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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: What is a reasonable average starting salary for fresh grads?

CNA938 Rewind

Based on a survey of residents aged 22 to 28 last year, the Manpower Ministry found that graduates across most disciplines earned less than they had expected. The School-to-Work Transition Study also found that around one in three university graduates rejected job offers as the wages were too low. In this week’s The Big Question, Rani Samtani and Hairianto Diman find out how important the salary component of a compensation package is for fresh grads and if they should expect more. For more, they speak with Andrew Toh, Fresh Graduate, NUS, and Aprilyn Chan, Director for Accounting & Finance, Randstad Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Do delivery riders need a central food pickup point?

From 1 July 2026, eligible delivery riders will get 30 minutes of free parking at selected CapitaLand malls. But beyond parking charges, what other obstacles are affecting their earnings and productivity? And what more can be done to make deliveries smoother and faster? Daniel Martin speaks with Andy Ang, Executive Secretary of the National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA). 

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CNA938 Rewind - Tech Talk: Is Anthropic signalling AI is the next nuclear arms race? #SGToday

Anthropic just announced a need for a global pause in developing the most powerful AI systems. This announcement also comes as they are launching their IPO. Is there a genuine risk of an AI feedback loop as AI creates more AI? And is AI might the new nuclear? Daniel Martin speaks with Sean Duca, Founder and Principal of The Duca Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Biggest pain points for companies using Agentic AI today #SGToday

Agentic AI is already being used in everything from data analysis to customer service. But are workers keeping pace? A new NTUC LearningHub survey found that only 27 per cent of business leaders say job scopes accurately reflect AI's role in daily work, while 44 per cent say workers lack the skills needed for AI-augmented roles. Daniel Martin spoke with Ellena Yeo, Director of Business and Digital Skills, Core Skills, at NTUC LearningHub.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (5/6): Japanese Yen no longer behaving like a traditional safe haven ~ analyst #SGToday

Guest: Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB

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CNA938 Rewind - Eccellente! What’s New @ the Italian Film Festival 2026

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where cna938 listeners can go to check out what’s screening at the Italian Film Festival 2026 - running from 12 to 21 June 2026. His Excellency Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore will highlight some of the films showcasing the ongoing evolution of contemporary Italian movies. This being its 24th edition, Ambassador Brandi will also talk about a new partnership with Cinecittà – a respected Italian movie studio – co-running the ‘Italian Screens’ programme.

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