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CNA938 Rewind - No More ‘Training for Training’s Sake’: SSG Puts the Squeeze on Course Providers

CNA938 Rewind

SkillsFuture Singapore is essentially telling training providers: “Show us the receipts.” With new, stricter approval routes and tougher funding renewals, SSG is cleaning house. While career switchers still get the 90% “VIP” subsidy, providers teaching everyday job skills are now being graded on how well they actually serve local businesses. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng look at the end of the “easy pass” era for training providers, and what it means for Singaporeans looking to stay relevant without the fluff with Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive, SkillsFuture Singapore 

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CNA938 Rewind - No More ‘Training for Training’s Sake’: SSG Puts the Squeeze on Course Providers

SkillsFuture Singapore is essentially telling training providers: “Show us the receipts.” With new, stricter approval routes and tougher funding renewals, SSG is cleaning house. While career switchers still get the 90% “VIP” subsidy, providers teaching everyday job skills are now being graded on how well they actually serve local businesses. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng look at the end of the “easy pass” era for training providers, and what it means for Singaporeans looking to stay relevant without the fluff with Tan Kok Yam, Chief Executive, SkillsFuture Singapore 

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CNA938 Rewind - Heightened Monitoring as Regional Fires Trigger Smoke Odour Across Singapore

Singapore is facing its first significant air quality test of the year, as smoke from northern vegetation fires drifts into local airspace. The NEA is actively monitoring hotspots in Johor that have pushed hourly PM2.5 concentrations into the “elevated” band. While current levels do not yet necessitate a change in daily activities for the general public, the persistent burnt smell highlights the vulnerability of local air quality to regional environmental factors. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng examine the latest NEA advisories and the criteria for shifting to a higher alert status with  Professor Ang Peng Hwa of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU. He is the Facebook administrator of the Haze Elimination Action Team (HEAT) 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Earnings lift stocks, dollar dips, bond risks build

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Karen Manna, Fixed Income Investment Director, Federated Hermes

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CNA938 Rewind - From OpenAI to SpaceX: How 2026’s Top IPOs Will Reshape the Tech Economy

2026 is set to be the ultimate test for the AI economy. Saxo Bank’s latest analysis highlights a pipeline dominated by category-defining tech giants ready to transition from private funding to public scrutiny. While OpenAI and Anthropic represent a high-stakes bet on generative AI, companies like Canva and Stripe offer a more seasoned look at SaaS and Fintech at scale. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng break down the key watchpoints for investors — including governance, compute costs, and revenue durability — as these "private unicorns" finally prepare for their public debut with Chan Yew Kiang, ASEAN IPO Leader, EY  

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: A/Prof Wong Meng Ee on creating spaces for disabled individuals to excel by being themselves

Associate Professor Wong Meng Ee is a respected voice in the fields of inclusive education and disability studies. Despite his visual impairment, A/Prof has thrived in his academic, professional, and sporting careers — he's also a medal-winning para-athlete on land and in the water who's represented Singapore. A/Prof Wong, who's a tenured associate professor at the National Institute of Education and chairman of iC2 Prephouse (a charity for visually-impaired children and youths), shares what his journey has revealed to him about struggle, strength, and patience.

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