CNA938 Rewind - Why CEOs are paid so highly — and why it matters

CNA938 Rewind

Singtel chief executive officer’s pay rose more than 16 per cent in FY2025, on the back of the company’s increased profits. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines CEO saw his pay fall by 13.5 per cent even as the flag carrier’s earnings reached a record high. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chats with Professor Mak Yuen Teen, Professor of Practice of Accounting at NUS Business School. They find out what determines a CEO’s salary and whether it is reflective of the company’s performance.

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CNA938 Rewind - TalkBack_ Pre-authorisation certification - Are you using more private healthcar

Great Eastern has halted pre-authorisation certificates for admissions to Mount Elizabeth hospitals in Orchard and Novena, citing “efforts to manage rising healthcare costs and ensure long-term affordability for all policyholders.” Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Alfred Chia, CEO of SingCapital, to discuss whether more Singaporeans are turning to private healthcare services.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today_ S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record, US debates Big Beautiful Bill

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with David Dietze, Chief Investment Strategist of Dietze Wealth Management Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - The vapes turning our teens into “zombies”

Several teenagers were recently spotted behaving erratically after allegedly using drug-laced 'KPods' vaporisers outside a mall in Punggol. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Sean Ang, Nicotine Cessation Counsellor and Pharmacist for Success Alliance Enrichment. They look at how much worse the situation is and how teens are getting their hands on these vapes.

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