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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore GDP seen at 2.4 per cent, but growth momentum to ease in 2026

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Economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have raised their median forecast for 2025 gross domestic product growth to 2.4 per cent, reflecting stronger-than-expected momentum in the first half of the year. But economists anticipate growth to slow to around 1.9 per cent in 2026, hinting at more subdued momentum ahead. Andrea Heng breaks down what this means for the different sectors and how policies might evolve in response. She chats with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - “Nation by Design” - Singapore Design Week 2025

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new at this year’s Singapore Design Week 2025, a weeklong celebration of Singapore’s design spirit and creativity - with its main theme “Nation by Design”. Singapore Design Week 2025’s Festival Director,Jody Teo, will highlight the festival’s usual three defining pillars: Design Futures, Design Marketplace, and Design Impact, which includes over 300 international brands and country pavilions at the FIND – Design Fair Asia. She will also talk about the over 60 Design Community programmes that will be held island-wide, from exhibitions and talks to pop-ups and workshops. Pann Lim, co-founder and creative director of creative agency Kinetic Singapore, will talk about the Unnatural History Museum of Singapore - a tongue-in-cheek take on Singapore’s improbable rise to success.  

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CNA938 Rewind - A Film Fest with a Difference: MINDS Film Festival 2025

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to see some movie offerings at the MINDS Film Festival (MFF) 2025, which returns this September for its eighth edition. Sophia Lim, director of strategic communications and engagement from MINDS the social service agency, will talk about how this eighth edition steps into the heartlands, bringing moving stories to everyday communities. Anthony Lucero, director of Paper Bag Plan will talk about the movie’s main themes: love, living with cancer, living with cerebral palsy and being a caregiver.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Breaking the cycle of addiction

What can we do to stem addictive behaviours? What’s drawing people to engage in stimuli despite their negative consequences? Hui Wong speaks with Clinical Psychologist Maximillian Chen from Annabelle Psychology to find out more about key behavioural patterns of addiction.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Xing Yue Xuan and Jumbo Premium at Weave Mall

If you love seafood, you’ll be spoilt for choices at Resorts World Sentosa. Jumbo Group has unveiled its Premium outlet and its first Cantonese concept Xing Yue Xuan there. Hui Wong speaks with Eric Lee, Assistant Manager of Cuisine, Culinary Excellence at JUMBO Group to bring you the best of both worlds.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Workplace Fairness Act

As the Workplace Fairness Act introduced in January this year nears implementation, we wonder about what the Work Fairness Act is and how will it affect workplace practices? What are key areas employers in Singapore must know as its implementation draws near? Hui Wong speaks with Sean Lim Chee Shung, Chief Human Resource Officer, NTUC LearningHub to find out more. 

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