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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 - A Letter to Myself: How setbacks are part of Dr Edison Ang's success formula

Dr Edison Ang shares how went from a student who failed all his science subjects in secondary school, to becoming an assistant professor of natural science and science education at NIE/NTU — and the inspiring role his late grandfather played in his journey of grit and resilience.

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Daily Cuts - Why you need to apply for a Vehicle Entry Permit

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with Desmond Chan, Editor, SGCarMart, about why you need to apply for a Vehicle Entry Permit.

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Daily Cuts - NDR 2024: Housing matters

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander speaks with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg, about how the housing measures announced during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally speech will benefit Singaporeans.

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Daily Cuts - Explainer on mosquito-related diseases and prevention measures

Singapore is facing a surge in dengue infections. Dengue case numbers in 2024 have crossed the 10,000 mark, surpassing the number of cases logged for the whole of 2023. In conjunction with World Mosquito Day on Aug 20,  Hairianto Diman takes look at mosquito-related diseases like dengue and the measures to prevent mosquito breeding grounds with James Beeson, Head, Malaria Immunity and Vaccines Laboratory & Deputy Director, Burnet Institute

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Daily Cuts - HDB resale cooling measures: What should we know?

Singapore has new measures to cool its public housing resale market, and provide more support for first-time home buyers. It's lowered the Loan-to-Value limit for HDB loans and increasing the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant quantum for lower-to-middle income first-time home buyers. Hairianto Diman breaks down the numbers with Alan Cheong, Executive Director, Savills Singapore

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