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Daily Cuts - Having a baby as an older woman in Singapore

Women having babies at a later age is a growing trend in Singapore, with official data showing 19 women aged 50 or older gave birth in 2023. Why do they do it, despite knowing the risks and costs? And do they regret having children at a later age? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask one such Singaporean mother, Michelle Bong, older mother of two children, who had her second child at age 49. 

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Daily Cuts - Pete’s Place Returns with a Revamped Space and Classic Italian Fare

After a much-anticipated makeover, Pete’s Place at Grand Hyatt Singapore has reopened, offering its signature Italian comfort food and inviting service. Work It's Cheryl Goh speaks with Head Chef Salvatore Catania about the exciting new features and what diners can look forward to.

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Daily Cuts - Empowering SMEs to Harness AI for Success

Small and medium-sized enterprises can benefit from AI, but they also face challenges – such as the cost of implementation, and the need for the right kind of expertise. Work It’s Cheryl Goh speaks with Kevin Shepherdson, CEO of Straits Interactive and Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises or ASME. They share about what’s holding SMEs back from adopting AI, and how they can get a leg up. 

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Daily Cuts - Commentary: Is it time for nannies to make a comeback?

Singapore is preparing to roll out a childminding service trial, which would bring relief to working parents. But what are the other options available, especially for young families unwilling to hire a full-time live-in helper? Zheng Mu, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS observer suggests it’s time to bring back the traditional nannies as a means of flexible arrangements. Andrea Heng speaks with Prof Mu on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - A lesson in crisis communications: How to win customers back

From false advertising to distasteful branding to unfavourable incidents, companies have come under fire for mishaps under their watch – and are being made to answer for them. How can they win back clients after a series of unfortunate incidents that damage a brand’s reputation? On Asia First, Andrea Heng gets some expert advice from Craig Badings, Partner and Head of Reputation, SenateSHJ

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Daily Cuts - Analysis: China’s fresh promises to African nations at Beijing summit

President Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for some 50 leaders of African nations, as they gather for the biennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit. Debt and funding issues are in the spotlight as much of the continent seeks to define its relationship with Beijing, while facing its own economic woes. Andrea Heng speaks with Dr Joshua Eisenman, Professor of Politics, Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame. He’s also the co-author of China’s relations with Africa: a new era of strategic engagement

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