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Daily Cuts - #Blockout2024: Why we expect so much from celebrities

Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Michelle Yeoh have been facing digital backlash over their silence about the war in Gaza. But why do we expect celebrities to use their platforms for social and political causes? Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Kokil Jaidka, Assistant Professor in Computational Communication at the National University of Singapore and Principal Investigator at the NUS Centre for Trusted Internet and Community to find out more on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - COE premiums close mostly higher in latest April bidding exercise

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jake Ler, Chief Marketing Officer, Motorist, about Certificate of Entitlement premiums closing mostly higher in the latest bidding exercise.

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Daily Cuts - Analysis: March external trade results

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head, Global Markets Research & Strategy, OCBC, about Singapore's key exports contracting for a second straight month in March.

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Daily Cuts - Solomon Islands head to the polls!

It is the first election since the Soloman Islands cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan, and switched support to Beijing. This puts a huge focus on the influence of China in the region, and the vote could have repercussions for the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Tess Newton Cain, Project Lead for the Pacific Hub, Griffith Asia Institute to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - New NUH medical centre to tackle gastrointestinal diseases

NUH will have a new medical centre, slated to be completed early next year, to tackle gastrointestinal diseases. It plans to use AI and tech to improve early detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Adjunct Associate Professor Lee Guan Huei, Head and Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division, NUH to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations

Melanie speaks to Serene Nah, avid traveller and snowboard enthusiast, about her favourite destinations for snowboarding in Japan and New Zealand. Serene will share how she prepares for her snowboarding adventures from getting her equipment ready and getting herself physically conditioned for the slopes as well.

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