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CNA938 Rewind - US trade wars: From squeezing Iran to battling Canada

CNA938 Rewind

Washington is ramping up economic pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of penalties against countries and businesses that maintain ties with Tehran. As Iran vows to retaliate, the US is also facing a deepening trade fight with Canada, with Ottawa imposing retaliatory tariffs on American goods. Dr Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Hinrich Foundation examines how far Washington can push Iran, the risks for China, and which industries could be hardest hit by the US-Canada trade war. She speaks with Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (27/8): Asian markets ended mixed as tech gains offset broader losses #SGToday

Guest: Desmond Chua, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: NDR 2026 – Are you concerned that BTO demand and prices could keep rising after November?

More Singaporeans can now qualify for BTO flats following the higher income ceiling, with some analysts expecting a modest rise of up to 10 per cent in applications this November. But could that reshape demand well beyond November? And if demand keeps climbing, what could it mean for prices and affordability? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Lee Kwan Ok, Deputy Head at the Department of Real Estate at NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - NDR 2026: More leave and benefits for parents, but will companies support their absence? #SGToday

More leave and benefits for parents were announced during the National Day Rally 2026. But will companies be ready to support their absence? We look at how employers can support families while managing the impact on manpower and the workplace. Daniel Martin speaks with Zac Ng, Managing Director of Cultivar Asia, a recruitment firm.

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CNA938 Rewind - How would you feel if AI was your new mediator? #SGToday

A new guide developed by the Singapore Mediation Centre in partnership with Microsoft explores how generative AI can support mediators throughout the dispute-resolution process, while keeping human judgement at its core. Where should the line sit between AI insight and a mediator’s own judgement? Daniel Martin speaks with Kevin Kwek, Chief Executive of the Singapore Mediation Centre. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Hold My Handbag, I’m Creating a Global Brand - The Story of Jemma

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro dives into handbag culture & bootstrapping a fashion brand from scratch with Joanna Lau, the Singaporean founder of JEMMA, a fashion e-commerce handbag brand. Lau will recall brainstorming ideas for that perfect workbag that prioritised both aesthetics and utility. She’ll also explain why Singapore is her second JEMMA base. 

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