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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

CNA938 Rewind

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 - Exploring the Science of Clean Air with FJ SafeSpace

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jay Choy, founder of FJ SafeSpace – providers of premium air quality monitoring solutions. Choy will recall how and why he went into the advanced air purification sector after getting retrenched from his sales job. He’ll talk about the science behind photoplasma technology, and how it combats hidden threats like viruses, bacteria, fine dust, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and odours. Choy will also talk about how FJ SafeSpace has carried out over 140 indoor air quality assessments across homes, offices, childcare centres and industrial sites.

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CNA938 Rewind - An alternative to the Bib Gourmand list with K.F. Seetoh

Close to 90 Singapore eateries now have Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions, with over 70 per cent of them made up of hawker and casual eateries. Lance Alexander speaks with heritage street food advocate, commentator and critic K.F. Seetoh, founder of Makansutra.

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CNA938 Rewind - Bike-sharing: I want to ride my bicycle

Singapore is seeing a revival in its bike-sharing scene, as two operators expand their fleets. Are we falling in love with bike sharing again? Lance Alexander speaks with Htay Aung, Founder and CEO, Anywheel.

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CNA938 Rewind - Is the cinema scene dead in Singapore?

Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia could cease its cinema operations in Singapore, due to ongoing financial challenges. What could this mean for the cinema scene here? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Jinna Tay, Senior Lecturer, Communications And New Media, NUS.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - What the ick? 

From sudden cringe to complete turnoff - why do we get “the ick” in relationships, and is it a red flag or just a passing phase? Cheryl Goh speaks with Theresa Pong, Counselling Director of The Relationship Room, to unpack what this gut feeling reveals about attraction, dealbreakers, and emotional maturity. 

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