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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 - The Glendronach Whisky Relaunch

One of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved whisky distilleries has relaunched their star product. Eat Drink Singapore finds out whether their revamped range of Scotch whisky got more than just a facelift.

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Daily Cuts - Another outlet bites the dust – what is the fate of Giant supermarket?

Supermarket chain Giant will close its ninth store in Toa Payoh Lorong 4 in September, as it grapples with stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery stores. This closure will leave Giant with 45 outlets here, down from 53 in February. In 2024, the grocer opened a store in Tengah. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Assoc Prof Lau Kong Cheen, School of Business, SUSS, to examine the possible reasons for Giant’s lack of competitive edge compared to other supermarket brands.

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Daily Cuts - Will Singapore see more sudden heavy rain, strong winds?

Strong winds and heavy rain lashed Singapore on the evening of Sept 17, toppling trees and snarling traffic. As Sumatra squalls are set to bring widespread thundery showers and gusty winds for a few days, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Dhrubajyoti Samanta, Senior Research Fellow, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU, to find out if this weather phenomenon will be a common occurrence and if the typhoons around the region have an influence.

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Daily Cuts - Pager blast deals blow to Hezbollah, gives it another incentive to strike back at Israel

Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Sept 17, a day after Israeli officials said they were ready to step up attacks against the Iranian-backed militia. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney, to explore how Israel might have been able to implant the explosive material in the devices, and whether this incident will spark a bigger outward conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Veteran matchmaker Anisa Hassan on kindness and why there are no accidental encounters

Anisa Hassan is a veteran matchmaker and founder of Date High Flyers, a matchmaking agency for affluent individuals. In this conversation, Anisa reflects on the value she's gained from appreciating the lessons and opportunities she's been given by the people who've come into in her life. She also shares how, during her teenage years when finances were challenging, the unexpected generosity of a stranger transformed her outlook on kindness and how she's paying it forward.

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