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Daily Cuts - NDR2024: Kallang precinct plans show Singapore’s commitment to supporting sports, athletes

In his first National Day Rally as the leader of the 4G government, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has given the sporting community much to cheer about, says former NMP and national fencer Nicholas Fang. He adds that the plans Mr Wong shared on sports development in the years ahead indicate that this is not a knee-jerk reaction to Team Singapore’s success in Paris, but a signal of how the 4G leaders value sports as a part of our society. Hairianto Diman speaks with Nicholas Fang, former Nominated Member of Parliament and former national fencer and sports administrator, MD, strategic sports consultancy Novastella

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Daily Cuts - Helping Migrant Workers access justice

Migrant workers are vulnerable to exploitation, salary disputes and injuries. When conflicts arise, how can they access legal help? On Work It's weekly Pro Bono series, Chew Wui Lynn speaks with Dinesh Dhillon – Partner at Allen & Gledhill and a member of Pro Bono SG’s Board. He is also Co-Chair of the Migrant Workers Legal Aid Committee, and outlines what's being done to help this segment of society.

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Daily Cuts - The world is not at peace. Is it beyond fixing?

As August marks the start of International Peace Month, Asia First's take stock of where the world is today amid ongoing conflicts devastating humankind. Can there actually be global peace? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr SungYong Lee, Professor in Peace Studies, Soka University, Japan  

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Daily Cuts - Dollars & cents for some zen: Can Singapore be a wellness hub?

One of the world’s most stressed-out nations wants to slow things down by ramping up its ambitions to be a wellness hub, announcing 4 hectares of land earmarked for such developments. What’s really in it for Singapore — and can it help with Singaporeans’ need for zen? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Kevin Cheong, Managing Partner, Syntegrate

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Daily Cuts - Israel targets Hezbollah commander in south Beirut strike

In a move that has sparked concerns of a wider regional war in the Middle East - Israel claims to have killed Hezbollah's top military commander in a south Beirut airstrike. It says it's retaliation for a weekend rocket attack that killed 12 young people in the occupied Golan Heights. What are Israel’s options and how important is it to avoid an all-out war? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney

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Daily Cuts - Petal power: Understanding Singapore’s orchid diplomacy

The orchid is known to represent beauty, hardiness and resilience – qualities that symbolise the Singaporean spirit – and it’s why the flower is presented as a gift to visiting foreign dignitaries. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with the author of the newly-launched book, “Singapore’s Orchid Diplomacy”, Koh Buck Song to learn about Singapore’s special flower power. 

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