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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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32:39

Get Out! Events and Salad Ventures

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2024/04/19

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Felix Sim and Stacy Wee, Co-Founders of Get Out! Events and Salad Ventures. A couple in real life and in business, Sim and Wee will talk about how they met, their formula for running several businesses from different domains (traditional and Web 3.0), and their experiences as events management experts and a blockchain think tank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:58

Breaking the Cycle of drug use… with cycling!

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2024/04/19

With drug abuse increased among youths, the government is strengthening their efforts, this time calling for a community-based approach. Break the Cycle is one such initiative that supports ex-drug abusers by rallying them to go cycling. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua ask Andrew Ong, co-founder of Break the Cycle in Asia First how he came up with the idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:24

The fascination with Australia’s flat white

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2024/04/19

Australia is known for many iconic foods, but many would argue that its their coffee culture that reigns supreme. According to The Economist, the flat white is “Australia’s greatest culinary export” – more so than vegemite and avocado toast! But what makes it so special? Andrea Heng and Joel Chua brewed this conversation with Pran Kositthanakorn, Group Head Barista and Roaster, Sarnies Group on Asia First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:58

As India heads to the polls, is PM Narendra Modi’s...

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2024/04/19

It’s the world’s largest democratic event. Almost a billion citizens in India are eligible to vote for members of the lower house of parliament, with the first phase underway. Incumbent leader Narendra Modi faces not only an ambitious opposition, but also resistance from the south and east. Karthik Nachiappan, Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS joined Andrea Heng and Joel Chua on Asia First to get a clearer picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:31

Exploring technopreneurship with Irene Ang

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2024/04/18

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Irene Ang, Founder, Fly Entertainment, about exploring technopreneurship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

Potential impact on global economy if the Middle East...

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2024/04/18

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG, about what could happen to the global economy if the conflict in the Middle East widens and more countries get involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:37

With DPM Lawrence Wong set to take over as PM, the...

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2024/04/18

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU and former Nominated Member of Parliament, about a commentary he's written titled, "With Lawrence Wong set to take over as PM, the clock starts on the battle for hearts and minds".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:03

Apple CEO Tim Cook on tech making a difference for...

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2024/04/18

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Singapore, and spoke exclusively to CNA938 during his visit to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore School (CPASS). How is technology making a difference for students who are differently abled?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:56

Can do with Fertility Support Singapore

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2024/04/18

With Singapore's birth rate at an all time low, we cast the spotlight on fertility and what Fertility Support Singapore is doing to help couples struggling to conceive. What once started out as an informal online group to provide support to women struggling to conceive, is now a registered charity under ‘I Love Children’. Work It's Cheryl Goh and Susan Ng speak with Kimberly Unwin, Vice-President, Fertility Support Singapore to find out more about what this means for their outreach and support

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13:16

Young Singaporeans are wiser with their money

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2024/04/18

A new IPS survey reveals that young Singaporeans are generally more prudent spenders, but a substantial number are still willing to purchase items that make them happy even if it affects their future finances. But does this mean they are any less vulnerable to financial risks and bad habits? Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua rationalise the findings with Dr Teo Kay Key, research fellow at IPS Social Lab and one of the survey’s lead researchers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:49

Do you prefer texting over calling? So do most young...

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2024/04/18

An Australian survey found that among Gen-Zs only one in 10 prefer speaking on the phone and a European survey found that a quarter of them actively ignore phone calls. But as it turns out, this preference is seen in other age groups too. On Asia First, Dr Carol Soon, Principal Research Fellow, Head, Society and Culture, IPS explains to Andrea Heng and Joel Chua that there’s a time and place for text messages and phone calls, no matter how old you are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:09

Iran-Israel conflict: What’s weighing on Tel Aviv’s...

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2024/04/18

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country alone will decide how to respond to Iran’s aerial assault over the weekend. However, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has warned Tel Aviv against taking any action in response saying it can unleash a far greater force if Israel violates its territory and national interests. What kind of solution, if any, would avoid an escalation? Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua ask Dr Ran Porat, Lecturer and Analyst, Middle Eastern Affair, Monash

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16:29

Family vacations to the East Coast, USA

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2024/04/17

Melanie speaks with Jonathan Sng, a marketer at Procter & Gamble, and also a father of two kids to find out about novel attractions in the East Coast and what they have to offer to kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:31

Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer

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2024/04/17

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the latest National Gallery Singapore (NGS) exhibition ‘Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer’ which presents over 30 paintings by Cheong from the 1950s to the 1980s. What sets this exhibition apart from most is that it uses in-depth scientific material analysis – from x-ray scans to infrared photography - to reveal insights into Cheong’s artistic processes and innovative use of materials. NGS Curator Teo Hui Min and BARC Labs’ Dr Diana Tay will discuss how they

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32:22

Cloop: We are Earth x Fashion

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2024/04/17

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jasmine Tuan, Co-Founder of Cloop a local circular fashion enterprise about ‘We are Earth x Fashion’ a 10-day green-friendly extravaganza that celebrates Earth Day and Fashion Revolution Week at two locations. Tuan will highlight how Cloop and its partners aim to champion circular fashion and spread the green message in Singapore through film screenings, pop-up stalls, workshops, fashion art showcases, a live music performance, and other events.See

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11:02

COE premiums close mostly higher in latest April...

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2024/04/17

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jake Ler, Chief Marketing Officer, Motorist, about Certificate of Entitlement premiums closing mostly higher in the latest bidding exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

Analysis: March external trade results

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2024/04/17

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC, about Singapore's key exports contracting for a second straight month in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:47

ABCs of D-ivorce

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2024/04/17

On the weekly legal series with Pro Bono SG, Work It’s Cheryl Goh and Susan Ng speak to Yap Teong Liang, Director of TL Yap Law Chambers LLC, to unpack the sometimes complicated details and negative fallout of divorce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:24

New NUH medical centre to tackle gastrointestinal...

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2024/04/17

NUH will have a new medical centre, slated to be completed early next year, to tackle gastrointestinal diseases. It plans to use AI and tech to improve early detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Adjunct Associate Professor Lee Guan Huei, Head and Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division, NUH to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:18

Solomon Islands head to the polls!

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2024/04/17

It is the first election since the Soloman Islands cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan, and switched support to Beijing. This puts a huge focus on the influence of China in the region, and the vote could have repercussions for the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Tess Newton Cain, Project Lead for the Pacific Hub, Griffith Asia Institute to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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