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Daily Cuts - Luxury brands suffer as Chinese growth slows

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China's economic slowdown and a crackdown by Beijing on displays of wealth are taking a toll on some of the world's top luxury brands. LVMH sales in Asia, which include China but not Japan, fell by 14% in the three months to the end of June, worsening from a 6% decline in the first quarter. What will the industry look like if the situation persists? Hairianto Diman speak with Kapil Dahiya, Technology & Transformation Partner, Deloitte Southeast Asia

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Daily Cuts - Why teens get lured into a life as a loanshark runner

A 15-year-old was recently arrested for committing loanshark runner activities – it was later revealed that he wanted to earn cash to buy an e-bike; his parents were caught off guard and unaware. But the problem is not new – why are Singaporean teens still vulnerable to being lured into being a loanshark runner? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Noelle Teoh, Associate, GJC Law on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - What it takes to be a palliative caregiver in Singapore

Singapore is marking the first year of its National Palliative Care Strategy, which is aimed at supporting palliative care at home. In March, the Health Ministry announced it was on track to add another 1,200 home palliative care places to total 3,600 by 2025. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Nabila Hanim, a home palliative caregiver to better grasp the process and what additional support is needed.

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Daily Cuts - Biden’s last mile: What the US president’s last six months will look like

With fewer than six months left to his term, we return our attention to US President Joe Biden, who withdrew his re-election bid following immense pressure from all sides. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairanto Diman take a look at how he may define a legacy as he prepares to vacate the White House with Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors and Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates

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Daily Cuts - Foodie Fridays: Local Satay legend's passing

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with renowned food critic Wong Ah Yoke for his thoughts around the death of Ang Boon Ee, founder of the famed Ah Pui Satay hawker stall, who has passed on 3 months after reopening his shop.

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Daily Cuts - SGTxNDP2024: Siti Khalijah + weish

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong speak with Siti Khalijah and weish about bringing their unique talents to this year's National Day Parade.

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