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Daily Cuts - Putin reignites an old friendship with Vietnam, but who is the real winner?

Fresh off his closely watched state visit to North Korea, Russian president Vladimir Putin lands in Vietnam to shore up support in the face of isolation from the West. All eyes are on Hanoi, as Putin’s visit follows earlier drop-ins from US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Asia First understands the potential outcomes and the ripple effect the duo’s meeting will have on the region, as well as relationships with the West. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng speak with Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of South-East Asia, Control Risks.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Should food delivery riders be taking passenger lifts in commercial buildings?

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Suhada Abdullah, a food delivery rider of over five years, about how some commercial buildings, especially those in the CBD areas, are banning food delivery riders from taking their passenger lifts.

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Daily Cuts - National Day Celebrations

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Lee Kin Seng, Director of Marketing Communications, The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts (Singapore), about how room bookings at some local hotels here have surged more than 20 percent this year ahead of National Day, compared to last year.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: George Koshy on his love for his birthday-mate — Singapore!

George Koshy, born on the 9th of August 1965, shares how his own journey has tracked in tandem with Singapore's development, and why he feels so passionate about his country with which he shares a birthday.

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Daily Cuts - An International Music Festival in Johor

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the Ombak Festival 2024 taking place at Desaru Coast. Held from 13 to 15 September 2024 in Johor, the 3-day festival consists of a roster of internationally renowned acts and more than 50 events for all to enjoy, including food & drinks, art installations and family-friendly activities. 

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Daily Cuts - Embracing AI for Humanity

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Tan Siok Siok local filmmaker and innovator, and Dr. James Ong, founder and Managing Director of AIII or Artificial Intelligence International Institute. They are co-authors of the book "AI for Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future" and speak about harnessing the value of exponentially changing artificial intelligence or AI; the three pillars of Sustainable AI; and how AI can be nurtured to for humanity’s benefit.

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