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Daily Cuts - Seeking advice on social media: Is it safe? Is it credible?

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“TikTok therapy” is gaining traction in Singapore as counsellors share mental health tips and even their own struggles in short videos, with content that complements traditional therapy. But the trend isn’t new – social media has become a marketplace of medical and health advice, ranging from diet plans to dermatological recommendations. How do we discern what’s sound and what isn’t? On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from Dr Razwana Begum, Head, Public Safety & Security, School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences, SUSS

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Daily Cuts - Why do Singapore firms still pay ransom to cyber attackers?

A recent study found that 3 in 5 companies in Singapore paid ransoms during cyberattacks in 2023 — of these, 36 percent paid at least half a million US dollars. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out why and whether companies even have the option of holding out or stalling such ransom payments in the event of a cyber attack, and what remedies are available to them with Koh Ssu Han, Solutions Engineering Director for ASEAN, CyberArk

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Daily Cuts - Unrest in the UK: The real reason behind Britain’s worst riots in years

Violence has hit the streets of the UK, as public upset over the killing of three young children escalated into anti-immigration protests across multiple towns in an unfortunate case of misinformation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dig deeper into the cause of the riots, which include looting and vandalism — putting newly-minted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the test. Alexander Hilton, Political Analyst, SkyStamper joins them on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - Sheikh Hasina resigns: What happens now for Bangladesh?

Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the palace, as protestors stormed the residence in a culmination of weeks of deadly protests. An interim government will be formed by the country’s army chief.  Analyst Professor Greg Barton, Chair, Global Islamic Politics, Deakin University joins Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman on Asia First to explain what’s next for Bangladesh, as it enters a new era. 

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Daily Cuts - TC Acoustic CEO Christian Honegger on creating a healthy working environment for young people

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Christian Honegger, CEO, TC Acoustic, about creating a healthy environment for young people to learn and work.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Business owners, are you paying off ransoms during cyber attacks?

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, about why some local businesses just pay off ransoms during cyberattacks.

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