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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Biennale 2025 - Highlights & Surprising Discoveries

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about Singapore Biennale 2025 with curators Selene Yap and Duncan Bass. The 2025 Biennale – which also spills over into 2026 – spans five key locations around Singapore: The Civic District, Wessex Estate, Tanglin Halt, Orchard Road, and SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Bass and Yap will discuss some of the venues like how at Tanglin Halt, artist Adrian Wong transforms a unit into an old Hong Kong film set. And at Lucky Plaza along Orchard Road, a hub for the Filipino community, Eisa Jocson transforms a shop unit into a Filipino living-room-inspired installation, inviting the public to sing along to karaoke videos that celebrate resilience and togetherness.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Artlay Studio - Modern Floral Preservation Art

In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, carving out time for calm can feel out of reach. But what if wellness could be found in something as simple as slowing down and creating with your hands? Cheryl Goh speaks with Gladys Chow, Founder of Artlay Studio to explore how reconnecting with nature through botanical and pressed-flower art can support mental and emotional wellbeing.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore – Good times at the Merry-Go-Round

We’re heading to Siglap to check out Merry-Go-Round, a cozy neighbourhood bar inspired by the simple joy of hanging out with friends. With a curated selection of wines, whiskies, and craft beers, plus Asian-Western fusion dishes and even omakase-style pairings, Cheryl Goh speaks with Julius Toh, Founder and Owner of Merry-Go-Round about the spot that’s all about great flavours and easy conversation.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Fear of networking and practical steps to improve one's networking

We all know networking matters but for many, it feels awkward, inauthentic, or even intimidating. Cheryl Goh speaks with Richard Cogswell, author of the book, “Mastering Networking”, to explore why networking triggers such deep resistance, from imposter syndrome to social conditioning, and why waiting until you’re desperate to connect can hold you back.

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CNA938 Rewind - Trump says “call us”, but will Iran?

Donald Trump has cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for Iran talks, dismissing Tehran’s offer as insufficient and saying negotiations can happen “by phone” if Iran is willing. As Washington steps back, Iran’s foreign minister continues shuttle diplomacy across the region and on to Russia, while insisting on indirect talks and its right to uranium enrichment. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Nader Hashemi, Associate Professor of Middle East and Islamic Politics, Georgetown University for the latest

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CNA938 Rewind - HDB resale prices dip for first time in nearly 7 years: Turning point or brief pause?

After years of relentless growth, Singapore’s HDB resale market has finally edged down, with prices slipping 0.1% in Q1 2026 – the first decline since 2019 . The shift comes after several quarters of slowing momentum, hinting at a cooling market as supply ramps up and buyers grow more cautious. But with strong demand still seen in high-value flats, is this the start of a broader reset or just a momentary breather? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Dr Lee Nai Jia, Director, Property Doctors

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