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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Weekly Highlights — From pain to parenthood and purpose; taking over his family's construction firm at 28; sparking tough but important conversations, and more

Featuring reflections, lessons, and "letters" from the week of 29 September 2025:

  • Colette Chan, who healed from the pain of a miscarriage, found the courage to step off the corporate ladder, and founded Ember & Ash, a company celebrating the story of parenthood and family.
  • Lai Wei Xiang, third-generation boss of Lai Yew Seng Construction, who had to take over the family business when he was 28, in the midst of the pandemic — after having to come to terms with deep personal loss and an unexpected family revelation.
  • Evan Chow, who co-founded the gig-working app Quest even before graduating from university — all because he couldn't get a craving for cornflakes satisfied.
  • Rebekah Lin, co-founder of a Half, a consultancy that puts together experiential events for people to begin conversations about tough but important topics relevant to their wellbeing.
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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Tech Week 2025

All eyes are on Tech Week Singapore where global innovators, business leaders, and policymakers are gathering to explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping the industries of tomorrow. Mike Tan speaks with Andy Kiwanuka, Managing Director, CloserStill Media about cutting-edge showcases that could define the future of tech in our region. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Off the Beaten Track in Japan with Shawne Koh Part 2

In the second part of their Destination Anywhere chat, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with digital creator & travel content Shawne Koh about his travels to less touristy places in Japan. He’ll talk about taking a traditional Japanese boat cruise down a scenic river and visiting the famous hot-spring-bathing Japanese macaques.

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CNA938 Rewind - Off the Beaten Track in Japan with Shawne Koh Part 1

In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with digital creator & travel content Shawne Koh about his travels to less touristy places in Japan. He’ll recall staying at a century-old Airbnb, and what it was like crossing an 800-year-old vine bridge.

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CNA938 Rewind - The protein gap: Malnutrition among older adults in Singapore

Several hospitals in Singapore are seeing more malnutrition cases among older adults, especially when it comes to eating protein and key vitamins. Doctors warned this trend could rise if unchecked, and could lead to a greater risk of dementia or falls among seniors. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out the practical steps families and seniors can take to improve nutrition at home with Dr Naras Lapsys, senior dietician, sports dietitian and chief clinical officer, Chi Longevity  

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CNA938 Rewind - Israel-Hamas war 2 years on: Is the end in sight amid truce talks in Cairo?

Israel-Hamas war hits the two-year mark on Oct 7, 2025 amid truce talks in Cairo, Egypt. The negotiations take place after U.S President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’ statement that it has accepted some elements of the American plan. Israel had previously said it supported the new U.S effort to end the war. Is the end of the war finally in sight? Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman get insights from Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Middle East Fellow, Baker Institute, Rice University

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