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CNA938 Rewind - SCO Summit: Significance of new Development Bank

CNA938 Rewind

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin saw member countries collectively approve the establishment of a new Development Bank – a milestone achievement after a decade of discussions. The bank is designed to boost regional efficiency and foster social development across member states. Andrea Heng, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani assess its significance and how it will stack up against other banks like BRICS and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). They chat with Dr Flavia Zimmermann, Lecturer in Public Policy at the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne.

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CNA938 Rewind - Death of Gojek driver has transformed protests in Jakarta; anger on the ground

Indonesian police fired tear gas at protesters who were out on the streets of Jakarta again on Friday (29 Aug), amid growing anger over the death of a motorcycle delivery rider the night before. Daniel Martin speaks with CNA’s Chandni Vatvani.

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CNA938 Rewind - Thai political changes: Is there a power vacuum opposition parties are eyeing?

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from power over an ethics violation. Daniel Martin learns more from CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.

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CNA938 Rewind - From roads to risk: Slowing Singapore's speed culture

Over 100,000 speeding cases in Singapore were recorded during the first six months of 2025, according to the Traffic Police’s mid-year update released today. Why can’t some of our drivers slow down? Daniel Martin finds out from Thanaraj Ramakrishnan, Director, TR Consultants.

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CNA938 Rewind - SG burger trail: Where to bite next?

Korean burger chain Lotteria opens in Singapore next February. In light of this announcement, Daniel Martin shines the spotlight on several joints offering good burgers here now with Brian Kennett, Founder, Is Life A Recipe.

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CNA938 Rewind - No more puff pass: What students, workers and foreigners must know

New classification for etomidate, harsher penalties and increased enforcement. What else will change starting September 1st? Daniel Martin finds out more from Jennifer Chih, Singapore Lawyer, PK Wong & Nair.

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