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CNA938 Rewind - MOH Budget 2026: Singapore unveils $45M grant to help clinics meet new health data

Singapore is rolling out a S$45 million one-off grant to support clinics, nursing homes and private hospitals in upgrading digital systems and strengthening cybersecurity as they prepare for new mandatory data-sharing requirements under the Health Information Act (HIA). The funding aims to ease compliance costs and help healthcare providers protect patient information while integrating with the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system – part of efforts to modernise care delivery and safeguard sensitive health data. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how healthcare institutions can benefit from this grant and the cybersecurity measures in place to secure the NEHR system with Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Emerging pathways for fresh graduates amidst a tougher job market

Singapore’s job market may be cooling, but for fresh graduates, the outlook is more nuanced. New data from LinkedIn shows entry-level hiring is holding up better than senior roles, even as competition intensifies with more Gen Z entering the job hunt. Cheryl Goh speaks with Serla Rusli, Career Expert at LinkedIn to explore where the real opportunities are today and how fresh grads can stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From campus to cockpit — How Captain Benson Woon made a mid-career decision to pursue his childhood dream

For seven years, Benson Woon taught students as a lecturer. While he enjoyed the job, teaching was his second love. Since he was a child, he knew he wanted to become a commercial pilot — but had to take a detour. Then at 29, he seized the opportunity to try again — and made it. Since 2013, Captain Benson Woon, who's now a pilot-instructor with Scoot, has been living his dream in the skies. He reflects on his journey and shares what he'd write in his letter to his younger self — and offers some insights for individuals who may want to explore taking a similar career flightpath.

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CNA938 Rewind - Hantavirus at sea: What the MV Hondius case reveals about cruise safety

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius left several dead and others stranded at sea, raising serious questions about how outbreaks are managed in such confined environments. Are cruise ships really prepared for medical emergencies of this scale, and what happens when a vessel carrying potentially infected passengers tries to dock? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer of Business, University of Newcastle (Australia), to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - 48th ASEAN Summit: Energy security, sea lanes issues in the spotlight

The 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit and related meetings in Cebu (May 6-8) will feature leaders and top officials from all 10 ASEAN member states plus Timor-Leste. The summit comes at a crucial time for the region. The conflict in the Middle East has triggered fears over disruptions in global oil supply, causing fuel prices to rise and putting additional pressure on inflation across ASEAN economies. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dive deeper into the agenda of the summit with Susannah Patton, Non-Resident Fellow, Lowy Institute.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Trump pauses US operations to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Oil remains volatile

On today's (May 6) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Paul Stanley, Chief Investment Officer at Granite Bay Wealth Management.

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