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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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34:28

When does someone need speech therapy?

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2025/01/23

Speech is something many of us take for granted, but there is so much more that has to happen for successful communication to happen. And it’s not just younger children who may struggle with speech- adults, too, can face difficulties depending on their life circumstances. What kind of help is available to people of various ages? Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks with Naomi Wong, speech therapist of Speech Therapy Adventure, on her journey as a speech therapist and the landscape in

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14:35

A staple for Chinese New Year

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2025/01/23

Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Bakkwa, or sliced pork, is arguably one of the most popular indulgences this time of year. Fans of this treat are in luck, because Bee Cheng Hiang is ringing in the Year of the Snake with a festive line-up of exclusive seasonal products and gifts. Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks with Jessica Wong, Assistant Manager at Bee Cheng Hiang to find out how they’re gearing up for CNY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:28

Crossing continents while savouring sunrises and...

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2025/01/23

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with travel and lifestyle content creator, Amelyn Beverly, about savouring magical moments while going on memorable adventures in Bolivia, Uzbekistan and India. She’ll share tips on how to capture perfect moments as the sun rises and sets – no matter where on earth you are. View her content @amebeverly on Instagram where she has more than 160,000 followers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:55

Boardroom Knockout - the book and the stories within

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2025/01/23

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the key people involved in the book, “Boardroom Knockout”. It reveals how investor watchdog, the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), and its founder-CEO David Gerald, tackled The Lion City’s biggest financial scandals and how minority shareholders were protected in the process. High-profile corporate scandals that have dogged Singapore’s financial sector will be highlighted: from the CLOB controversy to the

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31:13

Artbox Singapore 2025 - where creativity & everyday...

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2025/01/23

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the organiser of the annual creative festival Artbox Singapore and some of the key partners involved in it. Kent Teo, chief organiser of Artbox 2025 and the CEO and founder of Invade discusses what’s new this year and how it’s more accessible to all. Hirfan Romzi, founder of Aliwal Chess Club, will reveal how they’re attracting visitors with highlights including giant chess pieces decorated by local artists. Shawn Chia,

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14:04

Buying property in Johor Bahru: What you need to know

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2025/01/23

More Singaporeans are snapping up property in Johor Bahru, contributing to a surge in prices. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng get an explainer on the ins and outs of buying real estate in the Malaysian state with Samuel Tan, CEO, Olive Tree Property ConsultantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:32

Instagram’s new restrictions for teen users in Singapore

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2025/01/23

Meta announced a new feature on Instagram called Teen Accounts for users in Singapore, which has built-in protections that will limit who can contact the teens and the content they see on the app. Dr Kokil Jaidka, Assistant Professor in Computational Communication, National University of Singapore tells Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng the pros and cons of the new restriction, and how it will likely be received by users and their parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:55

The edge that paved Hong Kong’s return as Asia’s...

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2025/01/23

From being stuck in the doldrums to a decisive comeback, Hong Kong has re-emerged as Asia’s leading financial hub in spite of a worrying economic recovery in China. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng ask Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager, Foord Asset Managementfor his observations on how the city came out stronger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:50

A Letter to Myself: The lessons that paved Renny...

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2025/01/22

Renny Goh is a sought-after Singaporean pianist, keyboardist and producer, who has been performing on some of the music world's most coveted stages since 2018. She is in fact, a founding member of pop sensation Conan Gray's live band — a position she scored even before graduating from music school. Renny, who's been based in Los Angeles since 2014, shares how a near tragedy involving a family member spurred her to follow her dream, how she deftly negotiated with her parents to allow her to

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10:51

How to avoid falling for online love scams

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2025/01/22

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Sean Duca, Chief Technology Officer, Cisco, about how to avoid falling for online love scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:15

COE premiums close lower across all categories: The...

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2025/01/22

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, SMU, about why Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums have closed lower across all categories in the latest bidding exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:36

Do we need a one-stop online job skills portal in...

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2025/01/22

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International, about the need for a one-stop online job skills portal in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:29

Singapore GE25: Why the Electoral Boundaries Review...

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2025/01/22

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with the SMU School of Law's Associate Professor Eugene Tan about why the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee's formation is vital to Singapore's upcoming General Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:37

Your next X-presso fix at Caffeine Xpress

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2025/01/22

Craving a cuppa around Holland Village, or on the hunt for your next cozy date spot? Look no further than Caffeine XPress, a charming coffee stand. Its expertly crafted espresso-based coffee and delicious cakes have a steady stream of regulars. Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks to Owner-operator of Caffeine Xpress, William Brodie, who shares the backstory behind his cafe and its success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:40

Outlook for Luxury Hospitality

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2025/01/22

Singapore is home to many grand hotels, with tip top service and breathtaking architecture. But behind the glamour, the allure of a career in hospitality is being overshadowed by competing industries, creating a talent crunch that has implications on the sectre’s potential. Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks to Managing Director of Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, Mr. William J Haandrikman, who shares some challenges of the industry and how they still uphold their

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16:16

Acts of kindness on social media – the fine line...

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2025/01/22

A TikToker recently made waves online when he flew a homeless elderly man from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore for a two-day tour. But the buzz generated raises the question: Are such acts of kindness, intentionally curated for social media, inspiring or exploitative? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman tackle the grey area of this online phenomenon with William Wan, MD, Fervent ChambersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:56

Why Singapore is ramping up health checks in early...

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2025/01/22

From banning screen time to personalising a health plan, the Grow Well campaign is the latest effort by the Ministry of Health as a national strategy to tackle bad lifestyle habits and health risks to children, from infants up to 18 months all the way to their preschool years. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman analyse the significance and timing of the campaign, and how it could evolve for older children with Dr Petrina Wong, Consultant Paediatrician, Petrina Wong Clinic for ChildrenSee

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11:13

How Trump’s second presidency could shape Asian...

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2025/01/22

In the aftermath of his inauguration as America’s 47th president, observers are noticing what was mostly missing from his speech – foreign policy and his stance on Asia. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman enlist the help of Professor Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer, Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School to examine the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s second term on the regional economies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:47

A Letter to Myself: How Edy Ongkowijaya turned hard...

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2025/01/21

Edy Ongkowijaya is the founder of the D'Penyetz chain of Indonesian restaurants, which has a sprawling presence in six countries, including 14 outlets in Singapore. But as an Indonesian teenager comfortably studying in Singapore in the early 90's, Edy's life was completely changed when his father went bankrupt. It set him off on a journey that, at one point, saw him work four jobs to support his family back home. His early foray into F&B would also see him endure even more business setbacks. Edy

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14:54

Discovering Salzburg, Austria - Home of The Sound of...

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2025/01/21

In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Leslie Koh, a food and travel content creator about his memorable trip to the Austrian city of Salzburg. He’ll recount his exploration of Mirabell Gardens - one of the filming locations for the musical-film The Sound of Music. Koh will also explain why he nearly bought a violin in tribute to Mozart, and what’s on the menu at Europe’s oldest restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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