CNA938 Rewind

Singapore's core inflation was unchanged at 1.4 per cent in May, with food and transport costs rising while services inflation eased. What does this mean for businesses and consumers in the months ahead? Daniel Martin speaks with Denise Cheok, Economist, Moody's Analytics.

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Teochew screenings of the Chinese hit Dear You have sold out, with up to 50 more screenings now being sought. But in an age when streaming platforms already offer content in countless languages, why has this struck such a chord? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Luke Lu, Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at Nanyang Technological University.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro learns more about a new immersive VR experience ‘Sang Kancil and the Enchanted Forest’. Staged by creative-tech studio Avventura and Maya Dance Theatre, participants will join in the adventures of Sang Kancil the mouse deer. Avventura’s Christopher Chew and Maya Dance Theatre’s Kavitha Krishnan will talk about how this production will transform a familiar folktale into a shared interactive adventure for families, children, and first-time VR users.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the inaugural Voices of the World International Choir Festival, presented by singing organisation Voices of Singapore (VOS). Taking place from 16 to 20 July 2026, the festival features a multinational lineup of children's and youth choirs from seven nations like the Gondwana (Australia), the Soul Sounds Academy Children’s Choir (Sri Lanka), The Hong Kong Children’s Choir and more. VOS’ Stephanie Boon and Justin Goh will discuss highlights of this five-day fiesta.

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On ‘Destination Anywhere’, we head to Busan, South Korea’s seaside port city that’s trying to turn K-pop buzz into longer-lasting tourism appeal. Beyond the BTS fever, there are beaches, markets, coastal villages and food trails, even as the city works to revitalise itself amid an ageing population and youth outflow. CNA Senior Correspondent in South Korea Lim Yun Suk will discuss whether Busan is ready to step out from Seoul’s shadow to become a fuller holiday destination for travellers from Singapore.

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Chemotherapy and other long-term treatments can bring pain, fatigue, weakness, and significant changes to everyday life. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Wong Chin Jung, Senior Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, NHG Health to unpack how rehabilitation can support safer movement, preserve physical function and help patients adjust to a changing sense of wellbeing.

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Burgers are big business in Singapore — from classic cheeseburgers to bold new creations inspired by flavours from around the world. But as the scene gets more crowded and creative, what’s really driving what we crave — is it novelty, or are the classics still king? Cheryl Goh gets a look into how tastes are evolving, whether trends actually last, and what it takes to build a truly great burger today with Eddie Goh, Head Chef of Meatsmith.

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How can businesses make everyday experiences more accessible for persons with autism and their caregivers? Cheryl Goh speaks with Julie Nestor, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Asia Pacific at Mastercard to explore how Time for Acceptance is helping organisations move from awareness to practical action.

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China is hosting global political and business figures in Dalian this week, with more than 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions expected to attend. The key question at this year's so-called Annual Meeting of the New Champions is: Can frontier innovations such as artificial intelligence be scaled up to drive economic growth in an increasingly uncertain world? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get the latest with Tan Si Hui, CNA’s China Correspondent

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Only one in 10 Singapore workers under 35 say they are engaged at work, according to a new Gallup report. Experts say managers, workplace culture and opportunities for growth play a key role in helping younger employees feel motivated, valued and connected at work. If this trend continues, what could this mean for Singapore's competitive advantage? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Jeremiah Wong, Lead Career Developer, Career Practitioner Supervision and Consultant at Avodah People Solutions 

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