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Daily Cuts - Should policymakers trust data on feelings?

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The recent Singapore Economic Policy Forum 2023 discussed the “determinants on the quality of life in Singapore”. One economist explained how policymakers can interpret data on self-reported feelings and personal sentiments, when it comes to identifying what makes Singaporeans happy. Joining us is Prof Nattavudh Powdthavee, Professor of Economics, NTU.

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Daily Cuts - Staying safe while hiking mountains abroad

On International Mountain Day, Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng speak with Cris Hazzard, professional outdoors guide and hiking expert on ways to hike mountains safely

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Daily Cuts - Bumping up local professional football levels

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Gerard Christopher, Deputy General Secretary, Football Association of Singapore, about how a 10th Premier League club could raise the level of professional football here.

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Daily Cuts - No Strings Attached for Paper Monkey Theatre

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Benjamin Ho, the Artistic Director of Paper Monkey Theatre and the Festival Director of No Strings Attached. Happening this weekend, the Festival is a one-of-a-kind exploration into puppetry for children at the Asian Civilisations Museum. With local and regional acts and workshops, it’s a perfect family fun destination to explore the arts this December Holidays

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Daily Cuts - Elevate – Wellness programme on Tiktok

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jasper Lim, Assistant Manager, Care Corner Singapore & Asher Low, Executive Director, Limitless about the ‘TikTok’s Allies: The Voices for Change in Mental Health’ initiative, where NPOs are brought onto TikTok via its Elevate programme. Elevate trains them to create wellness content on the platform.

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Daily Cuts - Increased prominence of vaping in Singapore

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speak with Sean Ang, Smoking Cessation Counsellor and Pharmacist, Success Alliance Enrichment, about why vaping is becoming more prominent here.

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