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CNA938 Rewind - Homegrown large language model could be the next Deepseek or ChatGPT

CNA938 Rewind

Local large language model Sea-Lion has gained much attention in South-East Asia – with around 235,000 downloads so far. AI Singapore researchers are now planning to add voice recognition to the programme later this year. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more with Darius Liu, Head of Partnerships & Strategy, AI Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Making the arts inclusive for all, thanks to SAM!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out how the Singapore Art Museum is further promoting inclusivity in the arts via “SAM Access Showcase 2025: common languages”. SAM’s Erica Lai will talk about the ‘SgSL Glossary of Art Terms’ that introduces a new collection of Singapore Sign Language signs for contemporary art terms, and what else visitors can experience like performances by neurodivergent artists and sensory-friendly programmes. Artist Alecia Neo will discuss her role in the project ‘SAM Art Dose: Performing Normal’. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Putting beloved SG hawker stalls on the map and on a T-shirt

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with designer, printmaker and artist, John Mathis, who founded Tatsu Maker Works, a brand of limited-edition linocut prints and apparel featuring Singapore food heritage. Mathis – an American based in Singapore – will talk about how he started the ancient art of linocut printing and why his artworks/T-shirts feature famous local eateries like Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, Ponggol Nasi Lemak, and Boon Tong Kee.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Shop, makan & enjoy Hari Raya vibes @ Geylang Serai Bazaar 2025!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what visitors can expect when they explore this year’s Geylang Serai Bazaar 2025, organised by cultural heritage hub Wisma Geylang Serai. Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development) will talk about what’s new this year, the 360-degree stage with four strategically designed F&B zones, and the daily performances. One of the bazaar’s over 500 stallholders is Raimy Tan, a Chinese Muslim entrepreneur co-running hawker stall BROSTERN. Tan will talk about the bestselling fusion dishes he and his family members are serving up at the bazaar.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Say Hello to elo elo – Singaporean singer and multi-instrumentalist

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Tang Hui Jun, also known by her stage name elo elo. Tang will talk about her new EP, "I Can’t Find My Head", described as an experimental pop mini-album. She’ll also discuss the various themes addressed in various songs and why she also considers it a self-discovery project. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like elo elo – at Hear65.com – an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Make way! When Bubble Tea and Robots mix

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out how Taiwanese bubble tea brand, PlayMade, is teaming up with local robotics firm, QuikBot Technologies, to deliver BBT using robots. QuikBot’s founder, Alan Ng and Tan Guo Rong, co-founder from Cray Ventures – the holding company operating PlayMade – will describe how this form of robotic delivery aims to set a new standard for automation in the F&B sector.

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