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

CNA938 Rewind

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 - Making Sweet Alt-Soul Music Together With 229’s Haneri & B.LEO

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles a new local act 229, a Singapore-based alt-soul duo whose members are singer-songwriter Haneri or Daphne Khoo and B.LEO or Brandon Leo, music producer, artist, and mix engineer. They will talk about how their band came about and what topics their singles ‘Rain’ and ‘Restless’ address. Haneri and B.LEO will also talk about how doubt, growth, resilience, and clarity form the emotional backdrop of their songs, and what their creative relationship is like. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians - like 229 - at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Navigating Nicaragua with @chasingdain

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with nomad and travel content creator Dain Luka who goes by @chasingdain on Instagram and TikTok. The intrepid Dain about his adventures in Nicaragua, Central America – and how he spent his days there sliding down volcanic slopes, surfing and riding their famous ‘chicken buses’. Dain will also share affordable travel insights while satisfying his craving for coffee, chocolate and eco-adventures.

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CNA938 Rewind - China's economy of feelings: a genuine modern life phenomenon?

The term "emotional value" has become a catchphrase in China. Emotional spending has rapidly expanded from blind boxes to other goods and services like companionship. But what exactly is this emotional economy about and why is it taking off now? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from CNA's Shanghai correspondent Krystal Chia.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring nuclear energy deployment: What’s next for Singapore?

More than a decade after ruling out conventional nuclear plants, Singapore will undertake an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to examine whether the country is ready for nuclear energy deployment – from regulation and infrastructure to public acceptance and workforce capabilities. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman unpack the political, technological and public trust questions surrounding small modular reactors, foreign partnerships, and safety concerns with Dr David Broadstock, Partner, The Lantau Group

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Rising bond yields test earnings-driven optimism on Wall Street

On today's (20 May) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Michael Kelly, Global Head of Multi-Asset at PineBridge Investments.

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