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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: When do you decide it's time to replace your phone?

Singaporeans are holding on to their smartphones for longer as prices rise and repairs become more attractive. But how long should a phone realistically last? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng find out how long phones can safely last, when repair costs outweigh the benefits and how to protect your personal data when selling or recycling an old device. They speak with Oo Gin Lee, Founder and Managing Director, Gloo PR, specialising in tech; Sunil Singh, Phone User of 9 years & Vincent Guck, Sustainability and E-Waste Consultant, Virogreen Singapore

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Mental health, family relationships and the importance of feeling heard

Reaching out for help isn't always easy, especially when we're navigating mental health challenges, family relationships or difficult life experiences. Ahead of President's Challenge Night 2026, Cheryl Goh speaks with Sharon Ng, Cluster Head of Family, Counselling and Mental Health Services at REACH Community Services about how approaches to mental health care have evolved, what it takes to build trust, and where more support is needed for individuals and families in Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - SHAO and SHIRAZI bring new flavours to Dempsey

From Teochew roe crab to Persian kebabs and fragrant stews, two new openings are bringing different cuisines to Dempsey. Cheryl Goh digs into the flavours and personal stories behind SHAO and SHIRAZI, and how they showcase these distinct culinary traditions with Chef Jack Ding, Founder of SHAO, and Chef Mohammad Hosseini, Co-Founder of SHIRAZI.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Mastercard's Dreamonomics Report: Are more financial tools giving SMEs greater control?

SMEs across Asia Pacific remain optimistic about growth, but financial stability and managing increasingly complex operations are high on their agenda. Mastercard's Dreamonomics Report examines how businesses are navigating digital tools, payment methods and cash-flow pressures. Cheryl Goh speaks with Anouska Ladds, Executive Vice President, Commercial and New Payment Flows, Asia Pacific, at Mastercard to unpack the findings and what they mean for Singapore SMEs heading into 2027.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Using games and movies, Shaun Low helps students manage their dyslexia and learn better

Shaun Low is the founder of Swords and Stationery, a learning centre catering to the needs of students with dyslexia. Shaun shares how his own passion for video games as a youth resulted in his love for language and later on, inspired him to use them as a tool to help students with dyslexia feel more engaged and confident about learning English.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: "Your idea of legacy will change drastically" — Linda Ong and Johnson Loo, co-founders of childhood brain cancer non-profit DIPG Alliance

Linda Ong and Johnson Loo lost their daughter, Natasha, to a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). While they did everything they could to advance her treatment, Natasha passed away in August 2025, at the age of seven. The couple, together with two other sets of parents who also lost daughters to the same disease, came together to co-found the DIPG Alliance in 2026, which seeks to advance research and make treatment of childhood brain cancers more accessible in Singapore — and honour the memories of their daughters. Linda and Johnson reflect on their journey and share the most important lessons they gained on their journey as a family.

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