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CNA938 Rewind - Skinny-fat syndrome: a growing concern among Singaporean women

CNA938 Rewind

A new study finds that about 1 in 4 healthy-weight Chinese women in their 20s-30s have low muscle mass, high body fat, and weaker bones—even though their BMI looks normal. Experts warn this “skinny-fat” phenotype raises risks for metabolic disease, fractures, and shows why body composition matters more than just weight. Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo speak with Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, President, Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Head, Glycemic Index Research, Temasek Polytechnic

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CNA938 Rewind - China’s military parade: Weapons on the street, power in Xi Jinping’s hands

China staged its largest-ever military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on 3 September to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, showcasing tens of thousands of troops, hundreds of aircraft, ground vehicles, and advanced military hardware. The parade is seen as more than a military display – it’s a carefully orchestrated message of deterrence, national unity, and Xi Jinping’s leadership during uncertain global times. Andrea Heng speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris for more

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CNA938 Rewind - Restrictions on pickleball courts in several estates after noise complaints

The rising popularity of pickleball in neighbourhoods is now hitting a discordant note. At least four town councils including Sengkang, Marine Parade‑Braddell Heights, East Coast, and Ang Mo Kio have responded to residents’ noise complaints by tightening access to community hard courts. Andrea Heng speaks with Jeremy Soh, Co-founder of Performance Pickleball.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock Take today: US 30-year yield nears 5 per cent, concerns over borrowing costs

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng speaks with Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore GDP seen at 2.4 per cent, but growth momentum to ease in 2026

Economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have raised their median forecast for 2025 gross domestic product growth to 2.4 per cent, reflecting stronger-than-expected momentum in the first half of the year. But economists anticipate growth to slow to around 1.9 per cent in 2026, hinting at more subdued momentum ahead. Andrea Heng breaks down what this means for the different sectors and how policies might evolve in response. She chats with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Strong gains face rising yields, seasonal headwinds

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng, Rani Samtani and Hairianto Diman speak with David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist at Dietze Wealth Management Group.

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