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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore university courses among world’s top 10 in their fields: QS rankings

Singapore’s universities have excelled in the latest QS world rankings by subject, with nearly one-third of their courses being ranked in the top 10. In all, NUS had 46 courses in the rankings, while NTU had the most courses in the world rankings at 48. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Prof Low Ee Ling, President's Chair Professor in Education and Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs, NIE-NTU, to delve deeper into the achievement. She’s also a Governing Board Member of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and Adjunct Professor at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The importance of Psychological First Aid

In times of crisis, it is as important to tend to emotional and psychological wounds as much as physical trauma. That’s why the role of Psychological First Aid is important. Cheryl Goh speaks to Durga Naidu, Head, Centre for Psychosocial Support, Singapore Red Cross who shares why it is important to have a society that’s well equipped with such skills. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Family Legacy Planning: Not just passing down wealth

Find out how a proper Family Legacy Planning will help you leave a lasting impact that transcends generations - not just in terms of wealth. Cheryl Goh speaks with Mr. Patrick Tan, TEP, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fortis Law Corporation to share more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The draw of classic animated TV series

Animated TV series The Simpsons is set to be renewed for four more seasons, joining the likes of Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and American Dad. While this is good news to fans of the series, it raises the issue of how long more the voice actors can continue with the work. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the appeal of these classic animated TV series with Jill Condon, Professor in the Film & Television department, Chapman University.

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CNA938 Rewind - Who will be South Korea president following Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment?

The search for the next South Korea president has begun following former leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment on Friday (Apr 4). A snap presidential election must be held in the next 60 days. What can we expect in the lead-up to the polls, and who is the next likely leader? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Jong Eun Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science, North Greenville University, to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - From A to D – Sodium-heavy products to have Nutri-Grade labels by mid-2027

Prepacked salt, seasonings and instant noodles are among the items which will be graded from A to D from mid-2027, under an extension of Nutri-Grade requirements to key contributors of sodium and saturated fat. There'll also be advertising restrictions similar to what’s being done for drinks now. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how much of an incentive this labelling will have on producers to innovate their food products to achieve a better grading. For this, they speak with Terence Ng, Director, Policy and Strategy Development, Health Promotion Board.

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