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CNA938 Rewind - Rupiah in freefall: Is Indonesia facing a crisis of confidence?

Indonesia’s rupiah has plunged to record lows despite aggressive intervention and a surprise rate hike from Bank Indonesia. But this is no longer just a currency story. As Asian currencies come under pressure from a stronger US dollar and global uncertainty, investors are also questioning Indonesia’s policy direction under President Prabowo Subianto. So what’s really driving the market turmoil? Is the rupiah simply caught in a broader regional storm or is Indonesia becoming one of Asia’s most vulnerable economies? Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Executive Director, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC, to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: World Cup 2026 and the rise of prediction market betting

Singapore is stepping up efforts against illegal gambling ahead of World Cup 2026. But, there’s a new form of wagering attracting attention overseas: prediction markets. Could illegal ‘prediction market gambling’ ruin World Cup 2026? Daniel Martin discusses with Assistant Professor Feng Yifan from the Department of Analytics and Operations at NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Gold Question: Gold's future and Singapore's stake in it #SGToday

How strong is Singapore’s relationship with gold, and why does it matter in positioning itself as a regional hub for the commodity? Daniel Martin finds out from Nikos Kavalis, Managing Director, Metals Focus.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mid-East Flashpoint: the last 24hrs ft Correspondent Blake Sifton #SGToday

In the wake of the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, Daniel Martin gets the latest on-the-ground updates from Blake Sifton, Correspondent - joining from Tel Aviv.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Amazing Amazon Rainforest According to Dan Ng - Part 2

In the second part of their ‘Destination Anywhere’ chat, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean wildlife photographer Dan Ng about his multiple work visits to the Peruvian region of the Amazon Rainforest. Apart from recounting more adventures, Ng will also list what first-time visitors could expect when traveling to the Amazon. He’ll also share essential travel tips.

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