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CNA938 Rewind - SCO Summit: Significance of new Development Bank

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 - 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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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How content creation is changing the family business

How is content creation changing the way the younger generation continues a family trade? For one young chef, her tiktoks recreating her family recipes is a new way to pay homage to her family’s zichar business. Hui Wong speaks with Yap Shuang Yu, the creator behind @Aflouryspace, to find out about her content creation journey. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Leila  

Pillowy soft Yemeni Kubana bread, to Greek Olive oil cocktails! Find out how Middle-Eastern-Balkan gastrobar called Leila brings a “polished yet approachable” taste to Keong Saik area. Hui Wong speaks with Yogev Vardi, Co-founder of Leila, to find out more about this gastrobar as an ode to his grandmother. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Dance movement therapy 

Don’t have a dance background? That’s not an issue when it comes to dane movement therapy. It helps to explore body movement and dance to support emotional transformation and integration. Hui Wong speaks with Cerise Tean, Dance movement therapist, on how she translates movement to wellness.

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