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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Smash 2026: What makes a Grand Smash different from other table tennis events

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore Smash, a Grand Slam–level table tennis tournament, returns for its fifth edition this year. It brings the sport’s biggest stars to Singapore in a high-production, festival-style showcase. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Omar Assar, four-time Olympian and former World No.13 African table tennis player who will be competing for his 600th career win and Mounir Bessah, Executive Director of Events, World Table Tennis, on the significance of Singapore as one of the stops.

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CNA938 Rewind - Gong Xi Ramadan: Preparing for double festivities

2026 sees the Chinese New Year celebration coinciding with the start of the Muslim’s fasting month. Businesses ramp up efforts to market and product plan in preparation for both festivities. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Marcella Putri Tanuwijaya, Founder, Ollella, on her business' preparations for this festive overlap as well as the challenges and opportunities this coincidence brings.

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CNA938 Rewind - Trump hikes global tariff rate to 15% in response to Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump raised the global US import tariff to 15% on Saturday – just a day after the US Supreme Court struck down much of his earlier tariff program as illegal. Trump said the new 15% rate is “fully allowed and legally tested,” replacing an initial 10% plan, and is temporary under existing trade law for 150 days. How enforceable is this? And what happens after the 150 days? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of the Global Risk Analysis Practice, Asia Pacific, Control Risks, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - PARF rebate cut: Will car ownership in Singapore get more expensive?

The Government has announced changes to the PARF rebate in Budget 2026 including lower rebate rates and a reduced cap. But what does this really mean for motorists? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down how the revised PARF formula works, why the changes were introduced, and how they could reshape car ownership decisions. For that, they speak with Christopher Tan, Veteran Transport Journalist & Associate Lecturer, SUSS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Trump's 15% global tariff retaliation, private credit liquidity, Asia week ahead

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy at UOB.

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CNA938 Rewind - EP & S Pass salary hikes: Who wins, who adjusts, and what’s next for businesses?

Singapore has announced higher qualifying salaries for EP and S Pass holders in Budget 2026. While some say SMEs may avoid sharp cost spikes, others foresee shifts in hiring, workforce planning and competitiveness. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore what this means for employers navigating a changing labour landscape, with Low Peck Kem, President, Singapore Human Resources Institute. She’s also the President of the World Federation of People Management Association. 

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