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CNA938 Rewind - The significance of Singapore hosting the FutureChina Global Forum in 2025

CNA938 Rewind

This year’s FutureChina Global Forum brought delegates together to discuss China’s transformation into one of the world’s largest economies. Why does it matter for Singapore to host this event? Daniel Martin speaks with James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania.

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CNA938 Rewind - Are Agoda’s alleged severance clauses legal and enforceable?

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is looking into provisions in severance agreements offered to retrenched Agoda employees, following reports that these contracts discouraged staff from approaching government bodies. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Walter Silvester, Managing Director at Silvester Legal LLC to find out if these clauses are legally binding and enforceable.

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CNA938 Rewind - TikTok lives: US, China in deal for app to keep operating in US

The US and China have struck a framework deal over TikTok’s American operations, aiming to shift majority ownership to a US-led consortium including Oracle and Silver Lake. ByteDance will retain a minority stake, while the key sticking point – the app’s algorithm – will remain licensed from China rather than transferred outright. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the hurdles that lie ahead with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science at INSEAD.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: A scientific reason why pickleball sounds may be annoying residents

Pickleball has taken Singapore by storm, but its rise has also sparked noise complaints. Town councils have responded by shortening court hours, putting up reminders, and even switching off lights to curb late-night play. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Prof Gan Woon-Seng from NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and pickleball enthusiast Jaime Teo.

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CNA938 Rewind - US Fed Cut: lower US rates, higher global stakes

The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, lowering lending rates by 25 basis points. How are global markets, including Singapore’s, responding? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Selena Ling, Chief Economist at OCBC.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore unemployment rate: Are under-30s and over-60s feeling the pinch?

Singapore’s unemployment rate rose among those under 30 and over 60 in the second quarter. What is driving this “bookend” trend in local employment? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jaya Dass, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Randstad Enterprise.

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