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

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 - [From 6 August 2025] Blue SG CEO explains why they are shutting down temporarily

Electric car-sharing firm Blue SG will suspend operations from this Friday, 11.59 p.m. It will return next year though. Is this move due to market competition or infrastructure? Daniel Martin finds out more from Keith Kee, CEO, Blue SG.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Movement for those in their 60s 

Just like Singapore, 60 is just a number! Adults in this age bracket have to train their functional movement – and that can be done through L'art du Déplacement, or A.D.D training. Hui Wong speaks with Tan Shie Boon, the founder of Movement SG on how those in their 60s can move better and safely.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Lola’s local flavours of their Mari Ki-Tart series

 Well known for their dessert tarts, Lolas cafe has created 3 new local flavours in celebration of SG60. Hui Wong speaks with June Tan, Brand Director and Co-Founder of The Better Craft and Lola’s Cafe, to find out how they’ve experiment with the flavours for the nation’s birthday.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - What it takes to host an exclusive event 

This year, Singapore sees the return of global picnic Le Diner En Blanc, renowned for its all-white dress code and top-secret location, not even known to guests until the day itself. What does it take to run this behind the scenes, and how does a host bring an exclusive experience to life? Hui Wong speaks with the 18-year-old host of Le Diner en Blanc Chiang Yee to find out more

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CNA938 Rewind - Israel-Hamas war: Is Netanyahu’s plan to take full control of Gaza a gamble?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly leaning towards expanding the war on Gaza for a full takeover. But Israeli media reports say, there are objections from within the Israel Defense Forces. Meanwhile, a group of some 600 retired Israeli officials have written to US President Donald Trump to press Israel to end the war in Gaza. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng get the latest from Prof Zach Levey, Visiting Professor, International Affairs Program, University of Colorado at Boulder.

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