Logo
Advertisement
Advertisement

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

CNA938 Rewind

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

Resume Pause 14 min
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Live stream shopping in Singapore: Rising consumer disputes, risks and your rights

Consumer complaints involving live stream sales on e-commerce and social media platforms are rising in Singapore, with cases ranging from counterfeit and defective products to misleading claims, delivery failures and refund disputes. Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak with Linus Ng, Chairperson, Consumer Education Committee, CASE, about why live stream shopping is gaining popularity, the safeguards consumers should look for, what recourse buyers have when things go wrong, and whether stronger rules are needed to protect online shoppers.

Resume Pause 16 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Nepal floods: How are rescuers searching for missing Singaporeans?

Singaporeans are among those reported missing after deadly flash floods and landslides struck Nepal. How do search-and-rescue teams locate people amid thick mud, debris, damaged roads and the threat of further flooding? Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak to a Dr David Teo, Regional Medical Director, International SOS, about the golden "72 hour" window, how such operations work, and whether conditions are safe for rescuers.

Resume Pause 14 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Singapore's economy is booming – but are all workers benefiting?

Singapore's economy is growing strongly, fuelled in part by the global AI boom. But the benefits are being felt unevenly, with technology and export-oriented industries pulling ahead while many consumer-facing sectors struggle. Justine Moss and Susan Ng examine whether Singapore is developing a two-speed economy and what that could mean for jobs, wages and inequality. For that, they speak with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ.

Resume Pause 12 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (27/8): Asian markets ended mixed as tech gains offset broader losses #SGToday

Guest: Desmond Chua, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

Resume Pause 8 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: NDR 2026 – Are you concerned that BTO demand and prices could keep rising after November?

More Singaporeans can now qualify for BTO flats following the higher income ceiling, with some analysts expecting a modest rise of up to 10 per cent in applications this November. But could that reshape demand well beyond November? And if demand keeps climbing, what could it mean for prices and affordability? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Lee Kwan Ok, Deputy Head at the Department of Real Estate at NUS Business School.

Resume Pause 18 mins
Bookmark