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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 - #TalkBack: Is it safe to leave your bags in the overhead compartment?

In-flight thefts have been on the rise on some commercial flights. With distractions like meals, entertainment, and sleep, it’s easy for valuables to be stolen without notice. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Noriko Takasaki, security director of assistance for Asia at International SOS.

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CNA938 Rewind - First single room shared facilities project

About 400 low-income singles have moved into a hostel-like arrangement, under the Single Room Shared Facilities Scheme. The move provides more options for vulnerable individuals who prefer privacy, as they work towards regaining stability and self-reliance. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost’s Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School.

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CNA938 Rewind - Pod living in the heart of the Singapore River

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what it's like to live in a pod or capsule hotel room while staycationing in Singapore. She’ll speak with the co-founders of CUBE Social @ Boat Quay, a new capsule hotel in a restored heritage shophouse along the Singapore River.  CEO Mohd K Rafin and founder/COO Sonia Anya Tay will talk about the insides and interior of the various capsule hotel rooms and what it’s like to sleep and spend time in one. They’ll also talk about CUBE Social @ Boat Quay’s women-only section, various shared spaces and the hotel’s private soundproof booth.   

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CNA938 Rewind - Irene Ang’s tips for decluttering and effective, efficient home cleaning

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers the culture and practices of modern household care with entrepreneur and celebrity Irene Ang and James Lim, Asia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer at Helpling, a home services company. Ang will share with listeners the most effective methods of home cleaning which include hotel-standard bed making, a 50-point cleaning checklist, and a minimalist style of tidying for people with tight schedules. Lim will highlight key caregiving methods for those living in multi-generational households.

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CNA938 Rewind - Explore the world more purposefully with Alchemist Travel

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the three co-founders of Alchemist Travel, a luxury travel agency created and based in Singapore. Lauren Raps, Steph Wetherell and Jo Hendry-Prior will talk about the agency’s beginnings and why it was named after a bestselling novel. They’ll explain why Alchemist Travel encourages clients to think about issues like sustainability and having a positive impact on their surroundings while exploring. The co-founders will also highlight 2025 travel trends;  the best places to travel for food; and advice on how to travel for occasions – be they milestone birthdays, anniversaries and even relationship breakups.

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