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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore-Inspired Hospitality: Arthur Kiong’s Journey & Legacy Thus Far

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Arthur Kiong, the local hospitality veteran who has spent almost 40 years in the industry, and counting. Kiong – who will retire from Far East Hospitality in end 2025 – will recall his days: from a management trainee in the 1980s who later moved up the ranks working for several international hotel brands, to the CEO and then Managing Director of Far East Hospitality - a homegrown hotel group. Kiong will also talk about his stint in broadcasting – reminiscing about his time as a radio announcer and DJ at the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation’s Radio 1 station.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Confidence-building over racking up screen time

Screen time in Singapore’s young children is almost triple of healthy levels. But learning in class is now contributing to these numbers. On Wellness Hour, we find out if confidence-building is a relevant alternative to digital learning. 

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CNA938 Rewind - VANTA x PPP Coffee: A Homegrown Collaboration

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about a homegrown collaboration involving a coffee brand and a club. VANTA, a new $30 million private members’ club has partnered with homegrown brand PPP Coffee (formerly known as Papa Palheta) to create a bespoke coffee blend exclusively for its members. Vinod Veloo Head of Wine Operations at VANTA and Leon Foo, founder of PPP Coffee, will chat about what goes into crafting their signature blend. They’ll also discuss coffee appreciation trends and the state of private member’s clubs in Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Holidays to Remember in the USA

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it’s like swimming with manta rays in Hawaii or shopping for all the good things in life along Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive. She’ll speak with an American hotelier with thirty years of hospitality experience under his belt: Jeff Wagoner, President & CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Inside Little Farms’ season of joy

In this festive interview, Little Farms takes us behind the scenes of their 2025 Christmas collection. From artisanal treats and beautifully curated hampers to the makers, trends and stories shaping this year’s holiday edit, we discover what’s inspiring shoppers, what’s new, and how Little Farms is spreading joy this season. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How Asia’s innovators are proving that technology and stewardship now go hand-in-hand

This year’s Steward Leadership 25 awards revealed a striking shift: almost half the winning projects were tech solutions with a human and environmental purpose. From thermal energy storage and rural hydrogen healthcare, to digital health and agri-fintech, Asia’s innovators are showing that technology can be both scalable and responsible. We find out more on what’s driving this innovation trend.

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