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Daily Cuts - The ‘Halal-ification’ Goal for Tourist Spots: A Boost for Local Economies?

Hong Kong is among several places vying for the attention of Muslim tourists to help boost tourism revenue, but the city is struggling to find the right mix of offerings to attract them. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss the growing demand for halal offerings from the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry with Fazal Bahardeen, Founder and CEO, Crescent Ratings on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the ongoing Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) exhibition ‘Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore’.  Centering on the Malayalee community in Singapore, the exhibition traces the journey of the Malayalees from their ancestral roots in the South Indian state of Kerala and migration to Singapore, to their settlement and contributions to the nation. The interviewees will also discuss the more than 200 artefacts from the National Collection, institutions such as the National Library Board, as well as the Malayalee community.

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Daily Cuts - Newly-launched Sonos Ace headphones

On Tech Talk, Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Scott Fink, Distinguished Product Manager, Sonos, about the newly launched Sonos Ace headphones

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Daily Cuts - Analysis: Singapore's GDP growth

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Arun Pai, Principal, Monk's Hill Ventures, about Singapore maintaining its GDP growth forecast for the year at a range of 1 to 3 percent.

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Daily Cuts - Luce

Luce has unveiled a new luxurious champagne brunch, as well some signature creations on the à la carte menu that offer a glimpse into Chef Andrea’s life and roots in Ravenna, the culinary heartland of Italy’s famed region of Emilia Romagna. Work It's Cheryl Goh and Hui Wong speak with Chef Andrea Rossi, Chef de Cuisine of Luce and Andreas Kraemer, InterContinental Singapore General Manager to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Surprise UK election: Rishi Sunak’s big gamble

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a general election, quieting months of speculation while also drawing reactions of surprise. The fragmented Conservatives may not be able to hold on to power after 14 years as Labour continues to stay ahead in the polls – Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the potential outcomes on Asia First with Professor Bruce Wilson, Director, European Union Centre of Excellence, Social Equity Research Centre, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University.

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