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CNA938 Rewind - What to expect from China’s fourth plenum

Scheduled from Oct 20 to 23, the fourth plenum will see the upper echelons of China’s Communist Party review and endorse the next chapter of its national development blueprint, while potentially bringing clarity on the fate of sidelined senior officials. The centrepiece of the key political gathering being the next five-year plan that lays out the country’s social and development priorities for the rest of the decade. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how the plenum will shape Beijing’s next moves, especially against the backdrop of ongoing trade and tech war with Washington with Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert and Professor at Soka University of Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US-China deal at ASEAN Summit, SG Q3 GDP soars

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research at UOB.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why real estate still a preferred investment among Singaporeans

Over 64% of Singaporeans prefer investing in property over other asset classes, according to ERA’s 2025 My Dream Home Survey. Most respondents are willing to spend between S$1 million and S$2 million for a condominium. However, affordability, additional buyer’s stamp duty, and high property taxes remain key obstacles. Andrea Heng find out what’s driving the strong preference for property investment right now despite the rising costs with Isaac Lim, Chief Market Strategist at Moomoo Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Are pasar malams at risk of going stale?

From fancy drinks to perfume booths, pasar malams are getting a fresh twist. But will the classic vendors get left behind if they don't adapt? Daniel Martin speaks with Farhan, Co-Founder of Design My Space – a carpet business operating through events and on TikTok shop.

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CNA938 Rewind - Is there a best practice for dealing with ransomware?

Singapore hosted the 5th International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit, bringing together around 150 representatives from 60 countries, global organisations and industry players in the fight against ransomware. Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, and Head of Digital Impact Research at RSIS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore gets Veterinary Council; oversees disciplinary action of vets

The Animal and Veterinary Service will launch a public consultation on a proposed Bill to enhance veterinary professional standards before the end of this year. It has also introduced a set of veterinary therapeutic guidelines to help navigate a broad range of therapies, including novel and alternative ones. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Teo Boon Han, President of the Singapore Veterinary Association.

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