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CNA938 Rewind - US government shutdown: What is it and why it matters

The US government officially shut down at midnight on October 1 after the Senate failed to pass either the Republican stopgap funding bill or the Democratic counterproposal. Many federal agencies have begun furloughing staff while key health agencies will see up to 41% of their workforce sidelined. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out how the shutdown affects consumers and what the likeliest resolution is with Lester Munson, Principal and Managing Director, International Practice, BGR Government Affairs

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - How the collectible craze plays on your psychology 

Collectibles continue to capture our imagination – from the 2000s when the Hello Kitty craze hit Singapore, to the same excitement around Milo plushies and even Gardenia bread plushies. What’s behind this craze, and how does it play on our psychology? Mike Tan speaks with Dr Ong Mian Li, clinical psychologist from Lightfull Psychology, and Hannah Kwek, Strategy Director Media, Dentsu APAC to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Japan’s Tea Festival

From award-winning brews to a live Sencha ceremony, the Japan Tea Festival is back and it promises to be a feast for all the senses. Mike Tan speaks Ms Akiko Onishi, Senior Director of JFOODO, the Director of the tea festival to find out more.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Tech Week 2025

All eyes are on Tech Week Singapore where global innovators, business leaders, and policymakers are gathering to explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping the industries of tomorrow. Mike Tan speaks with Andy Kiwanuka, Managing Director, CloserStill Media about cutting-edge showcases that could define the future of tech in our region. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Off the Beaten Track in Japan with Shawne Koh Part 2

In the second part of their Destination Anywhere chat, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with digital creator & travel content Shawne Koh about his travels to less touristy places in Japan. He’ll talk about taking a traditional Japanese boat cruise down a scenic river and visiting the famous hot-spring-bathing Japanese macaques.

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CNA938 Rewind - Off the Beaten Track in Japan with Shawne Koh Part 1

In Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with digital creator & travel content Shawne Koh about his travels to less touristy places in Japan. He’ll recall staying at a century-old Airbnb, and what it was like crossing an 800-year-old vine bridge.

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