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CNA938 Rewind - Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed? Inside the shadow vessels & fleets still entering #SGToday

CNA938 Rewind

Shadow fleets — ageing, often unregistered vessels — may be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. Are they evading detection, or being “let through”? Daniel Martin speaks with Toby Stephens, Head of Asia-Pacific Global Crisis Management at global maritime law firm HFW.

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CNA938 Rewind - Managing rising food costs due to higher fuel prices

Hawker food could soon get more expensive as we deal with rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fuel prices have gone up, delivery fees are higher, and many hawkers say these costs are adding up quickly. Some are seeing operating costs rise by about 10%, while profits have dropped by as much as 20%. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out about the situation on the ground and how hawkers are managing the cost pressures. For that, they speak with Anthony Low, Hawker's Division Chairman and Vice president, Federation of Merchant Association Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Uncovering the illegal dental practice in Singapore

A growing concern here in Singapore – illegal dental services being offered outside licensed clinics, from hotel rooms to beauty salons. And they are often advertised on social media at cut prices. Authorities say about 20 such cases have been investigated in recent years, involving unqualified individuals carrying out procedures like veneers and braces. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what’s driving the demand for these illegal services and what more can be done to curb the issue. For that, they speak with Eugene Tang, President, Singapore Dental Association.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Equities stay resilient despite geopolitics; earnings in focus

On today's (Apr 20) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jonathan Liang, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income and FX, Standard Chartered.

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CNA938 Rewind - KOSPI climbs to multi-week highs as chipmakers power South Korea’s market surge

South Korea’s KOSPI pushed to its highest level since late February, lifted by a renewed rally in chip stocks as global tech sentiment improved. Heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove gains, underscoring how the AI-fuelled semiconductor boom continues to dominate market momentum even as volatility lingers beneath the surface. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with David Chao, Global Market Strategist, Invesco Asia Pacific, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - From voice to screen: The journey behind a Star Awards nominee #SGToday

This Sunday, the Star Awards return - celebrating the very best of local television and entertainment, and honouring the creativity, talent and stories that have lit up our screens over the past year. Hui Wong speaks with one of the nominees - Zhu Zeliang, Mediacorp YES 933 Personality.

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