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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Insta-fame or instant jail? Online pranks on trial

CNA938 Rewind

A 26-year-old Australian man who rushed at Wicked star Ariana Grande during a premiere in Singapore has been sentenced to nine days' jail for public nuisance. He agreed with the prosecution that his act was premeditated, planned, and carried out intentionally to catch the attention of other people. How harmless are online pranks, and are we, the viewers, encouraging them? Daniel Martin discusses with Edson Tandoc Jr., President's Chair Professor of Communication Studies, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Beyond the tracks: Talent, tech and the tough job of keeping trains moving

Singapore is working to reduce train disruptions by partnering with global rail industry experts. This is through 10 new deals with major cloud service providers and equipment manufacturers from countries like France and China. Daniel Martin learns more with Jeffrey Sim, Group CEO, SBS Transit.

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CNA938 Rewind - Economic Strategy Review: What are the 'bold moves' that will keep Singapore ahead of the curve?

Speaking at the latest engagement session with business leaders today, Acting Transport Minister and Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow shared some ideas that’ll help chart an economic blueprint for Singapore, amid global uncertainty. Daniel Martin finds out more with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

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CNA938 Rewind - Let’s Go Full Otaku! Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new at this year’s AFA Singapore (Anime Festival Asia) – billed as Southeast Asia’s largest Japanese pop culture convention celebrating anime, cosplay, music, and gaming – held from 28 - 30 November at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Shawn Chin, Managing Director of SOZO, organiser of AFA Singapore 2025 will discuss highlights which include an art exhibition, debut artiste performances, cosplayer meet & greets and F&B treats. Chin will also talk about the merchandise and creative content from over 300 artists, creators and crafters from Singapore and the region.

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CNA938 Rewind - Delizioso! Appreciating Italian Food Culture with Egon Marzaioli

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the food culture of Italy and what it’s like being an F&B entrepreneur in Singapore with Egon Marzaioli, founder of Fortuna - an Italian trattoria and pizzeria in Tanjong Pagar known for its Sicilian and Neapolitan cuisine. Chef Egon will talk about why he got into the hospitality industry and will list the lessons learnt while building restaurants across three markets - from Australia to Singapore. Despite the current challenges affecting Singapore’s F&B industry, Chef Egon will explain why he’s expanding his culinary footprint with the launch of Fortuna Terrazza, an Amalfi Coast inspired café.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Rehabify Turns Physio Into Play

What if physiotherapy wasn’t something people dreaded but something they looked forward to, like playing a game? Rehabify is making that a reality, using AI and computer vision to turn rehab and active ageing into an interactive, motion-based experience that works with just a webcam. Fresh off winning the SP Batey Challenge 2025 Grand Prize and attending SWITCH 2025 thereafter, Rehabify platform has already engaged seniors through ageing centres and is now developing medically informed modules with SIT professors. Hui Wong finds out more about how Rehabify is reshaping physiotherapy in Singapore and where it’s headed next with Lim Jian Ping and Reyes Ng, Singapore Polytechnic students at the School of Computing.  

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