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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 - Pro Bono SG Legal Series - Family Violence & Transnational Marriages

Family violence goes beyond physical abuse - the issue is more complicated and could leave deep mental scars. Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh speak to June Lim, Chairperson of the Family Justice Support Scheme with Pro Bono SG, to find how victims can seek legal help, even if they may not be able to afford it.

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Daily Cuts - Seniors, it’s time to wise up on your nutrition

An initiative is being rolled out in Singapore to educate seniors on the right foods to eat to ensure their ageing bodies receive optimum nutrition.  Asia First gets to know how a food donation bank sorts their donated edible items specifically for seniors and about the potential hurdles faced in persuading the elderly to change their eating habits. Hairianto Diman speaks with Nichol Ng, Co-Founder, Food Bank Singapore

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Daily Cuts - China’s Third Plenary ends: What real changes can we expect?

China ends its third plenum, a three-day top-level meeting that observers say was delayed from the previous autumn. It comes, as China’s economy continues to reel from a real estate crisis and a stubborn consumption slump. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman attempt to read between the lines in the official rhetoric as he speaks with Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor of Political Science, National University of Singapore. And a non-resident scholar at Carnegie China

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Daily Cuts - Things to do in Singapore over the weekend (20 - 21 July)

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Daphne Xiao, Founder, Mitsueki, about things to do over this weekend (20 - 21 July).

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Daily Cuts - Is an "all-in-one" cashless payment system for motorists here feasible?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head (Research), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS, about of the feasibility of an "all-in-one" cashless payment system for motorists here.

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