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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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29:47

Nathan Hartono and Inch Chua play lovers in their...

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2025/01/21

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Inch Chua and Nathan Hartono – both popular singer-songwriters, musicians and actors in Singapore and the region. Chua and Hartono will soon be starring in the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) production, “The Last Five Years”, by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Daniel Jenkins, this critically acclaimed musical follows Cathy – played by Chua – a struggling actress, and Jamie

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30:30

Say Yes to Yarn: Where to find hand-dyed artisanal...

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2025/01/21

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Cheryl Tan, founder of KAIJUU Fibers, an independent hand-dyed summer yarn and fibre studio from Singapore. Tan describes how she hand-dyes Italian-made woollen yarn from scratch, which colours she chooses and how she takes bespoke orders from customers. She’ll also discuss why more customers are beginning to prefer hand-dyed yarn to mass-produced coloured ones. Tan will also talk about her occasional popup stalls and how couples can

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17:51

Competitive pricing: Key to the rise of electric...

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2025/01/21

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with automotive industry veteran and consultant Say Kwee Neng about whether competitive pricing is a key part of BYD's success in Singapore as the top-selling car brand here for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:34

Apps to protect your mobile devices

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2025/01/21

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Kenny Yeo, Head of Asia Pacific Cyber Security Practice, Frost & Sullivan, about the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore's refreshed list of recommended security apps that the public can use to safeguard their devices against malware attacks and phishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:42

Trump 2.0: What it means for Singapore

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2025/01/21

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors and former Clinton Admin official, about the potential impact of Trump 2.0 on Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:24

The Bright Future for young filmmakers

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2025/01/21

2024’s Singapore Youth Film Festival, or SYFF, by SCAPE was the 10th year of the festival - with an impressive 254 film submissions across various genres such as belonging, mental health, and societal norms. With such a vibrant array of films, how has the filmmaking industry evolved, and how are festivals like SYFF and *SCAPE helping to provide the right tools for budding filmmakers? Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks with Shivvani Anna Jega-theesan, Programmes Lead and SYFF 2024 Festival

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9:58

The smash hits, misses so far at the Australian Open

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2025/01/21

It’s the midpoint catch-up of the Australian Open as promised — Asia First gets an expert’s review of the current stakes, the drama that has ensued and how the forecasts have changed as the quarter-finals beckon. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Michael Baroch, Director, Melbourne International Tennis School (MITS)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:16

TikTok survives thanks to Trump, but for how long?

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2025/01/21

President-elect Donald Trump is now TikTok’s best chance at staying operable in the US, after he pledged to seek reprieve for the social media app. It follows a brief shutdown on the back of a national security law enacted by the Biden administration. On Asia First Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a closer look at his influence and what legislation says about the fate of TikTok with Antonio Fatas, Professor of Economics, INSEADSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:41

Loving Lithuania and its landmarks with proud citizen...

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2025/01/21

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lithuanian luxury travel and fashion content creator, Ieva Urenceva. She’ll talk about Lithuania’s landmarks, its old towns and a variety of traditional cuisines available in its capital Vilnius. Ieva is better known as @catchagypsea on Instagram and has netted more than 260,000 followers inspired by stories of slow luxury and adventure travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:20

Washington Black – from slave worker to globetrotter...

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2025/01/21

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with acclaimed Canadian writer, Esi Edugyan, who was recently in town for the Singapore Writers Festival 2024. Edugyan talks about the issues raised in her latest Booker-Prize shortlisted novel “Washington Black”. Washington Black is the name of the book’s main character. He escapes from a life condemned to slavery and subsequently travels the world – getting into many adventures – meeting good and horrible people

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26:19

Arterly Obsessed with encouraging art appreciation &...

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2025/01/21

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with artists Keith Ang and Guo Yixiu, founders of Arterly Obsessed – a Singapore art & design studio and collective. They’ll recall why they started Arterly Obsessed and how they plan to grow it. They’ll also discuss their Light to Night Singapore 2025 outdoor artwork – a sculptural installation inspired by pagodas, spirituality and 80s pop star Belinda Carlisle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:11

Goodbye Biden, hello (again) Trump: What inauguration...

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2025/01/21

On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get fresh perspectives and commentary from Ylan Mui, Managing Director, Penta Group of the inauguration of Donald Trump, who takes the White House for a second term; and read clues from his message about his foreign policy, especially with regard to Asia and ASEAN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:27

Why would people make unauthorised attempts to change...

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2025/01/20

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Associate Professor Soh Kee Hean from the SUSS' School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences about what would lead people to make unauthorised attempts to change registered residential addresses using online means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:56

Could Singapore be in for more wet days and intense...

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2025/01/20

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Dr Koh Tieh Yong, Co-Chair, Working Group for Asian-Australian Monsoon, World Climate Research Programme, about whether Singapore could be in for more wet days and intense rains in the months ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:53

New parental care leave scheme: Could it pull a...

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2025/01/20

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Roland Wee,Board Chair, Great Place To Work ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand, about whether a new parental care leave scheme could pull a major strain on smaller companies in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:16

Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins in Gaza, after nearly 3...

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2025/01/20

A truce between Israel and Hamas is taking hold - halting more than 15 months of devastating war. 90 Palestinians left prison and have reportedly arrived in the West Bank,after three hostages were released and returned to Israel safely. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at what could possibly happen from here with Jean-Loup Samaan, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East Institute, NUSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

Shine bright like a… gold? Will the metal add sheen...

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2025/01/19

Commodity prices are largely expected to fall in 2025, due to a sluggish global economic outlook and a resurgent dollar. But gold and gas prices are poised to rally this year, according to industry experts. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the metal’s performance in 2025 with Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy Wealth Management Singapore, OCBC BankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:42

A Letter to Myself: How "trusting the process" helps...

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2025/01/19

A former regular personnel with the Republic of Singapore Navy, Travin Singh has successfully navigated his way through the choppy waters of the F&B industry and is now setting sail for new horizons in the Land of the Rising Sun. Travin is the founder of LESS & Co, a Singapore company which produces premium beverages from surplus food. In this conversation, Travin reflects on putting himself through university while in the navy, how he dived into entrepreneurship and landed partnerships with

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33:58

A Letter to Myself: Diagnosed with ADHD at 50,...

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2025/01/19

Moonlake Lee, founder of the Unlocking ADHD charity, shares how her teenage daughter's diagnosis led to her own at the age of 50 — and how both their lives improved with appropriate support. The former tax lawyer also shares the ways in which her journey has helped her grow and explains the work her organisation does to bring more awareness of, and support for, ADHD particularly in adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:43

8 percent COE quota bump: How will this shake up...

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2025/01/17

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Paul Sng speak with Jake Ler, Chief Marketing Officer, Motorist, about how overall supply of COE for the February to April period rising by 8 percent have rattled local vehicle buyers and dealers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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