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CNA938 Rewind - One of the autonomous shuttles hitting the roads of Punggol looks like something straight of the Jetsons

Punggol residents will get self-driving shuttles next year, with the first route expected to launch by the second quarter. As driverless buses transition from pilot trials to everyday transportation, are we ready? Daniel Martin finds out with Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor, Head of Urban Psychology Lab, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).

He’s also Deputy Lead for the Future-Ready Society programme.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: A scientific reason why pickleball sounds may be annoying residents

Pickleball has taken Singapore by storm, but its rise has also sparked noise complaints. Town councils have responded by shortening court hours, putting up reminders, and even switching off lights to curb late-night play. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Prof Gan Woon-Seng from NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and pickleball enthusiast Jaime Teo.

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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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