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CNA938 Rewind - Trump tariffs: Probe into chip, electronics imports paves way for new tariffs

CNA938 Rewind

The US Commerce Department is conducting a national security investigation into imports of semiconductor technology and related downstream products, according to a Federal Register notice. The document further confirms that chips and the electronics supply chain will not be excluded from Trump’s tariff plans, despite receiving exemptions from his “reciprocal tariffs” earlier. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine how this probe might upend the semiconductor supply chain with Bob O'Donnell, President and Chief Analyst, TECHnalysis Research 

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CNA938 Rewind - How Singapore’s sentiments towards crypto have changed

Crypto ownership in Singapore trended downward despite the market rally in 2024, with 29% reporting owning crypto down from 40%. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to be the most popular crypto assets amongst crypto investors, with 68% and 48% ownership respectively. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Zann Kwan, Managing Partner of REVO Digital Family Office, to find out more about Singapore’s sentiments towards crypto. She's also a Board Member at the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Today Cabinet 2025 special

Singapore has unveiled its new cabinet line-up for its 15th term of Government, in what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong calls his strongest team for the country. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Rebecca Grace Tan, Lecturer in Political Science, NUS and Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Cat B premiums drop by some $2,900

COE premiums for all categories, except commercial vehicles, have closed lower in the latest bidding exercise. Notably, COEs for larger Cat B cars decreased the most by some $2,900. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Desmond Chan, Editor, Sgcarmart.

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CNA938 Rewind - Touring Korea’s bars & loving all-things Makkoli with Odem’s Dominic Tan

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the coolest F&B establishments in South Korea thanks to tips from Dominic Tan, founder & CEO of Odem - known as Singapore’s first and only artisanal makkoli bar. Tan will talk about the good times he had at Mars Brewery in Hwaseong where they make makkoli using local Cheongsu grapes; Hwasimjujo distillery which uses modern techniques to create the world’s first rice-based whisky; Jaha Son Mandu that serves North Korean style dumplings; Jebudo a small island resort with lots of sea-facing restaurants and more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mumpreneurs on a social mission & embracing sustainable fashion

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with a couple of creative mumpreneurs from the Tanjong Pagar Designers Clan, a new ground-up collective of 14 x local design brands in the Tanjong Pagar heritage district. Stephanie Choo, founder of EDEN + ELIE and Clara Simanjuntak, founder of Nyana Nyana Eco and Something Sustainable will describe how they blend sustainability and social consciousness in their brands. Choo explains how jewellery brand EDEN + ELIE blends modern design with a strong social mission. Simanjuntak highlights how Nyana Nyana Eco and Something Sustainable showcase her background in architecture and her commitment to eco-conscious fashion.

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