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Daily Cuts - Making a name as a literary translator

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Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Shanna Tan about how she made a name for herself as a literary translator, especially when it concerns the best-selling novel, “Welcome To The Hyunam-dong Bookshop” by South Korean writer Hwang Bo-reum. She also talks about being sought after by international publishers like Bloomsbury and Penguin Random House UK for her skills.

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Daily Cuts - Turkiye approves Sweden's NATO membership

Sweden is one big step closer to becoming a NATO member, after Turkiye’s parliament finally approved its application this week. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua find out why Sweden's taking a longer time to join the alliance with Marianne Hanson, Associate Professor, School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland 

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Daily Cuts - Israel Hamas Updates

Intense negotiations are still underway for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua speak with Dr Anas Iqtait, Lecturer in Economics and Political Economy of the Middle East, Australian National University

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Daily Cuts - SPF - Dealing with cybercrimes

Beware the apps you download on your phone! Singapore has seen a rise in cybercrime. In 2022, authorities handled more than 8,500 reports of phishing attempts — double that of the previous year. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua got some safety tips from Calvin Ng, Director, Cybersecurity Programme Centre, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

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Daily Cuts - Animal smuggling in Singapore

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Anbarasi Boopal, Co-CEO, ACRES, about what could be driving animal smuggling here.

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Daily Cuts - Tinkering her way to business in the kitchen

From catering for an office party of 30, to a 5-course customised dessert menu for a Hen’s party, Teri Tan (@TeriTinkers) has tinkered with it all. Work's It Cheryl Goh and Stanley Leong speak to this home chef and bakers about her ventures. 

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