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CNA938 Rewind - MOH’s addendum: Enhancing support for seniors as population ages

The Health Ministry’s (MOH) addendum commit­s to keeping healthcare high-quality, accessible and affordable as Singapore faces pressures from an ageing population, rising chronic disease burdens, and faster medical innovation. Capacity will be expanded significantly by 2030: more hospital beds, new polyclinics, added nursing home and elder-care facilities, and stronger support structures for seniors who wish to age in place. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji delve deeper into the addendum with Professor Su Aw, Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - US Fed Cut: lower US rates, higher global stakes

The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, lowering lending rates by 25 basis points. How are global markets, including Singapore’s, responding? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Selena Ling, Chief Economist at OCBC.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore unemployment rate: Are under-30s and over-60s feeling the pinch?

Singapore’s unemployment rate rose among those under 30 and over 60 in the second quarter. What is driving this “bookend” trend in local employment? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jaya Dass, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Randstad Enterprise.

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CNA938 Rewind - From South Korea’s DMZ to an Aussie Prison – the Travels of Sony Electronics’ Lionel Lim

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the travel tales of Lionel Lim, Head of Home Entertainment & Sound Marketing at Sony Electronics (SG). Lim will recall his trip to the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taiwan, and what it’s like taking a guided tour of South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone. He’ll also talk about the popular Fremantle Prison tour in Perth, Western Australia and what it’s like experiencing Safari World Bangkok in Thailand.

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CNA938 Rewind - Creative Conflicts Turbocharge Your Life says "Collide” Author Tay Guan Hin

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Tay Guan Hin, author of “Collide: Embracing Conflict to Boost Creativity”. It’s about how creative conflicts can lead to breakthrough-thinking and innovation. Tay – now APAC Regional Director of The One Club for Creativity - will discusses how respectful, constructive disagreements can lead to effective, problem-solving ideas.

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CNA938 Rewind - SingaPop  - Dick Lee’s Pop Culture Wonderland

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creative folk behind “SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture” – the brainchild of cultural icon, Dick Lee - staged at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands. SingaPop! explores the Lion City’s evolving cultural landscape over the past six decades. Art Director Jackson Tan and Creative Director Samantha Kan will talk about their key contributions and how SingaPop! charts key moments in Singapore’s vibrant pop culture transformation - from its unique Singlish language and hawker culture to local music, film, fashion, and more.

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