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CNA938 Rewind - A world at war — and in-waiting for peace

From the Middle East to Eastern Europe, 2025 has seen old tensions flare and new flashpoints emerge. Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo look back on a turbulent year of conflicts that reshaped borders, alliances and hopes for peace. Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Flinders University, weighs in on what these battles reveal about the world’s shifting balance of power.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rate of increase in healthcare costs today, unsustainable in the long run ~ Health Economist on IP Rider changes

New private insurance plan riders sold will no longer be allowed to cover the minimum Integrated Shield Plan deductibles set by the Health Ministry, starting 1 April 2026. The move aims to make premiums more sustainable in the long run and encourage more prudent claiming behaviour. Daniel Martin speaks with Assistant Professor Cynthia Chen from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Seoul to Somerset: Korean Yoghurt chain's Singapore debut

A famous Korean yoghurt chain is here in Singapore! Think chocolate shell, honeycomb bites and pistachio kunafa as toppings... What else makes them different from other brands in Singapore? Hui Wong speaks with Samantha Shin, Manager, Yoajung to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Inside the Mega-Deal Playbook

From 11.11 to Black Friday and all the ‘double-digit’ days in between, retailers aren’t just offering discounts — they’re executing carefully timed commercial strategies designed to spark spending. As promotions start earlier each year and extend throughout the week, Hui Wong takes a closer look at why companies lean so hard into these mega-sale moments — and what it really means for shoppers heading into the holiday rush with Leslie See, Senior Commerce Director, Media, dentsu Singapore. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Future-ready or falling behind? What a Youth Future-Readiness Index reveals

A new Youth Future-Readiness Index finds Singapore’s young adults confident about the future — but not quite prepared for it. Digital financial literacy scores fell below global standards, with crypto fans faring the worst. The study’s message? Optimism is great, but knowing your money might matter more. For a deep dive into the findings, Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo speak with Kevin Lee, Group Head of Sustainability at CGS International.

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CNA938 Rewind - ASEAN unwrapped: Power plays, pitfalls and a few promising moves

From border tensions to leadership tests, it’s been a packed year for ASEAN politics. Andrea Heng and Genevieve Woo look at Myanmar’s uncertain path, Malaysia’s moment in the chair, and Indonesia’s growing pains under Prabowo. With Timor-Leste stepping in and the Philippines next to lead, can the bloc keep itself — and its purpose — together? For that, they speak with Susannah Patton, Deputy Research Director and Director of the Southeast Asia Program, Lowy Institute.

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