CNA938 Rewind - Exploring Love and Loss: Nirmal Ghosh on His Debut Book of Poems

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with writer and poet Nirmal Ghosh who’s celebrating the recent release of his debut volume of poems “The Weeds That Grow in Cemeteries”. Ghosh will talk about what inspired most of his 109 poems – profound human emotions like love, loss and longing. A former US Bureau and wildlife conservationist, Ghosh will also talk about the six other books he’s written like “Backlash : Donald Trump and the Remaking of America”, and “Blue sky, White Cloud” a collection of three novellas focusing on animals and how they coexist with mankind.

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CNA938 Rewind - When growth doesn’t hire: can GDP rise while jobs vanish?

Could reduced job creation in an AI-led economy ultimately stunt Singapore’s GDP growth? Daniel Martin speaks with Louise Loo, Head of Asia Economics at Oxford Economics.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Do you want a central kitchen food option for your child’s school?

The Education Ministry says it has no intention of scaling its central kitchen model to every school, and it is only reserved for those that face difficulties securing stallholders. Do you want a central kitchen providing the food for your child’s school? Daniel Martin discusses further with Esther Foong–Tan, Family Life Education Specialist and a mother of two.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tourists spent big on F&B in 2025; so why does the sector still seem so tough?

Tourism spending on food and beverage is up, yet F&B outlets continue to shut across Singapore. With receipts hitting a record $23.9 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, why are F&B businesses closing despite higher spending? Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Chan, Director at Protegie F&B Consultancy.

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CNA938 Rewind - What’s new at Suntec City’s “HUAT A Pot-sperity” Festival

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where - in Suntec City - Singaporeans can go to experience some mega Chinese New Year-themed interactive activities & shopping experiences. Chiew Han Joo from ESR Real Estate Services Management will talk about Suntec City’s “HUAT A Pot-sperity” Festival, now ongoing until 1st March 2026. She’ll talk about how youngsters can dive into the POTsperity 5-metre-tall hotpot-themed inflatable ball pit, print their very own hongbaos, and play some interactive digi festive games. Chiew will also describe an immersive plushie-themed festive bazaar - featuring a collaboration with the Mr Merlion & Friends play/lifestyle brand - like “grilling” bak kwa plushies to “baking” pineapple tart plushies.

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