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CNA938 Rewind - W Optics - Running a Family Business with a Clear Vision of the Future

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro profiles W Optics, the homegrown vision care specialist and optical retail chain. Jonathan Wong, W Optics’ CEO will talk about how his father Francis started the business and later handed the reins of the company to him. Oh Shwu Ji, senior optometrist & manager will also talk about common eye issues and what the latest specs design trends are.

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CNA938 Rewind - US trade wars: From squeezing Iran to battling Canada

Washington is ramping up economic pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of penalties against countries and businesses that maintain ties with Tehran. As Iran vows to retaliate, the US is also facing a deepening trade fight with Canada, with Ottawa imposing retaliatory tariffs on American goods. Dr Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Hinrich Foundation examines how far Washington can push Iran, the risks for China, and which industries could be hardest hit by the US-Canada trade war. She speaks with Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: NDR 2026 - On top of other measures announced, will new home ownership changes encourage Singaporeans to have more children?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a series of housing changes at the National Day Rally, including higher income ceilings for subsidised HDB flats. And from February 2027, first-timer families will get an extra ballot chance for each Singaporean child aged 18 and below. Can these changes encourage Singaporeans to have more children? Daniel Martin speaks with Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of National Development and the Ministry of Transport.

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CNA938 Rewind - Market Watch (25/8): Asian markets broadly recovered, trading mostly higher Tuesday #SGToday

Guest: Wesley Hoon, Research Analyst, FSM Global

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CNA938 Rewind - Flying taxis taking off George Jetson-style? #SGToday

Researchers at NTU have designed and built an electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically, known as an eVTOL. What does it take to build an aircraft like this from scratch? How does it work, and could eVTOLs eventually become part of Singapore’s aviation landscape? Daniel Martin speaks with Professor James Wang, Professor of Practice at NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Director of its eVTOL Research and Innovation Centre.

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CNA938 Rewind - Drink in the Sommelier Tales of Britt Ng and Joe Yang

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro discovers sommelier culture and how it is built on deep knowledge, sensory expertise, and a genuine commitment to hospitality. Marina Bay Sands’ wine director Britt Ng and Joe Yang, head sommelier from Jin Ting Wan restaurant, will talk about their intense learning journeys to become certified, respected sommeliers.

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