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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack - Mobile traffic cameras: Will it make for safer roads?

The Traffic Police has been testing new mobile cameras that can detect offences like illegal U-turns, crossing double white lines and stopping in yellow boxes. The aim is to now fully operationalise the system in the first quarter of next year, following a trial which saw over 6,000 traffic violations across 11 locations detected during the first month alone. But will these mobile cameras deter reckless driving and make Singapore’s roads truly safer, or simply prompt drivers to play “cat and mouse” with tech? Daniel Martin discusses further with Thanaraj Ramakrishnan, Director, TR Consultants.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Rekoop 

Optimising personal health could be the goal for those who prioritise wellness. For some, they’re looking for valuable additions to their routines. What are some of the evolving biohacking trends that have become more mainstream this year? Hui Wong learns more about biohacking protocols that impact wellness with Yinon Vardi, Founder & CEO of REKOOP. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - PS Cafe’s new favourites earned a permanent place on their menu

PS Cafe has just launched new all-day brunch items on their menu – their first major addition since they started serving up at their Harding Road outlet. Hui Wong hears more on the new flavours and how they complement the familiar comfort food patrons know and love with Michael Bovell, CEO, PS.Gourmet. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - A young designer’s lived experience with type 1 Diabetes turned into an award-winning invention 

Daily injections of insulin for those living with diabetes can be a hassle... yet one young designer has turned her daily frustration into creative motivation, inventing a portable holder that safely stores, ejects and organises insulin needles. Hui Wong speaks with Zoey Chan, an Industrial Design Graduate from NUS, and the National Winner of the James Dyson Award for her invention, nido.

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CNA938 Rewind - Economic fallout from China-Japan diplomatic row

The diplomatic spat between China and Japan could spell further bad news for Japan's economy, with the former advising its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan and warning Chinese students in Japan that there were risks to their safety. China is Japan’s biggest source of tourists, and the row has hit shares in its travel and retail sectors hard. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine the possible economic fallout if this row continues to escalate with Dr Seijiro Takeshita, Dean and Professor of Graduate School of Management, Informatics and Innovation, University of Shizuoka

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CNA938 Rewind - The psychology behind parasocial relationships

"Parasocial" is the Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year, defined as a relationship felt by someone between themselves and a famous person they do not know. Its examples include the parasocial interest displayed by fans when singer Taylor Swift and American footballer Travis Kelce announced their engagement. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng look at how parasocial relationships are formed and the line between celebrity fanaticism and parasocial behaviour with Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist, Mind What Matters

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