CNA938 Rewind - More realistic and accurate graphics on MAPS
Guest: Tech reviewer Bobby Tonelli
CNA938 Rewind - Common Touch – The Story of Ceramists Zestro & Fyon
In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to the founders of pottery studio Common Touch: ceramic artists Fyon Cheong and Zestro Leow. They’ll talk about how their studio came about and why they plan to grow Common Touch as a community hub using clay as a powerful connector that fosters shared human experiences. Leow and Cheong will also talk about how they work with people from all walks of life as well as corporate clients. They’ll also describe the Common Touch Craft Festival, featuring more than 300 booths showcasing everything from handcrafted ceramics to digital illustrations.
CNA938 Rewind - Fiidaa Art and The Working Capitol's 28 Frames — a curated exhibition of 28 artworks
In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to the organisers behind 28 Frames, a curated exhibition of 28 artworks by local artists installed throughout two heritage shophouses turned co-working spaces at Keong Saik and Ann Siang Road. A collaboration between art consultancy and gallery Fiidaa Art and co-working space brand The Working Capitol, the 28 selected artworks are strategically exhibited in everyday communal spaces - like stairwells, co-working rooms and lounges. One of the artists Charles Wong will talk about his works which feature dotted calligraphic forms in multiple languages and why each dot carries a symbolic weight.
CNA938 Rewind - Exploring ways to improve commute between Singapore and Johor
Local authorities are open to ideas that can improve the commute between Singapore and Johor, but have no plans to fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services. However, it is considering the use of ride-hailing apps to book cross-border trips on licensed taxis and increasing the number of boarding and alighting points in the two countries. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out more from Associate Professor Walter Theseira, School of Business, SUSS.
CNA938 Rewind - What is judicial mercy and when is it invoked?
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 4) to abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice. His lawyers urged the court to exercise judicial mercy and impose a fine with no prison time to which the prosecution did not object. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng look at what judicial mercy is and the circumstances it can be invoked with Chooi Jing Yen, Director of Chooi Jing Yen LLC.
CNA938 Rewind - Hong Kong IPO boom: How sustainable is the frenzy?
Hong Kong is on track to be the world’s top IPO venue this year. In the first half of 2025, some 44 companies went public in Hong Kong, a 47% jump from the same period last year. IPO proceeds increased sevenfold to HK$107.1 billion, catapulting HKEX to the top of global exchanges for the first half. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out the possible reasons for this frenzy and if it can be sustained from Andrew Leung, Independent China Strategist, Andrew Leung International Consultants.
