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CNA938 Rewind - Decades of CNY Goodness - River Hongbao Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new and exciting at River Hongbao 2026, one of the most anticipated Chinese New Year events. Held at Gardens by the Bay from 15-24 February, River Hongbao 2026 organising committee member Pok Cheng Chong will describe how the celebrations will last for 10 nights – showcasing lantern displays, live performances, and family-friendly programmes. Pok will also talk about a major highlight this year, which is four nights of fireworks at The Meadow. He’ll then discuss the special thematic night performances, including Getai, Xinyao and S-POP nights.

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CNA938 Rewind - Could your social media history decide your US entry, even on ESTA?

The U.S may add a new requirement for foreign visitors. The Trump administration is considering asking travellers including ESTA - applicants to submit five years of their social-media history. That would include visitors from Singapore and other countries. Daniel Martin discusses further with Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors and former Clinton Administration official.

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CNA938 Rewind - An expansion of payments system using the RMB among the many moves at JCBC

Are we seeing this going towards elevating the RMB to the same globally accepted status as the US$? Daniel Martin finds out from James CHIN, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania.

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CNA938 Rewind - Europe's bold move: Tapping frozen Russian assets

The EU indefinitely freezes Russia’s assets in Europe, so Hungary and Slovakia cannot prevent billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine. But will this only serve to add fuel to the fire? Daniel Martin discusses further with East Asian expert Dr LIM Tai Wei, Professor with Soka University in Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - Shifting lines: What Zelenskyy's NATO concessions mean for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared an openness to drop ambitions of joining NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, amid recent peace talks to bring the Ukraine war to an end. Daniel Martin discusses further with East Asian expert Dr LIM Tai Wei, Professor with Soka University in Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Global Culinary Journeys of F&B Hotelier Marvin Alballi

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to a hotelier about his culinary journeys in Greece, USA, Dubai and Spain. Marvin Alballi, Vice President of F&B at Hilton Asia Pacific will recall a memorable trip to the Greek island of Skiathos where he indulged in seaside eating and beachfront living, as well as an accidental discovery of Lepi – a popular meze spot in Volos. He’ll then talk about visiting New York City’s Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan run by Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer. In Dubai, Alballi will reminisce enjoying the cuisine of The Orfali Brothers - a trio of Syrian chefs known for their innovative, globally inspired cuisine. As for Barcelona, Spain, he’ll describe exploring the famed Gothic Quarter and how he felt transported back to the Middle Ages.

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