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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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15:38

NDR2024: Parental leave upgrades add to slew of...

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2024/08/20

A new shared parental leave scheme will give parents in Singapore 10 additional weeks of paid leave when fully implemented on Apr 1, 2026. Announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the National Day Rally on Aug 18, the scheme is part of the government’s efforts to give parents more time to care for their babies. Hairianto Diman looks at the significance of this new initiative in supporting families with Dr Mathew Mathews, Head, IPS Social Lab, Institute of Policy Studies, NUSSee

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10:33

Supreme Court set to hear Kolkata rape-murder case

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2024/08/20

India’s Supreme Court will begin hearings into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the eastern city of Kolkata, which has sparked protests and a nationwide strike by doctors. The country’s highest court said it will hear the matter using its “suo motu” powers, which allows it to hold proceedings under its own mission and without a petition being filed. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman examines the significance of this rare move by the apex court and the impact it would have on the case

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8:13

C-Suite Mondays: Terence Wong of Azure Capital

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2024/08/19

On this edition of C-Suite Mondays, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital, about why the business of fund management goes beyond just dollars and cents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:23

#TalkBack: Will children perform better with a mobile...

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2024/08/19

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Associate Professor Jason Tan from National Institute of Education – Policy, Curriculum and Leadership, about whether children will perform better with a mobile phone ban in schools here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:36

Is it becoming too easy getting MCs in Singapore?

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2024/08/19

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Kelvin Goh, Medical Director and Lead, United Primary Care Network, about whether it has become too easy getting a medical certificate from local clinics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:17

National Day Rally 2024: The road ahead for Singapore

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2024/08/19

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, NUS, about the key issues covered during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's maiden National Day Rally speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:13

Taking a trip into North Korea

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2024/08/19

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with travel influencers Marilyn and Jian Sheng (JS), Digital Nomads, travelling the world while waiting to move into their Build to Order Flat. The duo talks about their pre-pandemic trip to North Korea – the preparations they made with the travel agency, how they entered the country and how their guided tour was carried out as they were sightseeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:37

Monday Reset: How much insurance is too much?

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2024/08/19

More Singaporeans are buying insurance for savings and protection and getting better coverage. A report by the Life Insurance Association shows new sales of single and annual premium policies jumped 30 percent on-year in the first half of 2024. While getting insurance coverage is important to help us defray costs, Hairianto Diman finds out if we are buying too many insurance policies that may actually be unnecessary with Timothy Ho, Managing Editor, Dollars And SenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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10:51

National Day Rally 2024: A Refreshed Singapore Dream

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2024/08/19

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong lays out what he calls a major reset in policies and attitudes to chart the next chapter of the Singapore story. Speaking in his first National Day Rally since taking office Mr Wong says his team will adopt a prudent and bold approach to lead Singapore there. Hairianto Diman unpack the details with Terence Ho, Associate Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:11

Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s legacy

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2024/08/19

Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted his economic, infrastructure and development successes in his final state of nation address on Aug 16. His address came ahead of the country celebrating its Independence Day on Aug 17 in both Jakarta and its new Nusantara capital. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman speaks with Achmad Sukarsono, Associate Director, Global Risks Analysis Asia Pacific, Control Risks who looks at Mr Widodo’s achievements during his presidential term and examines the progress of

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14:11

English Premier League kicks off

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2024/08/19

The Premier League roared back to life this weekend with a thrilling opening round of fixtures. Nine matches, eighteen teams, and plenty of drama to kick off the new season. The final opening match has yet to be played. Sports commentator John Dykes shares more on what to expect from the teams in this season and the players to look out for with Hairianto Diman and Namreena Samtani on Asia FirstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

Tech Talk: Brains behind DreamChaser

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2024/08/16

On a recent episode of Tech Talk, Daniel Martin speaks with Daniel Pham, who is one-half of the creative force behind the game DreamChaser, about forging a career in game development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:45

Improving the bus passenger experience through...

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2024/08/16

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with transport analyst Walter Theseira, who's also Associate Professor with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)' School of Business, about how upcoming enhancements to seven bus interchanges here will improve the overall passenger experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:21

Megaquakes: How dangerous can they be?

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2024/08/16

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Dr Shengji Wei, Associate Professor, Asian School of the Environment and Principal Investigator, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU, about how dangerous megaquakes can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:02

Ancient Sourdough Meets Modern Flavor

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2024/08/16

Uncover the secrets of ancient sourdough with a local entrepreneur. She explains how she turns this age-old craft into delicious modern creations. Work It’s Chew Wui Lynn and show producer Vaisali Prabhakaran speak with Alicia Khong, Entrepreneur and Founder of Sincere Sourdough, which specialises in handcrafted sourdough snacks and pastries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:20

Astronauts stuck in space – what happens next?

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2024/08/16

NASA is facing a crisis, as it tries to figure out when and how to bring back astronauts -- Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore -- who are stranded at the International Space Station. Their trip back might be some time next year, instead of the planned 8 days. Hairianto Diman find out what challenges they’re facing whilst on the ISS for the next few months with Dr Brad Tucker, Astrophysics and Cosmologist, ANU Research School of Astronomy and AstrophysicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:47

A preview into PM Lawrence Wong's maiden National Day...

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2024/08/16

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to deliver his first National Day Rally speech on Sunday,18th August Hairianto Diman find out what key issues he’ll likely touch on with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:11

Ceasefire talks in Doha: how far will it go?

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2024/08/16

The US and Israel begin crucial Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, but without Hamas. Discussions aim to secure the release of hostages and end the war, as the death toll in the besieged enclave tops 40,000. Hairianto Diman gets an insights on how these negotiations could impact the trajectory of hostilities across the region from Dr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:24

#TalkBack: Could a ban on bicycles and non-motorised...

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2024/08/15

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Steven Lim, Panel Member, Active Mobility Advisory Panel and President of Safe Cycling Task Force, about how an upcoming ban on bicycle and non-motorised PMD use on footpaths could enhance pedestrian safety here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:37

Appeal of the HDB Lease Buyback Scheme

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2024/08/15

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School, about the appeal of the HDB Lease Buyback Scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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