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Daily Cuts - Journey to Nepal’s Mustang district & Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania

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In ‘Destination Anywhere, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Katherine Goh, managing editor and co-founder of Asia 361, an online lifestyle publication designed with Asians in mind. Goh will talk about her trip to Nepal’s picturesque Mustang district and the breathtaking sights she took in after recovering from altitude sickness. In Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, Goh talks about the Instagrammable Hill of Crosses and the popular dishes she ate which included "zeppelins" or potato dumplings.

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Daily Cuts - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Chef X: Comfort food at Kentaro

Kentaro is the next chef to take up residency at Chef X at Clarke Quay Central. Helmed by Stella Leung and Kent Wong, the husband-and-wife team serve up comfort dishes with Japanese influences and ingredients. Cheryl Goh speaks with the pair about their love for recreating nostalgic dishes from their childhood, and how Kentaro has been cooking up a storm in their residency. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Bob Lee's lessons on vulnerability and grit, in raising a son with special needs

Bob Lee, a professional photographer, regularly shares snippets of life with his son Jun Le, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. The photos reflect the reality of raising a child with special needs — including the challenges, joys, quirks, and milestones. Bob has also created a platform to celebrate Jun Le's Chinese calligraphy, which has resulted in two published books. Reflecting on his journey, Bob shares why he has come to believe that "when there is a will there's a way", and how the challenges have prepared him to face the future with greater grit and resilience.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: When her corporate ladder gave way, Cassandra Ong paved her own path to success

Despite a good track record of leading high-performing teams, Cassandra Ong was retrenched in 2023. But she bounced back quickly and saw it as an opportunity to define success on her own terms. Together with a few former colleagues, she started her own fractional marketing agency — OtterHalf. Cassandra shares what she's learned through this journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur and what she'd tell her younger self.

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Daily Cuts - Three years on, where is the Russia-Ukraine war headed to?

February 24 marks the third anniversary of Russia’s all-out assault on Ukraine. The Kremlin failed in its attempt to achieve a quick victory, and the war has become one of attrition, with neither side making dramatic breakthroughs on the battlefield. Andrea Heng takes stock of how the war has developed over the three years.

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Daily Cuts - Look who’s back: Alibaba’s Jack Ma returns to the spotlight

E-commerce giant Alibaba is back in the spotlight with founder Jack Ma’s attendance at Chinese President Xi Jinping’s big tech billionaire bash. The company’s big bet on AI also seems to be paying off, after it reported a better-than-projected 8% rise in sales to $38.4 billion on-year in the December quarter. Andrea Heng examines the significance of Alibaba’s return to the business world.

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