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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 - The Sweet Smell of Success with Maison de L’Asie’s founder Elizabeth Liau

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Elizabeth Liau, founder of Maison de L’Asie, a luxury niche fragrance brand from Singapore. Liau will talk about how she created the brand thanks to her travels around the world and a deep passion for French perfumery. She’ll also explain how Maison de L’Asie fragrances are developed in collaboration with Master Perfumers. Liau also highlights the scents that appeal to customers – from Nanyang to Terre d’Inde, and available not just in perfume format but also as car sprays and candles.

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CNA938 Rewind - Understanding caregiving duties and responsibilities for the vulnerable

Following up on the death of the 11-year-old boy with autism who had been reported missing, we look at the duties and responsibilities of caring for the vulnerable including children with special needs and elderly with dementia. Hairianto Diman and Genevieve Woo speak with Edward Chan, Co-leader, Reunite Missing Children & father of two daughters with autism and Munah Bagharib, actress, host, content creator & caregiver to her mother with dementia

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CNA938 Rewind - Even Privé can’t escape: Established F&B chain shuts all outlets amid industry struggles

Established restaurant chain the Privé Group has closed all of its restaurants. The combination of challenging market conditions coupled with rising operational costs led to the closures. Hairianto Diman and Genevieve Woo take a closer look at the harsh realities affecting Singapore’s dining scene, not sparing even established brands with Debbie Yong, restaurant industry observer & brand strategist   

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Small cap value; emerging market, ASEAN tariff risks

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Genevieve Woo speak with Sean Yokota, Head of Markets Asia, SEB

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CNA938 Rewind - The Shiok Travel Tales of Chef Heman, The Iron Man Chef

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the culinary travel adventures of Chef Heman Tan, co-founder of eatery The American Mass Hall. He’ll talk about memorable foodie journeys to Thailand, Malaysia and Taiwan – talking about how much he savoured dishes like suckling pig, char kway teow, paper-wrapped chicken and bak kut teh. Chef Heman will also talk about the must-eat dishes at his own stalls located at Asia Coffee House in Woodlands.

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