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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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12:06

Global mpox emergency: How badly will Singapore be...

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2024/08/22

Countries in Asia are monitoring the Mpox outbreak very closely as cases start to pop up in the region. Thailand reported a suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of the disease on Aug 21. The World Health Organisation said there have been more than 14,000 cases and over 520 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceeds last year's figures. Given how the world is inter-connected through travel, on Asia First, Hairianto Diman inds out to what extent will Singapore be affected by

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15:22

NDR2024: Reprieve for retrenched workers under new...

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2024/08/22

Some reprieve for those who are involuntarily unemployed in the form of an interim financial support under an upcoming new scheme. The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme will provide retrenched workers payouts of up to $6,000 over a maximum period of six months, as they seek out or train for better jobs. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled these details in his maiden National Day Rally speech on Aug 18 with more information about the scheme to be provided in due course by the Manpower Ministry

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10:59

Ceasefire deal still elusive, even as Blinken wraps...

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2024/08/22

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said a Gaza ceasefire deal needs to get done in the coming days. He made the comment in Qatar, as he wrapped up his latest visit to the Middle East. Israel had agreed to an American proposal on bridging gaps to seal a truce. While Hamas said it is keen to reach a ceasefire agreement, it complained that the latest proposal was a “reversal” of what it had agreed to. Hairianto Diman examines how the US might balance the demands of both sides and if a ceasefire deal is

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32:15

A Letter to Myself: How "pain plus reflection" fuel...

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2024/08/21

As a teenager, Delonix Tan was a gang member. He was expelled from school and sent to juvenile lockup twice. But his life changed when a cousin recommended him a self-help book. It set him on a course of entrepreneurship and determination to help build his family's fishball business. Listen in as he shares the three most valuable lessons he'd share with his younger self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:01

Millennials In Business: Hong Wei Ting, Souperstar...

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2024/08/21

In this edition of Millennials In Business, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Hong Wei Ting, Co-Founder, Souperstar Singapore, about running a business with a family member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:44

#TalkBack: How new fathers should spend their...

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2024/08/21

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Paulin Tay Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice), School of Social Sciences, SMU, about how new fathers should spend their mandatory paternity leave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:17

Is inflation likely to come under control in Singapore?

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2024/08/21

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Alvin Liew, Senior Economist, UOB, about whether inflation is likely to come under control here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:52

Solar energy: The way to go for Singapore?

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2024/08/21

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Victor Nian, CEO, Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, about whether solar energy is the way to go for Singapore, as Australia green-lights a mega project to ship energy from a giant solar farm to our shores through an undersea cable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:52

Pro Bono SG Legal Series - Navigating Workplace...

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2024/08/21

What can you do if you’re injured at work? Are you entitled to compensation, and if so, how much? On Work It, Susan Ng speaks with Raj Shergill, Founder of Lee Shergill LLP, and Desiree Koh, Legal Associate at the firm. They explore the legal pathways for workplace injury compensation, detailing the claims process and addressing eligibility for gig workers and freelancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:54

Turn Up the Heat with Singaporean Spicy Mala!

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2024/08/21

Ever heard of a Singaporean Mala? Discover A Hot Hideout’s its local twist and impact on the F&B scene. Not only that, learn how Deliveroo is transforming the industry by helping local businesses grow through innovative partnerships and data-driven insights. Work It’s Susan Ng and show producer Vaisali Prabhakaran speak with Jason Parke, General Manager, Deliveroo Singapore and Lee Ray Sheng, Co-founder, A Hot Hideout to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:52

When tradition meets contemporary - Art by Camilla...

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2024/08/21

In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro talks to Camilla Ancilotto, an Italian-Swedish Artist and Designer, who was recently in Singapore for an art fair. Ancilotto shares about how she became an artist in Rome from an early age and then moved to New York to hone her craft. She’ll also touch on her signature style – painting different Byzantine-style works on triangular prism pieces that rotate on an axis, resulting in the artwork shifting from one work to the next.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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15:14

Navigating the Terms and Conditions in a contract

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2024/08/21

Disney has backtracked on its attempt to force arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit. The company had initially argued that the case should be settled outside of court, citing a clause in the claimant's Disney+ free trial agreement. Hairianto Diman speaks with Mathias Goh, Lawyer, Breakpoint LLC to find out if companies are allowed to include such clauses in their Terms & Conditions agreement and ways to navigate lengthy T&Cs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:29

The end of Fumio Kishida’s premiership

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2024/08/21

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to step down in September, following public disaffection over political scandals and rising living costs that marred his three-year term. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman examines the possible reasons for his decision to not seek re-election in the upcoming party contest and who might succeed him as the Japanese premier with Lim Tai Wei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, East Asian Institute, National University of SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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29:17

NDR2024: Revamped GEP allows more pupils access to...

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2024/08/21

The 40-year-old Gifted Education Programme (GEP) is set for a revamp, which will allow more students access to high-ability programmes. Under the new scheme, all primary schools will be equipped to identify their own high-ability pupils and run programmes for them. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing shares more about the changes with Hairianto DimanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:15

A Letter to Myself: How setbacks are part of Dr...

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2024/08/20

Dr Edison Ang shares how went from a student who failed all his science subjects in secondary school, to becoming an assistant professor of natural science and science education at NIE/NTU — and the inspiring role his late grandfather played in his journey of grit and resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:06

Why you need to apply for a Vehicle Entry Permit

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2024/08/20

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with Desmond Chan, Editor, SGCarMart, about why you need to apply for a Vehicle Entry Permit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:01

NDR 2024: Housing matters

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2024/08/20

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg, about how the housing measures announced during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally speech will benefit Singaporeans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:12

Taking a trip into North Korea: Part 2

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2024/08/20

In the second part of her ‘Destination Anywhere’ chat with travel influencers Marilyn and Jian Sheng (JS), Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about their North Korean holiday. The couple shares about the monuments and the Kim Il Sung museum they visited, and what souvenirs they brought back home for their loved ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:18

Explainer on mosquito-related diseases and prevention...

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2024/08/20

Singapore is facing a surge in dengue infections. Dengue case numbers in 2024 have crossed the 10,000 mark, surpassing the number of cases logged for the whole of 2023. In conjunction with World Mosquito Day on Aug 20, Hairianto Diman takes look at mosquito-related diseases like dengue and the measures to prevent mosquito breeding grounds with James Beeson, Head, Malaria Immunity and Vaccines Laboratory & Deputy Director, Burnet InstituteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:27

HDB resale cooling measures: What should we know?

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2024/08/20

Singapore has new measures to cool its public housing resale market, and provide more support for first-time home buyers. It's lowered the Loan-to-Value limit for HDB loans and increasing the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant quantum for lower-to-middle income first-time home buyers. Hairianto Diman breaks down the numbers with Alan Cheong, Executive Director, Savills SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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