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CNA938 Rewind - Chinese fashion powerhouses are now buying up Western retail icons

Shein’s reported US$100 million acquisition of US apparel label Everlane is more than just another fashion deal – it marks a broader shift in global retail power. Chinese-born brands that once competed on price and speed are now buying established Western names with loyal customer bases and premium positioning. From disruption to consolidation, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how the balance of influence in global fashion is rapidly changing. For that, they speak with Shiv Choudhury, Board Member & Advisor, Retail and Beauty Businesses.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack Crisis Conversations Ep 6: As costs rise, will we spend less on sports and leisure?

Singapore's football fans could soon pay up to $399 a year for the Premier League’s new direct streaming service, as it launches its first-ever direct-to-consumer platform globally. At the same time, Snow City, one of Singapore’s longest-running indoor attractions, is preparing to close after 26 years. As costs rise, will you be spending less on sports and leisure? Daniel Martin discusses further with Eric Lynge, Director of Sporting Insights Asia.

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CNA938 Rewind - Are you ready for more robot delivery and security in Punggol Digital District? #SGToday

How ready are we for a wide-scale robotic roll-out, with several types of robots soon being trialled at Punggol Digital District – performing roles like food and parcel deliveries, as well as security patrols? Daniel Martin discusses with Professor Chen I-Ming from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NTU. He’s also Programme Director for the Bachelor's Degree in Robotics.

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CNA938 Rewind - 'Bleisure' tourism a plus point of MICE industry here #SGToday

Once again, Singapore has cemented its status as Asia Pacific’s top meetings destination. But with geopolitical tensions and rising travel costs looming, can we sustain this momentum? Daniel Martin discusses with Professor Abhishek Bhati, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor in Tourism, University of Newcastle Australia Campus in Singapore. He’s also Vice-President, International Tourism Studies Association.

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CNA938 Rewind - MAYFEYR - a New Luxury Shopping Platform That’s Made in SG

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles MAYFEYR, a new luxury shopping platform for brand-new, in-season designer fashion. Founder & CEO Kelvin Teo will list the factors behind the founding of MAYFEYR. Together with COO Kai Gysin, Teo will talk about luxury shopping trends observed across different generations. From Alexander McQueen to Jimmy Choo, they’ll also talk about MAYFEYR’s buying teams in Paris and Milan, and how their on the ground presence gives them direct access to Europe’s luxury suppliers.

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