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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 - How does Asian skin age? Singapore researchers are finding out

Singapore is embarking on a multidisciplinary research initiative to examine the unique factors driving skin ageing in Asians in order to address age-related dermatological issues like thinning and persistent itching. Andreea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more about the diverse range of Asian skin and the common concerns that the study hopes to resolve with Professor Steven Thng, deputy director and senior consultant, National Skin Centre

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Daily Cuts - Antony Blinken tours Asia: How the US plans to go “all in” on the Indo-Pacific

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will kick off an 11-day tour of Asia this week, with visits to Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Mongolia, and Singapore – plus a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. Asia First casts a close eye on his agenda, as his tour coincides with a tumultuous time in American politics. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Erik Martinez Kuhonta, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Are you excited about attending this year's Singapore Grand Prix?

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Managing Partner, Syntegrate, about the factors driving the appeal of the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Daily Cuts - How an undersea volcanic eruption could impact Singapore

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Andrea Verolino, Research Fellow (Volcanic and Coastal Hazards), Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU, about why Singapore could be at risk of a tsunami, if an undersea volcano in our neighbouring region erupts.

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Daily Cuts - Better securing mobile devices against sophisticated cyber attacks

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Kevin Reed, Chief Information Security Officer, Acronis, about how to better secure one's mobile devices against sophisticated cyber attacks.

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