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CNA938 Rewind - Meet 2025 World Confectioner Awardee & Singaporean: Chef Joanne Huang 

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean pastry chef Joanne Huang, who recently won the title “Confectioner of the Year” at the Union of Bakers and Confectioners (UIBC) Awards 2025 held in São Paulo, Brazil. Chef Huang will talk about her experience at the ceremony and what it took for her to win this global award. Forest Lim and Sam Lee, President and Vice President of the Singapore Bakery & Confectionery Trade Association will talk about how they supported Chef Huang and how they promote the bakery arts industry in Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: With restaurant and even cinema chain closures, are we running out of things to do in Singapore?

Privé Group has shuttered all its restaurants, while Cathay Cineplexes has ceased operations and entered voluntary liquidation amid financial troubles. From nightlife to the big screen to dining, familiar hangouts are closing their doors. Where are Singaporeans spending their time now? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr. Samer El Hajjar, Senior Marketing Lecturer at the National University of Singapore Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Could we see the signing of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India after PM’s visit?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins his official visit to New Delhi today – his first trip to India as head of government. He is visiting at the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi. This year also marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Hasan Jafri, Founder and Managing Director of HJ Advisory.

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CNA938 Rewind - Documenting the Female Digital Revolution

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with author Nimisha Tailor, who is now promoting her book, “The Female Digital Revolution”. Tailor will discuss how it provides insights into the changing role of women in the rapidly evolving digital economy. She will highlight some of the book’s real-life stories and research, which detail the current and future digital changes that are reshaping the role of women. Tailor will also explore scenarios in which tech is weaponised against women and girls.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Paincare’s Dr Bernard Lee - Building a Medical Practice from Scratch

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro uncovers the founder’s story of Singapore Paincare - specialists in the treatment and management of chronic and acute pain. Dr. Bernard Lee will recount why he started the specialist centre and the unique challenges he experienced doing so. As Singapore inches towards super-aged status, Dr Lee will highlight the common chronic pain types that seniors may endure as they get older. On the business and operations end, Dr Lee will talk about the steps he and his team took to refresh the brand’s identity, and what advice he has for Singapore companies – big or small – on what they should bear in mind when going through a rebranding exercise.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - The death of a third space for youths and young adults 

Hui Wong speaks with Sara-Ann Lee, a Clinical Psychologist from The Psychology Practice, about the grief and sadness many Singaporeans are experiencing with the closure of The Projector. They discuss the role of “third spaces” in our lives, why their loss hurts so deeply, and how we can move forward. 

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