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CNA938 Rewind - QS World University Rankings rates Singapore’s university first in Asia

CNA938 Rewind

Strong investment in research and talent, including AI, coupled with a strong focus on skills and employability, is driving the global competitiveness of Singapore's higher education system. This is reflected in the latest global university rankings, where it's now the world's most improved, with 42 subjects in the top ten, placing it first in Asia and third worldwide, after the US and UK. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dive deeper into the findings with Prof Lily Kong, SMU President.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Island wellness retreat at Cempedak

A four-day wellness retreat on Cempedak Island is offering guests a chance to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with body and mind. From sound healing and chakra-based yoga to outdoor fitness and cold plunge sessions, Cheryl Goh finds out how this island escape is tapping into the growing appeal of more intentional, restorative travel with Leanna Crowley, Marketing & Communications Manager for Cempedak & Nikoi Island, and and wellness coach Mae Kwan, who is leading the retreat and author of her upcoming book, Get Unstuck.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Spike Durian: Ensuring quality durian with every purchase, all year round

Premium durian is meant to be indulgent, but in Singapore, buying it often feels like a gamble. From long queues to inconsistent quality, even Mao Shan Wang can fall short of expectations. Cheryl Goh speaks with Christoper Quek, Founder of Spike Durian on how one Spike Durian is using technology and quality control to deliver a more consistent, year-round durian experience and what that says about changing tastes and expectations among modern consumers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Why are Gen Zs feeling emotionally detached at work?

Many young professionals enter the workforce expecting growth, purpose, and connection, but, the reality can feel very different. A new study by Kahoot! reveals that nearly half of Gen Z employees in Singapore feel emotionally detached at work, not fully disengaged, but stuck in a “neutral middle” that lacks motivation and meaning. Cheryl Goh unpacks what Gen Z really wants in their workplace and explore what companies must rethink to better engage and retain the next generation of talent with Ahteram Uddin, Growth Director for Asia & MENA at Kahoot!

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CNA938 Rewind - Understanding measles: What’s driving the current surge?

Bangladesh said it suspected measles killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, official data showed Sunday (Apr 5), with Dhaka ramping up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas. Meanwhile, Singapore has implemented revised public health measures against measles from Wednesday (Apr 1) after 12 new cases were reported, including four who are part of a cluster. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Prof Dale Fisher, Programme Director, Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response, NUS, to find out more about one of the world's most contagious diseases and what’s driving the surge in cases.

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CNA938 Rewind - From lab to supermarket: AI that tracks food freshness in real time

A new AI model from NTU can predict how quickly food spoils – helping supermarkets cut waste, improve safety and manage stock smarter. It’s done through predicting bacterial growth in the food. Could this be the future of food retail? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Natalie Ong, CNA Journalist & Professor William Chen, Executive Director, FRESH@NTU, to find out.

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