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Daily Cuts - Staying safe while gaming online

In line with Singapore’s growing reputation as an E-sports hub, an international symposium organised by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is taking place on 22 September to discuss safety in e-sports and online gaming, particularly, the gamification of extremist views and hate speech. Asia First’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Dennis Ooi, President, (Singapore) Cybersports & Online Gaming Association about what needs to be done. They also speak with Dr Omer Ali Saifudeen, Head, Military Studies Minor, at the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Where old meets new

An ode to the old & a nod to the new, Work It's Cheryl Goh gets to know a local furniture, home decor and lifestyle brand with roots firmly planted in rich Asian heritage with Jessica Wong, Founder of Scene Shang.

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Daily Cuts - Is it time to opt for less sodium soy sauce?

Some concerning findings from the Health Ministry and Health Promotion Board  Obesity continues to be on the rise in Singapore  Our sodium intake is up But our total sugar intake dropped from 60g in 2018 to to 56g in 2022 Alvin Choo is Business Development Manager at Kwong Cheong Thye and he tells us how the findings will impact his business.

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Daily Cuts - Is there room for more burger joints in Singapore?

You can find all types of burgers on almost every corner, from high-end restaurants to hawker centres. Besides the well-known fast-food chains like McDonalds and Burger King, others like Shake Shack and Five Guys have also made their way here. So is there room for more burger chains in Singapore? Benjamin Chan, chief strategist at Protegie, an F&B marketing consultancy explains. 

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Daily Cuts - A Hollywood writer tells us if she's excited to go back to work

Finally, our favourite TV shows will be back on our screens! The months-long Hollywood writers' strike is approaching an end after the Writers Guild of America reached a deal with major studios and streaming services. We can look forward to late-night talk shows as soon as Sunday, 1 Oct. The union said its 11,500 members can return to work, ahead of their final vote to ratify the contract on 9th October. Amy Hartman is a film and TV writer based in Los Angeles and she tells us what she's looking forward to. 

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Daily Cuts - No hype around Great Singapore Sale this year

The Great Singapore Sale took place from June to Sept. But seems like there’s not much hype around it this year! The Singapore Retailers Association says they will no longer organise or invest in marketing campaigns for the event from next year onwards. Instead, they will act as a “coordinating partner”. Simone Morandi, Accenture Song’s Growth Markets commerce lead wrote the commentary on CNA.Asia called, ‘Retail festivals like the Great Singapore Sale have lost their relevance – it was a long time coming’. He says there needs to be something ‘special’ for these sales to be attractive again 

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