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CNA938 Rewind - The new job market: AI, skills gaps and Singapore's hiring shift #SGToday

CNA938 Rewind

Nearly half of job vacancies available in Singapore last year were made up of newly-created roles, according to the Manpower Ministry’s latest Job Vacancies report. Its newest quarterly labour market report showed Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in 2025. Daniel Martin learns more with Tay Qi Hang, Analyst (Asia), Economist Intelligence Unit.

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CNA938 Rewind - Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has been sworn in as president, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup. A triumphant parliamentary ceremony in the sprawling capital Naypyidaw saw the 69-year-old read aloud the presidential oath promising to "strive for further flourishing the eternal principles of justice, liberty and equality". Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the possible changes to expect and the response from allies to this reappointment with Leong Wai Kit, ASEAN Senior Correspondent, CNA

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CNA938 Rewind - Ukraine-Russia Easter truce: Meant to hold or just a show of goodwill?

Ukraine and Russia have each accused each other of hundreds of violations of a short ceasefire coinciding with Orthodox Easter celebrations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks during the ceasefire, calling Easter "a time of peace". Is the truce viable to begin with? Is the window for any kind of negotiated peace effectively slammed shut for the rest of 2026? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Dr Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School Asia Pacific

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CNA938 Rewind - New NS medical system to replace PES from 2027

Singapore will overhaul how NSFs are assessed, moving away from PES grades to a more detailed system of medical exemptions from October 2027. This is aimed at better matching servicemen to roles, reflecting changing operational needs and technology. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the significance of this revamp and how it might change the way manpower is deployed with Dr Ian Li, Research Fellow, Military Studies Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Understanding nasal strips, how do they work? 

Nasal strips are growing in popularity in Singapore’s wellness scene. Once seen as a simple fix for snoring, they’re now being embraced for everything from better sleep to improved breathing during workouts. Cheryl Goh speaks to Cher-Mayne and Yi Xuan, Co-Founders of Givmi unpack how much of this is actually backed by science, and whether this the start of a long-term lifestyle shift or just another passing trend. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Bibim Deli 

Korean comfort food with a DIY twist - Bibim Deli, helmed by Korean celebrity chef Min Yohan, lets diners build their own bibimbap from a wide range of rotating banchan. Cheryl Goh speaks with chef Min Yohan about the concept, the influence of Korean food culture, and how he’s adapted it for local tastes.   

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