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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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14:54

The pressures of pretty privilege: Young adults...

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2024/07/01

More Gen Zs are unafraid of going under the knife and needle to look good — social media standards and the easy access to aesthetic procedures have made it that much easier to get that picture perfect look. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Yeak Hwee Lee, Medical Director Of Singapore Aesthetic CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:08

Monday Reset: How to raise an athlete in Singapore

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2024/07/01

Asia First is putting an Olympic Games spin on the weekly segment by asking a mum to not one, but four national athletes how different parenting is when your children are sports pros. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Esther Kwan, Mother of 4 former and current national athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:43

Where more guide dogs could be useful in Singapore

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2024/07/01

We're used to seeing-eye dogs for visual assistance, but in which other scenarios could we need a guide dog in Singapore? Cassandra Chiu, Executive Director, K9Assistance tells Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

The fate of the sanctioned Myanmar junta amid a civil...

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2024/07/01

The civil war in Myanmar is further threatening to weaken the junta with reports of weapons sanctions adding pressure to their battle positions. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the situation and analyse what the day after would look like for Myanmar with Professor Jean Jonathan Bogais, University of Sydney and an expert on Southeast AsiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:09

A Letter to Myself: How setting aside his ego boosted...

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2024/06/30

After overcoming kidney cancer in his late-twenties, Reuben Ong shares how he had another obstacle to overcome — his own ego. Learn what — or rather, who — helped the Vice President of DKSH Healthcare do just that, and how he became a much more effective leader as a result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:39

Is this a good time to exchange currency for that...

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2024/06/28

The Japanese yen has been on a downward trajectory since the start of 2024. On 28 June 2024, it hit a 38-year low against the US dollar. Those planning a holiday to Japan will be wondering whether now is a good time to exchange currency, or should they take a wait and see approach? Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh asked OCBC’s FX Strategist Christopher Wong for his opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:20

Euro 2024: Quarter-final check-in

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2024/06/28

As Group stages end, and the round of 16 begins this weekend, Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from an expert on Football more on this year’s European Football Championship. Who’s the favourite to win, and who’s been an underdog? They speak with James Dampney, sports journalist, News Limited Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:06

What delivery riders want to make their jobs easier

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2024/06/28

Three surveys conducted by a Tripartite Workgroup formed to improve conditions and address challenges for delivery riders. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get a better understanding of the proposals put forth to improve the last mile deliveries for riders. They speak with Yeo Wan Ling, Advisor, National Delivery Champions Association. MP for Pasir Ris - Punggol GRC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:31

Round 1 - Biden v. Trump. Why you should watch the...

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2024/06/27

The current Democratic president Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor Donald Trump will face off in Atlanta, Georgia for the first of two debates ahead of November’s vote. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get a preview of what might be in the spotlight with Rick Mullaney, Executive Director of Public Policy Institute at Jacksonville University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:25

#TalkBack: How can we ensure public art is acceptable...

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2024/06/27

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Ong Whee Teck, urban sketcher, founder and part-time art educator, Singapore Sketchers and local mural artist Yip Yew Chong about ensuring public art is acceptable to all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:30

Can more be done to improve the safety and efficiency...

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2024/06/27

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Suhada Abdullah, a food delivery rider of over five years, about whether more can be done to improve the safety and efficiency of delivery riders in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:41

Jon Gresham: The Genesis of "Gus"

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2024/06/27

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jon Gresham author of "Gus: The Life & Opinions of the Last Raffles' Banded Langur". Billed as an eco-novel, “Gus” is about how wild talking monkeys lead a bloody revolution in Singapore. Gresham will discuss the inspiration behind the novel as well as the main characters: Gus, a Raffles' banded langur searching for his family in Bukit Timah, Juliette a grieving Filipino nurse, and Gus’ ‘owner’ Charlie an auditor and wannabe clown who both saves and stifles Gus.See

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31:06

Spotlighting Temasek Polytechnic's Brightest Stars

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2024/06/27

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about Temasek Polytechnic’s Student Excellence Awards (TSEA) 2024. The awards honours over 2,000 TP student leaders with who display resilience, strong academics and outstanding leadership roles. One such awardee is Rick Tan Yi Hong who will talk about co-authoring a research paper on drug abuse during his internship despite battling clinical depression and the loss of a loved one. The other awardee is Issac Loh who won the Promising Young Entrepreneur Award. Loh is

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16:17

Would a seamless commerce experience encourage you to...

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2024/06/27

Consumer spending is expected to slow as people around the world feel the impact of rising prices. Would a seamless commerce experience offered by retailers entice consumers to spend? Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh spoke to Guillaume Sachet, a Partner at KPMG in Singapore to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:19

Business is brisk in the heartlands, but can they go...

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2024/06/27

Singapore Heartlands Enterprise Summit is meant to help heartland businesses innovate and elevate themselves to go beyond. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman understand the current landscape that heartland businesses operate in and study the conditions that would help them to go beyond in the face of competition from e-commerce. They speak with Andy Hoon, Vice-President, FMAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:29

Do mixed messages from Benjamin Netanyahu undermine...

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2024/06/27

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant is in Washington D.C. to smooth things over as the US pauses weapons shipments. At home, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is backpedalling on comments made over ceasefire negotiations. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the latest developments from the war in Gaza. They speak with Dr Ran Porat, Lecturer and Analyst on Middle Eastern Affairs, Monash University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:35

What’s really biting China’s e-commerce space after...

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2024/06/27

The numbers from the recent mid-year online shopping festival in China have been widely reported to be bearish, casting a gloom over the e-commerce outlook. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a closer look at the data and examine the data for an accurate picture of the situation with an analyst. They speak with Jianggan Li, CEO, Momentum Works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:36

99.co's Darius Cheung on why some start-ups succeed...

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2024/06/26

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Darius Cheung, Founder, 99.co, about why some start-ups succeed and others fail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:24

Managing Singapore's pigeon population without culling?

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2024/06/26

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Shawn Lum, Senior Lecturer, Asian School of the Environment, NTU, about more effective approaches to managing Singapore’s pigeon population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:00

Normalising insects as food at Singapore eateries

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2024/06/26

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Gavriel Tan, Co-Founder and CEO, Altimate Nutrition, about normalising insects as food at Singapore eateries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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