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

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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 - A Place for the Living & the Dead - "The Making of Mandai North Crematorium" Book

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with author Pauline Ang about ‘The Making of Mandai North Crematorium’ - a book which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the decade-long journey of creating Mandai North Crematorium, Singapore’s newest public crematorium. Ang, who was also the Lead Architect for the Mandai North Crematorium project director of Design & Research Office at CPG Consultants, a multidisciplinary consultancy, will explain how the crematorium grounds double-up as a green sanctuary offering a healing, tranquil environment for the bereaved.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - How Classical Pilates helps you achieve good posture

How does classical pilates differ from contemporary pilates? What range of motions can classical apparatus help you achieve? Hui Wong finds out the restorative practice of classical pilates and how it can help you achieve good posture and more with Aja, a pilates instructor at COMO Shambhala.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Chope’s Recommendations for January

We’ll get you updated on where to dine on our monthly check in with Dinesh Balasingam, Head of restaurant reservation booking platform Chope.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Why Climate Funding Matters for Asia’s Economic Future

Why does climate funding matter for Asia’s economic future? Hui Wong finds out why investing in climate solutions matters not only from an impact perspective, but also from a financial and economic resilience standpoint with Laura Lee, CEO of Asia Climate Philanthropy Advisory (ACPA), and Jamie Choi, CEO of Tara Climate Foundation.

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CNA938 Rewind - MOE to look into lowering exam stakes, improving social mixing in primary schools

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is considering changes including adjusting the difficulty of exams and studying how PSLE results are used in secondary school admission to reduce the stakes of exams. The Primary 1 registration system is also being reviewed to widen access to schools for children of different backgrounds and encourage social mixing. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng delve deeper into the topic with Dr Cheryl Seah, Developmental Psychologist & Director, Centre for Evidence and Implementation.

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