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CNA938 Rewind - Open for Business: Indonesia economic woes – What’s the outlook for Southeast Asia’s largest economy?

CNA938 Rewind

For months, President Prabowo Subianto’s moves to chip away at Indonesia’s long-established economic guardrails have stoked anxiety in markets. The recent sudden rout suggests investor patience is wearing thin. The former general has been causing unease with his populist spending measures, plans to dilute the central bank’s independence and aggressive policies against foreign businesses like Apple. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the outlook for Southeast Asia’s largest economy with Luthfi Ridho, Senior Eonomist, Indo Premier Securities

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Is it illegal to hold on to your streaming set-top box?

Singapore recently saw its second prosecution of someone selling illegal streaming devices here. Mr Wang Yue, the owner of Ace Technologies – a company that sold illegal streaming devices at Sim Lim Square, has been jailed six months for the charges pressed on him, and his business was fined $181,000. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with James Ow Yong, Director of Fortress Law Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - Love our Planet - EC Environmental Film Festival 2025

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film fans can go to attend the Singapore Environment Council or SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day screening event that seeks to engage individuals and communities to become stewards of the planet. Organised by SEC in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, SEC’s Executive Director Cheang Kok Chung, will highlight the chosen films: ‘Savages’, ‘A Crack in the Mountain’ and ‘Future Council’. All will be screened at Golden Village Suntec City. Cheang will also reveal where proceeds from the ticket sales will go and why all movie ticket sales are eligible for tax rebates.

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CNA938 Rewind - Bhumi — A Bold, New & Inclusive Dance-Theatre Production

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about an inclusive dance-theatre production, “Bhumi”, staged by Maya Dance Theatre and the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC). “Bhumi” is performed by artists with disabilities from Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia - featuring original choreography, poetry, and music. Kavitha, Jiaying and Shahrin - the various creatives involved in “Bhumi” - will explain why it’s more than just a performance; it is a call to action, and a moving celebration of difference, courage, and connection.

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CNA938 Rewind - Back to the Future: Travel back in time at “Rewind.Remix.Replay: SG Edition”

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founders, curators & creators of the immersive music and pop culture experience: “Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition” now happening at GastroBeats, one of Singapore's largest food and music festivals. Andrea Poh and Ng Yong Thong, co-founders of AJX Collective – a Made in SG creative incubator for immersive experiences – describe what it’s like going through “Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition”, comprising three zones that celebrate the songs that shaped generations of Singaporeans  - from the 1950s until today, even beyond.

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CNA938 Rewind - One local farmer doesn't sell her veggies at our supermarkets

Singapore has actively worked to increase agricultural production and create a safety net for our nation in the event of a food supply chain disruption. But, high local produce costs for consumers have led farmers to look at new ways to appeal to buyers and ensure business survival. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Grace Lim, CEO, Urban Farming Partners. She runs GroGrace, a local urban farm that cultivates 14 varieties of vegetables.

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