CNA938 Rewind

China has unveiled fresh stimulus measures aimed at technology, infrastructure, small businesses and homebuyers. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Betty Wang, Head, Northeast Asia Research, Oxford Economics, to examine whether targeted support can revive investment, boost property demand and restore confidence in the world’s second-largest economy.

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Second Minister for Education David Neo says MOE will study public feedback on the primary-to-secondary school transition, where young students face the most acute pressure. Daniel Martin speaks to Assistant Professor Cheung Hoi Shan from NIE’s Psychology and Child & Human Development Department about what else could make the transition smoother, beyond changes to the PSLE and DSA.

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A new S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant is being built on Jurong Island, and will be Singapore’s first to pair a gas turbine with large-scale battery storage. Daniel Martin spoke with Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman of the Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, about how the plant will work and the role hydrogen-ready power could play in Singapore’s energy future.

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Guest: Sani Hamid, Director of Wealth Management, Financial Alliance.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with National Gallery Singapore curator Teo Hui Min who talks about “Lai Foong Moi: Crossings”, an exhibition spotlighting one of Singapore's trailblazing women artists, tracing her legacy and contributions as an artist and educator. Teo discusses Lai’s contemplative portrayals of identity, gender, labour, and urban life.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with National Gallery Singapore co-curator Dr Kathleen Ditzig who discusses “Art Remembers”. The exhibition features 20 contemporary installations that explore how artists across Singapore and Southeast Asia engage with archives to reframe histories and imagine new futures – one of them inspired by the ancient Rosetta Stone.

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Braddell View is making another en bloc attempt, following changes to collective-sale rules for older developments. Daniel Martin spoke with Vairavan Shanmugam, PhD in Real Estate from NUS and formerly a Data Insights Specialist with property platform Ohmyhome, about whether this is specific to one ageing estate or an early sign that en bloc fever could be returning.

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Heart disease remains one of Singapore’s leading causes of death, even as awareness around diet, exercise and preventive care has grown. Andrea Heng looks at why cardiovascular risk remains so persistent, whether younger adults are becoming more vulnerable, and the screenings and lifestyle changes that can make the biggest difference with Dr Joshua Loh, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director at Capital Heart Centre, a member of Beyond Medical Group.

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Matcha is having a major moment, and NutriSoy is bringing it into the ready-to-drink space with a fresh soya milk latte. Andrea Heng looks at what’s driving demand, how the recipe came together, and where plant-based beverages could be headed next with Winston Seow, Director of Commercial at F&N Foods.

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AI can produce polished reports, statistics and recommendations in seconds, but how do professionals know when an authoritative answer is wrong? Andrea Heng speaks with Gerry Chng, Partner and Head of Cyber, Advisory at KPMG in Singapore to look at the warning signs, the risks of exposing confidential information, and why critical judgement is becoming essential as AI takes on a larger role at work. 

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