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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 - Thailand's vote: The high stakes of the next general election

Thailand's Parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for a crucial general election early next year amid ongoing domestic political turmoil and economic uncertainty. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the core issues driving the vote, from constitutional reform to the influence of the powerful reformist People’s Party. Professor Punchada Sirivunnabood, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahidol University analyzes the coalition scenarios and the ultimate impact on the country's democracy and stability.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tanker takedown: The message behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan vessel

The US seizure of a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker marks a sharp escalation, which Caracas calls 'international piracy.' Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman analyze the real strategic message Trump is sending to Latin America amid China's growing regional influence, and whether this show of force is a legitimate national security measure with Ross Feingold, Head of Research, Caerus Consulting. Did these controversial tactics achieve their aims, and what is the immediate reaction from neighbouring countries?

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CNA938 Rewind - Co-living for seniors: How a new model prioritising companionship

Singapore is rolling out new shared stay-in models for seniors, moving beyond traditional nursing homes and focusing on community, mental health, and reducing social isolation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore how this approach differs from past models and the specific, partially-dependent group it targets, who are often overlooked with Kelvin Tan, Head of Programme in Applied Ageing Studies, SUSS. What selection criteria are used, and what level of specialised caregiver support is built into this innovative system?

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Cautious Fed, shifting risk appetite, Asia’s policy moves

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with  Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB

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CNA938 Rewind - IndiGo's safety crisis – is it too big to fail?

IndiGo's mass cancellations expose severe operational failures and questions of accountability, pushing the government to intervene by trimming its schedule. Who is truly to blame—management, the board, or the regulator—and what are the true costs to customers? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the safety compromises tied to pilot duty rules and the systemic risk created by India's dependency on one dominant carrier with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Aviation Consultant, Frost & Sullivan. 

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