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CNA938 Rewind - What Singapore's 2.9 per cent Q3 GDP growth means for you

CNA938 Rewind

Singapore’s economy grew 2.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 – exceeding analyst expectations. But the Trade and Industry Ministry’s latest advance estimates indicated that expansion slowed from the 4.5 per cent growth seen in the previous quarter. Still, what could it mean for jobs, wages and our economic outlook as we get closer to 2026? Lance Alexander and Susan Ng discuss further with Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist, RHB Bank.

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CNA938 Rewind - Major trends shaping travel in 2026

How are Singaporeans travelling in 2026? Hairianto Diman take a look at the trends shaping how, where and why we choose to travel to specific destinations – plus, whether World Cup 2026 will be among them. For that, he speaks with Lavinia Rajaram, Expedia Group travel expert.

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CNA938 Rewind - How much does it cost to care for dementia patients in Singapore?

It costs an average of $24,000 a year to care for a dementia patient – even after government subsidies, according to Dementia Singapore’s latest study. This underscores the growing urgency of caregiver support. Hairianto Diman looks at the financial impact of dementia care in Singapore, and what more can be done to help affected families. For that, he speaks with Jason Foo, Chief Executive Officer, Dementia Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US-China tension brews, Gold shines amid tension

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - GDP up 2.9% in Q3: Examining Singapore’s latest economic scorecard

Singapore’s economy grew 2.9% on-year from July to September, slowing from previous quarters but beating economist expectations amid strong retail sales and easing inflation. MAS has left its monetary policy settings unchanged, saying core prices could edge lower further in the near term. For more, Hairianto Diman speaks with Heron Lim, Lecturer of Economics, ESSEC Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Flu on the rise: Are we doing enough to protect ourselves?

According to the Communicable Diseases Agency, polyclinic visits in Singapore for acute upper respiratory infections primarily caused by viruses like influenza rose about 8 per cent in recent weeks. So what could be driving this uptick, and how can we better protect ourselves? Lance Alexander and Susan Ng learn more from Dr Sanjeev Shanker, Head of Department, Thomson Medical’s Urgent Care Centre.

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