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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore GDP grows 5.4% in Q3 as MAS holds monetary policy steady

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore's economy expanded 5.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, slowing from 6.2 per cent in Q2. Meanwhile, MAS surprised economists by leaving monetary policy unchanged after two rounds of tightening. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine why the central bank is taking a breather, whether growth is beginning to lose momentum and what the latest decisions mean for businesses and consumers with Ahmad Mobeen, Principal Economist for APAC, S&P Global

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CNA938 Rewind - Just because it's online, does that mean AI can use it?

A new copyright lawsuit involving Elvis Presley's music has reignited debate over how generative AI is trained. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine whether publicly available content is fair game for AI companies, how machines learn from copyrighted material and whether creators deserve compensation when their work helps power AI-generated content with Cheryl Seah, Director, Corporate & Finance, Drew & Napier

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CNA938 Rewind - Israel election deadlock: can Netanyahu hold on to power?

Israel's wartime election appears deadlocked, with record voter turnout and exit polls showing neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival Gadi Eisenkot securing a parliamentary majority. As Arab-led parties emerge as potential kingmakers, could coalition talks deliver a new government or another term for Netanyahu? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine the possible alliances, Donald Trump's influence and what the political uncertainty means for Israel and the wider Middle East with Prof Zach Levey, Visiting Professor, International Affairs Program, University of Colorado, Boulder

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Brief (28/10): Wall Street rallies ahead of Fed decision; will Asian currencies hold their gains?

On today's markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng speak with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore's share buyback boom: Good news or a warning sign?

Singapore-listed companies spent over S$2 billion buying back their own shares in the first eight months of 2026. But are buybacks a smart way to reward investors, or could they come at the expense of future growth? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng look at the risks, rewards and implications for your investment portfolio with Paul Chew, Head of Research, Phillip Securities

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CNA938 Rewind - The Ask: ASEAN Labour Statisticians Network; its place in a changing business landscape #SGToday

Singapore is leading a new ASEAN effort to track how AI and the green transition are reshaping jobs. Daniel Martin discusses further with You Weiren, Senior Portfolio Manager, FSM Global.

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