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Daily Cuts

The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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29:32

Meet the winners of Dance Dance Hallyu 2024

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2024/09/19

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Charles Kang, Executive of Programmes (Creative Arts), *SCAPE as well as BANIE, Winner, Vocal Category and George Lim of Deez'Grid, Winner, Dance Category of Dance Dance Hallyu 2024. The winners may be advancing to the finals stage in Changwon, South Korea. They share their experiences competing with other local acts and how they are preparing ahead of the finals in South Korea. They also discuss various segments of the local performing arts scene and

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28:52

Aeroviation: Nurturing a new generation of pilots

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2024/09/19

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Faris Iskandar Co-Founder of Aeroviation, an aviation academy in Singapore. Iskandar speaks about the company's evolving curriculum including new initiatives such as drone pilot licenses, the types of students they’ve trained so far, and why they relocated their new headquarters and teaching facility to the Kallang Place area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:22

Another outlet bites the dust – what is the fate of...

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2024/09/19

Supermarket chain Giant will close its ninth store in Toa Payoh Lorong 4 in September, as it grapples with stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery stores. This closure will leave Giant with 45 outlets here, down from 53 in February. In 2024, the grocer opened a store in Tengah. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Assoc Prof Lau Kong Cheen, School of Business, SUSS, to examine the possible reasons for Giant’s lack of competitive edge compared to other supermarket brands.See

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9:18

Will Singapore see more sudden heavy rain, strong winds?

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2024/09/19

Strong winds and heavy rain lashed Singapore on the evening of Sept 17, toppling trees and snarling traffic. As Sumatra squalls are set to bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds for a few days, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Dhrubajyoti Samanta, Senior Research Fellow, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU, to find out if this weather phenomenon will be a common occurrence and if the typhoons around the region have an influence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:57

Pager blast deals blow to Hezbollah, gives it another...

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2024/09/19

Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Sept 17, a day after Israeli officials said they were ready to step up attacks against the Iranian-backed militia. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney, to explore how Israel might have been able to implant the explosive material in the devices, and whether this incident will spark a bigger outward conflict between Israel and

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34:57

A Letter to Myself: Veteran matchmaker Anisa Hassan...

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2024/09/18

Anisa Hassan is a veteran matchmaker and founder of Date High Flyers, a matchmaking agency for affluent individuals. In this conversation, Anisa reflects on the value she's gained from appreciating the lessons and opportunities she's been given by the people who've come into in her life. She also shares how, during her teenage years when finances were challenging, the unexpected generosity of a stranger transformed her outlook on kindness and how she's paying it forward.See omnystudio.com/listener

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50:38

A Letter to Myself: How Alison Lim found her voice...

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2024/09/18

Alison Lim was in her fifties when she was diagnosed with a type of dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia, which affects a person's speech. It created a drive within her to find out more about her condition and find ways to manage it. Alison and her daughter, Jamie Buitelaar, founded an organisation — Dementia & Co. — to support other individuals and families going through a similar journey. Alison and Jamie give us an insight into their journey and close relationship.See

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12:48

#TalkBack: Are people being distracted by tech when...

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2024/09/18

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Kelvin Foo, Managing Director, TTS Group, about whether people here are getting more distracted by tech when jaywalking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:37

Could we see more instances of extreme weather in...

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2024/09/18

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Kong Man Jing, also known as Biogirl MJ, about whether we could see more instances of extreme weather here like the Sumatra Squall in the near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:53

What to know when travelling Antarctica

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2024/09/18

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Conrad Combrink, Senior Vice President of Expeditions, Destination and Itinerary Management, Silversea - an ultra-luxury and expedition travel brand. Combrink discusses the expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic region and the rules people must follow when they visit Antarctica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:30

Celebrating 30 years of the Opera Gallery

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2024/09/18

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro welcomes with Gilles Dyan Founder and Chairman of Opera Gallery Group, an international gallery specialising in modern and contemporary art with 16 locations worldwide. As the group charts its 30th anniversary, Dyan reveals the artists who have exhibited there over the decades, the successes and challenges of the gallery since its inception in 1994 and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:30

Getting transparent about the water industry

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2024/09/18

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Allan Poh, Founder of Jääde, a spring water brand conceptualised in Singapore. Poh shares how the idea for the brand came about and how it’s sourced from the Salpausselkä ridge of Lahti in Finland. He also talks about how he spearheads Jääde’s sustainability and eco-friendly measures and how he deals with local and international competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:00

The Glendronach Whisky Relaunch

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2024/09/18

One of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved whisky distilleries has relaunched their star product. Eat Drink Singapore finds out whether their revamped range of Scotch whisky got more than just a facelift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:48

Coping with the rising costs of pet ownership in...

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2024/09/18

The rising cost of living is hitting everyone hard — and pet owners aren’t spared from feeling the wallet pinch. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get a pet owner, Cheryl Goh, to break down her pet care expenses, how she’s cutting back and what makes it all worthwhile at the end of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:29

Why Singapore businesses resort to fearmongering to...

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2024/09/18

The recent case of a nail salon’s unfair trade practices towards customers have raised the question of aggressive sales tactics to win over customers. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Benjamin Low, Senior Clinical Psychologist, PsychConnect, about the ethics of doing so, understand customers’ rights and analyse if fearmongering actually translates to more dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:58

How to negotiate your salary at any point of your career

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2024/09/18

Whether you’re looking to get a pay bump at your next appraisal or spread your wings at a new workplace, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask an expert, David Blasco, Country Director, Randstad Singapore, for advice on how to optimise that salary negotiation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:43

Trump survives two assassination attempts, will there...

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2024/09/18

Former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has now survived two separate attempts on his life in the lead-up to the November election. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman explore the sequence of events and the role of the Secret Service, which has now come under more intense scrutiny, with Richard Painter, Professor of Law, University of Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:00

Why more landed property owners are installing...

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2024/09/17

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, NUS, about why more landed property homeowners are opting to install solar panels on their rooftops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:58

Shedding light on sustainable hotel trends

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2024/09/17

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Matt Marshall, Principal of Lighting Design in Cundall, sustainability consultancy. Marshall, who is a leader in Cundall's Global Hotel and Hospitality department, chats about eco-friendly and sustainable designs in holiday resorts. He also shares his views on evolving trends in travel lodging development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:27

Singapore's recent labour market growth: Why it is...

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2024/09/17

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, about what has led our labour market's recent growth to be solely attributed to non-residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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