chairmanship of the Philippines. The talks come at a time of mounting uncertainty, as the bloc grapples with long-standing regional challenges alongside new global developments reshaping the landscape. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Leong Wai Kit, CNA's Senior Correspondent, to look at what’s been discussed and what’s next for the bloc.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Gold, silver down on Kevin Warsh nomination

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, Wealth Management Singapore, OCBC Bank.

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CNA938 Rewind - Who is Kevin Warsh? Breaking down Trump’s Fed chair pick

US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair. Warsh will take over from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends in May. The role requires Senate confirmation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jason Ware, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Research & Chief Economist, Albion Financial Group, to find out more.

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