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CNA938 Rewind - Thailand-Cambodia peace deal breaks down, so what now?

CNA938 Rewind

Thailand's government confirmed on Nov 11 it will halt the implementation of an enhanced ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, signed in October in the presence of US President Donald Trump and said it would explain its decision to Washington. The escalation in tension follows a landmine blast on the previous day that injured four Thai soldiers. Andrea Heng and Hairianto look at the implications this suspension will have on the conflict with Dr Panitan Wattanayagorn, Independent Expert on International Relations and Security Affairs. He was also Former Chairman of the Prime Minister's Security Advisory Committee.

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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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CNA938 Rewind - Youth-led, senior-focused: Young entrepreneurs transforming eldercare support

A new generation of young entrepreneurs is redefining what it means to care for seniors. We speak with the founder of a Singapore-based eldercare startup Aire, who is expanding into Malaysia after hitting seven-figure revenue. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng find out what the young generation can bring to the table when it comes to eldercare support with Nivedita Venkateish, Founder, Aire

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