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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 - Ong Beng Seng sentenced: Impact on his businesses 

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was fined $30,000 on Friday (Aug 15) for abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in the obstruction of justice. The judge agreed with the prosecution and defence that judicial mercy was justified, given Ong's ill health. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng look at how his sentencing might affect his business reputation and how his ailing health is going to affect the future of his companies with Professor Mak Yuen Teen, Professor of Accounting in Practice, NUS Business School

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - A peace of mind: Lung Cancer Screening for those who need it

Are you at risk of Lung Cancer? That’s what a campaign is asking, and hoping that more people will get screened for this disease. Hui Wong speaks with Dr Jim Teo, Consultant Respiratory Physician at The Respiratory Practice about the campaign and how a peace of mind is a form of wellness itself.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Asador

Are you a fan of Spanish food and their Basque-style of cooking? Hui Wong brings you to Asador in the Joo Chiat area, to speak with Chef Houssein, the founder of Asador and 60ml to see what’s cooking. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Brands for Good

Beyond financial success, what makes a company a Brand for Good? Social impact initiatives that inspire community engagement and preservation of values and culture help make sure no one gets left behind. Hui Wong speaks with the winner of the Culture for Good category - Lim Chong Huat, Vice President of Xiyao Culture Association and Vincent Ang, Co-founder and CEO of Solomon’s Guild Advosiry, one of the judges of Brands for Good to learn more.

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