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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Which habits should be banned on public transport?

A recent SMRT campaign featuring a "Don’t groom in public" poster has sparked debate on MRT etiquette. The campaign, which includes images of clipping nails and applying makeup, aims to encourage gracious behaviour on public transport. While most commuters deem light makeup touch-ups acceptable, many find actions like cutting nails unhygienic. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng discuss what’s acceptable – and unacceptable – behaviour on public transport. Joining them for this discussion is Dr William Wan, Partner, CNPLaw LLP & Former Secretary General, Singapore Kindness Movement, and Emeritus Professor Ho Kong Chong, Urban Sociologist, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, National University of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Netwerk: Where strangers become community

Traditional networking and socialising can often feel draining, transactional, or stuck at the level of small talk. But a growing number of young Singaporeans are now seeking more intentional and meaningful ways to connect. Andrew Toh speaks with Phone Myat San and Adam Wee, co-founders of Netwerk to find out more about community creating unconventional social spaces through events like beer runs, bar lectures, and activity-based gatherings designed to spark authentic conversations and friendships. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Acqua e Farina brings Naples and Milan together in Singapore

From handmade mortadella and scamorza rolls to fried pizza, slow-cooked oxtail pasta and classic Italian desserts, Acqua e Farina brings together the flavours of northern and southern Italy at its Keong Saik outlet. Cheryl Goh dives into how simple ingredients, patient technique and two very different Italian cooking backgrounds come together on one menu with Chef Antonio Manetto and Chef Roberto Galbiati of Acqua e Farina.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Are you falling behind, or just comparing too much?

A promotion post, a salary guide or a friend’s career milestone can quickly make us question our own progress. Cheryl Goh speaks with Nat Fetalvero, Host of CNA’s Work It podcast to explore why career envy hits so hard in Singapore, when comparison can be useful, and how to make career decisions based on clearer signals rather than pressure.

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CNA938 Rewind - Calls grow for better protection of nightlife performers and freelancers

Industry watchdogs are urging nightlife operators and freelancers to adopt clearer contracts and fairer payment practices amid ongoing concerns over late payments, vague job scopes and disputes. The recommendations include written agreements outlining fees, cancellation terms and payment timelines, with freelancers encouraged to protect themselves by documenting deliverables and communications. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jagathishwaran Rajo, Executive Secretary, VICPA, to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why OpenAI is investing S$300 million in Singapore

OpenAI is deepening its presence in Asia with a S$300 million investment to set up its first applied AI lab outside the US in Singapore – a move that could boost jobs, innovation and the Republic’s ambitions to become a global AI hub. Why Singapore? And do we have the talents for the specialised roles? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Su Lian Jye, Chief Analyst, Omdia

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