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Daily Cuts - An International Music Festival in Johor

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In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the Ombak Festival 2024 taking place at Desaru Coast. Held from 13 to 15 September 2024 in Johor, the 3-day festival consists of a roster of internationally renowned acts and more than 50 events for all to enjoy, including food & drinks, art installations and family-friendly activities. 

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Daily Cuts - Monday Reset: How to raise an athlete in Singapore

Asia First is putting an Olympic Games spin on the weekly segment by asking a mum to not one, but four national athletes how different parenting is when your children are sports pros. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Esther Kwan, Mother of 4 former and current national athletes.

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Daily Cuts - The fate of the sanctioned Myanmar junta amid a civil war

The civil war in Myanmar is further threatening to weaken the junta with reports of weapons sanctions adding pressure to their battle positions. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the situation and analyse what the day after would look like for Myanmar with Professor Jean Jonathan Bogais, University of Sydney and an expert on Southeast Asia

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: How setting aside his ego boosted Reuben Ong's growth as a leader

After overcoming kidney cancer in his late-twenties, Reuben Ong shares how he had another obstacle to overcome — his own ego. Learn what — or rather, who — helped the Vice President of DKSH Healthcare do just that, and how he became a much more effective leader as a result.

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Daily Cuts - Is this a good time to exchange currency for that Japan holiday?

The Japanese yen has been on a downward trajectory since the start of 2024. On 28 June 2024, it hit a 38-year low against the US dollar. Those planning a holiday to Japan will be wondering whether now is a good time to exchange currency, or should they take a wait and see approach? Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh asked OCBC’s FX Strategist Christopher Wong for his opinion. 

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Daily Cuts - Euro 2024: Quarter-final check-in

As Group stages end, and the round of 16 begins this weekend, Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from an expert on Football more on this year’s European Football Championship. Who’s the favourite to win, and who’s been an underdog? They speak with James Dampney, sports journalist, News Limited Australia.

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