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

CNA938 Rewind

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 - Could we see the signing of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India after PM’s visit?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins his official visit to New Delhi today – his first trip to India as head of government. He is visiting at the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi. This year also marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Hasan Jafri, Founder and Managing Director of HJ Advisory.

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CNA938 Rewind - Documenting the Female Digital Revolution

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with author Nimisha Tailor, who is now promoting her book, “The Female Digital Revolution”. Tailor will discuss how it provides insights into the changing role of women in the rapidly evolving digital economy. She will highlight some of the book’s real-life stories and research, which detail the current and future digital changes that are reshaping the role of women. Tailor will also explore scenarios in which tech is weaponised against women and girls.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Paincare’s Dr Bernard Lee - Building a Medical Practice from Scratch

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro uncovers the founder’s story of Singapore Paincare - specialists in the treatment and management of chronic and acute pain. Dr. Bernard Lee will recount why he started the specialist centre and the unique challenges he experienced doing so. As Singapore inches towards super-aged status, Dr Lee will highlight the common chronic pain types that seniors may endure as they get older. On the business and operations end, Dr Lee will talk about the steps he and his team took to refresh the brand’s identity, and what advice he has for Singapore companies – big or small – on what they should bear in mind when going through a rebranding exercise.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The death of a third space for youths and young adults 

Hui Wong speaks with Sara-Ann Lee, a Clinical Psychologist from The Psychology Practice, about the grief and sadness many Singaporeans are experiencing with the closure of The Projector. They discuss the role of “third spaces” in our lives, why their loss hurts so deeply, and how we can move forward. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Shio and Sato 

Heard of Shio Pans making waves on social media? They’re Japanese Salt Bread, and one MasterChef finalist and food reviewer have made Shio Pans their bread and butter. Hui Wong speaks with Seth Lui, co-founder of Shio and Sato to hear about their journey. 

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