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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 - Doing it for the Kids: AFCC 2025

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s happening at this year’s 16th Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) running from May 22 - 25. Singapore Book Council’s executive director, William Phuan, will explain the chosen theme “Discovery” and why the festival is focusing on South Korea. Phuan will also describe how AFCC 2025 will reveal game-changing storytelling trends and other innovations in traditional methods of learning. AFCC 2025 boasts over 60 writers and speakers, with Singapore’s Lianne Ong and Shawn Seah describing their involvement. Phuan will also highlight the more than 100 x AFCC programmes such as panel discussions, presentations, workshops, lectures and masterclasses.

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CNA938 Rewind - NOVI Health - Personalising Preventive Care

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles NOVI Health, a technology-enabled preventive and metabolic health company founded in Singapore. Drs Sue-Anne Toh and Kyle Tan will talk about how their paths crossed leading to the formation of the company. They’ll explain how NOVI Health combines technology, evidence-based care, and human connection to help people take control of their health well into their later years. Drs Toh and Tan will also talk about NOVI Health’s proprietary mobile app that tracks lifestyle behaviours.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Could social media influence your vote this year?

For as long as online platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok have existed, Singaporean politicians have been using them to connect with citizens through posts and short-form video messages. But it’s a trend that’s gained traction, especially in the period since the last GE in 20-20. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Dr Carol Soon, Associate Professor, Department of Communications and New Media, NUS. She’s also Vice Chair of the Media Literacy Council.

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CNA938 Rewind - More support for those investing in the Johor-Singapore SEZ

Those looking to tap on opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will soon receive more targeted support. That’s as Singapore forms a new joint project office that will work with its Johor counterpart to provide business consultation services for companies keen on investing in the SEZ. Lance Alexander discusses this with Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC.

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CNA938 Rewind - GE2025: Dr Maliki Osman steps down from Singapore's political arena

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Mohamad Maliki Osman is retiring from politics. The move comes, after the five-term MP announced he would not be contesting in East Coast GRC in the coming General Election. Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Teo Kay Key, Research Fellow, IPS Social Lab, about this and other recent GE updates.

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