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Daily Cuts - In conversation with... Ghib Ojisan

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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Ghib Ojisan, a Japanese travel blogger living in Singapore, about what inspires him to make videos illustrating food and life around our Lion City.

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Daily Cuts - Are Xi's and Putin's G20 absence a setback for Modi?

The G20 Summit begins this weekend (9 - 10 September) in New Delhi, India. US President Joe Biden has arrived early. But missing from the meetings are China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin. The outcome of the summit could also be seen as a reflection of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's international standing, and influence how he's perceived at home. Yogesh Joshi, Research Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, tells us if their absence is a setback for his ambitions.

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Daily Cuts - World Suicide Prevention Day: Creating hope through action

It’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday, 10 September. The theme this year: Creating hope through action. The World Health Organisation says there are more than 700 000 suicides per year worldwide. And here in Singapore, Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) says suicides rose nearly 26 percent last year to their highest level in more than two decades. Charlene Heng, Deputy Director for Training and Development, SOS, tells us what action needs to be taken to give hope to those in despair.

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Daily Cuts - Growing inclusivity, creativity, and vibrancy in Singapore's art scene

The National Arts Council wants to better connect artists and Singaporeans. As part of the "Our SG Arts Plan", they have launched a new online platform called, ‘catch.sg’ This is where artists and partners will list their upcoming shows. NAC has also launched a new masterplan for the next 5 years to help those in the arts scene to upskill and grow. Lynette Pang, Deputy Chief Executive, National Arts Council, shares more about the avenues for Singaporeans' artistic instincts to flourish.

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Daily Cuts - Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute launch

Singapore is growing its pool of research scientists and engineers to help it tackle rising sea levels brought about by climate change. The newly launched Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute will help it do that. Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Hazel Khoo, Director, Coastal Protection Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency and Professor Vladan Babovic, Advisor (Strategy, Partnerships & Technology Translation), CFI Singapore.

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Daily Cuts - Nuts for Kang Kang Noodles

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Annie Tan, the third generation owner of (TSK) Foods, and the maker of the Kang Kang Noodles range and meal kits. She runs the business with her brother Raymond, and they've invested in R&D to lengthen the noodles’ shelf life, and intends to share their innovation technology with other countries.  

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