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CNA938 Rewind - Gotta collect ‘em all - Play Nation’s Kopi Shop plushies

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to witness a lovable plushie tribute to Singapore’s kopitiam culture. Kai Jun Wong, founder of local game-play and entertainment brand Play Nation will talk about Play Nation Kopi Shop. It’s an experiential retail pop-up offering limited edition plushie collectibles inspired by local breakfast favourites like kaya butter toast, kopi and soft-boiled eggs. Wong will talk about how the kopitiam allows visitors to sit on traditional square tables and brightly coloured stools, and hang out at the serving counter where their orders are prepared - from the “pouring” of kopi to the “making” of kaya butter toast.

 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Wall Street reacts to US-EU trade deal

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Omar Slim, Co-Head of Asia Fixed Income, PineBridge Investments. 

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CNA938 Rewind - All eyes on US, China resuming tariff negotiations

The world’s biggest economic superpowers are in the thick of discussions over tariffs, with extensions past the August 12th deadline likely. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the potential outcomes with Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Thai-Cambodia dispute needs to be understood for its centuries-long history: Analyst

Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Alan Chong, Senior Fellow, RSIS, about Thai and Cambodian leaders meeting in Malaysia for talks to end their ongoing border dispute.

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CNA938 Rewind - Extreme rainy weather or water seepage on reclaimed land might result in sinkholes

Part of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed last Saturday, causing a vehicle to plunge into the water-filled hole. The Public Utilities Board said the sinkhole occurred adjacent to its existing worksite, near the junction of Tanjong Katong Road South and Mountbatten Road at about 5 p.m. The driver was rescued by workers and taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, while the affected stretch has been closed for repairs until further notice. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Nithish Vattathoor, Consultant Geophysicist, Geophysical Surveys and Consulting.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Tlaxcala to Tanjong Pagar with Chef Papi

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the culture of Mexican street food and cuisine with Chef Jose Mauricio Espinoza Lara – aka “Chef Papi” – founder, owner and head chef of Papi’s Tacos, a chain of Mexican street food joints. Chef Papi will talk about growing up in Tlaxcala, a small state in central Mexico. He’ll talk about why the Tlaxcala quesadillas are served with blue corn tortillas, and why Tlaxcala is known for their unique Mole Prieto. Chef Papi will also talk about family recipes like the jalapeño and habanero sauces available at Papi’s Tacos. He’ll also recall a past filled with highs and lows – how he got kidnapped in Tijuana, worked his way up in New York kitchens, before finally setting up a business and falling in love in Singapore.

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