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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From campus to cockpit — How Captain Benson Woon made a mid-career decision to pursue his childhood dream

For seven years, Benson Woon taught students as a lecturer. While he enjoyed the job, teaching was his second love. Since he was a child, he knew he wanted to become a commercial pilot — but had to take a detour. Then at 29, he seized the opportunity to try again — and made it. Since 2013, Captain Benson Woon, who's now a pilot-instructor with Scoot, has been living his dream in the skies. He reflects on his journey and shares what he'd write in his letter to his younger self — and offers some insights for individuals who may want to explore taking a similar career flightpath.

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CNA938 Rewind - Dattebayo! Travelling Asia for That Ultimate Anime Experience

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out from travel service provider Trip.com Singapore about how they’ve noticed a 195% year‑on‑year surge in searches for anime and comic‑related travel experiences across Asia. Trip.com Singapore’s Edmund Ong will discuss how more fans are seeking immersive, experience‑led travels — from seeking out major conventions held abroad to journeying to real‑life locations tied to their favourite anime worlds.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the Culture of ‘Kidult’ Collecting - from Hello Kitty to Pokémon

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the ‘kidult’ world of collectibles culture in Singapore. Andy Chin talks about his passion for collecting small toys and figurines - from Hello Kitty to Power Rangers. Sophie Sng talks about her startup, The Collector's Arcade LLP, a Pokémon trading card business. Danny Wong, CEO of local self-storage provider Work+Store will discuss trends like how some adult hobbies - that outgrow the home space - lead to the search for flexible storage solutions.

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CNA938 Rewind - No way around Hormuz: Why Iran can threaten against alternative routes

Iran has warned that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions in the Middle East. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Clemens Chay, Senior Fellow for Geopolitics, Observer Research Foundation Middle East.

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CNA938 Rewind - A necessary pause: Can the Middle East hold the line? #SGToday

The U.S and Iran have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks, raising hopes of saving a peace deal that’s been under pressure. Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Clemens Chay, Senior Fellow for Geopolitics, Observer Research Foundation Middle East.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (29/6): Mixed markets amid a fragile US-Iran truce #SGToday

Guest: Irene Foo, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, Maybank Group Wealth Management

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