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Daily Cuts - The effectiveness and relevance of political blocs and alliances

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In navigating a world that is now more fragmented than ever, countries have come together to form alliances. There are the BRICS, AUKUS, QUAD and closer to home, Asean. How do members strike a balance between safeguarding their self-interests and working together to achieve their blocs’ objectives? And how effective and relevant are these alliances? Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman ask Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst, Australian Strategic Policy Institute

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Daily Cuts - From basketball to wealth management

Work It's Cheryl Goh and Chew Wui Lynn speak to local ex-professional basketball player Ng Han Bin, who has since pivoted to a career in wealth management, on the struggles he has overcome in both careers. 

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Daily Cuts - Why lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise

Smoking and second-hand smoke are often thought to be the main cause of lung cancer – but what about non-smokers who develop the illness? A Singapore study has found that cooking oil fumes from intense stir-frying and deep-frying can also increase the risk of those who don’t smoke. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss the reality and trends with a medical expert, Dr Donald Poon, Medical Oncologist, Dr D.Y.H. Poon & Associates Medical Oncology Clinic. 

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Daily Cuts - A Bangkok resident describes the city’s preparation for floods

The Thai capital of Bangkok is among 11 provinces in the country’s Central Region that received a flood warning from the authorities amid increased release of water from the Chao Phraya Dam. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask a resident, Kevin Visithsiri, how he’s coping and preparing, and how different this flood risk is compared to past incidents. 

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Daily Cuts - Can a customised degree give you an edge in the working world?

Students making up the pioneer batch of the Integrative Studies degree programme at Singapore Management University are at a crossroads – they’re in their second year, when they get to assemble their specialty degree based on foundation subjects. But can a hyper-customised degree make one too specialised when it’s time to look for a job? Or is this an experiment that gives graduates more freedom and competitive edge? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Elvin Lim, Dean, College of Integrative Studies, to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Harris v Trump: The US presidential election, one month out

The countdown to the US elections begin, as we enter the final lap of campaigning about a month to the day Americans vote their 47th president. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, The United States Studies Centre. They read between the lines of the tightening poll gaps and shifting rhetorics, to find out whether we can expect an “October surprise”. 

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