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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 - AI, advanced manufacturing, and the future of Singapore’s economy: breaking down Singapore’s ESR strategy

Singapore has unveiled a highly anticipated midterm update on its economic strategy. The country's Economic Strategy Review committee has put forward seven recommendations covering growth and labour policies. Daniel Martin speaks with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of OCBC Group Research.

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CNA938 Rewind - What’s Up @ Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s happening at the Kampong Glam neighbourhood for the annual Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026 - held every year for just one day. Chan Jia Ying, manager from Arts House Group will talk about the festival’s theme ‘Symbiosis’ and will also highlight the festival’s street culture, music, dance and visual arts events. Multidisciplinary mural artist and curator SONG will talk about the installation project he curated, ‘Heart Chamber’ which transforms a familiar walkway at Aliwal Arts Centre into a flowing, organism‑like experience with fabric artworks, soundscapes, animated visuals, and performances by 17 contributing artists.

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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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