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CNA938 Rewind - Tanker takedown: The message behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan vessel

CNA938 Rewind

The US seizure of a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker marks a sharp escalation, which Caracas calls 'international piracy.' Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman analyze the real strategic message Trump is sending to Latin America amid China's growing regional influence, and whether this show of force is a legitimate national security measure with Ross Feingold, Head of Research, Caerus Consulting. Did these controversial tactics achieve their aims, and what is the immediate reaction from neighbouring countries?

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Living on credit? Singapore's soaring $9.07Bn card debt explained

Rollover credit card debt in Singapore has reached a record high. Are more people not spending within their means, or have easier access to things like “buy now, pay later” services? Or… are some just living off their credit cards? Daniel Martin finds out from Leza Klenk, Chief Consulting Officer, EDUdebt.

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CNA938 Rewind - From 2.4% to 4.1%: Is Singapore's growth continuing in 2026?

According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s latest survey of professional forecasters, economists raised their forecasts for Singapore’s 2025 growth to 4.1 per cent – much higher than their previous estimate of 2.4 per cent. Could we see this optimism sustained? Daniel Martin finds out from Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance.

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CNA938 Rewind - The mystery of the moving black mass: Singapore's sagor catfish explained

If you live in the Yishun-Sembawang district, you might have recently seen a strange black mass travelling in from the sea via a Canberra Street canal. Experts shared with CNA that the fish were likely sagor catfish – a marine species from the Ariidae family native to Singapore and other countries in the region. Daniel Martin learns more from Dr Jeffrey LOW, Senior Manager, National Biodiversity Centre (Coastal and Marine).

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CNA938 Rewind - After Bondi: Could one attack spark another?

The Home Affairs Ministry announced that police have ramped up patrols in some areas here. That’s in light of last Sunday’s Bondi Beach shooting, where two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded dozens more at an event marking the start of the Jewish festival Hanukkah. Could the Bondi Beach attack trigger a terror domino effect? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Shashi Jayakumar, Executive Director, SJK Geostrategic Advisory.

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CNA938 Rewind - Inside Togetherland 2025: An Immersive Xmas Experience

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can get into the Christmas spirit, have fun and eat ‘til their hearts’ content in the downtown Marina Bay area. They can do so by getting tickets to Togetherland by World Christmas Market 2025, produced by Oceanus Media Global (OMG) – a specialist in immersive media and virtual production experiences. OMG’s CEO Nick Tan will describe Togetherland’s nine family - and pet - friendly festive zones with over 40 F&B concepts, 60 retail booths and an original musical 'The Brightest Christmas Star' which is performed every night.

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