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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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14:41

Gan Kim Yong to become DPM in Singapore Cabinet changes

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2024/05/13

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University and a former Nominated Member of Parliament, about incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s new Cabinet lineup, and the promotion of Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong to the role of deputy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:51

Iceland with Beyond the Little Red Dot

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2024/05/13

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Beyond The Little Red Dot blogger – Edwin Tan – about his travel experience in Iceland. Join them as they highlight 5 must see places along the popular Ring Road and take you to “The Land of Fire and Ice”. It’s not going to be a lukewarm conversation…so stay tuned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:18

Berries Chinese Theatre Festival: Family Edition – by...

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2024/05/13

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about Berries Chinese Theatre Festival - Family Edition by The Theatre Practice, the bilingual theatre institution. Theatre Practice’s Artistic Director and Advocacy Executive will explain how they collaborated with Berries World of Learning School to create the festival which includes two theatrical productions and two interactive experiences — curated for the whole family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:32

Respect SG

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2024/05/13

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about Respect SG an industry-led initiative that aims to change Singapore's collective mindset and perception of the F&B industry. Key personnel from Respect SG will explain how Respect SG aims to foster a culture of mutual respect between Singaporeans and F&B service professionals, in the hope of promoting pride in the F&B sector, as well as change societal attitudes towards the profession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:40

Know the roles and responsibilities of your General...

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2024/05/13

Asia First gets clarity on what patients can access and expect from their regular doctor to ensure they remain in safe hands. This discussion comes in the wake of a General Practitioner at a clinic in Marine Parade who had his medical licence revoked due to multiple counts of professional misconduct. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Suraj Kumar, family physician, Drs Bain & Partners to get more insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:16

Insured by Great Eastern? Here’s what the OCBC...

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2024/05/13

OCBC Bank made a $1.4 billion offer to privatise the remaining stake in its insurance arm Great Eastern Holdings, in the wake of shareholder unhappiness over falling returns. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Cyrus Daruwala, Managing Director, Global Financial Services, IDG to find out how this affects the clients of the insurance provider and the changes that may have an impact on their insurance coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:07

America cuts off weapons to Israel – what could...

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2024/05/13

Fears rise of a full-scale invasion as the Israeli military intensifies its bombardment of Rafah – the last refuge for Palestinians – even as the US puts a stop to its weapons support. President Joe Biden isn’t the first American leader to make such a decision to influence Israel, but the question we have on Asia First is: will it work this time? Dr Jean-Loup Samaan, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East Institute, NUS tells Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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13:03

Monday Reset: How to make your first day at a new job...

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2024/05/13

Anyone can be anxious on the first day at a new job, especially if it’s been a while since the last. Jacqueline Yeung, career counsellor, Avodah People Solutions gives Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman advice on how to make the best of a nerve-wracking experience while giving the best impression on the first day at a new job on Asia First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:51

Cinema Reclaimed: Singapore HeritageFest 2024

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2024/05/11

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with writer, educator and researcher Ben Slater who’ll be presenting the fourth edition of the Cinema Reclaimed programme for Singapore HeritageFest 2024. Titled “Dream Palaces” and held over four weekends at different heritage cinemas and theatres, Slater will discuss the chosen movies that’ll be screened and the various talks - concerning the history of Singapore on film - that’ll accompany the screenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:57

Masters students cycle from France to Singapore

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2024/05/11

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with two Singapore-based Masters students Jacques de Maistre and Joseph Serdet who cycled from Cergy in France to Singapore to continue their Master's education here. The students will detail their journey spanning 15,000km and completed over 178 days. They’ll explain their motivation for dreaming up such a feat, how they planned and budgeted the trip, and will also recall some unique experiences cycling through 21 countries in total.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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18:37

Paralympic Fiesta - Singapore National Paralympic...

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2024/05/03

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about ‘Paralympic Fiesta’ a public event organised by the Singapore National Paralympic Council. Taking place during the first week of May, this event is in celebration and support of the local Paralympians who will be representing Singapore in Paris. Held at Our Tampines Hub, activities organized include a Paralympic Exhibition, para-athletes showcases, a Madame Tussaud’s Exhibit of 5-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu’s wax figure, and other family-friendly

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31:02

Alliance Counselling - Post Maternity Leave blues

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2024/05/03

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Ashwinni Manasseh, Counselling Psychologist at Alliance Counselling to discuss how Singapore Mums can best navigate post-baby realities and effectively navigate their return to work. A recent CNA interview with MomBoss Academy revealed that many women they work with experience separation anxiety when they are about to return to work after maternity leave. How can these anxieties be lessened and what tools do they need to cope? How can Singaporean Mums address feelings

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11:14

End of the line for Thambi Magazine Store

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2024/05/03

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Periathambi Senthilmurugan, Owner, Thambi Magazine Store, about his decision to close his business for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:52

Is Tampines indeed Singapore's most well-connected...

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2024/05/03

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Dr Harvey Neo, Research Fellow and Head of Programme for Cities and Urban Science and Urban Environmental Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, about whether Tampines is indeed Singapore's most well-connected regional centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:12

Leveling Up Benefits for Gig Workers

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2024/05/03

There's a new platform for gig workers in Singapore that helps them get paid annual leave and sponsored insurance coverage. Jobs on Demand, or Jod, is supporting the gig workforce through access to these benefits. Sebastian San, Singapore Country Manager of Jod downloads the details to Work It's Stanley Leong and Hui Wong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:42

Zouk Group's Choreography of KORIO's revival

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2024/05/03

Eat Drink Singapore's Stanley Leong and Hui Wong get the details of a surprise comeback by cult sandwich shop KORIO through a collaboration with Zouk Group. Their guests are KORIO’s husband-and-wife owners Myron Tan and Shaz Henshaw and Zouk Group’s chief culinary officer, Chef Lorenz Hoja.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:23

Going their own way: Young Singaporeans prefer to...

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2024/05/03

Singapore youths prefer travelling independently at a younger age – and are funding them on their own! Cyndi Hui, Travel Trends and Destination Expert, Skyscanner tells Andrea Heng and Joel Chua on Asia First what fuels and funds this wanderlust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:34

Mt Ruang volcanic ash disrupts flights in Indonesia,...

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2024/05/03

It’s been described as one of Indonesia’s biggest volcanic eruptions in 50 years, prompting the evacuation of some 12,000 people in North Sulawesi province. Ash from Mount Ruang has since reached parts of East Malaysia, leading to the cancellation of flights in the area as well as Singapore. But Marco Brenna, Volcanologist, University of Otago in New Zealand tells Andrea Heng and Joel Chua on Asia First that there’s a silver lining: no casualties have been reported.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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10:44

Is China’s Xi Jinping driving a wedge between the EU...

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2024/05/03

It's Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first Europe trip in five years, aimed at boosting EU ties as tensions mount with the world's second largest economy amid allegations of trade imbalances and espionage. Associate Professor Chong Ja-Ian, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore told Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua that his decision to visit France, Serbia and Hungary are all strategic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:10

The Big Spark: Antler

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2024/05/02

Antler Co-Founder and Managing Partner (Asia) Jussi Salovaara shares his thoughts on The Big Spark’s winning start-up(s) and his advice for those who didn’t secure the funding they hoped to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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