CNA938 Rewind

Young seniors in Singapore will soon be eligible for Community Care Apartments from the age of 55, as the Government lowers the minimum age from 65 to make housing and care options more accessible and affordable. When it’s time to right-size your home, would you choose a two-room Flexi or a Community Care Apartment? Daniel Martin speaks with Vairavan Shanmugam, Data Insights Specialist, Ohmyhome. 

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Guest: Charmaine Tan, Research Analyst, FSM Global

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AI-generated presenters are now being used to push false or misleading claims on social media. An investigation by the CNA Verification team found hundreds of TikTok videos featuring polished female personas delivering political and economic narratives. Why are AI-generated women being used to spread disinformation? Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, and Head of Digital Impact Research at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.

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From AI-powered marketing to helping traditional family businesses prepare for the next generation, this year's Singapore Heartland Enterprise Summit is putting digital transformation at the centre of its agenda. The summit focuses on helping heartland merchants embrace AI and other digital tools. Daniel Martin speaks with Andy Hoon, Vice-President of the Federation of Merchants' Associations.

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Collagen has been the talk of many beauty trends. From collagen drinks to powders and supplements, it can be found almost anywhere with the promise of firmer, younger-looking skin. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack the science behind collagen and whether it can reverse the signs of ageing with Dr Isaac Wong, Founder and Medical Director, The Artisan Clinic

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When Phua Wee Seng's six-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, his family had weeks to raise a $100,000 pledge – on top of subsidies – before the treatment could go ahead. For Warren Sheldon Humphries, the burden looks different: $200 a month in essentials and support is temporary. As a new government task force wraps up more than 30 engagement sessions, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out what real, lasting support for persons with disabilities in Singapore should look like with Phua Wee Seng, Executive Director, Rare Disorders Society & Warren Sheldon Humphries, Learning Partnerships Manager, Blended Concepts and Docent, Enabling Village

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An explosive fire at a popular bar in Chatuchak district has killed more than 30 people, with many others injured in critical condition. The Bangkok blaze is the deadliest such incident in Thailand in 20 years. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get the latest with Jeremy Koh reporting from Bangkok 

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On today's (14 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Uday Vikram, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Klay Group

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The strong debut of the SpaceX IPO has reignited interest in blockbuster stock market listings, with retail investors playing a bigger role than ever. But when demand is high and headlines dominate, how can investors tell whether an IPO is a genuine long-term opportunity or simply market excitement? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Paul Chew, Head of Research, Phillip Securities

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In the Indo-Pacific, India and New Zealand are moving closer on defence, security and strategy. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Professor of Security Studies at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU.

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