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CNA938 Rewind - From Wimbledon to Fukuoka: Inside Ascott’s Gan Hup Tan’s Holiday Highlights

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the holidays of Gan Hup Tan, Vice President (Marketing, Loyalty & Partnerships) at The Ascott Limited. Tan will highlight trips to France, England and Japan. In France, he’ll recall going to Roland Garros - the French Open in May, visiting the museum Centre Pompidou for its unique architecture, and savouring must-eat bites & meals. In England, Tan will talk about going to Wimbledon for lawn matches, spending hours at the Seven Dials neighbourhood at Covent Gardens and grabbing a cup of java at Monmouth Coffee. And as for Japan, Tan will talk about Fukuoka city – known as the home of the tonkotsu ramen and Tenjin, an area where there’s fun to be had at some Christmas markets.

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Chocolate Finance's Walter de Oude on the wisdom of taking risks later in life

Walter de Oude is a veteran of the financial services sector. The former CEO of HSBC Singapore's insurance business went on to start Singlife, which became one of the largest insurance companies in Singapore in 2020. His second venture, the consumer fintech company Chocolate Finance, was launched in 2024. Walter's entrepreneurial journey began in his early-forties, and he reflects on why he believes it's better to take risks later in life, rather than in one's youth. Walter shares how an eventful first year of growth and challenges has yielded valuable insights on consumer psychology and communication.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: In this day and age of AI, do we stop trusting reviews?

In this day and age of AI, do we stop trusting reviews? That’s in light of car detailing firm Quantum Globe, which owns Lambency Detailing, admitting to posting fake A.I-generated 5-star customer reviews on online car platform Sgcarmart. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with Ng Ming Jie, Director (Fair Trading Practices Division), Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS).

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CNA938 Rewind - Can a chef win Most Popular Male Artiste?

Themed “Walking Through Time Together,” Star Awards 2025 marks 30 years of celebrating local entertainment. Over the years, we’ve seen the Top 10 Most Popular Artistes category grow to include not just actors, but DJs and influencers too. But who would’ve thought a chef would be in the running too? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Chef Melvyn Lee, Nominee for Top 10 Most Popular Artiste at this year’s Star Awards.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - More than bingo: Rethinking senior wellness

Is keeping seniors busy the same as helping them feel truly well? Cheryl Goh explores a more human, hands-on approach to senior wellness, one that’s built on listening, co-creation, and the power of sensory connection with Cherry Thian, Founder, Little Changemakers.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - What’s on Chope this July?

Cheryl Goh gets an update on where to dine this weekend with Dinesh Balasingam, Chief Business Officer, Chope on their monthly deals.

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