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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore steps up anti-scam fight with tougher powers and higher fines

A new Bill would give police greater authority to obtain scam-related information, disable accounts and require service providers to act more quickly. It also proposes raising the maximum fines for designated online platforms that fail to comply with anti-scam obligations to S$10 million. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine how the measures would work, why they're needed, and what safeguards are in place to protect legitimate users with Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow, Executive Deputy Chairman’s Office, RSIS, NTU

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CNA938 Rewind - How would you feel if AI was your new mediator? #SGToday

A new guide developed by the Singapore Mediation Centre in partnership with Microsoft explores how generative AI can support mediators throughout the dispute-resolution process, while keeping human judgement at its core. Where should the line sit between AI insight and a mediator’s own judgement? Daniel Martin speaks with Kevin Kwek, Chief Executive of the Singapore Mediation Centre. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Hold My Handbag, I’m Creating a Global Brand - The Story of Jemma

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro dives into handbag culture & bootstrapping a fashion brand from scratch with Joanna Lau, the Singaporean founder of JEMMA, a fashion e-commerce handbag brand. Lau will recall brainstorming ideas for that perfect workbag that prioritised both aesthetics and utility. She’ll also explain why Singapore is her second JEMMA base. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - From Katong to NEX: Chin Mee Chin opens second outlet after 101 years

Chin Mee Chin has been part of Singapore’s breakfast culture for more than a century, known for its Katong shophouse, kaya toast, kopi and old-school bakes. Cheryl Goh speaks with Rachel Ng, Operations Manager of Chin Mee Chin to find out how the heritage confectionery is marking its next chapter with a second outlet at NEX, while keeping its family recipes alive for a younger generation. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How to spot a government impersonation deepfake

Deepfake scams are becoming harder to detect, with AI-generated videos and voices now convincing enough to impersonate public figures and trusted contacts. Cheryl Goh looks at how these scams work, why criminals are tailoring them to local contexts, and what warning signs and verification habits consumers need to protect themselves with Bala Kumar, President and Chief Technology and Product Officer at Jumio. 

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CNA938 Rewind - What to check before signing an employment contract

Salary and benefits usually get our attention when a new job offer arrives, but the fine print can shape your career long after you sign. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine notice periods, non-compete clauses and other employment terms that could make leaving a job harder and what you should negotiate before saying “yes”. For that, they speak with Goh Seow Hui, Employment Lawyer, Bird & Bird Singapore.

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