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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From thespian to therapist — why George Chan now helps others heal and find hope

CNA938 Rewind

George Chan has built an illustrious career in theatre for over 30 years — as an actor, singer, director, choreographer, and a talent competition judge on television. Since 2024, he has also been a psychotherapist in private practice, with a particular interest in grief therapy. George shares the challenges of his growing-up years, the personal experiences that led him to seek therapy as an adult, why he subsequently decided to become a therapist, and how he has come to appreciate the synergy between theatre and therapy.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Shape-Shifting Bags to Radioactive Art - Temasek Polytechnic’s Design Show 2026

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with two Temasek Polytechnic design students who recently exhibited their creations at the TP Design Show 2026. Fashion Management & Design student Elise Lim will talk about her body of work “Irradiated” which examines the consequences of radiation on human, animal, and botanical life forms. Product Experience & Design student Aaliyah Bafadh will describe her design “LogiAligne” - a transformable bag that converts into a wearable tech scarf. Elvis Tay, lecturer and head of the Beyond Design Center at School of Design at Temasek Polytechnic will discuss their works.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Would you consume fewer canned, bottled drinks to save on higher costs? 

From bubble tea cups to single-use cans, drink packaging is one of the most visible contributors to everyday waste — something Singapore is tackling by introducing the Beverage Container Return Scheme from 1st April. On The Big Question, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng put the question directly to consumers: would you actually consume fewer canned and bottled drinks — and what would it take to change your habits? And how would restaurants cope with new operational requirements? They spoke with Eugene Chow, CNA; Lukas Teo, Founder, The Gourmet Factor; Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Fed holds rates, plans single cut on sticky inflation amid Iran war

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with  Rick Bensignor, President, InTheKnowTrader.com and Founder, Bensignor Investment Strategies 

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CNA938 Rewind - Can Southeast Asia's conglomerates make a comeback?

Southeast Asia’s biggest conglomerates long been seen as pillars of the regional economy. But a new report from global consulting firm Bain and Company says that model is under serious pressure. Focused competitors are eating into their turf, and many of these giants are struggling to keep up. So is it time for Asia’s great conglomerates to reinvent themselves — and can they? Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Amanda Chin, Partner, Bain & Company

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Momentum (18 Mar): Has the death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani added to Asian market jitters?

With attention shifting to the Federal Reserve meeting, as policymakers weigh growth against inflation risks amid the Middle East conflict, Daniel Martin asked Arun Pai, Associate Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures, how Asian markets performed today. 

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