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CNA938 Rewind - All eyes on Trump, Putin, Zelenskyy summit in Alaska

CNA938 Rewind

US President Donald Trump has spoken with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with EU leaders. The stakes are now raised for Trump’s appointment with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. For more, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Professor Cedomir Nestorovic, ESSEC Business School, Asia Pacific.

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CNA938 Rewind - Key ingredients for successful live-action remakes

The live action remake of Snow White hit the cinemas this week. Instead of a fairy tale opening, the movie had a rather modest debut with its box office earnings. The film’s problems began before its release – when it faced backlash about its casting choices and story changes. But this isn't the first time a live action remake has been under scrutiny, especially for Disney. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out what makes a successful remake with Dr Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University

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CNA938 Rewind - Big Shot: What makes Singapore funny man Gurmit Singh laugh?

Actor, host and comedian Gurmit Singh turns 60 in 2025, the same year Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence. In the March edition of Big Shot, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Singapore funny man – known for his role as Phua Chu Kang – on what turning 60 means to him, and what makes him laugh. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Japan’s economy – A new dawn for the Land of the Rising Sun

The Japanese economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter of 2024, off the back of improving business spending and a surprise increase in consumption. This was a turnaround when Japan lost its place as the world’s third-largest economy previously as it unexpectedly slipped into a recession. The country also welcomed the most visitors in history in 2024 with more than 36.8 million people visiting for business or leisure. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take stock of Japan’s economy and the tourism boost it’s getting with Jesper Koll, Expert Director, Monex Group 

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Are people not going to cinemas because of streaming, or because the cinemas and movies aren't that good?

Two blows to Singapore’s cinema scene this week – Filmgarde Cineplexes announces its exit after almost 20 years, while Cathay Cineplexes’ Jem Shopping Mall cinema closes up today… Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Michael Kam, Senior Lecturer, Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film and Media Studies.

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CNA938 Rewind - Could foreign companies taking over our large supermarkets impact Singapore's food sustainability goals?

Cold Storage Singapore is being bought over by Malaysian retail group Macro-value. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out from Professor William Chen, Director of Future Ready Food Safety Hub, NTU, if foreign companies taking over our large supermarkets could impact our nation’s food security.

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