As Singapore moves to boost its air traffic control workforce by 40% with sweet sign-on perks, we ask what is driving this sudden high-flying hiring spree. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing examine the training bottlenecks, career trajectories, and whether hefty bonuses can successfully keep our aviation hubs cleared for takeoff with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aerospace Lead, Frost & Sullivan 

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Most of us think of rest as something we earn after a productive day, a busy week or a long stretch of hard work. But what if rest isn't a reward at the end of the day, but something we need throughout it? In a culture that often celebrates being busy, Cheryl Goh speaks with Hazel Yap, Founder, A Good Rest to unpack the mindset shift people need around rest.

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The confidence to speak openly can begin with the conversations children have at home. Cheryl Goh speaks with Iris Ong, founder of The Voice House to look at how listening, screen habits and everyday family interactions shape whether children feel safe expressing themselves, and what parents can do to build trust and stronger communication over time. 

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Hakka heritage finds a new home at VivoCity, with comforting classics, traditional steamed dishes and a bubbling claypot creation featuring pig blood curd. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chak Ka Fong, Director of Hakka Yu Singapore to find out how the restaurant is introducing diners to the wider flavours, ingredients and cooking traditions of Hakka cuisine.

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Guest: Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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At least 20 furniture stores in the Tan Boon Liat Building have expressed interest in moving collectively to a new location if the S$950 million en bloc deal goes through. Daniel Martin speaks with Esmaeil Molazadeh, Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Furniture Association. 

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Singapore is placing greater emphasis on energy, with the Ministry of Trade and Industry set to become the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry from October. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said energy will be a national challenge for the nation. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman of the Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources.

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With the South China Sea, Strait of Hormuz and US-China ties taking the spotlight at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, what role does Singapore play in such regional forums? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro introduces Taledrops – a Singaporean all-female alternative prog rock band.  The 5-piece will reminisce how a secondary school project brought them together. Taledrops will also discuss the stories behind their songs including “Kafka”, “Surrender” and their new single "Bad Day, Darling?” which addresses insecurities and self-doubt.

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In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the 7th edition of An Extraordinary Celebration, one of Singapore's largest inclusive performing arts events. Creative director and respected entertainer Najip Ali, along with team lead Eunice Seah, will describe how the concert will bring together close to 400 performers from mainstream and special education schools.

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