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CNA938 Rewind - US threats on Greenland; the rise of US imperialism / colonialism?

CNA938 Rewind

US President Donald Trump's calls that Greenland should become part of the United States were met with international condemnation. Daniel Martin speaks with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - The new Sports Council Bill – eSports, Bridge and Chess now officially recognised as Sports

E-sports, as well as mind sports like chess and bridge, will be formally recognised as sports. That’s after a Bill was passed in parliament yesterday. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo said these amendments to the Singapore Sports Council Act are part of a move to support Singaporeans’ diverse sporting aspirations. So, will this Bill’s passing affect the definition of a “sport” in the traditional sense? Daniel Martin speaks with Kevin Goh, CEO, Singapore Chess Federation.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Strong Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey results ~ are diploma holders and poly grads more in demand in this job market?

About a year ago, the 'Singapore Today' team spoke about there being fewer graduates finding work 6 months after leaving university. Now, a Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey's results have showed ninety per cent of polytechnic graduates in Singapore’s labour force got employed within six months of completing school or National Service (NS) last year. So, are diploma holders and poly grads more in demand in this job market? Daniel Martin discusses further with Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International.

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CNA938 Rewind - Could your air-con cause mould in your neighbour's house?

The Housing and Development Board received about 240 cases of feedback regarding condensation and mould on walls or ceilings arising from neighbours' use of air-conditioners last year. That's according to Senior Minister of State for National Development Sun Xueling, who gave that update in parliament. Daniel Martin finds out more from Thomas Lou, Director, EcoSense.

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CNA938 Rewind - Discovering Iconic Sites and Future-Focused Spaces Around the World with Meiske Sompie

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro listens in on the travel tales of Meiske Sompie, Partner (Asia) at specialist planning and management consultancy TBH. Sompie recalls her visit to Hiroshima, Japan and how she explored the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. In Seoul, South Korea, she’ll highlight Gwangjang Market, a traditional wholesale hub selling imported goods, groceries, traditional items, and more. She’ll also talk about appreciating the façade of Dubai’s Museum of the Future, a seven-storeyed architectural landmark that explores how science, technology, and innovation could shape the world in the decades ahead.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Fab Four vs Imelda

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to author David Guerrero who wrote “You Won't See Me: When the Beatles Ghosted Imelda”. In it, Guerrero documents the dramatic story of The Beatles’ ill-fated 1966 visit to the Philippines. What began as a strategic tour stop to expand into new markets quickly unravelled after a missed invitation to meet First Lady Imelda Marcos sparked official outrage – turning the Fab Four’s visit into a frightening ordeal marked by hostility and intimidation. Guerrero will highlight key moments of The Beatles’ headline-grabbing visit and the colourful personalities they met along the way.

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