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CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: With our total fertility rate remaining at an all-time low, what would it take for Singaporeans to start embracing large families again?

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore’s total fertility rate remained at its record low of 0.97 last year, with preliminary data showing there were 30,800 resident births - just a bit higher than the 30,500 in 2023. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah, about what it would it take for Singaporeans to start embracing large families again.

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CNA938 Rewind - Dads and their sons – the immense importance of their relationship

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro explores the topic, “The Importance of the Father-Son Relationship” with Anita Krishnan-Shankar, a therapist at Alliance Counselling. A survey conducted by charity, Focus on the Family, found that fathers confessed they could be a better parent, and even gave themselves a lukewarm rating on how well they play their roles. Krishnan-Shankar will discuss these findings as well as talk about what she notices about typical father-son relationships in Singapore – why some fail to connect with each other; what guidance a son needs from his Dad; and the challenges that come with raising a teenage son.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Can AI replicate EQ?

On World Emotional Intelligence Day, The Wellness Hour explores a rising concern in the age of AI—are we neglecting EQ? While tools like ChatGPT may outscore most humans on IQ, they lag behind in EQ. Dr Sue McNamara from global EQ non-profit Six Seconds joins Cheryl Goh to discuss the risks of relying on emotionally tone-deaf AI, the rise of the “emotional recession” in workplaces, and why empathy and emotional agility are now must-have skills for the future of work.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Humble kaya takes centre stage

From home kitchen to Clarke Quay Central, Kaya Rebel is the latest resident at Chef X. Running from 3 June to 26 July 2025, founders Nicholas Koh and Leon Lim bring bold local flavours and rebellious twists to tradition. Cheryl Goh speaks to the duo about their culinary journey, their inspirations, and what diners can expect at their debut commercial kitchen.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - From classroom to career

Many young professionals want hands-on training and mentorship but aren’t getting it. Why the disconnect? Deloitte Singapore’s Shariq Barmaky shares insights on the skills grads need today with Cheryl Goh, and how companies can help them grow.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: China-US in focus, ECB trims rate, Asia week ahead

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ

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