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Daily Cuts - S1E322: Seoul and Washington double down on deterrence

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and US President Joe Biden have announced new plans to deter North Korean aggression. They reiterated their countries' 'ironclad' alliance, with Washington set to send nuclear-armed submarines to dock in South Korea for the first time since the early 1980s. To find out more about the implications of the Yoon-Biden meeting, CNA938's Arnold Gay and Justine Moss speak with Professor Justin Hastings, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, Korea Centre, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore.

Daily Cuts - S1E150: All about empowering our teens

Singapore Today speaks with Simon Leow, Co-Founder of Happiness Initiative, on how the organisation strengthens teens’ mental wellness through activities like journaling and board games.

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Daily Cuts - S1E149: Do you truly know your home's history?

Singapore Today speaks with Ku Swee Yong, Director of International Property Advisor, about home sellers’ disclosure responsibilities if deaths occurred at their properties.

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Daily Cuts - S1E148: Unpacking the latest changes to Singapore's education system

From full subject-based banding to an expanded Polytechnic Foundation Programme, CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers unpack the latest changes to Singapore's education system with Second Minister for Education Dr Maliki Osman.

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Daily Cuts - S1E147: What might JC life look like without mid-year exams?

From 2024, students entering junior colleges and Millennia Institute will not have to sit for mid-year exams. This is part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to move away from an over-emphasis on testing and academic results. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Heng Yew Seng, Principal, Anderson Serangoon Junior College to find out how the school might use the time saved. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E146: Challenges in the Australian rental housing market

Students studying in Australia and people looking to rent homes there are facing challenges in finding a place to stay. The rental crunch comes after a January edict from China saying that students would have to return to on-campus learning for their education to be recognised. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Conal Newland, National Head, Operational Capital Markets, Savills Australia to find out more. 

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