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CNA938 Rewind - Singapore’s Louise Candle – giving Yankee Candle a run for their money?

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Kenwyn Kavashgar, founder of Louise Candle, a homegrown candle brand from Singapore. Kenwyn will recall why she founded the brand and how her products are sustainable, clean-burning hand-poured candles that are paraffin and alcohol-free - using natural ingredients. She will also map out how she’s distributing the brand overseas and explains why Louise Candle’s micro-franchising opportunities are targeted at single Mums.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - How Australian certified organic drinks are finding space in Singapore

Drinking habits are becoming more intentional, and certified organic beverages are part of that shift. Cheryl Goh explores what the label actually means, how it differs from “natural” or “clean” claims, and why Australian organic standards may matter to Singapore consumers with David Wise, Australian Trade Commissioner based in Singapore, and Jackie Brian, CEO of Australian Organic Limited.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Money habits that shape long term results

When it comes to money, many of us know what we should do — save more, spend less, invest early. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. Cheryl Goh speaks with Loo Cheng Chuan, founder of the 1M65 Movement to look at the everyday money habits that quietly shape long‑term outcomes — from cash flow and budgeting, to consistency and discipline — and how these habits form the foundation for protection, investment and retirement planning.

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CNA938 Rewind - Making Sweet Alt-Soul Music Together With 229’s Haneri & B.LEO

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles a new local act 229, a Singapore-based alt-soul duo whose members are singer-songwriter Haneri or Daphne Khoo and B.LEO or Brandon Leo, music producer, artist, and mix engineer. They will talk about how their band came about and what topics their singles ‘Rain’ and ‘Restless’ address. Haneri and B.LEO will also talk about how doubt, growth, resilience, and clarity form the emotional backdrop of their songs, and what their creative relationship is like. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians - like 229 - at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Navigating Nicaragua with @chasingdain

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with nomad and travel content creator Dain Luka who goes by @chasingdain on Instagram and TikTok. The intrepid Dain about his adventures in Nicaragua, Central America – and how he spent his days there sliding down volcanic slopes, surfing and riding their famous ‘chicken buses’. Dain will also share affordable travel insights while satisfying his craving for coffee, chocolate and eco-adventures.

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CNA938 Rewind - China's economy of feelings: a genuine modern life phenomenon?

The term "emotional value" has become a catchphrase in China. Emotional spending has rapidly expanded from blind boxes to other goods and services like companionship. But what exactly is this emotional economy about and why is it taking off now? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from CNA's Shanghai correspondent Krystal Chia.

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