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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 - #TalkBack: As wages increase by 3.2 percent in 2024 (MOM survey), are you earning enough in 2025?

Wages in Singapore have risen at the fastest pace since the Covid-19 pandemic. It rose 3.2 per cent last year, up from 0.4 in 2023. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin spoke further with Roger Loo, Executive Director and Head of Management Consulting, BDO Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why did it take a year for parts of the weather radar to be sent for testing?

Parts of the weather radar system from Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 have been sent for tests in the US, following last year’s severe turbulence incident. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Alvin Lie, independent aviation analyst.

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CNA938 Rewind - Singaporean student planning on Harvard in 2026 may have to rethink

The Trump administration recently moved to block Harvard from enrolling international students. If the directive comes into effect, Harvard - which is the oldest institution of higher education in the US - will no longer be allowed to take in foreign students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with "Josh", a Singaporean student, who was accepted at Harvard and hoped to start next year, but isn't sure if he’ll be able to go there now.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Bridging the educational divide does not need to be hard

With June Holidays fast approaching, both you and your child might need a break from the frustrations of helping them with their school homework. How could parents stop feeling that they’re falling behind on their child’s syllabus? Cheryl Goh speaks with Lily Chew, founder of Lil’ but Mighty, on how to reconnect with your child’s learning needs.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Butter Days ahead

Heard of artisanal flavoured butters like matcha, kimchi or mint chutney? This new wave of elevating your bread and butter is all over social media, and can also provide a new way to enjoy your usual dishes. Cheryl Goh speaks with Kai Lin Choo, Co-Founder, Butter Days to learn more about their butters.

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