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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 - A match made in kopi heaven: Kim’s Duet x Suzuki Coffee

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about how two popular local coffee brands, Kim’s Duet and Suzuki Coffee, have joined forces to launch a special edition SG60 blend: the Founders’ Roast. Jason Soon, founder of Kim Guan Guan and Freddy Loo, master roaster at Suzuki Coffee, will explain how this limited-edition collaboration is more than just a cup of coffee – Founder’s Roast is also a love letter to Singapore’s rich coffee heritage, coming from Suzuki Coffee’s arabica beans, and Kim Guan Guan’s traditional roast of robusta beans.

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CNA938 Rewind - Recognising terrorist threats; are we just too trusting?

Most Singaporeans fail to recognise or act on potential terror threats, based on the outcomes of two social experiments by the Home Affairs Ministry (MHA). In light of this, MHA is stepping up efforts to raise public awareness and improve response. Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - SG60 Food - Food critic Wong Ah Yoke didn’t choose the Chilli Crab you'd think

As Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence, what better way to mark the occasion than through one of our biggest national obsessions – food? Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with renowned food critic Wong Ah Yoke.

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CNA938 Rewind - Debt collector says there are ways to avoid liquidation

Singapore has been seeing a growing wave of businesses that are going belly up, with more being forced by the courts to shut. So far, 187 companies have been liquidated in 2025 – a jump from 146 in the same period last year and 95 in 2023. F&B, interior design and construction have been identified as the hardest hit industries. Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Tan Wei Cheong, Turnaround and Restructuring Partner, Deloitte Singapore and Daryl Lee, Director, Assured Debt Recovery.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - How picking up hobbies can be a routine of wellness 

Thinking of picking up hobbies? It may be more than just a good way to spend time – it can well improve your own wellness too. Hui Wong speaks with Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist, Mind What Matters to find out the benefits.

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