CNA938 Rewind - Author & Real Estate Boss Kelvin Fong's 'Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth'
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In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Kelvin Fong, Deputy CEO of real estate agency PropNex Realty, and author of 'Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth'. Fong will discuss how his book offers wealth creation strategies through real estate investment. He'll also answer common questions asked by property investors, such as: At what stage of my life should I buy property? How advisable is it to buy industrial properties or own a home overseas? How will the ongoing geopolitical tensions and global tariff tensions affect my mortgage?
CNA938 Rewind - Faster than ever - 5G+ is here in Singapore
Singtel has unveiled its new 5G plus network, promising speeds up to four times faster than the current 5G. Lance Alexander speaks to Associate Professor June Tay, Head of the Digital Media Programme at SUSS, to explain what this means for your phone and data usage.
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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the American outdoors with influencer Andre Carrillo
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Andre Carrillo: Filipino American traveller, influencer and video content creator. Carrillo talks about exploring Redding in Northern California and Denver, Colorado - two regions in the United States that are outdoor havens for nature lovers. View Andre's many adventures on Instagram @andrercarrillo.
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CNA938 Rewind - Author & Real Estate Boss Kelvin Fong's 'Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth'
In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Kelvin Fong, Deputy CEO of real estate agency PropNex Realty, and author of 'Elevate Your Assets, Elevate Your Wealth'. Fong will discuss how his book offers wealth creation strategies through real estate investment. He'll also answer common questions asked by property investors, such as: At what stage of my life should I buy property? How advisable is it to buy industrial properties or own a home overseas? How will the ongoing geopolitical tensions and global tariff tensions affect my mortgage?
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CNA938 Rewind - Hey Taylor – a Made in SG Women's Health Clinic and App
In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the co-founders of Hey Taylor marketed as Singapore's first hybrid women's health clinic and app. Eve Lee and Dr Jody Paige Goh explain why they set up the practice which provides primary care designed around women's lives and healthcare needs. They'll explain how the clinic & app function to combine medical depth with tech-enabled care, designed to support women across every stage of life - offering primary care treatment, fertility screenings, menstrual and menopausal care and hormonal care consultations.
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