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Daily Cuts - Japanese PM Kishida reshuffles cabinet amid low poll numbers

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Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida has made notable changes to his cabinet, amid flagging popularity at home and speculation that he is exploring a snap election of the lower house. Key changes include the defence and foreign affairs portfolios. However, he has retained his finance and industry ministers. Five of the 19 ministers are women, a record-tying number. To find out more, we spoke to Brad Glosserman, Deputy Director, Center for Rule-Making Strategies, Tama University; and Senior Advisor, Pacific Forum.

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Daily Cuts - Open for Business: What to expect from China’s Two Sessions meetings

China’s most important annual political meetings Two Sessions begin on Monday (Mar 4). Premier Li Qiang is set to deliver the government’s work report to lay out the tasks and goals for China. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the key issues that will be discussed at the meetings with Zhou Hao, Chief Economist, Guotai Junan International.

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Daily Cuts - Christmas in Children's Homes

As we gear up for the holiday season, Andrea Heng and Felicia Nah find out how children's homes are celebrating with Audrie Siew, Executive Director, Children and Youth Group, The Salvation Army

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Daily Cuts - Follow-up on PMA Recommendation

Just last week, an advisory panel here proposed a stricter speed limit for PMAs. Retailers here say devices currently being sold here will not meet proposed requirements to cut their maximum speeds. Andrea Heng and Felicia Nah find out more from Bobby Lai, Brand Manager, Mobot  

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Daily Cuts - Russia - Ukraine War Updates

Ukraine pivots to a defensive strategy as it enters the second winter of its war with Russia. Andrea Heng and Felicia Nah speak with Olga Oleinikova, Director, Ukraine Democracy Initiative Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney

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Daily Cuts - Going the extra mile for service with a smile

Working in the Food & Beverage industry is a tough and sometimes thankless job, but Work It’s Stanley Leong and Cheryl meet service Superstar Kamble Meet Shrirang, who has served with passion and dedication for eight years.

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