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Daily Cuts - Modern masterpiece or ghastly ghoul? Why King Charles’ portrait is so divisive

The new portrait of King Charles III – the first since his coronation – was unveiled last week to mixed reaction. The painting by British artist Jonathan Yeo, which depicts the sovereign doused in red paint, has drawn both gasps of surprise and displeasure. But there could perhaps lie a deeper message behind the bold choice. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman discuss this on Asia First with Gillian Daniel, art curator, programmer, and PhD candidate, Australia National University. She’s also Manager of Curatorial Programmes at the National Gallery Singapore.

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Daily Cuts - More Singaporean women as CEOs, directors: What are the tangible benefits?

More women in Singapore are holding leadership roles in the corporate world. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Wong Su-Yen, Chairperson, Singapore Institute of Directors on Asia First to analyse the tangible benefits of having a female CEO or board director. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: "Be brave and take that first step!"

In her letter to herself, Yvonne Yeo, founder and principal of My Little Kingdom preschool, reflects on the personal obstacles she’s had to overcome since the time she was a “shy” younger lady, and how she gained the bravery to take that first step to build her preschool.

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Daily Cuts - Advice from an ice-cream businesswoman to future entrepreneurs

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Wong Peck Lin, Founder, Udders Ice-Cream, about nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Daily Cuts - Being nominated for a Singapore Sports Award

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with national bowler Darren Ong on being nominated for a Singapore Sports Award in the 'Sportsman of the Year' category.

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Daily Cuts - Why short-term rentals are still prevalent in Singapore

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore, about why short-term rentals are still prevalent here, despite the illegal nature of the practise.

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