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CNA938 Rewind - Scarce City – where you and a stranger can feel things up in a dark room

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro talks about the immersive interactive experience, ‘Scarce City’. Now on at the National Gallery Singapore, Scarce City blends art, technology, and thought-provoking gameplay. Its creator, Elizabeth Mak, will talk more about Scare City’s 3D-printed environment made from recycled plastic. She’ll also explain how it doubles-up as a powerful exploration of mankind’s relationship to resources and what it means to have enough in a world obsessed with scarcity.

 

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CNA938 Rewind - Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is here – Is this setting free a trade war?

As the trade wars launched by US President Donald Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on April 2. Trump has repeatedly called it “Liberation Day,” with promises to roll out a set of tariffs, or taxes on imports from other countries, that he says will free the US from a reliance on foreign goods. How will his plans pan out? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Antonio Fatas, Professor of Economics, INSEAD

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CNA938 Rewind - Szia! Walk with Hungary across Singapore

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go on an island-crossing Earth Day walk. Organised by the Hungarian Embassy in Singapore, ‘Move with Hungary – 45km Sustainability Walk’ will span the entire length of Singapore - from Tuas to Tanah Merah. Her Excellency, Ambassador Judit Pach from the Embassy of Hungary, will explain what the walk entails and the individuals from different backgrounds participating in it. Peter Sasi, Vice President (Asia-Pacific) of Hungarian green tech company, Greehill, will detail their involvement and how they’re working with Singapore’s NParks.

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CNA938 Rewind - Construction as an artform? NTU artist Debbie Ding has her say

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with those involved in NTU Museum’s ongoing exhibition, ‘Construction in Every Corner’, which explores the intersections of art, urban development, and personal transformation. Held at NIE’s Art Gallery, ‘Construction in Every Corner’ is inspired by the extensive construction happening across NTU’s campus, which is part of Singapore’s seventh MRT line and is set to be completed in 2029. Artist, Debbie Ding, explains how she uses virtual reality and site-inspired objects to bring about her installation. NTU Museum’s Jaclynn Seah, details how this interactive exhibition was put together.

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CNA938 Rewind - SHF’s got heart - a look at the rich 55-year history of the Singapore Heart Foundation

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the 55-year legacy of the Singapore Heart Foundation, the social service agency battling heart disease in Singapore. SHF’s Lim Kiat, will talk about its various milestones like how it was founded in 1970 by a group of cardiologists and how it has evolved – from launching National Heart Week to pioneering Asia’s first female manikin vest for CPR training. SHF Heart Wellness client, Teh Ai Lee, explains why she joined the programme after major heart surgery and the support she received during her journey to recovery.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack - Pedestrians on their phones: does it lead to accidents?

Why not fine pedestrians and cyclists using their phones when crossing the road? Some might be oblivious to red lights and other surrounding traffic conditions that could threaten road safety for all. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Gopinath Menon, transport engineering consultant and former Vice-Chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council and Kelvin Foo, Managing Director, TTS Group.

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