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CNA938 Rewind - Top talent: How Singapore became to No. 1 for global talent competitiveness

CNA938 Rewind

The latest Global Talent Competitiveness Index from INSEAD shows Singapore rising sharply — and grabbing the top spot worldwide. The jump reflects strong gains in attracting, developing and retaining global talent. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng unpacks what that means for jobs, opportunity and competition in a talent-hungry world. For that, they speak with Felipe Monteiro, Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy, INSEAD and Academic Director, GTCI.

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CNA938 Rewind - When the waters rose: Hat Yai’s historic rainfall unfolded

The death toll from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand has climbed to 33. Floodwaters have risen to as high as three metres in some areas, submerging cars, homes, and shops. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Koh Tieh Yong, member of the Working Group for the Asian-Australian Monsoon under the World Climate Research Programme.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rate of increase in healthcare costs today, unsustainable in the long run ~ Health Economist on IP Rider changes

New private insurance plan riders sold will no longer be allowed to cover the minimum Integrated Shield Plan deductibles set by the Health Ministry, starting 1 April 2026. The move aims to make premiums more sustainable in the long run and encourage more prudent claiming behaviour. Daniel Martin speaks with Assistant Professor Cynthia Chen from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Seoul to Somerset: Korean Yoghurt chain's Singapore debut

A famous Korean yoghurt chain is here in Singapore! Think chocolate shell, honeycomb bites and pistachio kunafa as toppings... What else makes them different from other brands in Singapore? Hui Wong speaks with Samantha Shin, Manager, Yoajung to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Inside the Mega-Deal Playbook

From 11.11 to Black Friday and all the ‘double-digit’ days in between, retailers aren’t just offering discounts — they’re executing carefully timed commercial strategies designed to spark spending. As promotions start earlier each year and extend throughout the week, Hui Wong takes a closer look at why companies lean so hard into these mega-sale moments — and what it really means for shoppers heading into the holiday rush with Leslie See, Senior Commerce Director, Media, dentsu Singapore. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Future-ready or falling behind? What a Youth Future-Readiness Index reveals

A new Youth Future-Readiness Index finds Singapore’s young adults confident about the future — but not quite prepared for it. Digital financial literacy scores fell below global standards, with crypto fans faring the worst. The study’s message? Optimism is great, but knowing your money might matter more. For a deep dive into the findings, Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo speak with Kevin Lee, Group Head of Sustainability at CGS International.

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