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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: Are you willing to endure stricter security checks when attending major events?

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore, about the need for strict security checks at major events to maintain Singapore's constant vigilance against terror threats.

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Daily Cuts - Worldcoin's significance to Singapore's fintech scene

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Ernie Teo, Senior Lecturer, Nanyang Business School, NTU, about Worldcoin's significance to Singapore's fintech scene.

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Daily Cuts - Splashing it out across the Causeway

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out from CS Lim, Divisional Director of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort where Singaporeans and Singapore residents can cross the Causeway to participate in water-themed adventures under one roof. LEGOLAND Water Park is the venue of the Splash Carnival that’s now ongoing where visitors can take part in activities like creating and racing LEGO boats, water volleyball and more. 

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Daily Cuts - Drawing out the stories of a four-time Guinness World Record holder

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Peter “Draw” Zhuo, homegrown Artist and Founder of HappWhy Brands - creative design studio. Zhuo draws out his story in making art his career and how he set up HappWhy Brands.  A four-time Guinness World Record holder, Zhuo also shares how his animated characters Ai & Aiko will be featured in various books and digital media thanks to a partnership with the US-based global entertainment company WME.

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Daily Cuts - Monday Reset: What’s a “bridge job” and how do I find the right one?

Burnout is a persistent problem in the corporate world, and workers are turning to “bridge jobs”  or interim jobs outside of their careers as the new form of gap year. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out how one can find the right kind of bridge job to ensure we’re financially sound, when we do want to take that career sabbatical with Kelvin Tan, Volunteer Career Advisor, Workforce Singapore Director, New Econ Holdings

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