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Daily Cuts - Kevin McCarthy is no longer US House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House Speaker. This is after Florida congressman Matt Gaetz introduced the bill for his removal on Monday. Lawmakers voted 216 for (versus 210 against) the motion — and that included nearly all Democrats present. McCarthy is the first House Speaker in American history to get the boot. Vote for new House speaker is expected to be next week. Shawn Treier, Senior Lecturer, School of Politics & International Relations, The Australian National University tells us what’s next in US politics.

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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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