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CNA938 Rewind - Trump, TikTok and who really controls TikTok US

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok's US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law. The new US company will be valued at around US$14 billion. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr. Alan Chong, Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

CNA938 Rewind - Recess redefined: School meals get a makeover

From January 2026, 13 schools will switch to central kitchen catering. The meals provided will focus on healthier ingredients and balanced nutrition to support students’ well-being. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with a Irdawathy Anuar, a parent to get her thoughts about the initiative.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Gold continues to glitter amid US government shutdown

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Garett Lim, Independent Strategist 

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CNA938 Rewind - Optus outage: Emergency lines down, lives impacted, accountability demanded

Optus faced criticism after an outage on Sept 18, which impacted emergency services and has been linked to three deaths. SingTel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon attributed the outage to human error. Optus chairman Arthur denied underinvestment was a cause. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the economic impact arising from the crisis with Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From pain to purpose — Colette Chan's journey as a parent and entrepreneur

Colette Chan is the founder of Ember & Ash, a company that designs infant-care products, all of which feature delightful illustrations hand-drawn by herself. Colette shares how in her process of healing from a miscarriage and the subsequent birth of her daughter, she found the courage to step off the corporate ladder and a greater purpose in running her business.

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CNA938 Rewind - Flood by design: reimagining Sungei Buloh for rising seas

Authorities are exploring ways to protect Singapore’s northwest coast from rising sea levels, including allowing parts of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to become "transiently floodable" areas during extreme tides or storm surges. What does "flood by design" mean, and how can it help? Daniel Martin speaks with Assistant Professor Pearl Li from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NUS.

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