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Daily Cuts - Can the US dollar lose its dominance as a global benchmark currency?

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While Russia battles to control parts of Ukraine, its leader Vladimir Putin is fighting another war in a different space — he’s called for the end of the US dollar dominance. Is there a case to be made for his demand? What would it take for a downfall of the greenback? And which currency has the most potential to replace it? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Ben Charoenwong, Associate Professor of Finance, INSEAD, to find out more. 

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Daily Cuts - Why organic food isn’t always more nutritious

Organic food around the world has always been known to have a hefty price tag, but does its monetary value equate to a higher nutritional value? Hairianto Diman speaks to Dr Naras Lapsys, senior dietician, sports dietitian and chief clinical officer at Chi Longevity, to debunk the myths with an expert. 

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Daily Cuts - Why Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City have become expensive places to live

Vietnam’s major cities are facing a housing crisis, making Vietnam among the most expensive places in the region – property prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have risen to levels that make them more expensive than Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Hairianto Diman speaks to Denise Cheok, Economist, Moody's Analytics to find out what’s driving the business in these cities and what could bring prices down. 

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Daily Cuts - Banks, telcos, and you: What’s behind the Shared Responsibility Framework against scams

From December 16th, banks, telcos and scam victims will share liability for losses under a new framework in Singapore’s fight against scams. Hairianto Diman speaks to Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance and Professor of Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School to take a closer look at the new framework to understand how it works and assess the efficacy and impact on all involved. 

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Daily Cuts - Japan votes: Analysing the results of Japan’s general election

Exit polls for Japan’s October 27th general election show the country’s ruling coalition set to lose its parliamentary majority, raising uncertainty over the make-up of the government of the world's fourth-largest economy. Hairianto Diman speaks to Grant Newsham, Senior Research Fellow, Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, to analyse the results and assess the future of Japanese politics with our expert. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Mahalakshmi Velayutham on how she turned her adversity into a mission to help others embrace and bring the best out of their own textured hair.

Mahalakshmi Velayutham, founder of “ManeGame SG,” is dedicated to empowering individuals with curly and textured hair. After facing bullying for her curls and battling alopecia, she transformed her struggles into a mission to teach others how to embrace their natural beauty. Maha shares the lessons learned along the way and her insights on cultivating self-love and resilience.  

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