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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 - Singapore ministerial salaries to rise by up to 9% in first adjustment since 2011

Singapore is raising ministerial salaries for the first time in 15 years, with political officeholders receiving increases of up to 9 per cent. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman examine the philosophy behind Singapore's political pay system, whether benchmarking ministers against top private-sector earners still makes sense, and how to put a price on public service. For more, they speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Chiropractors in Singapore to remain self-regulated: What patients should know

Chiropractors in Singapore remain largely self-regulated, with the Government saying the risk of serious harm is currently low. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Associate Professor Joseph Thambiah, Senior consultant spine surgeon, National University Hospital, to examine what safeguards patients actually have, how to check a chiropractor's credentials and what recourse patients have when treatment goes wrong. He's also the Head of National University Spine Institute.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Oil spikes over renewed Mid East attacks, Treasury yields surge

On today's (9 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman speak with Uday Vikram, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Klay Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why long bond yields are rising and where investors can turn

Long-term US bond yields remain elevated, with the 10-year Treasury yield recently near 4.8%. Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Hairianto Diman look at what is driving the rise, from inflation and heavy government borrowing to AI-related capital spending, how the upcoming CPI report and Federal Reserve policy could shape the bond market, and where investors may find opportunities across bonds and equities. For that, they speak with Garett Lim, Partner & CMO, MOIQ Capital.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: How have you handled your child's mishaps in childcare or daycare?

A mother is suing her son’s preschool for negligence, after he was injured during playtime. She claims teachers failed to properly supervise the children. How have you handled your child’s mishaps in childcare or daycare? Daniel Martin discusses further with Nurul Huda Mohamad Rashid, founder and host of The Mum Collective SG, a podcast about motherhood and parenting. She’s also a mother of a 2-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl.

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