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Daily Cuts - Indonesia seeks new deals as Trump tariffs roil trade

Indonesia is seeking to diversify its markets as global protectionism intensifies, while also taking steps to defend its local manufacturers. Beyond the U.S, Jakarta is actively negotiating new trade agreements to expand its export markets. Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji examine Indonesia’s trade relations with the U.S, and look at the potential trading partners that could benefit South-East Asia’s largest economy with Luthfi Ridho, Senior Economist, Indo Premier Securities

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Swiss content creator Marion Muller made the "easy decision" to "chope" her place in Singapore

Marion Muller, better known online as SwizzyinSG, decided to become a full-time content creator when her original plans in Singapore had to change significantly. While documenting the unique aspects of life in Singapore through the lens of a Swiss person, Marion fell in love with the country — including the weather! She shares why it was an "easy decision" to move here for the long-term, the aspects took a bit longer to get used to, and what what she'd say to her younger self.

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Daily Cuts - The Zen-Mind Filmmaking method – could it change the indie film industry?

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the Zen-Mind Filmmaking method conceptualised by local filmmaker, Tzang Merwyn Tong. The award-winning film director will explain how Zen philosophy and mindfulness practices can help disentangle filmmaking from excessive conditions like funding, permissions and resources, and return to its essence: storytelling with the moving image. Tzang will also talk about how this filmmaking methodology has been received at academic conferences in Glasgow, Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong.

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Daily Cuts - Mooving forward with supplements brand Moom Health

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro explores how Moom Health a supplement company - that uses alternative and natural remedies - started from its humble origins as a COVID-19-baby to a successful brand. Mili Kale, co-founder of Moom Health, will explain how this brand is made by women for women. Kale and her co-founder and sister, Maya Kale,  made it to the Forbes 30 under 30 and Prestige 40 under 40 lists. She will also talk about the brand's bestselling products, future launches and more.

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Daily Cuts - How surplus food is managed by intelligent matching technology

Food waste in Singapore is not just an environmental concern—it’s a social challenge. While surplus food is discarded daily, many families continue to face food insecurity. Through intelligent matching technology, this a local programme redistributes edible surplus to needy families and repurposes non-edible waste through partnerships with sustainability advocates, animal feeders, upcyclers, and composters. Work It’s Cheryl Goh speaks with Lin Qing Hui, Founder of D2L.sg to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Wine and Dine at Le Clos

Wine-lovers, here’s a great spot for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal. Work It’s Janine Tan speaks with Jean-Christophe Cadoret, the founder of Le Clos to find out what they have to offer to wine and dine on the day of love.

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