CNA938 Rewind - Singapore Strait sees surge in maritime theft
50 sea robbery incidents have been reported in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore this year so far. It's a sharp rise from the 14 incidents recorded over the same period last year. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin find out more from Toby Stephens, Head of the Global Crisis Management team, HFW.
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CNA938 Rewind - On his first overseas trip, Australian PM Albanese touches down in Singapore
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be in Singapore as part of his first international trip, after clinching a second term in office. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss with James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania, what could be on the agenda for Mr Albanese's stopover here.
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CNA938 Rewind - Redefining Beachfront Retreats - the Story Behind Oshom Bali
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks to a luxury travel director in Europe who is now the founder of one of Bali's most buzzworthy openings of 2025. Daisy Angus, founder of Oshom Bali, talks about her brand new luxury beachfront boutique hotel located in the heart of Bali's Nuanu Creative City. Angus, who has a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, will recount the story behind Oshom: from its creative concept to fleshing-out its design-led experiences up to opening day. She'll also talk about how Nuanu Creative City is reshaping Bali's cultural and ecological landscape.
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CNA938 Rewind - "To the Last Gram" - Putting Anorexia in the Spotlight using Comics
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro focuses on the local comic 'To the Last Gram', a fictional young adult coming-of-age story about living with an eating disorder (ED). Put out by publisher Difference Engine, 'To the Last Gram' is written by Shreya Davies and illustrated by Vanessa Wong. Written from the perspective of the protagonist Divya, the comic unpacks the lived experience of ED – how it impacts family members and affects those who grow up in diet-free households. Wong and Davies will also discuss Divya's emotional and mental journey via the captivating illustrations and unique writing style.
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