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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 - US’ 50% tariff on India: Impact on their souring ties

US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday (Aug 27), escalating tensions between the world's two largest democracies and strategic partners. India is gearing up to support its exporters and diversify to new markets. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the impact on the Indian economy with Priyanka Kishore, Founder and Principal Economist, Asia Decoded.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Terence Tan holds his wife's hand, as they journey through dementia

Terence Tan's wife, Sze Hian, was diagnosed with dementia about eight years ago. Amidst Sze Hian's cognitive gaps and personality changes, Terence initially felt lost. But things turned around when he found help from the mental health and caregiver support organisation, Mindfull Community. Terence, who's in his sixties, reflects on how he's grown through this journey, and shares the two songs from which he draws comfort and strength — one of which reminds him of the lifelong journey they've pledged to take with each other, hand-in-hand.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tech and Teh Tarik: The rise of AI food courts

Singapore’s first AI-powered food court offers features like AI avatars, real-time heat map seating and automated touchless handwash stations. Is this the future of food courts here? Daniel Martin discusses with Aaron Chia, Lead, Business Support, FairPrice Food Services.

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CNA938 Rewind - Outrage of modesty cases in Singapore surge by over 20% in first half of 2025

The number of outrage of modesty cases increased by 21.2 per cent in the first half of 2025, from the same period in 2024. Daniel Martin discusses with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - IN GOOD COMPANY – In the Good Company of Co-founder Jaclyn Teo

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles homegrown fashion label IN GOOD COMPANY which marks a major milestone in 2025 – the 10th anniversary of its flagship store at ION Orchard. Jaclyn Teo, IN GOOD COMPANY’s co-founder and Managing Director will recall the company’s beginnings, and how it evolved into a brand that is a prominent presence in Singapore’s contemporary design scene. Teo will also talk about the brand’s signature styles and popular designs, as well as how it has collaborated with other local brands. 

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