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CNA938 Rewind - Visiting Thai Coffee Plantations with Basq & Bean

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers what it's like visiting coffee plantations in Thailand. Kevin Lee, executive chef and Zacchary Ng, F&B consultant at Basq & Bean - an artisanal cafe serving Basque cheesecakes and specialty coffee, will describe what it’s like exploring various coffee plantations in Chiang Mai. They’ll recall what it was like examining the different coffee plants, meeting the plantation owners and how each farm showcased its own unique approach to coffee cultivation. Lee and Ng will then talk about the types of coffee beans they ordered from the various plantations and how they prepare the various types of coffee served at Basq & Bean.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Trust at a cost - should small businesses tighten order checks?

Three people have been arrested over fake bulk order scams involving the impersonation of SAF personnel. Since Sept 4, at least five cases have been reported, with losses of over $32,000. Preliminary investigations show the trio allegedly acted on a scam syndicate’s instructions. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Gabrielle Maswi, Director of Three by Garamika, and Jamie Lim, owner of Joo Bar, 8 Korean BBQ, and Sticky.

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CNA938 Rewind - Braking for safety: why ABS will soon be mandatory on new motorcycles

All newly registered motorcycles in Singapore must be fitted with anti-lock braking systems from April 2027. Will that help bring down the number of fatal motorcycle accidents here? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Rex Tan, President of the Singapore Motorcycle Trade Association. He’s also Managing Director of homegrown motorcycle specialist company Ban Hock Hin.

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CNA938 Rewind - Four breakdowns in five days: SMRT says unrelated

At least four train breakdowns have occurred over the past five days, affecting several lines. SMRT says the recent disruptions were unrelated incidents and do not point to wider issues with Singapore's rail network. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How different generations establish financial independence 

The SG60 Financial Future Poll commissioned by Prudential Singapore surveyed 1000 residents aged 17 to 76 in July this year. What has it revealed about the different generations’ financial decisions and their retirement plans? Hui Wong speaks with Lim Yuting, Head of Distribution, Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore, to find out more. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Every Body Matters 

How is a fashion competition helping to redefine what beauty in every body means in the fashion world? Hui Wong speaks with Singaporean designer and Every Body Matter competition finalist Yu Shan-Tung, and CEO of Singapore Fashion Council Zhang Ting-Ting, and how they hope for inclusive fashion to be the style of the season. 

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