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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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8:36

Russia-Ukraine war: North Korea’s alleged...

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2024/10/16

Ukraine is warning of Russia’s plans to involve North Korea more directly in the war in the coming months, adding to earlier allegations of weapons being supplied to Moscow by Pyongyang. Meanwhile, murmurs of Vladimir Putin attending the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil have prompted calls for his arrest in line with the ICC’s warrant. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University, to find out more.See

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33:33

A Letter to Myself: Chew Chun-Chau on being of...

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2024/10/15

Chew Chun-Chau is the first Singaporean to be appointed Country Head at the Swedish defence company SAAB. But the 23-year navy veteran — who was also the first polytechnic graduate to be given a prestigious SAF scholarship — had to overcome significant financial and academic challenges in his youth, and worked in a factory at the age of 12 to supplement his income. He shares how many "angels" helped him along the way, and the wisdom of being "like a butterfly".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:52

Proposed Central Provident Fund (CPF) Special...

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2024/10/15

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Alfred Chia, CEO of the SingCapital financial advisory, about how the planned CPF Special Accounts closure for those aged 55 and older, along with other changes, will impact Singaporeans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:52

#TalkBack: How much private health insurance do you...

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2024/10/15

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Eddy Cheong, CEO of insurance company Havend, about how MediShield Life premiums will increase from April next year, as the government expands the national health insurance scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:06

Hollywood cast gives insights into The Mongol Khan

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2024/10/15

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Ron Yuan, Mark Dacascos and Leonard Wu, Hollywood Cast Members of The Mongol Khan, a theatrical production making its Asia premiere in Singapore this October 2024. Based in Central Asia dating back 3000 years, ‘The Mongol Khan’ is a historical drama that tells the fictional story of the ruler Archug Khan searching for the rightful heir to the throne. Yuan, Dacascos and Wu discuss their roles in what promises to be an epic production.See

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17:06

Learn how you can travel for free!

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2024/10/15

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Amira Rahmat, Flight Attendant and Travel Influencer. Rahmat talks about her collaboration with hotels, resorts, tourism boards, travel brands and how she travels for FREE! We're be tapping into the creative energy of this flight attendant who is an inspiration for Muslim women who dream of traveling solo. You can find her @asingaporeanabroad on IG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:22

Earth’s wildlife is declining at a shocking rate, but...

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2024/10/15

A new report shows wildlife populations around the world are dropping drastically – it’s down 73 percent over just 50 years. But what do the findings really mean, and is it as alarming as it sounds? Andrea Heng chats with Uma Sachidhanandam, Director Of Conservation & Science, WWF- heading straight to the source and clarify the data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:06

Bullying in Singapore’s schools: More incidents or...

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2024/10/15

About two in every 1,000 primary school pupils and five in every 1,000 secondary school students report bullying incidents each year. While MOE cites a steady number of cases, social media has raised the profile of such incidents – enough for school bullying to be a topic of discussion in Parliament this week. Andrea Heng speaks to Cheung Hoi Shan, Assistant Professor, Psychology and Child & Human Development, National Institute of Education, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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13:45

Singapore blocks Income-Allianz deal: What lies ahead...

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2024/10/15

Singapore has moved to block a deal that would have allowed German insurer Allianz to own a majority stake in local insurer Income, citing a lack of confidence that Income would be able to continue as a social movement – but is leaving the door open as long as public concerns are addressed. Andrea Heng speaks to Eddy Cheong, CEO, Havend. They look ahead to Income’s future operations, how it can continue being financially viable as a co-operative movement and potential partners it can work with to

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10:13

Iran, Israel intensify their attacks – is this now an...

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2024/10/14

Hezbollah has launched fresh drone strikes on northern Israel as a retaliation to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, marking the most serious clash in the year-long conflict between Israel and Iran’s proxies. Andrea Heng and Prof Zach Levey, Visiting Professor, International Affairs Program, University of Colorado at Boulder, analyse Iran’s next moves as it reshapes its strategy towards Israel through bolder attacks, while US involvement grows with the delivery of the THAAD missile system. See

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15:43

Singapore's economy grew 4.1% in Q3 of 2024

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2024/10/14

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Barnabas Gan, Acting Group Chief Economist at RHB Bank, about how Singapore's economy picked up momentum in the third quarter of 2024, growing by 4.1 per cent from a year ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:43

Singapore's economy grew 4.1% in Q3 of 2024

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2024/10/14

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Barnabas Gan, Acting Group Chief Economist at RHB Bank, about how Singapore's economy picked up momentum in the third quarter of 2024, growing by 4.1 per cent from a year ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:48

Pro cafe hopper reveals the best of global cafes

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2024/10/14

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Eric Yang, known as the TheSGNomad on Instagram. Yang is a specialist in cafe hopping in different parts of the world. He gives us the lowdown of some of the trendiest cafes to visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:01

Ex-NTU professor reveals uncommonly found traditional...

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2024/10/14

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Professor Ong Jin Teong, author of “The Tastes of Home: Easy-to-Cook Dishes from Singapore and Malaysia”. He highlights which key recipes – not commonly recorded in writing – are present in the book. Professor Ong will also explain why this cookbook is aimed at students, newly-weds and those with little experience in cooking. Professor Ong, who retired from NTU’s College of Engineering, also talks about his post-academic life as a traveling cookbook

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32:48

The *itchy truth behind Singapore's Godfather of Fashion

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2024/10/14

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Daniel Boey, Fashion Director and Creative Architect, Known as Singapore's Godfather of Fashion. In light of Eczema Awareness Month, Boey talks about his book 'Behind Every *itch is a Back Story'. He recalls his struggles growing up with sensitive skin, rashes and eczema. The TV personality also recounts how he overcame childhood teasing and other allergic-eruption-related obstacles to successfully climb the fashion career ladder, all while managing his

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11:40

How does your garden grow? Singapore expands...

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2024/10/14

More than 170 gardening plots have just been opened in areas like East Coast Park, Bukit Gombak Park, one-north Park, Tiong Bahru Park and Kallang Riverside Park, adding to the initial 12 plots located across the island. Andrea Heng speaks to Woo Wee Meng, Director, Community Projects, National Parks Board. They take a look at the popularity of gardening among Singaporeans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:05

Why polytechnic minor diplomas are gaining popularity

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2024/10/14

Normally offered at university, polytechnics in Singapore now offer minor diploma programmes amid increased interest among students. Andrea Heng speaks to Nancy Tan, Director of Academic Affairs & Planning Office, Ngee Ann Polytechnic. They take a look at what’s being offered and how students choose their pursuits of minors to give them an edge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:05

The big bet behind Shigeru Ishiba’s snap election in...

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2024/10/14

Shigeru Ishiba has called for a snap election only a week after being named Japan’s new prime minister – the fastest dissolution of the Diet since after World War II. Andrea Heng speaks to Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Advisor, Fujitsu Future Studies Centre; Specially Appointed Professor, University of Tsukuba, to gain a deeper understanding into the strategy behind the move as Japan gears up for an election come October 27th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:39

ASEAN Summit 2024 wraps – what awaits Malaysia’s...

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2024/10/13

Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Vikram Nehru, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Honorary Fellow, Exeter College, Oxford University, to get a wrap of the key takeaways from the ASEAN Summit concluding in Lao PDR. They look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Malaysia as it assumes the baton of chairmanship for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:20

A Letter to Myself: Tham Cheng-E on parenthood,...

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2024/10/13

Tham Cheng-E is a local author of three novels, the latest of which is "Claiming Susan Chin" which features a teenager with Down Syndrome as a central character. Cheng-E himself is the father of two boys, the younger of whom has a similar condition. Cheng-E shares the lessons and insights he's gained from his literary and parenthood journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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