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CNA938 Rewind - When banks retreat, who steps in? The rise of private credit in Asia

CNA938 Rewind

Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing corners of global finance. With banks facing tighter regulations and balance sheet pressures, alternative lenders are filling crucial funding gaps across Asia. Where does the money come from, how are risks priced, and why are global investors pouring capital into the region? Andrea Heng and Susan Ng find out from Jamie Tadelis, Chief Product & Investor Officer, SC Lowy

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - What is inside your dog's food?

Pet owners today are paying close attention to what goes into their pet’s bowls with the conversation around pet food evolving quickly. From knowing what is inside pet food to creating personalised nutrition plans for pets, Susan Ng finds out what this Singapore-based pet food company is providing when it comes to evidence-based nutrition for dogs with Josh Chew, founder of Chuku’s Kitchen. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Female DJs Rocking the World Stage: Watch Her Bern and Miss Lil

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out about DJ culture in Singapore, thanks to Bernadette Belle Ong aka Watch Her Bern and Lilian Hautemulle aka Miss Lil. Both will be performing at the inaugural Sentosa Beach Fest 2026, billed as Singapore's first-of-its-kind day-to-night beach fitness festival held at Siloso Beach. Ong and Hautemulle will talk about what inspired them to start spinning the decks, and how much work that goes into nurturing their craft. Ong – a former Miss Universe Singapore beauty queen, will discuss women who DJ. Hautemulle will talk about being the co-founder of an events and music collective ‘Sivilian Affairs’.

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CNA938 Rewind - Dopamine Land is Dope!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro explores Dopamine Land at Resorts World Sentosa – it’s an immersive sensory experience that combines traditional mediums with innovative technology, from optical illusions to colourful soundscapes. Sachrit Johri, Project Manager at Fever - the global live entertainment discovery platform – will talk about  the nine themed rooms like Colourtopia, a neon-lit space of kaleidoscopic colour; Euphoria Grove, an oasis-styled world forest that houses all four seasons in a day; and Cushion Clash, where guests can release their pent-up energy via pillow fights.

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CNA938 Rewind - From Shape-Shifting Bags to Radioactive Art - Temasek Polytechnic’s Design Show 2026

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with two Temasek Polytechnic design students who recently exhibited their creations at the TP Design Show 2026. Fashion Management & Design student Elise Lim will talk about her body of work “Irradiated” which examines the consequences of radiation on human, animal, and botanical life forms. Product Experience & Design student Aaliyah Bafadh will describe her design “LogiAligne” - a transformable bag that converts into a wearable tech scarf. Elvis Tay, lecturer and head of the Beyond Design Center at School of Design at Temasek Polytechnic will discuss their works.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Big Question: Would you consume fewer canned, bottled drinks to save on higher costs? 

From bubble tea cups to single-use cans, drink packaging is one of the most visible contributors to everyday waste — something Singapore is tackling by introducing the Beverage Container Return Scheme from 1st April. On The Big Question, Andrea Heng and Susan Ng put the question directly to consumers: would you actually consume fewer canned and bottled drinks — and what would it take to change your habits? And how would restaurants cope with new operational requirements? They spoke with Eugene Chow, CNA; Lukas Teo, Founder, The Gourmet Factor; Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School

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