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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Rising above abuse and abandonment, Dino Isaac uses his story to help others find hope and strength

As a child, Dino Isaac survived domestic violence, endured homelessness, and grew up without parental support. You may recognise Dino from a recent viral video, in which he shared how the Place of Birth on his birth certificate states: "Gambas Avenue, open space surrounded by bushes". Dino, who is currently working towards becoming a social worker, shares his remarkable journey of resilience, reconciliation, and conviction — that he can give meaning to his past struggles by helping others find strength in their journey. Dino is also writing an autobiography called: "The Jungle Boy: A Singapore Son".

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Markets price in Fed cuts, yen under pressure

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Sean Yokota, Head of Markets Asia, SEB. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The hidden economic cost of Southeast Asia’s floods

Severe floods and relentless downpours are sweeping across Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam – displacing communities, damaging farmland and disrupting regional trade. But behind the headlines lies a deeper story: the mounting economic consequences of extreme weather in Southeast Asia. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Christian Nielsen, Global Service Line Director, Water Climate Adaptation, Ramboll to find out the economic impact of these devastating weather events on the region’s supply chains and food security.

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CNA938 Rewind - Can Singapore be a global leader in AI enabled humanoid robotics?

Researchers and students working on AI-enabled humanoid robotics are set to benefit from a newly launched lab. The 900-square-metre facility at NTU marks an expanded phase of its partnership with motion-technology company Schaeffler. Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Zheng Yuanjin, Director of the Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab: Intelligent Mechatronics Hub.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Weekly Highlights — A tennis pro bounces back at 40; from home-based business to owning a home; and a "social club" for old and young

Featuring reflections, lessons, and "letters" from the week of 24 November 2025: Sarah Pang, one of the few Singaporeans to have made it onto the Women's Tennis Association's singles rankings, prepares to bounce back into the circuit at 40, and shares how her passion for the sport taught her all about serving beyond the court. Nabill Shukry, who co-founded frozen food company, Cheekies, with his father in the midst of the pandemic, shares how he went from operating out of their one-room rental apartment to being able to purchase a home for his family. Mariel Chee and Bennett Lee, the young co-founders of the Joo Chiat Social Club, an assisted living facility that brings the elderly residents together with young children for heartwarming intergenerational encounters.

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CNA938 Rewind - TotalEnergies' exit: can we use these 1,400 low-wattage chargers?

TotalEnergies is shutting down its electric vehicle charging operations in Singapore, with all charging points to be transferred to other operators by the end of the year. How will this exit impact Singapore’s EV market and its 2030 electrification goals? Daniel Martin speaks with Terence Siew, President and Co-Founder of the Electric Vehicle Association of Singapore.

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