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CNA938 Rewind - When agents beat homebuyers to new condos: FOMO or fair play?

CNA938 Rewind

Property agents in Singapore have been buying a noticeable share of units at certain new private condo launches – in some cases up to 20% of available units before the projects open to the general public. Even though the practice does not violate any regulations, industry watchers are concerned this kind of “first dibs” buying may crowd out regular buyers, contribute to fear of missing out (FOMO) and potentially stimulate speculative activity. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Prof Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring SG’s Civic District Through Refreshed Heritage Trails

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out how Singaporeans and Singapore residents can sign up for the National Heritage Board’s (NHB) latest version of its classic Civic District Heritage Trail featuring three thematic routes. Each trail covers historical and cultural landmarks. NHB’s Tan Yan Xin will highlight new heritage trail markers including newly added heritage sites for history buffs. She’ll also talk more about these self-guided tours and how people can best access trail booklets and resources for a more informed walk.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Living longer and living better

What does it mean to adopt longevity as a lifestyle? What does it take to optimize one’s vitality long before illness develops? Hui Wong finds out more on how one place aims to empower individuals to restore their vitality and future-proof their health well into their advanced years with Dr Claudine Pang, Ophthalmologist and certified longevity specialist.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Guilt-free goodies at Oatsome

When it comes to desserts, many try to avoid a sugar rush, or feel guilty having a little treat to yourself. But what if some desserts could make you shake off that sinfulness, and be something you enjoy any time of day? Hui Wong finds out more about Oatsome’s guilt-free goodies that come with no added sugar and no nasties, just bold flavour and wholesome ingredients you can feel good about with Cheree Chew and Andy Toh, Founders of Oatsome.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - The AI future of legal work

Across Singapore’s legal ecosystem, AI is already being used in carefully governed ways. While human lawyers continue to play critical roles, what skills and roles in the sector are evolving fast? How is the legal sector partnering with the educational sector to fill the skill gaps needed to build tech-enabled legal environments? Hui Wong finds out how AI can play a role in Singapore’s legal system with Rajesh Sreenivasan, Partner and Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Rajah & Tann, and Dr. Joel Yang, Director, School of InfoComm Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Parliament convenes, new NMPs in action

The first Parliament sitting of 2026 kicks off with the swearing in of the latest batch of Nominated MPs – eight of whom are new faces, including academic/university administrator Associate Professor Terence Ho. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Prof Terence on what he and the other newly appointed NMPs hope to bring to the debates. 

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