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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 - Safeguard against break-ins: Home owners in new BTO estates encountering alleged thefts

Residents in some of Singapore's new public housing estates are facing a worrying problem – they are allegedly reporting missing items and broken locks in their units that are undergoing renovations. At least three police reports have been filed. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out how home owners can safeguard against such break-ins. For that, they speak with Ng Hwee Li, Co-Chair for the accreditation programme at Society of Interior Designers, Singapore. She also runs and Interior Design firm, Liid Studio 

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CNA938 Rewind - From E-coli to personal bests: A Wrap of World Aquatics Championships 2025

As the World Aquatics Championships 2025 wraps up on Sunday (Aug 3), Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Mark Chay, Co-chair, World Aquatics Championships Singapore 2025 Organising Committee, on the experience of hosting the sporting event.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Trump tariffs revised rates, Week ahead

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, Wealth Management Singapore, OCBC Bank.

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CNA938 Rewind - 10% Trump tariffs: As good as it gets for Singapore?

Singapore's Trade and Industry Ministry has confirmed that the country's exports to the US will continue to be subject to a 10 per cent tariff. Is this the best deal that Singapore can get? And what’s the long-term impact on Singapore, businesses and workers? Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Tay Qi Hang, Asia Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit, to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - Celebrate SG60 sky-high @LeveL33

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to experience National Day SG60 celebrations — including the famous fireworks display — while enjoying craft beers and dining, 33 floors above the city skyline. They can do so by reserving seats at LeVeL33 — the world’s highest urban microbrewery — which has joined forces with award-winning pastry chef, Janice Wong. LeVeL33 founder, Dr. Martin Bém, describes what diners can expect including house-brewed beers and live food stations. Executive Chef Jake Kowalewski will talk about his culinary creations: nine cacao-infused dishes like Chocolate Aged Wagyu Beef and Chocolate & Stout Char Siew.

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