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Daily Cuts - No bugging out over insects as a protein alternative

It’s been widely purported that some insects are an excellent source of protein and Singapore is taking advantage of it by allowing eateries here to serve creepy crawlies as early as this month. But how widely will it be accepted by diners, and how challenging it is to sustain an insect farm in such a nascent industry? Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Christopher Leow, Founder, The Freestyle Farmer and ex-CEO, Future Protein Solutions

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Daily Cuts - ¡Bienvenidos a Mallorca!

In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie speaks to Andrea Jónsdóttir, a local resident in Mallorca who extends her warm hospitality to Mallorca! She shows us where to dive into clear blue waters, hike at majestic mountains and visit charming villages where even a famous poet and classical composer have been drawn to settle there.

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Daily Cuts - Keeping It Natural in Skincare

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro discovers the culture of building a skincare and wellness brand from Ravi Prasad, Co-Founder and CEO of Almora Botanica. Prasad talks about the brand’s earlier days, the meticulous R&D process that goes into innovating skincare products that are inspired by natural herbs and powered by science, and how pop-up events like Singapore’s Glow Festival 2024 help spread even more awareness. Prasad also shares how the brand is marketed differently to the younger generations.

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Daily Cuts - Can you really Indulge without the Guilt? Exploring Low-calorie Ice-cream

Is it really possible to enjoy sweet ice-cream without the guilt? Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh speak with Doug Bouton, CEO of Halo Top International about what makes their ice-cream low in fat and calorie. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Andrew Ong's "positive defiance" and his mission to support ex-offenders

Andrew Ong, Director of Partnerships and Strategic Communications at HCSA Community Services, shares his journey from prison at the age of 18 and how he works to create a community to help ex-offenders believe in their capacity for change.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Are people buying less hawker food because prices have gotten too expensive?

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Daniel Tan, Owner, OK Chicken Rice and Jack Chu, Founder, JIN Kimchi, about whether people are buying less hawker food because their prices are getting too expensive.

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