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CNA938 Rewind - If bookstores cease to exist in Singapore, would most of us care?

It may not be practical to purchase every book we wish to read, but we can support the literary ecosystem in small but meaningful ways, says author Vivian Teo in her commentary on cna.asia. Bookstores in Singapore are on the decline with the shuttering of Kinokuniya Singapore, Epigram Books and Times Bookstores. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee, Associate Dean at the Office for Research at the National Institute of Education, NTU. They discuss what the future of bookstores is here. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Are more keeping their old cars rather than scrapping them?

Nearly 2,840 cars have had their COEs renewed in the first three months of 2025, over double the number for the same period last year. It’s the highest figure for the quarter since 2020 as well. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Desmond Chan, Editor, Sgcarmart.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore's PMI falls again for a 2nd straight month; a tougher second half to 2025?

Singapore’s manufacturing sector contracted for a second straight month in May, but the pace of decline eased slightly. Could we be in for a tough last six months of the year? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out from Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Teaching youths to deal with stress and self-doubt

In Singapore’s high-achieving education system, stress and burnout are lived experiences of one’s teenage years. But what if personal growth was given equal weight as academic results? Cheryl Goh speaks with Matthew Zachary Liu, founder of Maverick Movement, a youth mentorship platform that helps build confidence in teens.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Two Sisters’ Smoothie for the summer heat

In this hot sweltering summer heat, a well-blended smoothie provides refreshing relief. Two Sisters’ Smoothies is a home-based viral smoothie bar in Kembangan, serving up delicious and innovative local flavours that hits the right spot. Cheryl Goh speaks with sisters-in-law Lew Su Ling and Lydia Batricia, the owners of Two Sisters’ Smoothies, on how they blend up a storm every weekend.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Tackling the Silent Killer - Stress

Stress in all facets of life is inevitable, but how we respond to stress is what defines us. Cheryl Goh speaks with Shiv Khera, international author, on his latest book Live While You’re Alive, to offer a simple reminder to “take a break before you break down”.

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