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CNA938 Rewind - Q&A: Should restaurants charge for serving drinking water? 

CNA938 Rewind

A Reddit post has sparked debate over rising F&B costs. Some blame greedy landlords and profit-first thinking, while others argue eateries are just trying to survive. We’re asking Singaporeans if restaurants should charge for serving drinking water, while getting the perspectives of those in the industry. Andrea Heng and Elakeyaa Selvaraji hold this round-table discussion with Debbie Yong, industry observer and Arvind Pillai, Group General Manager, Kuisine Koncepts

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring "Games People Play", a solo exhibition by Shanghai-based artist Ge Hui

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where art lovers can view the works of Shanghai-based artist Ge Hui – whose artworks are often described by critics as surreal, meditative and poetic. Irina Stark, a Los Angeles-based art advisor and curator with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region, will discuss Ge Hui’s first solo exhibition in Singapore  called “Games People Play”, a series of paintings created around the time of the Shanghai COVID-19 lockdown. Stark will talk about how Ge Hui’s artworks explore the subtle, often unspoken psychological strategies that shape human relationships, social roles, and cultural performances.

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CNA938 Rewind - Giant Toys & Festive Fun: POP MART’s Lunar New Year Takeover at RWS

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers where fans of POP MART characters like Labubu, Baby Molly and SKULLPANDA can see them as larger-than-life sculptures this Chinese New Year. Kevin Zhang from global toy brand POP MART, will talk about their partnership with Resorts World Sentosa called the “Gallop into POP-SPERITY“, specially curated for the Year of the Horse. Zhang will talk about how this is the brand’s first-ever resort-wide activation, bringing together 12 of the brand’s most beloved characters, each reimagined through a festive lens inspired by this year’s zodiac. He’ll describe how the installations are located throughout the resort’s spaces, offering guests the opportunity to take selfies and collect ‘passport’ stamps too.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - How Pilates Fitness Is Redefining Rehab, Recovery and Strength in Singapore

Pilates has seen growing popularity in Singapore. How has it evolved over the years to meet multi-generational demands? Hui Wong speaks with Candice, founder of Pilates Fitness to find out more from someone who has been in the pilates space for fifteen years.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Goodwood Park Hotel’s CNY celebration

A beloved icon of Singaporean hospitality, Goodwood Park Hotel ushers in the Year of the Horse with an extraordinary array of Lunar New Year delights, available for walk-in purchase at The Deli, Min Jiang and Min Jiang Dempsey from 23 January to 3 March 2026. Hui Wong out what they have to offer for their upcoming Chinese New Year goodies with Sherrill Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications, and Kris Wong, General Manager of Goodwood Park Hotel.

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CNA938 Rewind - How Geneco Is Turning Chinese New Year Greener

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where – at Bugis Junction shopping mall – Singaporeans and Singapore residents can go to play a Chinese New Year-themed game called “Where Prosperity Blooms” and while doing so, pledge their support for a greener Singapore. Alex Chan from electricity provider and retailer Geneco will talk more about the significance of their #WhereProsperityBlooms campaign and how they worked with partners such as the Garden City Fund, Marshall Cavendish Education, and SG Recycle to bring it about. Chan will also tell listeners where they can go to recycle their hongbaos or red packets – via Geneco’s Used Red Packet Recycling Initiative which this year spans an islandwide network of over 250 collection points.

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