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Daily Cuts - New app lists unsold food at big discount, helps cut food waste

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A new mobile phone application Yindii allows diners to buy unsold food from eateries at up to 80 per cent off the retail price before closing time. Launched in Singapore in August, it aims to beef up efforts to reduce food waste by eateries. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre, co-founder and CEO, Yindii, to find out the logistical arrangements behind coordinating the sale of these leftover food and how the businesses’ revenues may be affected given the big discounts offered.

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Daily Cuts - Skincalories: taking inspiration from K-pop and hip-hop music

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Madelyn Yeo, CEO,  Axl Loon, VP, Strategy, and Shilee Jwel, Executive Director of Skincalories, a local skincare brand for the active woman. They talk about the brand, which draws inspiration from K-pop and Hip-hop music, and why they’re stepping away from influencer marketing to instead rely on the reach of major music labels.

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Daily Cuts - Hiring persons with disabilities: What companies must consider

The Enabling Mark Awards marks its third year, recognising the efforts of organisations and individuals for their best practices, outcomes and commitment in disability-inclusive employment. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with a PWD employee, DG Carole Ann, a multiple amputee who works at ServLink Technology Resources; and Raily Tissera, Regional HR Business Partner for Corporate Bank APAC and Middle East & Africa for Deutsche Bank, employer of a company that has been lauded for its efforts. 

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Daily Cuts - Does Australia want to leave the Commonwealth realm?

Ahead of a visit by British monarch King Charles III, the debate over Australia’s pursuit of becoming a republic has re-emerged with more fervour. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Luke Mansillo, Political Scientist, Government and International Relations, University of Sydney, if now’s the time to make the move — and what implications we’ll immediately see once fulfilled. 

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Daily Cuts - The real impact of China’s overseas adoption ban

China has banned transnational adoption, ending more-than three decades during which more than 160,000 children were adopted abroad. While the move has prompted mixed reactions, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out how far-reaching the implications are from Dr Huang Yanzhong, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations; Professor, School in Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University. 

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Should we do away with Direct School Admission, since it isn't representative?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Associate Professor Jason Tan from National Institute of Education – Policy, Curriculum and Leadership, about whether the Direct School Admission (DSA) scheme should be scrapped.

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