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

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 - Installment/delayed payment platforms like Atome and GrabPay increasingly helping parents afford tuition?

In a TV package by CNA’s Sherlyn Seah, she explored how enrichment centres are dealing with growing operating costs, despite a surge in demand this holiday season. Daniel Martin explores another tune that shows payment apps and delayed payment plans may be helping parents pay for tuition. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Anngieline Lu, Director and Co-Owner of Everyday Tuition.

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CNA938 Rewind - Bedok fish soup hawker with big heart, helps save his coffee shop

A 39-year-old hawker took over a Bedok coffeeshop for over $30,000 a month to save it. He slashed rents, brought in new stalls… and still finds time to provide fish porridge to seniors. What drove him to do it, and how did he pull it off? Daniel Martin speaks with Low Boon Chuan, stall owner of Boon Keng Road Fish Head Bee Hoon at Lau Ka Kopitiam.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Putting your best foot forward 

Why pay attention to foot health? When age catches up with you, what are the risks of developing gait abnormalities? What preventive steps can we take for safer movement and everyday comfort? Hui Wong speaks with Lewis Nurney, Head of Podiatry at UFIT to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Are we doing enough to tackle Asia’s agricultural water stress?   

Asia’s food security is under growing threat as a deepening water crisis puts crops, supply chains, and livelihoods at risk. What needs to be done now to avert it? Hui Wong speaks with Richard Skinner, partner at consultancy Oliver Wyman to dive into the urgent choices and the opportunities shaping the region’s future. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Australia's Social Media Ban: A Blueprint for Digital Regulation or a 'Nanny' Overreach?

Australia is rolling out a world-first ban restricting minors from accessing social media platforms without parental consent. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng examine the controversial legislation with Professor Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University: is this move a necessary step to protect youth mental health, or an unenforceable measure that infringes on digital freedom?   

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