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CNA938 Rewind - Open for Business - Shipping firms pull out of Hong Kong to skirt US tariffs

CNA938 Rewind - Open for Business - Shipping firms pull out of Hong Kong to skirt US tariffs
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13 Mar 2025 09:11AM
8 mins

Some companies have begun discreetly moving their operations out of Hong Kong amid concerns of their ships possibly being hit by US sanctions in a conflict between Beijing and Washington. For more insights on this move, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Andrew Leung, international and independent China Strategist based in Hong Kong.

CNA938 Rewind - First single room shared facilities project

About 400 low-income singles have moved into a hostel-like arrangement, under the Single Room Shared Facilities Scheme. The move provides more options for vulnerable individuals who prefer privacy, as they work towards regaining stability and self-reliance. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School.

20/03/2025 17 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Pod living in the heart of the Singapore River

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it's like to live in a pod or capsule hotel room while staycationing in Singapore. She’ll speak with the co-founders of CUBE Social @ Boat Quay, a new capsule hotel in a restored heritage shophouse along the Singapore River.  CEO Mohd K Rafin and founder/COO Sonia Anya Tay will talk about the insides and interior of the various capsule hotel rooms and what it’s like to sleep and spend time in one. They’ll also talk about CUBE Social @ Boat Quay’s women-only section, various shared spaces and the hotel’s private soundproof booth. 

 

20/03/2025 18 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Irene Ang’s tips for decluttering and effective, efficient home cleaning

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers the culture and practices of modern household care with entrepreneur and celebrity Irene Ang and James Lim, Asia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer at Helpling, a home services company. Ang will share with listeners the most effective methods of home cleaning which include hotel-standard bed making, a 50-point cleaning checklist, and a minimalist style of tidying for people with tight schedules. Lim will highlight key caregiving methods for those living in multi-generational households.

20/03/2025 29 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Explore the world more purposefully with Alchemist Travel

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the three co-founders of Alchemist Travel, a luxury travel agency created and based in Singapore. Lauren Raps, Steph Wetherell and Jo Hendry-Prior will talk about the agency’s beginnings and why it was named after a bestselling novel. They’ll explain why Alchemist Travel encourages clients to think about issues like sustainability and having a positive impact on their surroundings while exploring. The co-founders will also highlight 2025 travel trends;  the best places to travel for food; and advice on how to travel for occasions – be they milestone birthdays, anniversaries and even relationship breakups.

20/03/2025 30 mins

CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Dude, Get Vaxxed!

While the vaccine shot is commonly prescribed to females, HPV, or human papilloma-virus does not discriminate gender, and affects males too. Four final year university students from Wee Kim Wee School of Communications have decided to spotlight this in their campaign. Hui Wong chats with Lim Yu Ting and Klaudia Quek, members of Dude, Get Vaxxed: Take a Shot Against HPV to find out more. 

20/03/2025 15 mins