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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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10:21

Putin visits China

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2024/05/16

Russian President Vladimir Putin is off to China to visit his counterpart, Xi Jinping from 16 May. The two leaders are meeting amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and fresh from the Chinese leader’s tour of Europe. Dr Samir Puri, Associate Fellow, Chatham House; Visiting Lecturer, Department of War Studies; Associate, Imperial War Museum gives Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman more insight on what the leaders will ask of one another, and who’s got the upper hand on Asia First.See

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51:36

Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime...

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2024/05/15

An historic moment for Singapore, as our fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his ministers are sworn in. Lance Alexander & Daniel Martin were LIVE during the ceremony, with their in-studio guests Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore and Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University. Listen to their real-time reactions to the key speeches from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime

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16:15

Roll with us and Xperience!

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2024/05/15

Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the second roller-skating rink to open in Singapore from Jack Ong, Project and Partnerships Director of The X Agency. Jack brings us on a journey through The Xperience at Clarke Quay and other games to expect there. He also gives us a sneak peak into Singapore’s first White Rabbit Pop-up Café.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:29

Singapore Kindness Movement – Kindness Day SG 2024

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2024/05/15

Melanie Oliveiro finds out how the culture of kindness is being further encouraged & nurtured at a Singapore Kindness Movement’s weeklong event held at Plaza Singapura. Called ‘The Kindness Day Singapore Festival’ this inaugural event features a series of activations to promote kindness – along with the theme “May Kindness Be With You”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:47

Chronicles of Triologie

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2024/05/15

Melanie Oliveiro chats with Sylvia Lim, founder of Triologie, on the behind the scenes of her ‘affordable and purposeful luxury’ womenswear bespoke brand. She shares the A to Z of what goes on in production, including designing pieces that elements Singapore’s heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:58

Finger-licking good chicken burgers etc!

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2024/05/15

They’re already famous for their delicious and classic fried chicken - KFC has now set its sights serving up the best chicken burgers in town. Work It's Stanley Leong and Cheryl Goh spoke with Juliana Lim, Senior Director, Marketing and Food Innovation at Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd. about the new ETC burger and many more sides that will get you clucking about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:43

Have you wrongly been charged GST? Here’s how to know

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2024/05/15

Many payments in Singapore include Goods and Services Tax (GST), but not all businesses are GST-registered. There are many ways to detect if you’re wrongly being charged GST, including asking for documentary proof from a company and asking the right questions. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Richard Mackender, Indirect Tax Leader, Deloitte Southeast Asia on Asia First to find out more on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:27

Renewable diesel trials at Changi Airport

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2024/05/14

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Gary Ho, a senior lecturer in aviation management at Temasek Polytechnic, about how trials are being conducted on the use of renewable diesel for heavy and specialised airside vehicles operating at Changi Airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:47

Is Singlish going global?

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2024/05/14

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 why Singlish is being used by non-Singaporeans, and whether it is a good thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:13

The best japanese onsens

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2024/05/14

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to CEO of Ikeda Spa – Eric Tan on their company survey that revealed some of the best onsens in Japan. He will tell us where to go for outdoor onsens surrounded by picturesque landscape and how these Japanese hot springs are believed to provide different health benefits to bathers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:12

Mao: The Red Dragon Rises

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2024/05/14

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with self-taught freelance artist and graphic novelist Joe Yeoh about his latest title ‘Mao - The Red Dragon Rises’. The 200-page, fully-coloured graphic novel charts the story of Mao Zedong, the influential Chinese leader and former chairman of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Yeoh will discuss how long it took for him to put the book together which comes almost three decades after his first book ‘To Tame a Tiger’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:14

The LASALLE Show 2024 – Opening Night

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2024/05/14

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about The LASALLE Show Exhibition 2024 which displays graduating students' creative endeavours in contemporary arts, design, and performance. Visual communicator Soong Li-Shya will discuss her final year project, "Food and the Migrant Diaspora," which uses food as a bridge between Singaporeans and the Bangladeshi migrant community. Tay Hongcheng will talk about his artwork, "Wandering/Wondering about Chaos" an interactive board game-style piece that playfully and

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19:52

No Fyshy business with FYSH

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2024/05/14

FYSH is a modern-age fish steakhouse, a first-of-its-kind concept featuring ethically sourced seafood and fish dishes. Helmed by visionary and chef partner Josh Niland, his menu showcases a thoughtful balance of fish, seafood, and meat. Whilst the menu is fish-focused, land-based protein and vegetables are treated with equal reverence and respect. Work It's Cheryl Goh and Tay Soo Sien speak with Chef Josh to talk about his first restaurant outside of Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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33:13

Getting cozy with Shawn Soh

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2024/05/14

Shawn Soh, also known as Plantbro, boasts an impressive following of 152,000, while his TikTok that goes by the same name has over 93,000 followers. He’s also an entrepreneur, graphic designer, social media consultant, visual artist, lecturer, personal brand coach and public speaker. He’s a champion for mental health awareness, diversity and inclusivity at the workplace as well! Work It's Cheryl Goh and Tay Soo Sien speak with him to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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17:31

Good food that Monsieur, Mademoiselle and Ah Ma can...

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2024/05/14

Franco-Asian restaurant The Masses has moved into a brand new space with a brand new menu to boot. Located in The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, The Masses is a casual dining restaurant that combines quality with value. Work It's Cheryl Goh and Hui Wong speak with Chef Dylan Ong to tell us more about new original creations and weekly specials at accessible prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:01

How to safely book your travel holidays without being...

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2024/05/14

The school break is approaching and that means a family holiday is on the agenda! But beware of dubious sites and suspicious promotions — the scammers will be out in full swing, ready to take advantage of the season. So don’t let them ruin that special trip! Claudia Chelliah, 2 Operations Officer, Public Education Programmes, Scam Public Education Office, Operations Department, Singapore Police Force tells Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman how to spot these scams on Asia First.See

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14:01

Gan Kim Yong: the new Deputy (Prime Minister) in town

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2024/05/14

Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, has been promoted to Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), chosen to lead alongside current DPM Heng Swee Keat and incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Dr Mustaffa Izzudin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore to find out what the selection signals to Singapore’s international partners, and what will his priorities be for Singapore’s international standing when he

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12:00

Russia’s cabinet surprise — why Putin swapped out his...

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2024/05/14

Vladimir Putin made a surprise change to Russia’s defence ministry, swapping staunch Putin supporter Sergei Shoigu for a civilian with an economic background. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman are joined by Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute to take a closer inspection of the eyebrow-raising move and discuss the implications on Russia’s war on Ukraine, and its political future on Asia First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:06

Housing Board’s online portal

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2024/05/13

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul dot sg, a property portal, about how home buyers and sellers will soon be able to tap on a new resale flat listing service on the Housing Board’s online portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:34

Aspiring tour guides to get licensed faster

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2024/05/13

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Law Yock Song, Head Of Partnerships & Business Development at Tribe Tours, about how aspiring tour guides can now get licensed faster - with their training course shortened to 120 hours, down from the current 220.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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