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CNA938 Rewind - Can China's beef market rescue Japan's struggling agriculture?

CNA938 Rewind

Japan might soon be exporting beef to China once more after a 24-year ban. As Japan's supply of rice and matcha face twin crises, the move could provide some relief from Japan's agricultural woes, but they'll be up against stiff competition. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Seijiro Takeshita, Dean and Professor of Graduate School of Management, Informatics and Innovation at the University of Shizuoka, about the challenges to Japan's agricultural industry, and the potential for Japanese beef exports to China. 

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CNA938 Rewind - MRT breakdowns: Wouldn’t it be more cost-effective to prevent them in the first place?

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has described the recent rail disruptions across three different lines as “disappointing.” The most recent incident, caused by a point machine fault near Jurong East station on Wednesday (6 Aug), led to a five-hour disruption on the East-West Line. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Can Singapore support two big sales events: the GSS and the new Singapore Retail Festival?

The Great Singapore Sale is being upgraded into the Singapore Retail Festival, featuring limited-time products and experiential concepts. The Singapore Retailers Association says the original concept has lost its lustre due to cheaper overseas options. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Adjunct Professor Lynda Wee from the Division of Marketing at Nanyang Business School, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Cycling the Globe with Brompton’s Mark Smedley 

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the cycling adventures undertaken by Mark Smedley, Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at Brompton Bicycle, the iconic British folding bike brand. Smedley will recall notable cycling trips which include scenic routes, challenging terrain, or unexpected detours while exploring the UK, Japan and South Korea. Smedley will also share his vision on how cycling can transform cities like Singapore – especially considering the upcoming North-South Corridor (NSC), a multi-modal integrated transport expressway.

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CNA938 Rewind - Dive Deep! Discovering “OCÉAN – Exploring the Unknown”’ with Alliance Française SG

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the exhibition “OCÉAN: Diving into the Unknown” presented by Alliance Française de Singapour in collaboration with the Paris National Museum of Natural History.  Alliance Française’s President Andrew Lau and Mathieu Gomez, its Cultural Events & Sponsorship Manager will highlight OCÉAN’s exploration of Earth’s final frontier, and the powerful call to protect it. They’ll highlight its four zones - from ancient ocean myths to cutting-edge marine science;  a VR underwater dive; as well as some underwater photography on display -with proceeds supporting Singapore’s 100k Corals Initiative.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How SIM prepares their students for the workforce

Investing in human capital through education. As the Singapore Institute of Management celebrates six decades, how has it grown in tandem with Singapore’s development and prepare their students for Singapore’s workforce? Hui Wong speaks with Sara Yik, Chief Human Capital Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer from the Singapore Institute of Management to find out more.  

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