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CNA938 Rewind - Syaz Smooth – keeping his late brother’s memory alive in his music

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean singer-songwriter-producer Syaz Smooth about his new mini album ‘Bersamamu’, which means "With You" in the Malay language. Syaz will explain how ‘Bersamamu’ is a tribute to his late brother and fellow singer-songwriter Shahfiq who died in a traffic accident in 2024 at the tender age of 27. Syaz will talk about the themes he addresses in the EP - grief, love, healing, and remembrance.

Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Syaz Smooth – at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Old rivals, new conversations: Trump -Xi reconnect

US president Donald Trump had what he says is a "very good” call on trade with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. With more talks expected and potential reciprocal visits on the cards, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out if this signals an improving relationship with Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, The United States Studies Centre

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CNA938 Rewind - Are businesses on the ground sensing a change in consumer behaviour?

Singapore’s retail sales figures for April up 0.3 percent on year, extending the 1.3 percent growth from the previous month. But restaurants have seen a decline of 6.7 percent month on month. Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Ken Koh, the 3rd generation business owner of Nanyang Sauce and Dharmik Kumar, General Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts, which manages popular buffet restaurant Carousel.

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CNA938 Rewind - Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in the Philippines for his first bilateral visit

Singapore and the Philippines will further build up collaborative efforts in areas like renewable energy, healthcare and civil service development. Could we see more jobs and business opportunities for the two countries? Daniel Martin and Justine Moss discuss with Dr Lim Tai Wei, Affiliation Professor and East Asian expert, Soka University.

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CNA938 Rewind - Retail rentals: Industry group says it's time for reforms

How does industry group SGTUFF justify its call for reforms on retail rentals? Daniel Martin and Justine Moss find out more from Terence Yow, Chairperson, SGTUFF.

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CNA938 Rewind - Sail across the World to Japan, South Korea & Italy on a luxury cruise liner

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the destinations and countries that cruise passengers can discover when they sign up with Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise liner. Evon Ler, director of sales, Asia at Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, the parent company of Crystal Cruises, will talk about the activities – on and offboard – that await passengers. She’ll recall travels to Busan, South Korea – eating live octopus; visiting a sake brewery in Kobe, Japan and enjoying fresh cannoli in Sicily, Italy. Ler will also describe the wellness and F&B options like curated plant-based menus and sound therapy sessions available on Crystal Cruises.

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