CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro covers the Singapore Night Festival 2026 “Myths and Legends” edition with Festival Director Qazim Karim, who’ll describe the line-up of projection mapping, experiential programmes and more. Marianne Ching - part of the Melting Po(r)t Collective – will discuss the Stormy Straits walk-through art installation at Bugis Street Art Lane.

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks profiles CITRUS fest 2026, a 10-day biennial arts festival. Festival curator Chong Gua Khee will discuss the theme, “Kacang Puteh, Care Oke?” while highlighting the workshops, performances and discussions concerning wellbeing. Woon Tien Wei of social space Post Museum will discuss interactive activities like Stone Soup Party.

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Singapore and India agreed to deepen co-operation in areas including telecommunications, food safety, semiconductors and skills development at their fourth Ministerial Roundtable. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Amitendu Palit, Trade and Economics Research Lead at the Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, about what the outcomes meant for India-Singapore ties amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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A six-kilometre walk, jog or run through Marina Bay is putting the spotlight on the daily journey many children make to collect water. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jasmine Zhong, Brand and Marketing Manager at PAZZION Singapore, and Patricia Ng, Head of Marketing and Communications at World Vision Singapore to find out how PAZZION and World Vision Singapore are bringing people of different ages and fitness levels together to support access to clean water, and why movement, community and purpose can all be part of wellness. 

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One of the world’s hottest taco trends has landed in Singapore, with Tomatillo’s new drinkable tacos bringing together flavour-packed fillings, rich broths and savoury drippings made for dipping and sipping. Cheryl Goh speaks with Daniel Chavez and Tamara Chavez, chefs and co-owners of Tomatillo to find out how this birria-inspired experience works, what makes Mexican food so much more than the familiar stereotypes, and how Tomatillo is serving up a little Mexican escape by Marina Bay.

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As the Singapore Grand Prix and other outdoor event organisers step up haze contingency plans, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss ask Prof Alberto Salvo, Dean’s Chair, Department of Economics, National University of Singapore, how prepared businesses are for worsening air quality, what protections workers need, and how companies can keep operations running safely.

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Work friendships can make us happier, more collaborative and more engaged. But when personal boundaries blur – whether it's oversharing, favouritism or workplace cliques – things can quickly become complicated. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss explore how much of ourselves we should bring to work, and what happens when the friendly line is crossed. For more, they speak with Dr Tania Nagpaul, Senior Lecturer with the Human Resource Management Programme at SUSS's S R Nathan School of Human Development, and Dr David Leong, Managing Director of PeopleWorldwide Consulting.

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On today's (20 August) markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss speak with Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier.

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Meta is facing a landmark trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young users hooked. Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine where the line lies between creating an engaging product and engineering addiction, what responsibility platforms should bear for users' mental health, and what this case could mean for the future of social media. For that, they speak with Vincent Joralemon, Director, Life Sciences Law & Policy Center, Berkeley Law.

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Fariesha Lam began sniffing glue at the age of nine and eventually progressed to methamphetamine in her teens. During her fourth incarceration, Fariesha discovered art, which opened new worlds of possibility and hope for her. Today, Fariesha is an artist and is enrolled in the diploma in fine arts programme at LaSalle College of the Arts. She uses her creative talent to aid others along in their journey of rehabilitation. Fariesha's artwork was showcased at the Yellow Ribbon Community Art Festival 2026.

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