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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Do you even still go to Orchard Road?

CNA938 Rewind

Orchard Road is Singapore’s premier shopping district – the stretch where you’d find big name department stores, high-end boutiques and fancy dining joints. But when was the last time you actually spent time there? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Dr Samer Hajjar, Senior Lecturer of Marketing, NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Why it's so hard to clamp down on illegal carpools

Despite safety risks and legal crackdowns, illegal carpooling services on Telegram chat groups continue to thrive in Singapore where enforcement is difficult, and the low fares are attractive for cash-strapped commuters. Do passengers know these services are illegal and what could be alternative options to this carpooling service? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Assistant Professor Terence Fan from Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - Feasibility of a Formula 1 street race in Thailand

Thailand expects to start hosting a Formula 1 race from 2028, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The government will study the investment requirement, economic benefits to Thailand and the possibility of holding the competition in a street circuit. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Matthew Marsh, Motorsport Consultant at EDJ Motorsport Marketing. They assess the feasibility of Thailand holding the street race and the economic benefits the event will bring to the country.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From 11-year-old songwriter to rising pop sensation — Shazza's journey of self-belief

Local singer-songwriter Shazza has performed at the National Day Parade, been featured on a Times Square billboard in New York City, and clocked 2.2 million hits on Spotify with her top track — all before turning 25. Apart from her obvious musical talent, Shazza shares how healthy parental support for her passion — and an equally healthy dose of self-belief — helped fuel her rise in the music industry.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From elite bodyguard to swim coach — How Athanasius Pang swam against the tide of adversity

Athanasius Pang began his career as a member of an elite security unit, and was even assigned to Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s personal security detail. After leaving the force, a series of entrepreneurial setbacks took a toll on his first marriage and pushed him to the brink. But the unwavering support of his family — and his recollection of Mr Lee's words — gave him renewed determination to pick up the pieces and start anew. Athanasius shares the moving reason he chose to start Dip Swim Singapore, and how he is using his past professional experience to impart to his young students important life skills such as confidence and resilience.

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CNA938 Rewind - GE2025: A round-up of the latest updates (24 March)

Social media - the solution to guaranteeing electoral success? SDP chief Chee Soon Juan looking to contest in Sembawang West SMC. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong aiming for seamless integration, as Joo Chiat joins East Coast GRC. Lance Alexander and Susan Ng find out more from Dr Alan Chong, Senior Fellow, RSIS. 

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