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Daily Cuts - Allianz pulls out – what’s next for Income Insurance? 

German insurer Allianz has withdrawn a proposed offer to acquire 51 percent of local insurer Income, following government intervention and much public debate. Now that Income Insurance is back to square one, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess its potential options and special position, and how it may affect its future with Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School

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Daily Cuts - Singapore's need for a bird flu transmission model to monitor spread

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Dr Chua Tze Hoong, Director, Veterinary Health Division, Animal and Veterinary Services, about the the need for a bird flu transmission model to predict and track potential spread around Singapore.

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Daily Cuts - Will Singapore's NODX rebound be sustained going into 2025?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Jeff Ng, Head, Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, about what could have led Singapore's non-oil domestic exports to rise 3.4 percent in November, reversing a contraction this month.

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Daily Cuts - Exploring dreamy destinations by rail in Europe

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Eveline Haugaard, an environmental engineer and founder of Rail Voyage, a tour company focused on slow travel by train in Europe. Haugaard describes taking scenic routes to dreamy destinations all around Europe and recalls charming places best reached by train. View Haugaard’s adventures @therailvoyage on Instagram.

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Daily Cuts - Local band Carpet Golf’s new album – a hole-in-one for fans?

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean emo-pop quartet Carpet Golf about their latest developments – namely “In Between, Out of Phase”, their highly anticipated sophomore album that came after a four-year hiatus. Drummer Jordan and bassist Spencer talk about how the album addresses issues linked to adulting like the intensity of change, broken love bonds and stepping into the working world.

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Daily Cuts - Exploring the world of jadeite and pearl treasures with Ishi Gems

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Benedict Woon and Jeralyn Liu, co-founders of Ishi Gems, a jewellery company specialising in jadeite and pearl accessories. The husband and wife team talks about how they customise pieces for their clients, and how they host live streaming sessions when handpicking selections and designs. They’ll also explain how they met, fell in love and became partners in the jewellery business.

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