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CNA938 Rewind - Phones out – all day! Singapore secondary schools extend phone ban to recess, CCA hours

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore secondary schools are extending phone-use bans: students have to keep their smartphones locked away not only during classes, but also in recess, CCAs and other school-day activities. The aim is to reduce distractions and curb screen time, encouraging students to engage more in face-to-face social interactions and focus on learning. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Kristian, parent of 2 teenagers aged 14 and 10, on his reaction to the news and also find out the effectiveness of such a ban in curbing screen time from Dr Jean Liu, Assoc. Prof. of Psychology, Health and Social Sciences Cluster, SIT. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Rate of increase in healthcare costs today, unsustainable in the long run ~ Health Economist on IP Rider changes

New private insurance plan riders sold will no longer be allowed to cover the minimum Integrated Shield Plan deductibles set by the Health Ministry, starting 1 April 2026. The move aims to make premiums more sustainable in the long run and encourage more prudent claiming behaviour. Daniel Martin speaks with Assistant Professor Cynthia Chen from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Seoul to Somerset: Korean Yoghurt chain's Singapore debut

A famous Korean yoghurt chain is here in Singapore! Think chocolate shell, honeycomb bites and pistachio kunafa as toppings... What else makes them different from other brands in Singapore? Hui Wong speaks with Samantha Shin, Manager, Yoajung to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Inside the Mega-Deal Playbook

From 11.11 to Black Friday and all the ‘double-digit’ days in between, retailers aren’t just offering discounts — they’re executing carefully timed commercial strategies designed to spark spending. As promotions start earlier each year and extend throughout the week, Hui Wong takes a closer look at why companies lean so hard into these mega-sale moments — and what it really means for shoppers heading into the holiday rush with Leslie See, Senior Commerce Director, Media, dentsu Singapore. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Future-ready or falling behind? What a Youth Future-Readiness Index reveals

A new Youth Future-Readiness Index finds Singapore’s young adults confident about the future — but not quite prepared for it. Digital financial literacy scores fell below global standards, with crypto fans faring the worst. The study’s message? Optimism is great, but knowing your money might matter more. For a deep dive into the findings, Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo speak with Kevin Lee, Group Head of Sustainability at CGS International.

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CNA938 Rewind - ASEAN unwrapped: Power plays, pitfalls and a few promising moves

From border tensions to leadership tests, it’s been a packed year for ASEAN politics. Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo look at Myanmar’s uncertain path, Malaysia’s moment in the chair, and Indonesia’s growing pains under Prabowo. With Timor-Leste stepping in and the Philippines next to lead, can the bloc keep itself — and its purpose — together? For that, they speak with Susannah Patton, Deputy Research Director and Director of the Southeast Asia Program, Lowy Institute.

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