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

CNA938 Rewind

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 - India-Pakistan conflict: Ceasefire appears to hold after alleged violations

India's military operations chief is expected to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart about the next steps after a ceasefire. There were no reports of explosions or projectiles overnight, after some initial ceasefire violations. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get the latest with Dr Christopher Snedden a political scientist and author.

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CNA938 Rewind - Will the temporary U.S.-China trade truce hold?

The United States and China will suspend part of their tariffs on their respective exports for 90 days. By May 14, the combined 145% US levies on most Chinese imports will be reduced to 30% including the rate tied to fentanyl, while the 125% Chinese duties on US goods will drop to 10%. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the possible reasons for this roll-back and the factors that will determine the truce hold with Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer, NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Are more young persons committing sexual crimes?

Over 460 youths were arrested for sexual crimes in 2024, and more than 470 in 2023. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Gopal Mahey, Senior Counsellor, Centre For Psychotherapy Limited, about the potential causes and what can be done to address this troubling trend.

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CNA938 Rewind - 24 heavy vehicle drivers caught for not displaying speed limiter labels in recent three-day operation

Under the law, heavy vehicles with a maximum laden weight exceeding 12 tonnes must be fitted with speed limiters. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head (Research), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Vesak Day celebrations include numerous charitable and outreach efforts

Did you know Buddhism is the largest religion in Singapore, according to the 2020 Singapore Census? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Saw Cheng Boon, President of Buddha's Light International Association (Singapore) to find out how the day is observed in Singapore and around the world.

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