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CNA938 Rewind - Cannabis champion and tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thai PM

CNA938 Rewind

Thailand has chosen its third prime minister in just over a year: Anutin Charnvirakul, a 58-year-old tycoon-turned-politician best known for spearheading cannabis decriminalisation as health minister. Anutin’s ascent reflects not only the waning influence of the Shinawatra dynasty but also the promise – and challenge – of stability ahead. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what lies ahead for the new PM with Kevin Hewison, Emeritus Professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

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CNA938 Rewind - Brewnanza Fest Returns as Singapore’s Largest Craft Beer Event

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go to enjoy the Lion City’s ultimate craft beer playground: Brewnanza Fest 2025. Organised by Brewlander founder John Wei and known as Singapore's largest craft beer festival featuring a wide selection of craft beers, food, and live music, the 2025 edition will be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from August 29th to 31st. Wei will talk about what’s new this year, which includes the debut of the Brewers Association (USA) - presenting a collection of 16 acclaimed American breweries. He’ll also explain how this is Brewnanza Fest’s third and most ambitious edition yet.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The 20-year success of community gardens 

Wellness is often likened to tending to a garden – intentional care, small consistent actions that lead to growth overtime, with shared joy with others around them. Marking Npark’s 20 year old initiative Community in Bloom, Hui Wong speaks with Shirley Ling, Director at HortPark at National Parks Board to find out how it has built deeply rooted communities advocating for wellness through community gardens around the island.    

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Ketojiak: Building an ice cream brand for all 

For those living with diabetes and chronic conditions, many endure a lost experience of enjoying ice cream. Driven by his late father’s condition, we hear the story the founder of Ketojiak, who churns diabetic, keto and celiac- friendly ice cream that does not compromise on taste. Hui Wong speaks with Charmaine Tan and Galvin Sng, Co-founders and husband and wife duo behind Ketojiak to find out more. Find out more on instagram at @ketojiak 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How the right ID will save you a renovation nightmare 

From the lack of price transparency, to falling short of making your dream home come true... the right match of interior designer could save homeowners the horrid renovation nightmare. But what should you look out for in a reliable ID, and how do you ask the right questions to prevent mid-project surprises? Hui Wong speaks with Ryan Tan, founder of EZiD to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Gaza City takeover: Israel maintains offensive despite condemnation

The Israeli military maintained its pressure on Gaza City with heavy bombardments overnight, ahead of a Thursday (Aug 21) meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers on plans to seize the enclave's largest city. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Alon Burstein, Professor of Political Science and Israel Institute Fellow at Tufts University, to assess the situation and how Hamas has managed to sustain the fight against the IDF.

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