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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Chocolate Finance's Walter de Oude on the wisdom of taking risks later in life

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Walter de Oude is a veteran of the financial services sector. The former CEO of HSBC Singapore's insurance business went on to start Singlife, which became one of the largest insurance companies in Singapore in 2020. His second venture, the consumer fintech company Chocolate Finance, was launched in 2024. Walter's entrepreneurial journey began in his early-forties, and he reflects on why he believes it's better to take risks later in life, rather than in one's youth. Walter shares how an eventful first year of growth and challenges has yielded valuable insights on consumer psychology and communication.

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CNA938 Rewind - Celebrate all-things Peranakan @ Sentosa

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the new “Peranakan Reimagined” showcase at Sentosa island spanning different areas — from Sentosa Sensoryscape and Singapore Cable Car to other spots across the island. Sentosa Development Corporation’s Chris Pok will discuss highlights like a shophouse-shaped installation with light projection artworks, larger-than-life displays, kebaya dress-ups, interactive workshops, and lively performances. Artist Yeni Lim will talk about the embroidery workshops she’s conducting and merch she’s designed just for “Peranakan Reimagined”.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - It’s getting hot in here!

As Singapore swelters under rising temperatures, classrooms are becoming the new frontlines of climate adaptation. Cheryl Goh speaks to Associate Professor Alberto Salvo, who is dean’s chair of the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the researcher behind a new study linking heat to poorer academic performance, exploring how the heat affects students’ focus, health and well-being.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - French comfort food with a Singaporean twist!

What happens when home-style French cooking meets the flavours of Singapore? Cheryl Goh explores La Table d’Emma’s refreshed anniversary menu that brings together the warmth of Alsatian tradition, the finesse of French technique, and a playful local twist — all made from scratch with Chef Michael Muller, owner and chef of La Table d’Emma.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Trust and leadership ver A.I.

AI is transforming how teams work, and how leaders build trust, connect and guide people through change. Cheryl Goh dives into why emotional intelligence and transparent communication are key to leading in a tech-driven world with Elayne Gan, General Manager, APAC at Dow Jones

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CNA938 Rewind - All ears: why soundscaping an eatery is key to customers’ experience

CNA Lifestyle’s Grace Yeoh writes that food, price and service matter – but perhaps an often overlooked test of a memorable dining environment is whether you can have a proper conversation. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng spoke with Gabrielle Maswi, co-owner of Three by Garamika and Adrian Lo, Founder, Soundzipper on what the ideal balance is.

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