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CNA938 Rewind - Q2 growth: Could we be in for a tougher second half?

CNA938 Rewind

According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore's economy grew 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 - faster than the 4.1 per cent growth in the first quarter of the year. But the ministry flagged significant uncertainty and downside risks remaining in the global economy in the second half of the year - given the lack of clarity over U.S tariff policies. Lance Alexander discusses with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research and Strategy, OCBC.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Drips Bakery’s reimagined local flavours 

Homegrown brand Drips Bakery Cafe has created local twists of classic pastries – all for Singapore’s birthday this weekend. Hui Wong speaks with Jessica Tan, Founder of Drips Bakery Cafe and how she has poured her heart into the bakes and cafe in the heart of Tiong Bahru.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Storytelling as an organisational tool 

Storytelling is a powerful communication tool, and how stories are told has also evolved. How relevant then is the oral tradition in the digital age? Hui Wong speaks with Sheila Wee, founder of storytelling company Storywise and Founding Director of FEAST (Federation of Asian Storytellers). 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Life & Culinary Culture of Michelin-trained Chef Lorenz Hoja

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the life & culture of being a chef with Michelin-trained Chef Lorenz Hoja, now heading The Plump Frenchman, Zouk Group’s first French restaurant concept and brasserie. German-born Hoja will talk about his beginnings honing a passion for food as a boy, traveling the world working his way up in the F&B world, before dedicating more than a decade working with the late French culinary master Joël Robuchon, whom he fondly calls Papa. Chef Hoja will also talk about the concept behind The Plump Frenchman – with its quirky and comforting twist on classic French cuisine.

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CNA938 Rewind - Leslie Low - the SG Troubadour Celebrating 35 years in Music

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about a one-day solo concert “Passing”, celebrating indie singer-songwriter Leslie Low’s 35 years in music. “Passing” is part of 2025’s Gathering Ground, independent arts company The Substation’s new anniversary series of arts pop-ups. Low will discuss highlights from his music career so far - reflecting as an artist growing up, living in, and experiencing Singapore. Gathering Ground’s programme director Pok Yue Weng will talk more about The Substation’s 35th anniversary celebrations.

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CNA938 Rewind - White Rabbit Merch & Dishes Ahoy!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where – in the heart of town – fans of White Rabbit candy can go to buy exclusive merch like the White Rabbit tumbler with candy keychain, hand cream and lip balm. Lydia Kuan Managing Director of Hao Food, the official authorised distributor of the White Rabbit brand, will talk more about the items and how they trigger nostalgia in Singaporeans who grew up with the rice paper wrapped chewy milk candy. Kuan will also talk about White Rabbit’s collaboration with Red House Seafood restaurant and their limited-edition menu featuring White Rabbit-inspired dishes, alongside Red House's signature Cantonese cuisine.

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