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CNA938 Rewind - U.S' new trade deals with China, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension, G7 finance ministers meet #SGToday

U.S President Donald Trump said he’s made fantastic trade deals with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire by forty-five days. Elsewhere in Paris, G7 finance ministers are meeting amid concerns around the economic consequences of the Strait of Hormuz closure. Daniel Martin discusses further with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: are parents trapped in the Singapore education arms race?

Singapore’s birth rate fell to a record low of 0.87 last year, and policymakers are now looking more closely at the pressures of raising children, including what Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Indranee Rajah, described as Singapore’s education “arms race.” From tuition and CCAs to the fear of falling behind, how do we reduce the education arms race in Singapore? Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Jason Tan from the National Institute of Education – Policy, Curriculum and Leadership. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Inflation eases, but storm clouds remain for Singapore’s economy #SGToday

Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, boosted by strong AI-related demand. But with Middle East tensions rising and energy costs climbing, can that momentum last? Daniel Martin speaks with Denise Cheok, Economist, at Moody’s Analytics.

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CNA938 Rewind - Did Iran’s IRGC target Ivanka Trump? #SGToday

Another shooting incident near the White House is raising fresh questions about political violence and domestic instability in the US. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University.

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CNA938 Rewind - Strike a Healthy Pose @ VOGUE Wellness

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro tells cna938 listeners based in Singapore where they can go to enjoy a one-day wellness event exploring nutrition, performance, longevity, women’s health and the future of wellness. Natasha Damodaran - Publisher at Vogue Singapore - will talk about VOGUE Wellness, featuring 30 practitioners, athletes, founders and industry thought leaders whom wellness enthusiasts can meet – with activities spanning from workshops and masterclasses to movement sessions and panel discussions.

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