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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Strait sees surge in maritime theft

50 sea robbery incidents have been reported in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore this year so far. It’s a sharp rise from the 14 incidents recorded over the same period last year. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more from Toby Stephens, Head of the Global Crisis Management team, HFW.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - When family plans meet workplace realities

Fertility and parenthood are often discussed as national priorities, but the decisions and struggles can feel deeply personal at work. From fertility literacy and flexible work arrangements to the role of line managers, career worries and workplace culture, we explore how employers can better support those hoping to start a family. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, Host, Work It podcast, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The wellness habit we overlook: the sleep setup

Sleep quality is about more than getting enough hours. The bedroom environment — from temperature and humidity to mattress support, bedding materials and indoor air quality — can all shape how well we rest, recover and feel the next day. Cheryl goh speaks with Thijs Veyfeyken, Managing Director of Heveya to explore how to better understand your sleep style and create a healthier sleep environment. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Is a peace deal still on the cards for the US and Iran?

As Iran signals a rare willingness to enter negotiations despite ongoing maritime strikes, Andrea Heng and Justine Moss examine the military and diplomatic definitions of "the end" for this conflict. They speak with Jennifer Parker, Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia Defence & Security Institute, to analyze if recent breaches of the Israel-Beirut truce have fatally undermined US-Iran credibility or if economic desperation is finally forcing Tehran's hand. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets stay resilient on strong earnings; oil stabilises

On today's (May 8) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Justine Moss speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier.

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CNA938 Rewind - The "Peace of Mind" Tax: Why 85% of SG homeowners choose fixed loans even at 2%

Despite floating SORA rates dropping to 1%, a staggering 85% of Singaporean homeowners are opting for pricier 2% fixed-rate packages to hedge against geopolitical volatility and interest rate "trauma." Andrea Heng and Justine Moss analyzes the actual cost of this "peace of mind" premium and explores whether the "one-way ticket" move from HDB to bank loans remains a viable strategy for modern households. For that, they speak with Clive Chng, Associate Director, Redbrick Mortgage Advisory.

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