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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 - Landlords and F&B owners may be liable for vaping on their premises ~ Lawyer

Singapore intends to list etomidate - the anaesthetic agent that has been found in vapes - in the Misuse of Drugs Act from September 1. Will the new classification fundamentally change how we view vaping? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Singapore employment lawyer Jennifer Chih of PK Wong & Nair. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Johor quake: Could Singapore experience one too?

You’d have heard of a 4.1 magnitude earthquake striking Johor early yesterday morning. About three hours later, a second, milder quake occurred, with tremors felt in the same areas. This made us think: Is Singapore at risk of an earthquake?Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Professor Aron Meltzner, Principal Investigator, Earth Observatory of Singapore and Assistant Professor, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Global Watch: Famine in Gaza – how will this change the war?

The UN has declared a famine in Gaza, blaming the systematic obstruction of aid by Israel over nearly 2 years of war. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Dr Alan Chong, Senior Fellow, RSIS.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Pickleball 101

Pickleball is the new hot sport that seniors and young people alike are picking up to stay active without the risk of high-impact injury. Hui Wong speaks with Jeremy Soh, co-founder of Performance Pickleball, on how they’re running programmes and classes fit to combat the weather in Singapore. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Rempapa’s new chapter ahead

Iconic Peranakan restaurant Rempapa is marking an end to its Paya Lebar outlet, but a new beginning to a new space at National Gallery. Hui Wong speaks with Chef Damian D’Silva, founder of Peranakan restaurant Rempapa, to see what lies ahead for the restaurant. 

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