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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s 2025 defence bill higher; fresh focus on new security capabilities

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore defence spending for 2025 is projected to hit nearly $25 billion, up by more than 6 percent. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing says in a more volatile world, Singapore cannot rely on the security guarantees of others and must stand firmly on its own. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at this push to enhance both operational readiness and national defence resilience with Faizal Abdul Rahman, Research Fellow for the Regional Security Architecture Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Momentum (7/4): Could Japan raise interest rates in July? #SGToday

Guest: Adeline Gao, Research Analyst, FSM Global.

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CNA938 Rewind - S$1B support package balances immediate need with strategic fiscal prudence ~ Analyst #SGToday

Close to S$1 billion in additional support measures is being set aside to help Singaporeans with rising costs. How important will the measures – new, enhanced, and brought forward – be for the average Singaporean and businesses here? Daniel Martin finds out more from Kexin Lim, Partner specialising in Tax and Entrepreneurial and Private Business, PwC Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Island wellness retreat at Cempedak

A four-day wellness retreat on Cempedak Island is offering guests a chance to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with body and mind. From sound healing and chakra-based yoga to outdoor fitness and cold plunge sessions, Cheryl Goh finds out how this island escape is tapping into the growing appeal of more intentional, restorative travel with Leanna Crowley, Marketing & Communications Manager for Cempedak & Nikoi Island, and and wellness coach Mae Kwan, who is leading the retreat and author of her upcoming book, Get Unstuck.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Spike Durian: Ensuring quality durian with every purchase, all year round

Premium durian is meant to be indulgent, but in Singapore, buying it often feels like a gamble. From long queues to inconsistent quality, even Mao Shan Wang can fall short of expectations. Cheryl Goh speaks with Christoper Quek, Founder of Spike Durian on how one Spike Durian is using technology and quality control to deliver a more consistent, year-round durian experience and what that says about changing tastes and expectations among modern consumers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Why are Gen Zs feeling emotionally detached at work?

Many young professionals enter the workforce expecting growth, purpose, and connection, but, the reality can feel very different. A new study by Kahoot! reveals that nearly half of Gen Z employees in Singapore feel emotionally detached at work, not fully disengaged, but stuck in a “neutral middle” that lacks motivation and meaning. Cheryl Goh unpacks what Gen Z really wants in their workplace and explore what companies must rethink to better engage and retain the next generation of talent with Ahteram Uddin, Growth Director for Asia & MENA at Kahoot!

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