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CNA938 Rewind - From Chicago to Japan – Crisscrossing the Globe with Climate UX’s Julie Schiller

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the past travel adventures of Julie Schiller, founder of Climate UX, a User Experience or UX consultancy. Schiller will recall her visit to the American city of Chicago, Illinois which included seeing the famous Cloud Gate sculpture - nicknamed The Bean. She’ll also talk about exploring the Levantine Synagogue in Venice, Italy built in 1689 by the Sephardic community and known for its finely carved woodwork. In Japan, Schiller will describe her time at Lake Yamanakako, the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: beauty & wellness packages - why do many of us still sign up despite the risks?

In the first half of 2025, consumers reported total prepayment losses of S$108,000 in the beauty and wellness sector — a 464 per cent increase from the S$19,000 recorded in the same period the year before. Daniel Martin speaks with Linus Ng, member of the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) Central Committee and chairperson of its Consumer Education Committee.

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CNA938 Rewind - When the waters rose: Hat Yai’s historic rainfall unfolded

The death toll from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand has climbed to 33. Floodwaters have risen to as high as three metres in some areas, submerging cars, homes, and shops. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Koh Tieh Yong, member of the Working Group for the Asian-Australian Monsoon under the World Climate Research Programme.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rate of increase in healthcare costs today, unsustainable in the long run ~ Health Economist on IP Rider changes

New private insurance plan riders sold will no longer be allowed to cover the minimum Integrated Shield Plan deductibles set by the Health Ministry, starting 1 April 2026. The move aims to make premiums more sustainable in the long run and encourage more prudent claiming behaviour. Daniel Martin speaks with Assistant Professor Cynthia Chen from the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Seoul to Somerset: Korean Yoghurt chain's Singapore debut

A famous Korean yoghurt chain is here in Singapore! Think chocolate shell, honeycomb bites and pistachio kunafa as toppings... What else makes them different from other brands in Singapore? Hui Wong speaks with Samantha Shin, Manager, Yoajung to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Inside the Mega-Deal Playbook

From 11.11 to Black Friday and all the ‘double-digit’ days in between, retailers aren’t just offering discounts — they’re executing carefully timed commercial strategies designed to spark spending. As promotions start earlier each year and extend throughout the week, Hui Wong takes a closer look at why companies lean so hard into these mega-sale moments — and what it really means for shoppers heading into the holiday rush with Leslie See, Senior Commerce Director, Media, dentsu Singapore. 

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