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Daily Cuts - S1E376: How can we play our part in managing dengue?

Dengue is endemic to Singapore and has been a public health threat since the 1960s. Globally, over 40,000 deaths are reported annually, many of whom are children. The 7th Singapore International Dengue Workshop is taking place with leaders from the World Health Organisation and partners here to take part in lectures and sharing sessions. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Associate Professor Ng Lee Ching, Group Director of the Environmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency to find out more.

Daily Cuts - S1E110: Building an online floral trading empire

Singapore Today speaks with Ong Beng Yew, Owner and Creator of Beng’s Flowers, about the business challenges he faces as a young entrepreneur building a large-scale floral trading platform.

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Daily Cuts - S1E109: Growing vegetables sustainably

Singapore Today speaks with Jack Moy, CEO of Sustenir about how growing vegetables at indoor vertical farms using less water and zero pesticides could help Singapore move one step closer towards sustainable food production.

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Daily Cuts - S1E108: Earthquake in Syria: Obstacles faced by relief workers

Death toll from the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria has gone up to more than 33,000. Thousands of people are still being miraculously saved, even after hundreds of hours stuck under rubbles. Rescue efforts are still continuing amid harsh conditions. CNA938's Arnold Gay spoke with Clynton Beukes, World Vision Syria Response Programmes Director. He tells us what's it like on-the-ground in Syria. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E107: Fundraising for Turkiye-Syria: How you can help from home

At least 21,000 have perished from the Turkiye and Syria earthquake. Back home, there have been many public appeals to provide support for rescue efforts - be it donation of winter clothes, non-perishable foods, and money for victims to get back on their feet.  Singapore Today spoke to Satwant Singh, chairman of Mercy Relief, and Tajjlee and Sriwayuni, Singaporean siblings who have started their own fundraising campaign while on the ground.

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Daily Cuts - S1E106: Preserved flowers for Valentine's Day

Singapore Today speaks with Natasha Liem, Founder of Daisy Dreams, a florist curating preserved flower arrangements, about her experience being a young local entrepreneur involved with a relatively niche business.

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