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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: How Lucas Saw refused to toe the line and turned his business around

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Lucas Saw is the CEO of Talking Toes socks company, which designs and sells colourful, whimsical socks with inspiration quotes. But Lucas had a rough start in business. In the earlier days, he faced debt and came close to despair — at one point, losing a $30,000 loan he took from his father. But he believed in the potential of his product, refused to abide by the status quo, and pushed the boundaries of what a sock company could be. He shares the most valuable personal and business lessons he gained from this journey in his letter to himself.

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Daily Cuts - COE premiums close lower across all categories: The new trend forward?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, SMU, about why Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums have closed lower across all categories in the latest bidding exercise.

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Daily Cuts - Do we need a one-stop online job skills portal in Singapore?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder, Career Agility International, about the need for a one-stop online job skills portal in Singapore.

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Daily Cuts - Singapore GE25: Why the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee matters

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with the SMU School of Law's Associate Professor Eugene Tan about why the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee's formation is vital to Singapore's upcoming General Election.

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Daily Cuts - Your next X-presso fix at Caffeine Xpress

Craving a cuppa around Holland Village, or on the hunt for your next cozy date spot? Look no further than Caffeine XPress, a charming coffee stand. Its expertly crafted espresso-based coffee and delicious cakes have a steady stream of regulars. Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks to Owner-operator of Caffeine Xpress, William Brodie, who shares the backstory behind his cafe and its success.

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Daily Cuts - Outlook for Luxury Hospitality 

Singapore is home to many grand hotels, with tip top service and breathtaking architecture. But behind the glamour, the allure of a career in hospitality is being overshadowed by competing industries, creating a talent crunch that has implications on the sectre’s potential. Work It’s Tay Soo Sien speaks to Managing Director of Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, Mr. William J Haandrikman, who shares some challenges of the industry and how they still uphold their commitment to excellence.

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