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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 - Putting on the Ritz & Rizz – Enclave Bar’s Founder

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the entrepreneurial journey of Ritz Ang, founder of Enclave a Thai-Singaporean bar and creative space located at 55A Neil Road. Ang will talk about how he got exposed to running a business as a child thanks to his parents who ran a KTV club at the former Golden Mile Complex. He’ll then recall establishing Enclave from scratch and perfecting recipes for its signature Thai-inspired bar grub and specialty cocktails. Ang also explains how Enclave is also a cultural hub for creators, thinkers, and nightcrawlers.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Claire Javier – the singer-songwriter with ties to SG & The Philippines

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Claire Javier, a rising indie-pop singer-songwriter who’ll talk about her music — in particular the new single, “Easy”.  Javier will recall how she composed “Easy” — a dreamy, tongue-in-cheek track that describes the surreal dream of a past fling. The Filipino-Singaporean will also talk about other single ‘misbehave’, performing on stage in front of a live audience, and how she has moved from her previous introspective work to a more narrative/confessional form of songwriting. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Claire Javier – at Hear65.com an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Prima Flour Plushies Ahoy @ Jurong Point FairPrice

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to get their hands on some exclusive Prima Flour plushies launched in time for the SG60 festivities. Steve Ang, general manager of Singapore heritage brand Prima Flour, describes the adorable line of nine Prima Flour pack plushies - each collectable a huggable version of the brand’s different flour types. Ang will then describe how Prima Flour will unveil its first three plushies: Artisan Bread Flour, Superior Bread Flour and Hong Kong Flour at an upcoming roadshow at Jurong Point FairPrice during the weekend of 16-17 August 2025.

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CNA938 Rewind - GO-GENIE CEO's Travels to China

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the China travel adventures of Ang Ming Cong, CEO and co-founder of GO-GENIE, a Singapore logistics tech start-up. Ang recalls his sojourns to Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong province, and his experiences walking along the vibrant Shangxiajiu Pedestrian. He’ll then describe exploring the Southern city of Guilin by taking the 4-5 hour Li River Cruise. In Zhejiang’s capital city Hangzhou, Ang will talk about Lingyin Temple, the city’s oldest and most famous temple. Ang will also talk about how GO-GENIE’s proprietary AI-powered platform is transforming logistics.

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CNA938 Rewind - Turning Pages, Opening Hearts: ‘The Adventure Jar’ & Breast Cancer Conversations with Kids

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro examines a children’s book with a difference, ‘The Adventure Jar’, an illustrated story helping young readers understand the impact of breast cancer through a gentle, age-appropriate lens. ‘The Adventure Jar’, is a book developed by biopharma company, Gilead, in collaboration with Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF), the Singapore non-profit organisation. BCF’s Mae Pang and breast cancer patient, Chen Yi, will discuss how they’ve used the book to encourage open conversations about illness, emotional resilience, and the power of family support.

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