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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 - Silas Yeak – improving home & personal life with his 3D printed designs

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro talks to designer Silas Yeak, founder of Yeak Designs, which offers 3D printing services, custom design solutions and unique products. Yeak will talk about how and why he started the business which includes customising 3D-printed art, making unique phone accessories, and even scanning customers to make one-of-a-kind keepsake figurines. He’ll also talk about designing everyday solutions for his home, running pop-up booths, working with clients, and growing up with ADHD.

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CNA938 Rewind - The true accounts on CNA's docuseries Separation: Declassified

We know of the 9th of August 1965 as the day we were ‘expelled’ from Malaysia, but there may be more than meets the eye to the separation story. Hui Wong speaks with Senior Producer, Peh Yuxin, and Producer, Clarisse Goh to get the details of CNA's new two-part docuseries.

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CNA938 Rewind - From CCTV to face scans: Drawing the line between privacy and security

In a bid to tackle repeat shoplifting offenders, retail chains like Sheng Siong have started using facial-recognition technology in their CCTV cameras, allowing staff to be alerted when known shoplifters enter the store. Hairianto Diman discusses how this high-tech measure fits into broader retail security efforts and the issue of privacy versus security with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety and Security Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences 

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore sees spike in salary and wrongful dismissal claims in 2024

A troubling trend in Singapore’s workplace – as more companies close and jobs become unstable, both salary disputes and wrongful dismissal claims are rising. While most cases are settled through mediation and over 90% of workers recover their unpaid wages, the increase signals growing concern across sectors. Hairianto Diman explores what’s behind the spike and how the dispute system works with Martin Gabriel, Chairman and Founder, HRmatters21  

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Fed's independence, Mag-7 earnings boost sentiment

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Stefan Hofer, Chief Investment Strategist, LGT Bank Asia Pacific

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