CNA938 Rewind - What to expect from Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Türkiye?
CNA938 Rewind - What to expect from Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Türkiye?
The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes are finally turning to Istanbul to seek an end to Russia's 3-year-old, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. How could events unfold? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out with Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations, University of Toronto & Associate, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University
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CNA938 Rewind - U.S. weighs easing Nvidia chip curbs on UAE
The United States and the United Arab Emirates are negotiating a significant deal that could reshape the global semiconductor landscape. The Trump administration is considering allowing the UAE to import over a million advanced Nvidia AI chips, surpassing previous export restrictions. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at motivations behind the US engaging with the UAE in semiconductor development, and what both sides stand to gain from this partnership with Jim Handy, General Director, Objective Analysis
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CNA938 Rewind - Discover the Power of the Mind at ArtScience Museum's 'Mirror, Mirror' and ArtScience Cinema
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks to two ArtScience curators about immersive experiences and screenings that the public should check out at Marina Bay Sands' ArtScience Museum. Victoria Chua talks about 'Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind', an 8-room immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the boundless creativity of the human mind. Jerome Chee talks about ArtScience Cinema's screenings including 'Video Diaries', a trio of short films by local filmmakers as well as the VR experience 'Nana Lou'
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CNA938 Rewind - vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025: Celebrating French culture and 60 Years of France-Singapore Relations
In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro finds out what else is happening at the ongoing vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025, which celebrates French arts and culture. Emilienne Baneth-Nouailhetas, the French Embassy in Singapore's Counsellor for Culture, Education and Science, will discuss what's new at this year's vOilah!. Linda Tay, senior director of Programming at Gardens by the Bay will highlight the 'Les Art in Nature' programme. Shridar Mani, co-artistic director and company manager of The Opera People will talk about 'Les Épopées' and 'Médée', to be staged at the Esplanade.
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