CNA938 Rewind - World Cup 2026: Mega sports, Mega power politics

CNA938 Rewind

The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives at a pivotal moment in global politics – co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada amid rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and intensifying US-China competition. From soft power and sports diplomacy to investment sentiment and regional influence, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman explore how mega sporting events are increasingly shaping the global conversation beyond the pitch. For more, they speak with Curtis S. Chin, Chair of Senior Fellows & Senior Advisor on Global Markets at Milken Institute.

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CNA938 Rewind - Meet Shereen Aziz-Williams: The first Singaporean appointed High Sheriff in the UK

Singapore-born Shereen Aziz-Williams has been appointed the new High Sheriff of Gwent, Wales – becoming the first Singaporean and first Muslim woman of colour to hold the role in the county’s history. Appointed by King Charles III, she joins Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman to reflect on leadership, representation, identity and her remarkable journey from Singapore to one of Britain’s oldest civic institutions.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Catching up or switching off? How should students spend their school holidays?

With the June school holidays coming up, some parents have overseas trips planned for their family while others have booked book tuition slots and enrichment classes for their kids. Is switching off even an option for one of the world’s most competitive education systems? In this week’s The Big Question, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman ask: Catching up or switching off – How should students spend their school holidays? For more, they speak with Dr David Teo, Deputy Medical Director and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Connections MindHealth, and Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: AI chips demand drives markets higher

On today's (28 May) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer and Founder, FedWatch Advisors.

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