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CNA938 Rewind - Touring Korea’s bars & loving all-things Makkoli with Odem’s Dominic Tan

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the coolest F&B establishments in South Korea thanks to tips from Dominic Tan, founder & CEO of Odem - known as Singapore’s first and only artisanal makkoli bar. Tan will talk about the good times he had at Mars Brewery in Hwaseong where they make makkoli using local Cheongsu grapes; Hwasimjujo distillery which uses modern techniques to create the world’s first rice-based whisky; Jaha Son Mandu that serves North Korean style dumplings; Jebudo a small island resort with lots of sea-facing restaurants and more.

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CNA938 Rewind - ‘City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s’

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro explores ‘City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s’, a new art exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore (NGS). Featuring over 200 artworks and 200 archives, the exhibition delves into the lives and talents of Asian artists in Paris in the early 1900s. Featuring artworks by Singapore’s Georgette Chen, Foujita Tsuguharu and Lê Phổ, NGS curators Dr Phoebe Scott and Teo Hui Min explain how the artworks show the ways these Asian artists lived, worked and exhibited in Paris and what it meant to be the ‘other’.

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CNA938 Rewind - Just how much protein is too much?

In the ever-changing wellness industry, one diet obsession has captured and held TikTok’s attention – protein. Whether it’s sharing snaps of protein-packed meals or giving tutorials to boost one’s intake, the message is clear – maximum protein consumption is essential for weight management and wellness. But is there such a thing as too much protein? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Naras Lapsys, senior dietician, sports dietitian and chief clinical officer, Chi Longevity, to find out how much one really needs, and what that looks like throughout a day.

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CNA938 Rewind - Bringing back the dead? Genetic engineering a way to clone extinct species

Researchers at Colossal Biosciences in the United States have genetically engineered wolves that resemble the extinct dire wolf. This technology may have broader application for conservation of endangered species. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Associate Professor Nic Rawlence, Paleogeneticist at Otago University, to examine the potential uses for this technology and the ethical concerns that come with it.

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CNA938 Rewind - The threat of fake job seekers flooding companies hiring for remote roles

Companies in the United States are facing a new threat – job seekers who aren’t who they say they are, using AI tools to fabricate photo IDs, generate employment histories and provide answers during interviews. Once hired, an imposter can install malware to demand a ransom from a company, or steal its customer data, trade secrets or funds. What’s the threat level here in Singapore? How can companies safeguard against these imposters and potential real employees not be misjudged? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jaya Dass, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Randstad Enterprise to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - What’s the appeal of owning cryptocurrencies?

A new study has found that cryptocurrencies ownership is on the rise in Singapore, with younger users leading the way in using the asset for daily financial needs. Gen Zs and millennials, or those aged between 16 and 44 years old as at 2025, lead in crypto ownership, with about 40 percent of them holding the asset. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the draw of cryptocurrencies among the younger generation with Zann Kwan, Managing Partner of REVO Digital Family Office. She's also a Board Member at the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups Singapore

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