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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore signals global role we can play in pandemic preparedness at World Health Assembly #SGToday

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With a Singapore delegation, led by Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, in Geneva for the 79th World Health Assembly, what does that signal about our nation’s role in current global health discussions? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Clive Tan, Adjunct Assistant Professor, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

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CNA938 Rewind - Spilling the tea: How modern Asian tea brands are reshaping the tea culture

Once seen as an everyday beverage, tea is now becoming a lifestyle statement – shaped by Gen Z tastes, social media aesthetics and the growing cultural influence of China and wider East Asia. On International Tea Day, we explore how tea culture in Singapore has evolved from traditional kopitiam teh to sleek, premium tea experiences led by brands like Chagee and Molly Tea. Why are consumers willing to pay more for tea, and what does this say about Singapore’s changing identity and cafe culture? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Lim Tai Wei, Professor of Business at Soka University, to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Is it worth paying thousands of dollars for a resale branded item?

As the dust settles from the chaos that descended on cities following the launch of the AP x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration, another frenzy is taking place in the resell market. These non-limited edition watches are being resold for much more than the retail price. In this week’s The Big Question, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask: Is it worth paying thousands of dollars for a resale branded item? What are people really paying for? For more, they speak with Jade Rasif, Content Creator & Owner AP x Swatch and Dr Samer Elhajjar, Senior Marketing Lecturer, NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: AI optimism holds but risks are building

On today's (21 May) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Adam Coons, Chief Investment Officer, Winthrop Capital Management.

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CNA938 Rewind - Chinese fashion powerhouses are now buying up Western retail icons

Shein’s reported US$100 million acquisition of US apparel label Everlane is more than just another fashion deal – it marks a broader shift in global retail power. Chinese-born brands that once competed on price and speed are now buying established Western names with loyal customer bases and premium positioning. From disruption to consolidation, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at how the balance of influence in global fashion is rapidly changing. For that, they speak with Shiv Choudhury, Board Member & Advisor, Retail and Beauty Businesses.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack Crisis Conversations Ep 6: As costs rise, will we spend less on sports and leisure?

Singapore's football fans could soon pay up to $399 a year for the Premier League’s new direct streaming service, as it launches its first-ever direct-to-consumer platform globally. At the same time, Snow City, one of Singapore’s longest-running indoor attractions, is preparing to close after 26 years. As costs rise, will you be spending less on sports and leisure? Daniel Martin discusses further with Eric Lynge, Director of Sporting Insights Asia.

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