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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack ~ When grooming turns tragic; are our pets really safe?

Investigations are being conducted into an incident involving a pet groomer along Tanjong Katong Road, following the death of a dog that was allegedly left unattended. Could more be done to prevent similar tragic outcomes from reoccurring in future, and are new tech to enhance grooming services risky? Daniel Martin discusses further with Natalie Chan, Deputy Executive Director, SPCA.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Building a dream life

How do we continue to have an abundant mindset in a volatile economic climate that can make us feel less optimistic about our finances and retirement planning? Hui Wong speaks with Dinah Poehlmann, Finance Mindset Coach and Founder of Your Finance Mind to find out more.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Kidneys Undercover: Half of Singapore’s Failure Cases Could’ve Been Nipped

Doctors warn that for about half of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) cases in Singapore — the precursor to full kidney failure — the damage could have been prevented. Many patients feel healthy until it’s too late, and early screening and control of risk-factors like diabetes and hypertension are being flagged as the missing links. Prevention, say experts, isn’t just talk—it’s urgent. For more, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Dex Khor, General Practitioner, Little Haven Family Clinic.

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CNA938 Rewind - Premium Pain: 6-in-7 Insurers Hike Health Coverage

In 2025, six of the seven firms offering Integrated Shield Plan (IPs) in Singapore raised their premiums, responding to surging claims (+9-27 % in 2024) and higher medical-inflation pressures. The lone exception, Raffles Health Insurance, held its rates after seeing a claim drop—but others say expanded benefits and tougher claims trends forced the increases. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dissect the topic with Alex Lee, President, Singapore Actuarial Society.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US govt shutdown to end, how Asian markets will react

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Aadil Ebrahim, Group Head of Equities, Klay Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Shutdown Showdown: Congress Hits the Snooze Button

As the federal shutdown drags on, Congress scrambles to pass a short-term funding fix that could briefly reopen government doors. Lawmakers face mounting pressure from federal workers, voters, and markets — but partisan rifts over spending and policy remain deep. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down who’s winning, who’s losing, and whether this stopgap buys real progress or just delays the next crisis. For that, they speak with Jason Ware, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research, Albion Financial Group.

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