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CNA938 Rewind - Can Southeast Asia's conglomerates make a comeback?

Southeast Asia’s biggest conglomerates long been seen as pillars of the regional economy. But a new report from global consulting firm Bain and Company says that model is under serious pressure. Focused competitors are eating into their turf, and many of these giants are struggling to keep up. So is it time for Asia’s great conglomerates to reinvent themselves — and can they? Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Amanda Chin, Partner, Bain & Company

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CNA938 Rewind - Weaponising video: AI's role in modern conflict #SGToday

You might have seen these creative – even, entertaining – AI videos depicting global political figures and conflicts. Could these be instrumental in shaping the new public opinion landscape? Daniel Martin discusses further with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - Shots fired in DC: What this moment says about global and domestic stability #SGToday

U.S President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton last Saturday, triggering panic among guests. Daniel Martin discusses further with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - Building Barehands with Their Bare Hands - a Made in SG Story

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Chanel Go and Germaine Lye, co-founders of Barehands – a purpose-driven fashion & lifestyle label. Lye and Go will talk about the reasons behind setting up the label in 2019. They’ll describe what it’s like working with a network of artisans or producers in Singapore and those from other countries like Myanmar and Malaysia. Go and Lye will explain how they connect customers with the people who make Barehands’ signature made-to-order and curated ready-to-wear collections.

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CNA938 Rewind - World of Beauty’s Gen Z CEO Charts the Italian Brand’s SEAsia Presence

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro examines the culture of beauty products with a 20-something CEO who’s the third-generation leader of World of Beauty, a global Italian skincare brand. Joyce Tirindelli describes how she was groomed for the top job and how she looks after more than 200 products which are vegan, Halal-certified, and eco-friendly. With South-East Asia projected to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, Tirindelli will chart World of Beauty’s plans for the region.

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CNA938 Rewind - Beautiful Bavaria with Journalist Petra Top

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Petra Top, a freelance travel journalist who hails from Altusried, Germany. Top will talk about Bavaria’s rural charm with its fair share of festivals, cultural traditions, natural wonders, medieval castles, and historical buildings. Keep a date with them for this travel adventure with a difference.

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