CNA938 Rewind

On today's (31 Aug) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Justine Moss speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB

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Singapore is stepping up support for flood-hit Nepal, with government funding, Red Cross and Mercy Relief aid, fundraising efforts and an MFA crisis response team assisting affected Singaporeans. Susan Ng and Justine Moss get an update on the latest with Sabrina Ng, CNA Reporter

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From Dec 1, employers must provide outdoor workers with breathable uniforms, cool water and cooling aids under new compulsory heat stress rules, with penalties for non-compliance. Susan Ng and Justine Moss find out if these measures are enough to beat the heat, and what else we can do to stay cool during El Niño with Dr Yeong Yao Qun, Associate Consultant, Dept of Emergency Medicine, SGH 

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Shein finally goes public in Hong Kong after failed US and London listing attempts, as the fast-fashion giant faces slowing growth, fierce competition and regulatory pressures. Susan Ng and Justine Moss get some insights on its USD$27 Billion valuation with Andrew KP Leung, China Strategist, Andrew Leung International Consultants

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Guest: Max Bondurri, Founder and CEO of SGMC Capital

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A deadly glacial collapse in the Himalayas has left over hundreds dead. But how much of the disaster was nature, and how big a man-made role? We look at the role of climate change, development and infrastructure in the Nepal-Tibet disaster. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Nawaz Muhammad, a geomorphologist from the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore

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Lung cancer remains one of Singapore’s deadliest cancers, but many cases are still detected late, when treatment options may be more limited. Cheryl Goh looks at who may be at risk, why early screening matters, and how 365 Cancer Prevention Society’s “Are You at Risk?” campaign is making free lung cancer screening more accessible with Andrew Soh, Assistant Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Volunteer Management at 365CPS and Dr Wong Siew Wei, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncologist at Parkway Cancer Centre. 

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Recruiters can give jobseekers access to roles they may not find on their own, but getting the most out of that relationship takes some work too. Cheryl Goh looks at how to spot red flags, what to ask a recruiter before saying yes, and why it pays to keep track of where your CV is being sent with Ho Pei Ning, producer of the Work It podcast. 

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Consumer complaints involving live stream sales on e-commerce and social media platforms are rising in Singapore, with cases ranging from counterfeit and defective products to misleading claims, delivery failures and refund disputes. Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak with Linus Ng, Chairperson, Consumer Education Committee, CASE, about why live stream shopping is gaining popularity, the safeguards consumers should look for, what recourse buyers have when things go wrong, and whether stronger rules are needed to protect online shoppers.

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Singaporeans are among those reported missing after deadly flash floods and landslides struck Nepal. How do search-and-rescue teams locate people amid thick mud, debris, damaged roads and the threat of further flooding? Justine Moss and Susan Ng speak to a Dr David Teo, Regional Medical Director, International SOS, about the golden "72 hour" window, how such operations work, and whether conditions are safe for rescuers.

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