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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 - MRT breakdowns: Wouldn’t it be more cost-effective to prevent them in the first place?

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has described the recent rail disruptions across three different lines as “disappointing.” The most recent incident, caused by a point machine fault near Jurong East station on Wednesday (6 Aug), led to a five-hour disruption on the East-West Line. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Can Singapore support two big sales events: the GSS and the new Singapore Retail Festival?

The Great Singapore Sale is being upgraded into the Singapore Retail Festival, featuring limited-time products and experiential concepts. The Singapore Retailers Association says the original concept has lost its lustre due to cheaper overseas options. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Adjunct Professor Lynda Wee from the Division of Marketing at Nanyang Business School, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Cycling the Globe with Brompton’s Mark Smedley 

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the cycling adventures undertaken by Mark Smedley, Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at Brompton Bicycle, the iconic British folding bike brand. Smedley will recall notable cycling trips which include scenic routes, challenging terrain, or unexpected detours while exploring the UK, Japan and South Korea. Smedley will also share his vision on how cycling can transform cities like Singapore – especially considering the upcoming North-South Corridor (NSC), a multi-modal integrated transport expressway.

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CNA938 Rewind - Dive Deep! Discovering “OCÉAN – Exploring the Unknown”’ with Alliance Française SG

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the exhibition “OCÉAN: Diving into the Unknown” presented by Alliance Française de Singapour in collaboration with the Paris National Museum of Natural History.  Alliance Française’s President Andrew Lau and Mathieu Gomez, its Cultural Events & Sponsorship Manager will highlight OCÉAN’s exploration of Earth’s final frontier, and the powerful call to protect it. They’ll highlight its four zones - from ancient ocean myths to cutting-edge marine science;  a VR underwater dive; as well as some underwater photography on display -with proceeds supporting Singapore’s 100k Corals Initiative.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How SIM prepares their students for the workforce

Investing in human capital through education. As the Singapore Institute of Management celebrates six decades, how has it grown in tandem with Singapore’s development and prepare their students for Singapore’s workforce? Hui Wong speaks with Sara Yik, Chief Human Capital Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer from the Singapore Institute of Management to find out more.  

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