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CNA938 Rewind - Beyond the yen: Why this Japan-US intervention matters for the global economy

Japan and the US have carried out a rare joint intervention to support the yen after it tumbled to a four-decade low. But can governments really change the direction of a currency, or do interventions only buy time? Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss unpack what happened, why Washington got involved, and whether the move is likely to have a lasting impact with Dr Martin Schulz, Chief Economist, Fujitsu

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - NUS Medicine professor becomes his own test subject in longevity study

We often measure health through occasional check-ups, but our wellbeing changes every day with sleep, diet, exercise and stress. Cheryl Goh speaks with Professor Dean Ho, Director of the Institute for Digital Medicine at NUS Medicine and lead investigator of the DELTA study to look at how the DELTA study is rethinking healthy ageing through intensive self-monitoring, lifestyle interventions and what biological age can reveal about long-term health.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Matchaya’s Whimsical Cotton Candy Cloud Series

This homegrown company has just unveiled its new Tea Studio in Tiong Bahru alongside a refreshed menu featuring its playful Whimsical Cloud Series, inspired by Japanese wagashi artistry and tea rituals.  From rare ceremonial-grade matcha to innovative new drinks and tea appreciation experiences, Cheryl Goh finds out how Matchaya is looking to redefine how Singaporeans enjoys matcha with Kevin Chee, Founder of Matchaya.

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CNA938 Rewind - Amass Your Wealth During Midday - Thomas Chua, Author of “The Lunch Break Investor”

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Thomas Chua author of, “The Lunch Break Investor”. His book shows newbie investors how to build long-term wealth by investing in great businesses for just an hour a day using accessible tools. Chua will also recall how he got out of the poverty cycle in Singapore to achieving financial independence.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Is it either luxury or nursing home – what’s the in-between service for ageing in Singapore?

Singapore's first private assisted-living development has opened, with fees starting at around S$8,000 a month. Daniel Martin discusses with geriatrician Dr Carol Tan from The Good Life Medical Centre what options exist for seniors who need more support than living independently, but don't require nursing-home care and whether Singapore has an affordable middle ground.

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CNA938 Rewind - Isn’t it time we made the wedding cheaper? #SGToday

Weddings in Singapore can cost tens of thousands of dollars, prompting some couples to rethink how much they spend on saying “I do”. With China introducing unconventional marriage venues such as metro stations and shopping malls, Daniel Martin discusses with licensed solemniser Joanna Portilla whether it’s time to make weddings simpler and more affordable in Singapore.

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