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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. 

 

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CNA938 Rewind - Are digital books threatening traditional bookstores?

More bookstore chains have recently pulled the shutters down on their brick-and-mortar outlets in Singapore. Daniel Martin and Susan Ng discuss with Alexander Chua, Co-Founder, Book Bar and Melvin Choo, Secretary General, Singapore Book Publishers Association, if digital books are threatening traditional bookstores.

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CNA938 Rewind - Rewriting Modern Love through Music 

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean musician, producer and multi-instrumentalist Timothy Liew, known by ‘teem’ his stage name. Teem will talk about the new single/track ‘DINOSAUR’ which he created with indie-pop singer ICEBOX and pop star Shazza. Teem will reveal how they crafted this catchy single and how it’s a commentary on modern love. He’ll also talk about his upcoming solo career, what it’s like gigging abroad, and more songs he composed, produced and sung with ICEBOX.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Sip Through Hong Kong & Macau’s Unique Drinking Spots

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the best watering holes and drinking establishments to check out while holidaying in Hong Kong and Macau. Tatum Ancheta founder /editorial director of DrinkCollectiv, a drink-centric publication will recommend wine bars, restobars and cocktail bars unique to these two special administrative regions of China. Ancheta will also talk about cocktail recipes available on the DrinkCollectiv website.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring Secrets & Lies – and Murder most Foul - in Women’s Fiction

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with two authors who are now going on publicity rounds for their new titles. Suzanne Scott Tomita talks about ‘Until Even The Angels’ which is about women confronting secrets, past and present in a complex world of truths and lies. Kantarin Leelahuta, author of ‘One Night Stand’ reveals how her book explores young women navigating societal expectations, female friendships, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Hawker-fare at Raffles Courtyard

Back for its second edition in collaboration with Makansutra, Raffles Hotel Singapore’s alfresco bar and lounge Raffles Courtyard will be showcasing a roster of regional hawkers hailing from different parts of Southeast Asia for the “Return of the Regional Hawker Showcase.” Cheryl Goh speaks with KF Seetoh, food critic and founder of Makansutra, to find out about the undiscovered gems in the region.

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