Degree holders in Singapore are facing a higher incidence of retrenchment, challenging the long-held belief that higher qualifications offer greater job security. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, host of CNA’s Work It podcast; who unpacks which workers are most exposed, why experienced professionals can find it harder to re-enter employment, and what degrees, skills and adaptability now mean in a changing workplace.

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When he was 17, Nathan Willy (better known online as "Nathan Cooks") left Singapore to work at a popular Melbourne restaurant to gain professional experience. Now 21 and fresh out of national service, Nathan is pursuing his passion for cooking and has been described as "Singapore's youngest private home-dining chef", serving up a refined omakase menu. Nathan shares how his mother has been instrumental to his culinary journey, how the discouraging words of a teacher had the opposite effect on his ambitions, his favourite dishes, and his letter to his younger self.

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As Singapore's population ages and family sizes shrink, more seniors are reaching the end of life without loved ones to care for them. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji speak with Yogeswari Chandrasekaran, Former Head of Social Work, Resident Programmes, Sree Narayana Mission Singapore about the growing challenge of ensuring no one is left without dignity in death.

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On today's (17 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone 

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Wall Street's SPAC revival is drawing fresh attention, but Singapore's earlier experience suggests caution. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji examine why the SGX's blank-cheque company experiment failed to gain traction and why the case for a local comeback remains weak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier 

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Weaknesses in HDB's eligibility checks for season parking, involving nearly S$25 million in improperly approved applications, and lapses in contract management under the Ministry of Health were among the issues flagged in a recent report published by the Auditor-General's Office. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

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From accident alerts to helping locate lost seniors, AI may soon play a bigger role in our daily lives. Daniel Martin speaks with Andrew Tan, Consulting Partner at Ernst & Young Advisory, who leads the Digital Practice in Singapore.

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Guest: Leon Tan, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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Around 25 hectares of forest could be cleared to make way for new homes at Sunset Way and Gillman Barracks. What safeguards matter most, and how do we do it with nature in mind? Daniel Martin speaks with Leong Kwok Peng, President of the Nature Society Singapore. 

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Dana Lam, artist, rights activist and performer taking part in The AGEncy Fest, an annual showcase celebrating the creativity and life experiences of artists and cultural practitioners aged 60 and above. Organised by independent arts company T:>Works, Lam will talk about her solo exhibition “Who Knows Where The Bird Goes? Dana Lam: Six Decades of Practice” which showcases three new artworks alongside a lifetime of work, including her first experiments in animation.

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