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Daily Cuts - Does marriage + BTO = forever?

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In this 3rd edition of Kiasunomics – an economic study by NUS Business School – researchers find the correlation between marriage, divorce and BTO application rates as well as other socio-economic factors unique to Singaporeans. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss these findings with Professor Sumit Agarwal, co-author, Kiasunomics - Economic Insights for everyday Life, along with the resulting implications on the future social compact.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Do our youths need more sex education, especially in light of online exposure to explicit materials?

On TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist, Mind What Matters, about whether our youths need more sex education, especially in light of online exposure to explicit materials.

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Daily Cuts - How new tripartite guidelines for flexible work arrangements will impact Singaporeans

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Yeo Wan Ling, Assistant Secretary-General and Director, NTUC, about how new tripartite guidelines for flexible work arrangements will impact Singaporeans.

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Daily Cuts - Singapore launches a new Emissions Factors Registry for businesses

Listed companies here will soon need to submit climate-related disclosures relating to their carbon emissions, but many companies say it’s complicated to compile the data accurately. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua of Asia First discuss this new initiative with Musa Fazal, Chief Policy Officer, Singapore Business Federation, which is leading the efforts.

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Daily Cuts - Israel mulls a response to Iran. Has Gaza faded into the background?

Israel has vowed a strong retaliation to Iran’s strikes, defying international calls for restraint. As Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet considers its options, Andrea Heng and Joel Chua of Asia First ask Professor Amin Saikal, Adjunct Senior Fellow, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU where this leaves plans for Rafah and the war in Gaza.

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Daily Cuts - SPF: How to protect yourself from a Government Official Impersonation Scam

Asia First is back with the second series with the Singapore Police Force on scams. Receiving a call from a government official from the likes of CPF or the police seems urgent, but will they ask for your banking details or request a bank transfer? Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Wilson Teh from the police’s Scam Public Education Office gives Andrea Heng and Joel Chua some tips to keep handy to avoid being duped by such scammers. 

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