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CNA938 Rewind - From war to wallet: How the Iran war is impacting prices in Singapore

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As the Iran war pushes global oil prices above US$100 and disrupts critical supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz, the impact is already being felt far beyond the Middle East – right down to everyday costs in Singapore. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down whether this could trigger a new wave of inflation comparable to – or even worse – than the Covid-19 pandemic, why energy prices are at the heart of rising transport and grocery bills, and how long these price pressures could realistically last. For that, they speak with Dr Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science, INSEAD.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Rising above abuse and abandonment, Dino Isaac uses his story to help others find hope and strength

As a child, Dino Isaac survived domestic violence, endured homelessness, and grew up without parental support. You may recognise Dino from a recent viral video, in which he shared how the Place of Birth on his birth certificate states: "Gambas Avenue, open space surrounded by bushes". Dino, who is currently working towards becoming a social worker, shares his remarkable journey of resilience, reconciliation, and conviction — that he can give meaning to his past struggles by helping others find strength in their journey. Dino is also writing an autobiography called: "The Jungle Boy: A Singapore Son".

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CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack: Big Tech vs Big Tobacco: Are we here again? #SGToday

Back in 1998, tobacco companies were held accountable for the harm caused by the very products they manufactured and sold with the passing of the Tobacco Settlement in the U.S. Fast forward to today - and the question facing Big Tech is strikingly similar: not just what their platforms show… but whether they were designed to keep users hooked. Daniel Martin discusses further with Rajesh Sreenivasan, Head, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Rajah & Tann Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Can NATAS still fly as jet fuel soars? #SGToday

The NATAS Travel Fair returns at a time of soaring jet fuel prices and mounting pressure on airlines. How are agents pricing trips months ahead in such an uncertain climate? Can NATAS still fly as jet fuel soars? Daniel Martin finds out from Wong Yew Hoong, Chairman of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) Outbound Committee

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Momentum (27 March): Shifts in JPN energy markets? #SGToday

Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB

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CNA938 Rewind - M'sians working from home: Does it really save money? #SGToday

Malaysia allows civil servants to work from home in a selective manner – part of efforts to manage rising costs from global supply disruptions. But, could work-from-home arrangements cut costs for companies, and pass them on to workers instead? Daniel Martin finds out more from Ivan Png, Distinguished Professor & Professor of Strategy and Policy, and Economics, NUS.

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