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CNA938 Rewind - Trump Tariffs 2.0: What they mean for global trade and Asia

CNA938 Rewind

The US has introduced a new round of tariffs on 60 trading partners, replacing the expired 10% global duty with a two-tier system tied to forced-labour compliance. While some countries face a 12.5% tariff, others receive a 10% rate, with key sectors such as steel, aluminium, automobiles, food and energy exempt. Asia Decoded Founder and Principal Economist Priyanka Kishore explains what the latest measures reveal about Washington's trade strategy to Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman.

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CNA938 Rewind - Nepal-Tibet disaster: Climate change a big factor but how great a man-made role? #SGToday

A deadly glacial collapse in the Himalayas has left over hundreds dead. But how much of the disaster was nature, and how big a man-made role? We look at the role of climate change, development and infrastructure in the Nepal-Tibet disaster. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Nawaz Muhammad, a geomorphologist from the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - 365 Cancer Prevention Society on free lung cancer screening

Lung cancer remains one of Singapore’s deadliest cancers, but many cases are still detected late, when treatment options may be more limited. Cheryl Goh looks at who may be at risk, why early screening matters, and how 365 Cancer Prevention Society’s “Are You at Risk?” campaign is making free lung cancer screening more accessible with Andrew Soh, Assistant Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Volunteer Management at 365CPS and Dr Wong Siew Wei, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncologist at Parkway Cancer Centre. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Working with a recruiter? What to know before saying yes

Recruiters can give jobseekers access to roles they may not find on their own, but getting the most out of that relationship takes some work too. Cheryl Goh looks at how to spot red flags, what to ask a recruiter before saying yes, and why it pays to keep track of where your CV is being sent with Ho Pei Ning, producer of the Work It podcast. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Live stream shopping in Singapore: Rising consumer disputes, risks and your rights

Consumer complaints involving live stream sales on e-commerce and social media platforms are rising in Singapore, with cases ranging from counterfeit and defective products to misleading claims, delivery failures and refund disputes. Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak with Linus Ng, Chairperson, Consumer Education Committee, CASE, about why live stream shopping is gaining popularity, the safeguards consumers should look for, what recourse buyers have when things go wrong, and whether stronger rules are needed to protect online shoppers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Nepal floods: How are rescuers searching for missing Singaporeans?

Singaporeans are among those reported missing after deadly flash floods and landslides struck Nepal. How do search-and-rescue teams locate people amid thick mud, debris, damaged roads and the threat of further flooding? Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak to a Dr David Teo, Regional Medical Director, International SOS, about the golden "72 hour" window, how such operations work, and whether conditions are safe for rescuers.

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