CNA938 Rewind - Pope Francis kept a miniature of the handcrafted chair made for him by Singaporean carpenter Govindharaj Muthiah

CNA938 Rewind

Pope Francis visited Singapore in September 2024 as part of a four-nation Asia-Pacific tour, the longest of his papacy. During his visit to Singapore, he held a meeting with youths of different faiths and emphasised dialogue and understanding between the religious communities. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Alex Wong, Covering HOD of Economics and Coordinator of the chaplaincy team, Catholic Junior College and Govindharaj Muthiah, the Singaporean carpenter who was tasked to build two custom-made chairs for Pope Francis' visit.

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CNA938 Rewind - Sights and sounds at the Nomination Centres

On the Morning Report's GE205 Nomination Day special coverage, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get on-the-ground observations of the activities at the nomination centres before they open from CNA reporters Sherlyn Seah, Sabrina Ng, Leong Wai Kit, Tan Si Hui & Rebecca Metteo.

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CNA938 Rewind - Where can China’s goods go to avoid Trump tariffs?

China has warned it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US that hurt Beijing's interests, as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies threatens to drag in other nations. President Donald Trump has imposed taxes of up to 145 percent on imports from China, while the latter has hit back with a 125 percent tax on products from the U.S. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the options China has as the trade tensions continue with Louise Loo, Lead Economist for China, Oxford Economics

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CNA938 Rewind - PPIS President remembers Puan Noor Aishah

Puan Noor Aishah, the wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof bin Ishak, has died at 91. The Prime Minister’s Office says she was a woman of grace and dignity, and played an integral role in the early years of Singapore’s independence. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin pay tribute to her legacy now with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, President, PPIS or Singapore Muslim Women’s Association. She’s also Head of Public Safety and Security Programme, School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS

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