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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s economic strategy review: Assessing significance and effectiveness of committees

Singapore will undertake a review of its economic strategy amid structural shifts, including geopolitical realignments and technological disruptions. Five committees have been set up to develop longer-term plans in five areas that include strengthening the country’s global competitiveness and improving its start-up ecosystem. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng assess the significance of these committees with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School.  

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Chocolate Finance's Walter de Oude on the wisdom of taking risks later in life

Walter de Oude is a veteran of the financial services sector. The former CEO of HSBC Singapore's insurance business went on to start Singlife, which became one of the largest insurance companies in Singapore in 2020. His second venture, the consumer fintech company Chocolate Finance, was launched in 2024. Walter's entrepreneurial journey began in his early-forties, and he reflects on why he believes it's better to take risks later in life, rather than in one's youth. Walter shares how an eventful first year of growth and challenges has yielded valuable insights on consumer psychology and communication.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: In this day and age of AI, do we stop trusting reviews?

In this day and age of AI, do we stop trusting reviews? That’s in light of car detailing firm Quantum Globe, which owns Lambency Detailing, admitting to posting fake A.I-generated 5-star customer reviews on online car platform Sgcarmart. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Ng Ming Jie, Director (Fair Trading Practices Division), Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS).

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CNA938 Rewind - Can a chef win Most Popular Male Artiste?

Themed “Walking Through Time Together,” Star Awards 2025 marks 30 years of celebrating local entertainment. Over the years, we’ve seen the Top 10 Most Popular Artistes category grow to include not just actors, but DJs and influencers too. But who would’ve thought a chef would be in the running too? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Chef Melvyn Lee, Nominee for Top 10 Most Popular Artiste at this year’s Star Awards.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - More than bingo: Rethinking senior wellness

Is keeping seniors busy the same as helping them feel truly well? Cheryl Goh explores a more human, hands-on approach to senior wellness, one that’s built on listening, co-creation, and the power of sensory connection with Cherry Thian, Founder, Little Changemakers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - What’s on Chope this July?

Cheryl Goh gets an update on where to dine this weekend with Dinesh Balasingam, Chief Business Officer, Chope on their monthly deals.

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