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Daily Cuts - Singapore blocks Income-Allianz deal: What lies ahead for the business, customers

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Singapore has moved to block a deal that would have allowed German insurer Allianz to own a majority stake in local insurer Income, citing a lack of confidence that Income would be able to continue as a social movement – but is leaving the door open as long as public concerns are addressed. Andrea Heng speaks to Eddy Cheong, CEO, Havend. They look ahead to Income’s future operations, how it can continue being financially viable as a co-operative movement and potential partners it can work with to stay relevant. 

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Are Singapore's shopping centres boring?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Sharon Ng, Professor of Marketing, NTU and Stephen Sing, Executive Director, Singapore Retailers Association, about whether Singapore's shopping centres are boring.

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Daily Cuts - Being involved in the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Zackery Tay and Zahra Izam, participants at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, about the experience of being involved in such a major global sporting event.

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Daily Cuts - Hydrogen power: A major step-up in Singapore's sustainable energy efforts?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Professor Lee Poh Seng, Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute, NUS, about how a new hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island could represent a major step-up in Singapore's sustainability energy efforts.

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Daily Cuts - The humble Yong Tau Foo's big break

The name Yong Tau Foo means “stuffed tofu” — yet, it offers much more in terms of flavour and versatility. Does the humble Hakka Yong Tau Foo deserve more attention? One restaurant here is on a mission to give it the credit it deserves. On Eat Drink Singapore, Cheryl Goh speaks with Jemme Teo, Director of Fu Lin.

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Daily Cuts - How sound is the new data

Sound is a key part of many jobs, though a rarely acknowledged one. The meaning behind sounds in an industrial setting has largely been locked inside the minds of experienced maintenance and operations personnel. Until now, there’s been no way to capture or share industrial sounds or the knowledge of experienced personnel who understand the meanings behind them. Work It's Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Nancy Greco, a world-renowned Engineer and Director of Research, Internet of Things at IBM, about how they are harnessing sound as a new data source.

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