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CNA938 Rewind - Q2 growth: Could we be in for a tougher second half?

CNA938 Rewind

According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore's economy grew 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 - faster than the 4.1 per cent growth in the first quarter of the year. But the ministry flagged significant uncertainty and downside risks remaining in the global economy in the second half of the year - given the lack of clarity over U.S tariff policies. Lance Alexander discusses with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research and Strategy, OCBC.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Fostering secure attachment in children 

What does it take for a child to feel secure and grow up confidently? How do parents learn to foster a secure attachment in a child’s developing years? Susan Ng speaks with Dr Lin Hong-hui, a registered Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) facilitator and Clinical Director, The Psychology Atelier to find out more.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Bedrock  

When you’re craving premium steaks, what steakhouses come to mind? For one award-winning steakhouse at Somerset Road, Susan Ng speaks with Brian Stampe, Chief Operating Officer of Commonwealth Concepts, to find out what its counterpart is serving up in Sentosa. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Mastering face-to-face communications 

Why do many Gen Zs struggle with face-to-face communication? What could help students enjoy this process rather than feel anxious about it? Susan Ng speaks with Esther Leng, a former MOE teacher and Academic Director of English Ninjas to find out more.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Telco shake-up: Simba buys M1 mobile, StarHub fully acquires MyRepublic

Singapore-based Keppel is selling M1’s telecom business to rival Simba Telecom for $1.43 billion, marking the first major telco consolidation in Singapore’s history. Meanwhile, StarHub is set to take full control of MyRepublic’s broadband business. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore what these moves mean for the industry and how existing customers of all three providers could be affected with Manoj Menon, Founder, Twimbit.

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CNA938 Rewind - Infections, scarring, tissue loss: The dark side of botched cosmetic works

The Health Ministry has investigated around 90 cases of unauthorised people performing medical procedures between 2022 and 2024 – a 40 per cent increase from 2020 to 2022. For licensed clinics this means they have to step up their offerings but sometimes at a cost. Andrea heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Georgina Poh, a patient of botched cosmetic surgery and Dr Tan Ying Zhou, founder & medical director, Mizu Aesthetic on measures in place to ensure safety for his patients seeking cosmetic treatments.

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