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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Engineering Clean Water, Powered by Porsche and Atera Water

CNA938 Rewind

Porsche is bringing its sustainability ambitions beyond the road with “Start-up Your Dream”, a new global initiative backing social-impact startups in the Global South. The first company selected worldwide is Singapore-based Atera Water, which is developing advanced, chemical-free membrane technology to deliver affordable clean water in regions facing scarcity and pollution, with its initial deployment planned in Southeast Asia. We find out how Porsche aims to help Atera turn cutting-edge research into scalable, real-world solutions for water-stressed communities with Dr Philipp Metz, Sustainability Strategy Field Lead of “Partner to Society" at Porsche AG, and Dr Adrian Yeo, Co-founder and CEO at Atera Water.

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CNA938 Rewind - Sisterhood & Gangland Life - Author Wen-Yi Lee’s “When They Burned the Butterfly”

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean writer Wen-yi Lee about her second novel, “When They Burned the Butterfly”. Set against the backdrop of early 1970s Singapore, it is about loner schoolgirl Adeline Siow, whose mother dies in a house fire with a butterfly seared onto her skin. Adeline searches for her mother’s killer and soon gets entangled in a magical, dangerous world of secret societies. Lee will talk about how she crafted the novel and the research that went into recreating a bygone era of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How flexible logistics help SMEs stay resilient during gloomy business periods

Amid rising tariffs, surging costs, and back-to-back festive peaks, Singapore’s SMEs are fighting to stay agile. How can flexible, on-demand logistics help these businesses keep costs in check and stay resilient in a rapidly changing economy? Hui Wong finds out more with Alex Lin, Managing Director for Lalamove Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - White House address: Trump outlines wins as critics cite falling support

In a carefully staged evening address, US President Donald Trump used the platform to showcase his administration’s victories — even as new polls show his approval ratings slipping. The speech aimed to reassure Americans on the economy and national security, but analysts say the message comes at a politically vulnerable moment. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down his speech with Rick Mullaney, Executive Director of Haskell Public Policy Institute, Jacksonville University.

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CNA938 Rewind - The digital wealth era has begun; looking ahead to crypto in 2026

Asia’s richest investors aren’t gambling on crypto anymore — they’re building their legacy with it. A new Sygnum report shows a massive shift: 90% now see digital assets as essential for long-term wealth, and 60% plan to increase their holdings. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Gracie Lin, CEO, OKX Singapore, to unpack why the “Wild West” days are over and what this means for your own portfolio.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From para-sailing trailblazer to boccia gold medalist — Jovin Tan celebrates victories both big and small

Jovin Tan is synonymous with para-sailing in Singapore. He's won gold medals at the Asian Para Games (2014) and ASEAN Para Games (2015); he's also participated in four consecutive Paralympic Games (first in 2004). In 2022, he switched to boccia and won his first international gold medal in November 2025. For his sporting achievements and for uplifting other individuals with disabilities, Jovin was a recipient of the Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards 2025. Jovin, who was born with cerebral palsy, shares how sports changed his life, how he's using sailing to empower others, and the most valuable pieces of advice he'd write in his letter to his younger self.

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