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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Nanny Eliana didn't let her turbulent youth stop her from "building what she didn't have"

CNA938 Rewind

Nanny Eliana is the founder of Bridges M&C, a healthcare and medical communications agency with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. In her late-teens, Nanny found out that she was adopted after a series of arguments with her strict adoptive father. Sent back to her biological family, she often feared for her safety due to her biological father's schizophrenic and violent behaviour. Nanny shares how, after carrying the emotional wounds from her youth for many years, she discovered her ability to "build what she didn't have", and tells us what she'd write in her letter to her younger self.

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CNA938 Rewind - From power to peril: How Sheikh Hasina’s conviction could transform Bangladesh’s political climate

A Bangladesh court has convicted ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity and sentenced her to death in absentia. The charges stem from her role in ordering a brutal crackdown on a student-led uprising in 2024, which the UN says may have killed as many as 1,400 people. How will this development shape the nation’s political climate moving forward? Hairianto Diman finds out with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris

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CNA938 Rewind - Breaking ceilings: Dr Noeleen Heyzer on a life of firsts and service

Dr Noeleen Heyzer, Singapore’s first United Nations under-secretary-general, has received the Meritorious Service Medal for her distinguished contributions to diplomacy, development, and peace. Hairianto Diman speaks with her about her journey that began along the Singapore River and led to the global stage – breaking barriers for women, reshaping institutions, and redefining what it means to lead with purpose. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: US equities extend selloff, treasury yields ease

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman speaks with Ken Wong, Asia Equity Portfolio Specialist, Eastspring Investments 

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CNA938 Rewind - When the Ringgit rises: What the surge means for Singapore and ASEAN economies

Malaysia’s ringgit has emerged as one of Asia’s few bright spots – but its rally underscores deeper regional imbalances. As Singapore and ASEAN adjust, the region’s next moves could define 2025’s growth story. What does a stronger MYR mean for Singapore’s competitiveness and ASEAN’s economic outlook? Hairianto Diman finds out with Dr Aurobindo Ghosh, Assistant Professor of Finance, SMU

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Insta-fame or instant jail? Online pranks on trial

A 26-year-old Australian man who rushed at Wicked star Ariana Grande during a premiere in Singapore has been sentenced to nine days' jail for public nuisance. He agreed with the prosecution that his act was premeditated, planned, and carried out intentionally to catch the attention of other people. How harmless are online pranks, and are we, the viewers, encouraging them? Daniel Martin discusses with Edson Tandoc Jr., President's Chair Professor of Communication Studies, NTU.

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