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CNA938 Rewind - Asian FX rally: Thai baht, Sing dollar gain as US dollar wanes

Asian currencies are gaining ground, with the baht leading the pack, capturing investor attention amid a shifting global economic backdrop. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what this means for Asia and the global trade, with Saktiandi Supaat, Chief FX Strategist, Head of FX Research & Strategy, Maybank.

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CNA938 Rewind - Brothers in Arms - Honouring the WW2 Battalions of the Malay Regiment

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Stuart Lloyd, author of “The Malay Experiment: The Colonial Origins and Homegrown Heroism of the Malay Regiment”. Lloyd will talk about how the book tells the extraordinary story of a small experimental unit of Malay soldiers who became a proud professional regiment — with its defining moment being the Battle for Singapore in February 1942. He’ll also explain how the book commemorates the bravery of men like Lieutenant Adnan Saidi, who held back Japanese forces in one of the most dramatic moments in Singapore’s wartime history.

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CNA938 Rewind - Warhol Jr? Meet Singapore’s youngest Pop Art artist

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go to check out the artworks of MonstroJ, Singapore’s youngest Pop Art artist. MonstroJ’s mother Stell Lim will talk about her son Jacus Lim’s artwork – all of them monsters – and how these creations symbolise accepting people for who they are. Lim will discuss some of MonstroJ’s characters – like Bluco and Dragopoo - and how they serve to tackle bullying by promoting self-love and embracing individuality. MonstroJ’s creations can now be viewed at arts space CO PLAY until mid-July.  

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Reimagining the dad bod

Forget ‘Dad Bod’ – ahead of Father’s Day, Cheryl Goh hears the story of Felix Sim, father of three, business owner and fitness enthusiast on how fitness powers both his fatherhood and entrepreneurship.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Pepper is more than just seasoning

How can the ordinary black pepper be elevated? Cheryl Goh finds out more from the duo Jeremy Vo and Layla Wei, founders of Piper who believe seasoning shouldn't be a struggle, and are seeking to revolutionise the design of pepper grinders as we know them.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - What matters most to jobseekers?

Hiring is heating up in Singapore, with more employers planning to expand their workforce in 2025. But it’s not business as usual — flexible work, AI fluency, and holistic benefits are taking centre stage. Cheryl Goh breaks down what jobseekers and employers need to know from Vic Sithasanan, Managing Director, Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore.

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