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Daily Cuts - Does being in the 5 A.M. club suit everyone?

Daily Cuts - Does being in the 5 A.M. club suit everyone?
07 Nov 2024 10:13AM
14 mins

Barack Obama, Tim Cook, Richard Branson and Anna Wintour are just some of the world’s most renowned figures who start their day before the crack of dawn – and they credit their success to it. But can it really make you more alert and productive and, ultimately, help you achieve your goals? And what would it take to be a committed member of this exclusive club? Andrea Heng speaks to Dr Stijn Massar, Research Assistant Professor, Sleep and Cognition Laboratory, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS, to find out more. 

Daily Cuts - What does a sustainable kitchen really look like?

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro chats with Angeline Yap, managing director of V-ZUG, the luxury kitchen appliance maker and two Michelin starred Chef Emmanuel Stroobant, owner of Saint Pierre. The pair talk about better kitchen habits and share practical tips on being more mindful of food wastage and energy consumption. Both offer advice on designing home kitchens that balance sustainability with functionality.

04/12/2024 33 mins

Daily Cuts - The local labels of New Bahru’s Merry Market

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro chats with Tania Chan, chief marketing officer of The Lo & Behold Group, Theophilia Lim, managing partner of outdoor clothing brand Drenched, and Lin Ting, co-founder of makeup and skincare brand Romi Beauty. The four chat about the local labels involved in lifestyle destination New Bahru's first design-led fair, ‘Merry Market’ which is housing over 30 brands spanning beauty, food, fashion and workshops. 

04/12/2024 33 mins

Daily Cuts - Machine-made meals: why food vending machines are gaining popularity 

Convenient, cheap and made with culinary expertise, vending machine meals are starting to become a staple at many office buildings and even schools. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Tony Chng, COO of JR Group, the parent company for Chef-in-Box vending machines, offering ready-to-eat meals, to discuss the viability of the business and how it’ll redefine eating-on-the-go for people here. 



04/12/2024 15 mins

Daily Cuts - “A waste of money”. What exactly does travel insurance cover? 

We’re in the thick of holiday travel season and it’s been said that one must never take off without travel insurance. But attitudes towards travel insurance are changing. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Cherie Wang, Co-founder and CEO, Planner Bee, to get clarity on the coverage and benefits to help you decide on its necessity. 

04/12/2024 11 mins

Daily Cuts - Trends you’ll see at the workplace in 2025

From return-to-office orders to the availability of flexible work arrangements to being transparent on salary through social media advocacy – these are some of the adjustments at the workplace and workplace-related environment workers will have to prepare for in 2025. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get an expert, Monty Sujanani, Country Manager, Robert Walters Singapore, to weigh in. 

04/12/2024 15 mins