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CNA938 Rewind - SCO Summit: Significance of new Development Bank

CNA938 Rewind

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin saw member countries collectively approve the establishment of a new Development Bank – a milestone achievement after a decade of discussions. The bank is designed to boost regional efficiency and foster social development across member states. Andrea Heng, Hairianto Diman and Rani Samtani assess its significance and how it will stack up against other banks like BRICS and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). They chat with Dr Flavia Zimmermann, Lecturer in Public Policy at the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne.

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CNA938 Rewind - Tech and Teh Tarik: The rise of AI food courts

Singapore’s first AI-powered food court offers features like AI avatars, real-time heat map seating and automated touchless handwash stations. Is this the future of food courts here? Daniel Martin discusses with Aaron Chia, Lead, Business Support, FairPrice Food Services.

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CNA938 Rewind - Outrage of modesty cases in Singapore surge by over 20% in first half of 2025

The number of outrage of modesty cases increased by 21.2 per cent in the first half of 2025, from the same period in 2024. Daniel Martin discusses with Mark Yeo, Director, Fortress Law Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - IN GOOD COMPANY – In the Good Company of Co-founder Jaclyn Teo

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles homegrown fashion label IN GOOD COMPANY which marks a major milestone in 2025 – the 10th anniversary of its flagship store at ION Orchard. Jaclyn Teo, IN GOOD COMPANY’s co-founder and Managing Director will recall the company’s beginnings, and how it evolved into a brand that is a prominent presence in Singapore’s contemporary design scene. Teo will also talk about the brand’s signature styles and popular designs, as well as how it has collaborated with other local brands. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Sensational Switzerland with Travel Operator Scott Dunn

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers how to enjoy a wintertime holiday in Switzerland. Koo Ying Ying, senior travel consultant from luxury travel tour operator Scott Dunn will discuss holidaying in Zermatt, which she reckons is one of the world’s best places to ski. As for Andermatt, Khoo explains why it’s perfect for travellers looking for that authentic Swiss village experience. She’ll also describe how Lake Saint Moritz freezes over and transforms into an exciting social hub.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Dilmah Tea’s Dilhan Fernando – Spilling the Tea on Running a Global F&B Business

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers tea culture and what it’s like helming a global tea and F&B brand. Passionate about reimagining tea for a new generation, Dilhan C. Fernando, the CEO of Dilmah Tea will talk about how the fall in alcohol consumption has affected the tea and hospitality industry; interesting production facts: from hand-picking to processing; and different ways of tea and food pairing. Fernando will also talk about how – as a second-generation tea grower – he is continuing his late father’s legacy.

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