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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 - Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at 88. He had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Lance Alexander discusses Pope Francis' legacy with Michel Chambon, Research Fellow, NUS. He also coordinates the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics (ISAC).

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CNA938 Rewind - CNA Insight: What’s Causing Japan’s Digital Lag?

Japan is well-known for its high-tech innovations, but still lags behind other advanced economies for digital competitiveness. Cheryl Goh speaks with Shauna Tan, producer of CNA Insight’s latest documentary on Japan’s Digital Lag, to find out more about this digital divide and the public’s sense of trust towards digitalisation.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Climbing for All at Boulder Planet

Hardcore climbers are no longer the only ones scaling the bouldering walls, but many newcomers may still find it intimidating to start. Cheryl Goh speaks with Patrice Verosil, co-founder of Boulder Planet, and former competitive climber, on how she hopes to make climbing accessible and welcoming for all.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Shaved Ice Sensation in Singapore

One of Tokyo’s top 10 Kakigori, the viral Japanese Shaved Ice Sensation, Sakanoue, has opened its long-awaited Singapore outpost at Drips Bakery Cafe. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jessica Tan, Founder of Drips Bakery Cafe, on how she was inspired to bring the Japanese sensation to Singapore by her son, and what flavours are not to be missed. 

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Raymond Khoo fills stomachs and hearts with The Saturday Movement

Raymond Khoo, founder of The Saturday Movement charity organisation, shares the moving encounters with the vulnerable residents of Lengkok Bahru's rental flats, that spurred him into action. Raymond — who also runs a Peranakan restaurant — and his volunteers have been preparing hot and delicious community lunches for the needy elderly every Saturday since 2011. Along with it, they give their beneficiaries a precious experience of togetherness. Raymond shares how this journey has reshaped his own perspectives on gratitude and service.

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