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CNA938 Rewind - The "Peace of Mind" Tax: Why 85% of SG homeowners choose fixed loans even at 2%

CNA938 Rewind

Despite floating SORA rates dropping to 1%, a staggering 85% of Singaporean homeowners are opting for pricier 2% fixed-rate packages to hedge against geopolitical volatility and interest rate "trauma." Andrea Heng and Justine Moss analyzes the actual cost of this "peace of mind" premium and explores whether the "one-way ticket" move from HDB to bank loans remains a viable strategy for modern households. For that, they speak with Clive Chng, Associate Director, Redbrick Mortgage Advisory.

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CNA938 Rewind - AI and innovation: Bridging the gap between ambition and impact #SGToday

AI is in focus this week, with Parliament backing a motion to avoid “jobless growth.” So what will it take for Singapore to get this transition right? Justine Moss finds out more with Chwee Foon Lim, Founder & Group CEO, Kineability. She is an INSEAD MBA graduate, and currently serves as a Board Member of INSEAD. She was also a speaker at this year’s TEDx INSEAD event.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Momentum (8/5): Asian markets' reactions to the U.S-Iran ceasefire being tested

Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB

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CNA938 Rewind - Let’s Play! @ Asian Civilisations Museum

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the key organisers behind the ongoing Asian Civilisations Museum or ACM exhibition “Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games”, exploring the rich history of Asian games and the role they’ve played in shaping culture, identity, and community. ACM’s Noorashikin Zulkifli and Lum Jia Yi will discuss some of the 150 games presented like chess, chaupar, weiqi, xiangqi, shogi, carrom, mahjong, congkak, and a special corner dedicated to the manga ‘March Comes in Like a Lion’.

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CNA938 Rewind - Seeing Piedmont, Italy, Through a Chef’s Lens

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro explores Piedmont in northwestern Italy - famous for its cuisine, classic architecture and wines. Chef Andrea Tranchero, Executive Chef (APAC) for Barilla, the Italian multinational food company, will describe the UNESCO World Heritage site complex: the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, the hilly wine region of Langhe, and the stunning Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. Chef Andrea will then list some must-visit 3 Michelin Starred restaurants.

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CNA938 Rewind - Party Hearty @ Mediacorp’s CLOUD 9 Music Festival

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out how pop music fans party with Mediacorp at CLOUD 9, a one-day music festival happening on Saturday, 9 May. Simone Lum, Head of Growth & Audio at Mediacorp will list the slate of global and regional acts like rising K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY, American pop sensation MAX, Taiwanese rapper ØZI, and homegrown talents KIARA and WHYLUCAS.  She’ll also describe a range of interactive attractions that’ll complete the CLOUD 9 experience, which takes place at ARENA @ EXPO.

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