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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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16:52

Threats posed by websites that could be used in...

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2024/10/23

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Shashi Jayakumar, Executive Director, SJK Geostrategic Advisory, about the potential threat posed by websites that could be used in hostile information campaigns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:58

Ian Jeevan reveals what to expect on the trek up...

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2024/10/23

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Ian Jeevan, content creator for travel Telegram channel, 'Ian Jeevan Travels'. Jeevan shares insights into his outdoor adventures and how he summitted Mount Rinjani in Indonesia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:45

Affordable Art Fair 2024: making art accessible to...

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2024/10/23

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Alan Koh, Fair Director of Affordable Art Fair Singapore and Seah Yu Ying, Director of White Space Art Asia. The pair reveal what’s new at Affordable Art Fair 2024, which celebrates its 15th anniversary in Singapore and its 25th anniversary globally. Koh discusses the milestones and challenges growing the fair since it started and what’s new for the 2024 edition. Seah talks about the local gallery’s involvement at this year’s fair.See

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10:57

Can the US dollar lose its dominance as a global...

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2024/10/23

While Russia battles to control parts of Ukraine, its leader Vladimir Putin is fighting another war in a different space — he’s called for the end of the US dollar dominance. Is there a case to be made for his demand? What would it take for a downfall of the greenback? And which currency has the most potential to replace it? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Ben Charoenwong, Associate Professor of Finance, INSEAD, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:45

Why so many Singaporeans are volunteering in Laos

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2024/10/23

An increasing number of volunteers from Singapore are heading to Laos to help build infrastructure and get involved in other areas of community work in Laos. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Yap Wei Ling, Singaporean community work coordinator in Laos, why the landlocked country appeals to Singaporeans and explore the trend of volunteering in a foreign land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:37

War in Ukraine: Russia’s new wave of troops from...

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2024/10/22

Evidence is growing of North Korea deploying some 12,000 troops to the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine, prompting protest from Seoul. The move is set to add pressure to an already intense and hostile situation that threatens to escalate further. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Professor Joseph Siracusa, Professor of Global Futures, Curtin University, Perth, Australia, to take a look at the potential risks of the reported move, particularly if we’re moving closer to a wider war. See

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9:20

Is a public hotline effective in fighting scams?

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2024/10/22

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with Professor Jorij Abraham, Managing Director, Global Anti-Scam Alliance, about the effectiveness of a public hotline in fighting scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:52

How to best childproof your home?

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2024/10/22

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with Donnie Lee, Babyproofing Specialist, BabyGatesNSafety, about how to best childproof your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:21

Scanteak: Paving the way for female leaders globally

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2024/10/22

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jamie Lim, CEO of Scanteak Singapore, one of the leading local furniture stores in Singapore. Lim talks about her recent win at the SG-WEN/AWEN Awards 2024 which celebrates trailblazing Singaporean women entrepreneurs. Lim explains how – under her leadership – Scanteak has expanded to a network of more than 200 stores globally, with a commitment to having more sustainable practices. She also discusses her mentorship programs with Institutes of Higher

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25:10

Amni Musfirah: singer, songwriter, music entrepreneur

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2024/10/22

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Amni Musfirah who has been performing since she was ten years old. Musfirah talks about how she was talent-spotted by respected musician and composer, the late Iskandar Ismail. She also talks about studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, her singles, her working relationships with other artists, and how she runs her music production house Blue Empire Entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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17:00

How a passion for culture and heritage built The...

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2024/10/22

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Ho Yong Min, heritage educator from The Urbanist Singapore. He talks about how he has made his digital footprint on social media – raising visitors’ and locals’ interest in local landscapes and heritage by conducting tours and creating short information nuggets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:34

Eat Drink Singapore - BE WTR

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2024/10/22

Can water be sustainable and premium at the same time? Does filtered water really taste better? Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn speak to Mike Hecker, Founder & CEO of BE WTR, to find out how their Swiss-patented filtration technology is elevating water and the hydration experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:28

How to make businesses care about ocean conservation

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2024/10/22

Together with key partners, the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center is continuing famed French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau’s work in marine conservation by making businesses get involved. Andrea Heng speaks to Fabien Cousteau, Aquanaut and Ocean Conservationist, to examine the challenges the foundation has to tackle and how it relates to coastal settlements like Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:54

Prabowo’s cabinet: Who’s in, who’s out, and what...

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2024/10/22

Prabowo Subianto is marking his first days in the presidential office of Indonesia with the largest cabinet since the 1960s. Andrea Heng speaks to Kennedy Muslim, Senior Researcher and Analyst, Indikator Politik Indonesia. They go through the names list and get a sense of his immediate priorities, including policies left behind by his predecessor Joko Widodo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

Where have China’s finance jobs gone after the...

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2024/10/22

After a long-drawn clampdown on the finance sector by Chinese authorities, the industry’s former workers are being forced to seek employment elsewhere. Andrea Heng speaks to William Ma, CIO, GROW Investment Group, to find out how much more this worsens the country’s labour challenges and what it means for China’s economic recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:40

US election: How early voting works and why it matters

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2024/10/21

Early voting for the next American president taking place in the U.S with some states reporting record turnouts, two weeks out from the election. Andrea Heng speaks to Miles Coleman, Associate Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics, to check out the states conducting these early elections, why they matter and what could change between now and November 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:35

Reducing the likelihood of oil spills around Singapore

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2024/10/21

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Associate Professor Federico Lauro from the Asian School of the Environment about what could be done to reduce the likelihood of oil spill-related incidents around Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:59

Rejuvenating Tanjong Katong Complex

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2024/10/21

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Dr Maliki Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the Geylang Serai Cultural Belt Steering Committee, about efforts being taken to rejuvenate Tanjong Katong Complex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:25

Why the need for a group size rule to cycle on roads...

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2024/10/21

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Steven Lim, Panel Member, Active Mobility Advisory Panel and President of Safe Cycling Task Force, about the need for a group size rule to cycle on roads in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:36

Kristina Minami: The quest to unravel rural Japan

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2024/10/21

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro delves into the adventurous life of Kristina Minami, Travel Blogger and Influencer who goes my the handle @sugalenin. Minami, whose family is from Finland and Russia, shares about her quest to explore Japan's rural beauty for the past decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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