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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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16:45

What could be in focus at this year's National Day...

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2024/08/15

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU, about what could be in focus at this year's National Day Rally speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:00

Xin chào and Hello, to adventure in Vietnam!

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2024/08/15

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro explores – through the eyes of an adventure-loving Singaporean couple – different holiday destinations in Vietnam. Ong Kah Kuang and Pang Ai Lin will talk about their trips to Dalat – a mountainous holiday destination, and Mui Ne – a fishing town in the southern coast of Vietnam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:44

Performing high-level sports while pregnant

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2024/08/15

Women athletes in various stages of pregnancy have continually challenged the perception of what a woman can do while pregnant. Case in point: Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez, who was seven months along when competed in the women’s individual sabre competition at the Paris Olympics. Andrea Heng gets a better understanding of the risks and even benefits involved, and how mums-to-be can stay active, safely with Dr Tan Eng Loy, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, E K and E L Women’s Clinic See

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9:46

Why foreign businesses choose Singapore to enter the...

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2024/08/15

California coffee chain Blue Bottle is coming to Singapore – its first outpost in southeast Asia. The international brand joins many others in choosing Singapore as a starting point or gateway for expansion into the region. Andrea Heng takes a look at the factors that make the country appealing to global retail companies and what it needs to do to stay attractive with Dr Xu Le, Lecturer, Department of Strategy and Policy, National University of Singapore Business SchoolSee omnystudio.com/listener

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15:41

What Singaporeans want from their dream home: A...

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2024/08/15

House hunting can be equal parts fun and frustrating, especially when you have a dream home in mind. A poll of 1,700 respondents studied the Perceptions, Preferences and Pressures of Singaporeans and their ideal home. On Asia First, Andrea Heng takes a look at the insights that outline the property wishlists of the various age groups, such as location, new vs resale, and purchasing hurdles – and determine what makes a dream home one’s reality with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore and

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11:14

Out of office: Thai PM Srettha Thavisin is dismissed,...

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2024/08/15

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over for a breach of ethics, after he appointed a former lawyer and ex-convict to his cabinet. This makes him the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed by verdicts by the same court. Andrea Heng examines the events that unfolded and what the Thai parliament could do to fill the vacuum with Dr Gregory Raymond, Senior Lecturer, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National UniversitySee

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10:28

Paris 2024 bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder

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2024/08/14

Paris 2024 bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder stopped by the CNA938 studio to chat with Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin about bringing home a bronze medal in kite-foiling. He had his first open-top bus tour of Singapore as part of the 'One Team Singapore Celebratory Parade' today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:10

#TalkBack: Will taking parental leave affect your...

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2024/08/14

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Paul Heng, Founder and Managing Director at NeXT Career Consulting Group, Asia, about how Singapore has been providing more parental benefits to encourage people to have more children. But are some employees concerned about whether taking more parental leave would affect their promotion prospects?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:02

Opportunities abound for Singapore F&B brands in London

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2024/08/14

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jay Sim, business development director for restaurant group, Chew On This, about how Enterprise Singapore is seeing growing opportunities for Singaporean companies in Britain's food and beverage industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:34

Trust stimulates trust: Venezuela's Project Alcatraz

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2024/08/14

In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about Project Alcatraz - a social reinsertion program in Venezuela for young men with behavioural problems. Alberto C Vollmer, President and CEO of Ron Santa Teresa - Venezuela’s oldest rum brand, and Founder of Project Alcatraz, discusses how Project Alcatraz has succeeded in dismantling 11 criminal gangs without the use of violence. As a result, the homicide index decreased in Aragua state’s Revenga municipality after the project started.See

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28:23

Making sense of Bankruptcy

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2024/08/14

Mention the word bankruptcy and you’ll probably just think of it as the state of being broke. That’s not a good situation to be in, but what happens if you have debts to pay off? What kind of legal assistance could you possibly get if you don’t have the money to pay for it? And on the flip side – what if someone who owes you money is declared bankrupt? Will you be able to get your money back? Work It's Chew Wui Lynn speaks with Andrew Chan, Partner at Allen & Gledhill and a strong advocate for

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15:31

Track your “macros”: Are macronutrients the best way...

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2024/08/14

First, it was calorie-counting. Now, it’s tracking “macros” – short for macronutrients. How crucial is the obsessive monitoring of your nutritional intake for bigger muscles and better overall health? Dr Naras Lapsys, senior dietitian, sports dietitian, chief clinical officer at Chi Longevity serves us the real deal on Asia First with Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:09

Seeking advice on social media: Is it safe? Is it...

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2024/08/14

“TikTok therapy” is gaining traction in Singapore as counsellors share mental health tips and even their own struggles in short videos, with content that complements traditional therapy. But the trend isn’t new – social media has become a marketplace of medical and health advice, ranging from diet plans to dermatological recommendations. How do we discern what’s sound and what isn’t? On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Dr Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety & Security,

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11:40

Yeo Jia Min: Coming home after the Olympics

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2024/08/14

25-year-old Yeo Jia Min was the first Singaporean badminton player to reach the knockout stages at the Olympic Games since 2012. Her heartbreaking loss and exit followed a super tight match against world number 10, Japan's Aya Ohori. Andrea Heng and Andrea Heng catch up with the two-time Olympian to discuss her next smash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:53

Ukraine moves into Kursk: What is Kyiv’s objective?

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2024/08/14

Ukrainian forces say they have seized 1,000 square kilometres of Kursk with a Russian official admitting to the seizure of 28 settlements during an attack on the border region – a move that has prompted President Vladimir Putin to vow a severe response. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the strategic significance of Kursk and calculate Kyiv’s objectives and next moves with Dr Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin UniversitySee

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10:25

Why is China’s economy still struggling when the rest...

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2024/08/13

China’s economy continues to remain in slow recovery mode, with no clear sign of improvement. Why is it persistently ailing? A China-focused economist Bo Zhengyuan, partner, Plenum helps us out in this explainer. He speaks with Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman on Asia First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:00

Bangladesh has an interim government. What must it do...

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2024/08/13

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead the caretaker government in Bangladesh. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman analyse its top priorities as the ageing leader leads the charge towards building what’s anticipated to be a true democracy in the country, following the ouster of former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. Dr Amit Ranjan, research fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS joins them on Asia First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:02

How one Singaporean went from gangster to master’s...

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2024/08/13

How does a troubled young man who led a misguided life of aggression and bad company, recover to become an inspiring role model? From joining a gang to joining the pursuit of education, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Mohamad Fairizal Jaffar, former gang member, Yellow Ribbon beneficiary, who’s grown to become the master of his own fate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:18

#TalkBack: Is Singapore becoming a monolingual nation...

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2024/08/13

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Tan Ying Ying, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at the School of Humanities in Nanyang Technological University, about how more young parents are speaking English at home with their children, and how this could lead to Singapore becoming a monolingual nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

Meteor shower in Singapore

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2024/08/13

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Chen Wei Zhong, Vice-President of the NUS Astronomical Society, about the best places we can view the Perseid meteor showers, which began on July 17, will peak around August 13, and will last until August 24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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