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Daily Cuts - Reviving Titoudao: The 30th Anniversary Celebration

Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the latest rendition of popular Singaporean production Titoudao which returns to the stage for its 30th anniversary – availing itself to a new generation of arts lovers. Staged by Toy Factory Productions, its founder, Titoudao playwright and director Goh Boon Teck will talk about how Titoudao was inspired by the life of his mother Mdm. Oon Ah Chiam, its TV adaptation, and how this year's production features an entirely new staging concept, costumes and a brand new cast. Lead actor Tan Rui Shan will also join in the conversation and discuss what the role demands and how rehearsals have been faring so far.

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Daily Cuts - Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s legacy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted his economic, infrastructure and development successes in his final state of nation address on Aug 16. His address came ahead of the country celebrating its Independence Day on Aug 17 in both Jakarta and its new Nusantara capital. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman speaks with Achmad Sukarsono, Associate Director, Global Risks Analysis Asia Pacific, Control Risks who looks at Mr Widodo’s achievements during his presidential term and examines the progress of the new capital Nusantara.

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Daily Cuts - English Premier League kicks off

The Premier League roared back to life this weekend with a thrilling opening round of fixtures. Nine matches, eighteen teams, and plenty of drama to kick off the new season. The final opening match has yet to be played. Sports commentator John Dykes shares more on what to expect from the teams in this season and the players to look out for with Hairianto Diman and Namreena Samtani on Asia First

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Daily Cuts - Tech Talk: Brains behind DreamChaser

On a recent episode of Tech Talk, Daniel Martin speaks with Daniel Pham, who is one-half of the creative force behind the game DreamChaser, about forging a career in game development.

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Daily Cuts - Improving the bus passenger experience through station enhancements

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with transport analyst Walter Theseira, who's also Associate Professor with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)' School of Business, about how upcoming enhancements to seven bus interchanges here will improve the overall passenger experience.

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Daily Cuts - Megaquakes: How dangerous can they be?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Justine Moss speak with Dr Shengji Wei, Associate Professor, Asian School of the Environment and Principal Investigator, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU, about how dangerous megaquakes can be.

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