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

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 - Mind Your Money - From classroom to career

Many young professionals want hands-on training and mentorship but aren’t getting it. Why the disconnect? Deloitte Singapore’s Shariq Barmaky shares insights on the skills grads need today with Cheryl Goh, and how companies can help them grow.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: China-US in focus, ECB trims rate, Asia week ahead

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ

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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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