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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Putting "relationships before revenue", Larson Ong finds deeper meaning in business

Larson Ong is a co-founder of the creative marketing agency Visual Studio Singapore. When he started the company in 2006, success came relatively soon. But a series of unfortunate events took their toll and Larson spiralled into depression. By seeking therapy and finding an outlet in boxing, Larson bounced back and today advocates mental wellbeing among other entrepreneurs even as they build their business. Larson shares how he grew from his mental health challenges, and tells us what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore-Thailand leaders' retreat: First in eleven years, why 2026? #SGToday

After 11 years, the Singapore-Thailand leaders’ retreat returned on Wednesday (2 September). What’s brought it back – and more specifically, why now in 2026? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert with Soka University in Japan.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Should you be more careful with your online reviews; could they be defamatory?

Household appliance retailer Asia Excel recently sued a customer for defamation over a negative Shopee review, but the court dismissed the claim, finding the gist of the review was true. Daniel Martin spoke to Noelle Teoh, Associate Lawyer at GJC Law, about where the line lies between an honest negative review and defamation, and what consumers should keep in mind before posting online.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tan Lip Seng – The Globally-Respected Photographer & My Dad by Dr Tan Eng Loy

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro documents an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the late Tan Lip Seng, one of Singapore’s most respected photographers and Cultural Medallion recipient. His son Dr Tan Eng Loy and Objectif’s Ryan Chua will discuss highlights from “Tan Lip Seng: A Life in Colour” and what Tan’s contributions mean to Singapore’s overall visual heritage.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - From Candlenut to Pangium: Malcolm Lee’s Peranakan journey

Chef Malcolm Lee, Chef-owner, Pangium and Candlenut has marked another milestone in this year’s Michelin Guide Singapore, with both Candlenut and Pangium retaining their stars. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chef Malcolm to find out how he continues to champion Peranakan cuisine across two very different restaurants, while balancing heritage, innovation and the traditions that keep the cuisine alive. 

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