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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 - From bases to bombers: Expanding U.S.–Singapore defence cooperation

Singapore and the U.S aim to strengthen defence co-operation, following a meeting between Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and U.S Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. What else could this meeting mean for U.S-Singapore defence ties? Daniel Martin discusses with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the U.S. Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS.

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CNA938 Rewind - Legends of Local Art @ STPI's "Material Moves" Exhibition

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where art lovers can go to see the original works of four legendary Singapore artists: Han Sai Por, Goh Beng Kwan, Ong Kim Seng and the late Chua Ek Kay – all of them Cultural Medallion recipients. Titled “Material Moves” the exhibition celebrates their remarkable contributions and legacy within the local art scene. Ong Kim Seng, world renowned award-winning Singaporean watercolourist will talk about his new artworks, specially created in collaboration with STPI. Curator Dr Adele Tan will discuss how the exhibition came about this SG60 year.

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CNA938 Rewind - IanYS - Representing SG on the Global Stage

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with IanYS, guitarist and songwriter-producer, now representing Singapore on the Grammy-considered LP “World Album”. The album is the first one of its kind in history to feature artists from every country in the world. Ian will talk about his track “The Distance”, created with American singer-songwriter JEMY, which addresses a toxic relationship. He’ll also recall his beginnings in songwriting and how he broke into the Brazilian music scene with his lo-fi single “Idas E Vindas” which garnered over 240,000 streams across various platforms. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rejuvenating a Popular Pop-Up Fair thanks to Island Atelier Founders

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Emily Greally and Jacquie Hourihane, co-founders of Island Atelier – a curated shopping experience at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from 11 – 12 September 2025. Greally and Hourihane will explain how the challenging retail landscape for independent labels, and other factors, inspired them to start the business. They’ll also describe what visitors can expect at Island Atelier – from a curated lineup of brands to family-friendly activities in a relaxed coastal setting.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Wonderland Upside Down 

Hui Wong speaks with Stuart Wee, Co-Founder of Wonderland Upside Down, about creating an immersive dining journey inspired by Alice in Wonderland. From theatrical performances to playful dishes like “atas cat food,” we uncover how storytelling, design, and food come together to create an unforgettable experience. 

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