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Daily Cuts - No more school buses? Some parents turn to private hire cars to send kids to school

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Increasing bus fares amid a shortage of drivers have forced some Singapore parents to seek alternatives to send their children to school, and private hire services have become a popular option. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss concerns including children’s safety, the industry’s manpower crunch and the evolving landscape of school transportation with Dr Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Singapore Management University.

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Daily Cuts - Hitting the right note in this "Art for Charity" dedication to The Beatles

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro chats with Cecilia Leong-Faulkner, founder of British Theatre Playhouse and Tan Kwang Cheak, CEO-designate of Singapore Cancer Society (SCS). The pair tell us about the production "Beatlemania - a Musical Journey', which also doubles up as an "Art for Charity" gala performance supporting beneficiaries like the SCS. 

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Daily Cuts - Unravelling the life of businessman and philanthropist Lee Kong Chian

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Dr Kenneth Lyen, author of the book, “Lee Kong Chian: Educationalist Entrepreneur Philanthropist”.  Lee Kong Chian was a multi-millionaire businessman who made his mark on the rubber and pineapple trade among others. A co-founder of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), Dr Lyen traces Lee’s role in the development of the Singapore’s economy, how he used his own wealth to start the Lee Foundation, and how he lived a simple, frugal lifestyle. 

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Daily Cuts - Loading… Korio’s comeback

Restaurants making a comeback are few and far between, even more so for a small business to reopen their doors in less than a year. That’s why cult favourite sandwich shop Korio’s new home under the Zouk label is one that many loyal fans, and new customers are looking forward to. Work It’s Cheryl Goh speaks with Myron and Shaz Tan, husband-and-wife duo behind Korio, about the lessons learnt to relaunch the brand.

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Daily Cuts - Working after retirement

Many of us have retirement at the back of our minds, even if we’re far from the retirement age. But for this 64-year-old, his career journey is far from over. What makes him want to work even into his golden years? Work It’s Cheryl Goh speaks with Stephen Lin, Asian Regional Managing Partner of the Haines Centre for Strategic Management.

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Daily Cuts - What happens to co-working spaces when people return to offices?

Some employers have rolled out preparations for more workers to return to the office – and this will inevitably prompt a shift in the commercial real estate space. How will co-working spaces be affected?  Andrea Heng and Susan Ng find out from one provider -Shirlene Sim, Vice President and Head, JustCo Singapore  

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