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CNA938 Rewind - New Communicable Diseases Agency: Singapore’s big move in fighting future pandemics

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore has launched a new Communicable Diseases Agency — a key step in strengthening our readiness for the next pandemic. The CDA brings together different public health functions under one roof, aiming for faster coordination, better surveillance, and stronger preparedness.  Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Professor Hsu Li Yang, Director of the Asia Centre for Health Security, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS, to find out what this new agency means for Singapore’s public health landscape.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Milky business: EU’s dairy break into Singapore’s market

Ireland launches a 4.7million dollars EU-backed dairy campaign in Singapore. What’s the significance of this programme for different business sectors in Singapore? Hui Wong speaks to Lisa Phelan, spokesperson at Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Cities under pressure: How smart urban design is reshaping how we move

Jakarta, Indonesia is taking bold steps to untangle its notorious traffic jams through smarter urban design and sustainable transport planning. From expanding its LRT network to implementing budget-friendly mobility strategies, the city is reimagining how people move. Hairianto Diman looks at what goes into urban planning, especially to reduce congestion with Edward Ti, Assoc. Prof of Law, SMU, Urban Fellow, SMU Urban Institute

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CNA938 Rewind - From power to peril: How Sheikh Hasina’s conviction could transform Bangladesh’s political climate

A Bangladesh court has convicted ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity and sentenced her to death in absentia. The charges stem from her role in ordering a brutal crackdown on a student-led uprising in 2024, which the UN says may have killed as many as 1,400 people. How will this development shape the nation’s political climate moving forward? Hairianto Diman finds out with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris

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CNA938 Rewind - Breaking ceilings: Dr Noeleen Heyzer on a life of firsts and service

Dr Noeleen Heyzer, Singapore’s first United Nations under-secretary-general, has received the Meritorious Service Medal for her distinguished contributions to diplomacy, development, and peace. Hairianto Diman speaks with her about her journey that began along the Singapore River and led to the global stage – breaking barriers for women, reshaping institutions, and redefining what it means to lead with purpose. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US equities extend selloff, treasury yields ease

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Ken Wong, Asia Equity Portfolio Specialist, Eastspring Investments 

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