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

CNA938 Rewind

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 - U.S FDA to phase out petroleum-based food dyes

The U.S Food and Drug Administration plans to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the US food supply due to health concerns. The dyes, which give food and drinks brighter colours and make them more appealing, can be found in many candies, cereals, beverages and even in some medications. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the viability of this move and how it will impact the sector, with Dr Anneline Padayachee, Scientific consultant of The Food and Nutrition Doctor and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland.

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CNA938 Rewind - 'Made in China’ – What does it mean and is it true?

Viral TikTok videos from Chinese manufacturers claim that luxury brands are making their products in China. This comes as both the U.S and China have raised tariffs on each other's imported goods. What does the claim ‘Made in China’ entail, and is it true? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Behrouz Bakhtiari, Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Director of the MBA Programme at McMaster University,  to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - GE2025: Surprise moves at Jurong Pioneer JC

The Progress Singapore Party will again face the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Chua Chu Kang GRC this General Election, but in a twist on Nomination Day, it will be Manpower Minister Tan See Leng who anchors the PAP's team. CNA's Nadirah Zaidi shares more with Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin.

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CNA938 Rewind - Punjab Beyond the Postcards

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Divyakshi Gupta, the creative force behind the blog Quirky Wanderer and a social media creator. She shares her recent journey through Punjab, where she immersed herself in rural life, explored culinary gems, celebrated the vibrant festival of Hola, and uncovered centuries-old traditions like the Thatheras’ metalcraft. From bhangra in the fields to shopping in the royal city of Patiala, she reveals the lesser-known sides of Punjab that every traveller should experience.

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CNA938 Rewind - Take heart & achieve your goals with Oliver Foo author of "Head to Heart to Habit"

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Oliver Foo, author of “Head to Heart to Habit”. Foo will talk about how his motivational book explains the gap that often exists between our intentions and our actions. Foo – who is also a performance consultant and executive coach – will explain the “Head to Heart to Habit” framework using everyday examples like clearing out a storage unit. 

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