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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 - The psychology behind parasocial relationships

"Parasocial" is the Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year, defined as a relationship felt by someone between themselves and a famous person they do not know. Its examples include the parasocial interest displayed by fans when singer Taylor Swift and American footballer Travis Kelce announced their engagement. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng look at how parasocial relationships are formed and the line between celebrity fanaticism and parasocial behaviour with Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist, Mind What Matters

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CNA938 Rewind - Youth-led, senior-focused: Young entrepreneurs transforming eldercare support

A new generation of young entrepreneurs is redefining what it means to care for seniors. We speak with the founder of a Singapore-based eldercare startup Aire, who is expanding into Malaysia after hitting seven-figure revenue. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out what the young generation can bring to the table when it comes to eldercare support with Nivedita Venkateish, Founder, Aire

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Nvidia's blockbuster earnings, FOMC at crossroads

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Martin Hennecke, Head, Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory, St James's Place 

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Former S-League coach weighs in on Lions historic win

Singapore’s national football players, the Lions, have dedicated their historic comeback win over Hong Kong to the fans and hailed interim head coach Gavin Lee for believing in them. Daniel Martin discusses further with former S-League coach Shasi Kumar.

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CNA938 Rewind - Beyond the tracks: Talent, tech and the tough job of keeping trains moving

Singapore is working to reduce train disruptions by partnering with global rail industry experts. This is through 10 new deals with major cloud service providers and equipment manufacturers from countries like France and China. Daniel Martin learns more with Jeffrey Sim, Group CEO, SBS Transit.

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