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CNA938 Rewind - China’s military parade: Weapons on the street, power in Xi Jinping’s hands

CNA938 Rewind

China staged its largest-ever military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on 3 September to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, showcasing tens of thousands of troops, hundreds of aircraft, ground vehicles, and advanced military hardware. The parade is seen as more than a military display – it’s a carefully orchestrated message of deterrence, national unity, and Xi Jinping’s leadership during uncertain global times. Andrea Heng speaks with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst at Solaris for more

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Chatterbox

How is Singapore’s iconic Chatterbox bringing a refreshed experience to Resorts World Sentosa? Hui Wong speaks with Group Executive Chef Liew Tian Heong and Senior Marketing Manager, Sarah Kok, OUE Restaurants about their newest outlet, and how they keep the quality consistent across Singapore and abroad.    

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CNA938 Rewind - Common Man Coffee Roasters x Platinum Fitness – a coffee and wellness partnership

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to enjoy one of Common Man Coffee Roasters’ (CMCR) community-driven series of wellness-focused initiatives called ‘Dialed In’. Jinyu Wang, General Manager of CMCR’s Wholesale Division will explain why the specialty coffee company is deepening its commitment as a cultural hub by shaping how communities come together over coffee. Wang will then talk about CMCR’s partnership with gym studio Platinum Fitness to encourage building a wellness routine around coffee rituals.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tuck into a hearty serving of SRT’s “Fried Rice Paradise – The Makan Party”

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro talks to two of the performers starring in theatre production house SRT’s latest dinner and onstage experience: “Fried Rice Paradise – The Makan Party”. Set to the catchy tunes of Dick Lee, the interactive experience is about two daughters Nancy and Fancy who battle for the Fried Rice Paradise empire run by their mother Bee Lean. Apart from enjoying the musical as the story unfolds in front of them, the audience also gets to feast on a hearty four-course feast at Paradox Singapore Hotel. They also have to vote which chef’s dishes they prefer: Fancy’s bold new flavours or Nancy’s timeless classics. Actors Serene Chen (Bee Lean) and Natalie Yeap (Nancy) will discuss their roles and how the show has been received so far.

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CNA938 Rewind - Check into HOTEL – the 5-hour Wild Rice production - with actor Ghafir Akbar as your guide

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with award-winning Malaysian actor Ghafir Akbar, now starring in the restaged version of HOTEL by theatre company Wild Rice. Billed as a multi-generational epic, HOTEL spans a century and is performed for over five hours in nine languages. Ghafir will discuss the production’s timeless appeal, his characters, as well as the hotel’s other residents which include Indian mutineers, Cantonese nannies, Malay film stars, Japanese soldiers, and wedding guests. He’ll also talk about how acting is a passion and lifelong career.

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CNA938 Rewind - 'Skibidi' and 'delulu’: What makes a word “worthy” for a dictionary?

Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha including "skibidi", "delulu" and "tradwife" are among 6,000 new entries to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the last year. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Assistant Professor Tamisha Tan, Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, School of Humanities, NTU, to understand the process behind words being included in dictionaries and the factors in deciding which words to be added.

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