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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 - Appeal of the HDB Lease Buyback Scheme

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School, about the appeal of the HDB Lease Buyback Scheme.

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Daily Cuts - What could be in focus at this year's National Day Rally speech

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU, about what could be in focus at this year's National Day Rally speech.

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Daily Cuts - Xin chào and Hello, to adventure in Vietnam!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro explores – through the eyes of an adventure-loving Singaporean couple – different holiday destinations in Vietnam. Ong Kah Kuang and Pang Ai Lin will talk about their trips to Dalat – a mountainous holiday destination, and Mui Ne – a fishing town in the southern coast of Vietnam.

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Daily Cuts - Performing high-level sports while pregnant

Women athletes in various stages of pregnancy have continually challenged the perception of what a woman can do while pregnant. Case in point: Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez, who was seven months along when competed in the women’s individual sabre competition at the Paris Olympics. Andrea Heng gets a better understanding of the risks and even benefits involved, and how mums-to-be can stay active, safely with Dr Tan Eng Loy, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, E K and E L Women’s Clinic 

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Daily Cuts - Why foreign businesses choose Singapore to enter the regional market

California coffee chain Blue Bottle is coming to Singapore – its first outpost in southeast Asia. The international brand joins many others in choosing Singapore as a starting point or gateway for expansion into the region. Andrea Heng takes a look at the factors that make the country appealing to global retail companies and what it needs to do to stay attractive with Dr Xu Le, Lecturer, Department of Strategy and Policy, National University of Singapore Business School

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