In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out from travel service provider Trip.com Singapore about how they’ve noticed a 195% year‑on‑year surge in searches for anime and comic‑related travel experiences across Asia. Trip.com Singapore’s Edmund Ong will discuss how more fans are seeking immersive, experience‑led travels — from seeking out major conventions held abroad to journeying to real‑life locations tied to their favourite anime worlds.

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In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the ‘kidult’ world of collectibles culture in Singapore. Andy Chin talks about his passion for collecting small toys and figurines - from Hello Kitty to Power Rangers. Sophie Sng talks about her startup, The Collector's Arcade LLP, a Pokémon trading card business. Danny Wong, CEO of local self-storage provider Work+Store will discuss trends like how some adult hobbies - that outgrow the home space - lead to the search for flexible storage solutions.

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Iran has warned that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions in the Middle East. Daniel Martin discusses further with Dr Clemens Chay, Senior Fellow for Geopolitics, Observer Research Foundation Middle East.

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The U.S and Iran have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks, raising hopes of saving a peace deal that’s been under pressure. Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Clemens Chay, Senior Fellow for Geopolitics, Observer Research Foundation Middle East.

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Guest: Irene Foo, Head of Investment Strategy and Research, Maybank Group Wealth Management

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Retirement is about more than having enough money. In this episode of Your Finance Mind, Cheryl Goh speaks with Dinah Poehlmann, Finance Mindset Coach and Founder of Your Finance Mind to explore how to prepare for the emotional, social and personal changes that come when work is no longer at the centre of life. 

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From a humble hawker stall to a new full-service restaurant, Tiong Bahru Chicken Rice is marking nearly four decades with an elevated take on a familiar favourite — including three new rice varieties. Cheryl Goh speaks with Anders Cheong, Co-founder of Tiong Bahru Chicken Rice to find out how the brand is balancing heritage with a more refined dining experience at Takashimaya. 

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PCOS has been renamed PMOS to better reflect a complex condition that extends beyond ovarian cysts and fertility. We explore what the new name means for diagnosis, lifelong care and women seeking a fuller understanding of their health. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Michelle Tham Ye Ni, Consultant in Endocrinology at Woodlands Hospital to find out more

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Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. The strikes mark the worst escalation since the deal was signed. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get the latest Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, The Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University

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Workers’ Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh has survived a secret vote on his leadership at the opposition party’s special cadres conference on Sunday (Jun 28), with no challengers to his position. Ms Sylvia Lim has also been re-elected as chair of the central executive committee (CEC). What does the outcome tell us about the WP’s internal unity? And what challenges lie ahead for the party despite the votes? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris

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