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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Home at last — how family fuelled Nabill Shukry's food business success

Nabill Shukry, 28, is the co-founder of Cheekies, a healthy frozen meal-prep company that he started with his father out of their rented one-room HDB apartment in 2021. Today, Cheekies runs out of two commercial kitchens, a warehouse, and employs a small team of workers. What began as a means to keep his family financially afloat during challenging times has paid off — soon, Nabill and his family will have a home of their own, thanks to years of hard work, belief, and sacrifice. Nabill shares the lessons he's gained through his journey and what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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CNA938 Rewind - COP30 Wk 1 began with a call for countries to work together; culminating in the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

13 countries have released plans to develop national platforms through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness program at COP30. Daniel Martin discusses with East Asian expert Dr Lim Tai Wei, Professor with Soka University in Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - vOilah! French Film Festival turns 41!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film lovers can go to check out the over 30 films now screening at the 41st vOilah! French Film Festival, which brings the magic of French cinema to audiences in Singapore – from 13 to 30 November 2025. His Excellency Stephen Marchisio, Ambassador of France to Singapore, will discuss the festival’s different genres such as literary adaptations, science fiction, family animation, and historical drama. Ambassador Marchisio will also highlight the visiting French filmmakers and actors who are gracing the festival with their presence.

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CNA938 Rewind - Drawn to Creativity - Canada’s Faith Erin Hicks & Her World of Cartoons

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Faith Erin Hicks, a Canadian cartoonist and writer who was in town for the Singapore Writers Festival 2025. Hicks is well known for bestsellers like “Friends with Boys” and “The Adventures of Superhero Girl”. The two-time Eisner Award-winner will discuss one of her more recent graphic novels, “Pumpkinheads”, which she worked on with author Rainbow Rowell – it explores issues like friendship, identity, and adventure.

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CNA938 Rewind - Noshing on edible flowers, microgreens, and herbs - Nosh Produce’s Nicole Tay

In “Made in SG”, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the co-founder of Nosh Produce, a specialty indoor farm growing edible flowers, microgreens, leaves and herbs. Nicole Tay will recall how Nosh Produce was inspired by a trip to the Netherlands, and why the company decided to be both a B2B and B2C business – catering to bakeries and home chefs alike. Tay – who has fronted Nosh Produce booths at major events like Speciality Food & Drinks Asia and Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia – will address challenges faced by other indoor farms in Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Anti-scam expert Frances Yong sprang into action after her mother became a victim

Frances Yong was heading a global anti-scam team at an international bank, when she found out that her own mother became a victim. Frances left her job and started White Byte, a company that reaches out to vulnerable individuals and businesses to educate them on scam protections. Frances shares how she engages the elderly, migrant workers, and others; what she tells those who have fallen victim, and what she'd say to her younger self.

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