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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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35:54

Dr Joe Lee – CHOCOELF Chocolate Entrepreneur

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2024/05/21

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Dr Joe Lee the founder of CHOCOELF, a homegrown artisanal chocolatier with chocolates that are made in Singapore and delivered fresh from a full-facility factory in Jurong. Dr Lee – who’s also a specialist in Urology and Andrology – will talk about how his passion for making chocolates started, how he founded the CHOCOELF café and brand, and how he works with other local partners to create different chocolate bar flavours like Umami Soy Brew, Fluffy Chicken Floss and

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10:52

What we know about the new KP.2 Covid-19 strain

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2024/05/21

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital, about how another COVID-19 wave has hit Singapore, with the KP.1 and KP.2 variants accounting for more than two-thirds of cases here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

Severe turbulence on London-Singapore SIA flight

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2024/05/21

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Consultant (Aviation), Asia-Pacific, Frost and Sullivan, about what you should do in the event of severe turbulence on a plane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:57

The social ABCs of the workplace

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2024/05/21

Why are Gen Z apprehensive about face-to-face communication and how can they, well, face the issue? Mark Gabriel, Director and Senior Trainer, Julia Gabriel Education weighs in on how young people can confidently speak to their colleagues and management in the workforce, and how Gen Z can improve their elocution and defend their ideas by articulating their points coherently on Work It with Stanley Leong and Cheryl Goh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:41

Greener pastures: Two-thirds of Singaporeans are...

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2024/05/21

A survey shows that two in three Singaporeans are willing to relocate for work for myriad reasons, with Australia being a top destination. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng take a look at the reasons and if Singapore is at risk of a brain drain with Monty Sujanani, Country Manager-Singapore, Robert Walters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:43

Algorithms for tickets — is dynamic pricing a fair...

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2024/05/21

Ticketmaster has introduced a dynamic pricing model for its concert and event tickets using an algorithm that sets prices based on real-time demand. Here in Singapore, tickets for the Hamilton musical and a concert by Icelandic singer Laufey are subject to dynamic or surge pricing, prompting audiences’ fears of unaffordable tickets. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng investigate the background behind dynamic pricing and whether it’ll end up being a deterrent for concert tourism here with Dr Walter

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9:08

Death of President Ebrahim Raisi: Is Iran vulnerable?

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2024/05/21

Iran’s state TV announced the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian following a helicopter crash in the country’s mountainous northwest. As Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is left to lead the country on his own, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng ask Dr Amin Saikal, Adjunct Senior Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU if this moment of crisis leaves him in a vulnerable position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Disunity in Israel’s cabinet may not end to the war...

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2024/05/21

Disagreements in Israel are sowing seeds of discord in Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet, but analysts say the prime minister’s position remains secure and the war will go on as its military launches an offensive in Jabalia. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng analyse the latest developments from the war in Gaza with Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Asia Institute, Griffith University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:51

Beyond Expeditions: Beyond Limits 7

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2024/05/20

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Founders of Beyond Expeditions – Scott Tay and Kavita Kaur – about their upcoming charity expedition – Beyond Limits 7 – in Kyrgyzstan from 4-16 July. Find out what it takes to go on such an expedition and what you can expect from such a rugged journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:26

Jason Gelchen

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2024/05/20

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jason Gelchen music producer and founder of Homeground Studios and No Saints Allowed. Gelchen will talk about how he’s been helping artists explore their potential and hone their creativity since 2016. He’ll describe how he’s worked with top Singaporean music acts like Jasmine Sokko, Gentle Bones, Nathan Hartono and Narelle. Armed with a passion for identifying talent and grooming the next generation of Singaporean artists, Gelchen will also discuss how he discovered

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10:18

5-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu

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2024/05/20

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Para Swimmer and 5-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu, about how training has been a lot more intense this year for the Paralympic games, compared with previous years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:32

C-Suite Profile: Roshni Mahtani, Group CEO and...

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2024/05/20

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Roshni Mahtani, Group CEO and founder of The Parentinc, about how she set up her South East Asian focused parenting community and product company, as well as expanding into seven markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

Heightened security in Singapore following attack on...

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2024/05/20

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Rueben Dass, Senior Analyst with the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), about what’s more we can do to keep Singapore safe, following the pre-dawn attack at a Johor police station that killed two police officers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:58

Concert tourism as a growth area in Singapore

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2024/05/20

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate at NUS Business School, about how Singapore is racing to build more concert infrastructure, to compete against other countries to be a concert hub in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:32

Hybrid Work Revolution

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2024/05/20

Hybrid work arrangements are here to stay, but while some have extolled the benefits it brings to work-life harmony and productivity, the challenges that come with implementing it cannot be swept under the carpet. Stanley Leong and Susan Ng get more insights from Tan Weixi and Chia Ai Ling on Work It. Tan Weixi who’s Managing Partner of HR consultancy Exquisite Perspective, discusses critical insights leaders may overlook based on his book titled ‘Hybrid Work Revolution’. And Chia Ai Ling, Director

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13:14

Are concerts the best path for big revenue in...

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2024/05/20

Singapore’s visitor arrivals dropped to 1.36 million in April, compared to March, when concerts by the likes of Taylor Swift hit a fever pitch. While it’s the weakest so far in 2024, it’s still stronger compared to the year before. So are big concerts with a strong celebrity pull the only metric that makes a difference in our tourism earnings? And what is the benchmark we’re aiming for? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Professor Abhishek Singh Bhati, Dean at the James Cook University in

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16:32

The business of viral: How Singapore brands end up on...

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2024/05/20

Silent yet successful, local fashion brand Aupen is having an “it bag” moment with its arm candy seen on celebrities the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Jennifer Lawrence, Kylie Jenner and Taylor Swift. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out the pathways for Singapore’s brands to make it big here and around the world to gain virality with Leonard Choo, Industry Development Director, Singapore Fashion Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:27

Monday Reset: Why you feel like taking another break…...

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2024/05/20

Need another holiday after that holiday you just came back from? You’re not the only one! Ahead of the June school break, Asia First gets the best travel tips and hacks to make sure you plan for a holiday that will leave you feeling refreshed – yes, even with the kids in tow. Maewyn Tan, founder and director, Curated Travel share more with Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:27

Johor police station attack: Does it point to a...

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2024/05/20

The police station attack in Johor has led to stepped up security measures in Singapore, including at border crossings. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about a possible resurgence of terrorist activities. Jasminder Singh, Security & Intelligence Analyst and Associate Research Fellow, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU gives Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman insights and what neighbouring countries should be looking out for amid the

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17:12

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s ‘Devoted to...

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2024/05/17

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Shaun Choh, curator at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre to find out more about the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s ‘Devoted to Serve’ exhibition which presents the stories of eight local prominent cartoonists – Tchang Ju Chi, Liu Kang, Shamsuddin H Akib, Koeh Sia Yong, Lim Mu Hue, Morgan Chua, Dai Yin Lang and Kwan Shan Mei. ‘Devoted to Serve’ explores the lives and cartoons of these artists who made Singapore their home amid changing times.See

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