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Daily Cuts - Strengthening Singapore's anti-money laundering regime and fighting against sophisticated crimes

The money laundering case has been taking over local and international headlines. Over $2.8 billion worth of assets are now involved. But investigations are ongoing, so that number could go up. Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo says this could be one of the largest anti-money laundering operations in the world. There will also be a new inter-ministerial committee to review Singapore's anti-money laundering regime and to ensure it stays up to date with increasingly sophisticated crimes. Professor Sumit Agarwal from NUS Business School explains how the new committee can help mitigate financial crimes.

Daily Cuts - Negative news taking a toll

And feeling overwhelmed by the news lately? Well you’re not alone! There’s an article on CNA.asia titled “Negative news taking a toll on you? How to take care of your mental health while still staying informed.” It talks about the issue of “vicarious trauma”.  Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng find out what that means from Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist, Mind What Matters. 

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Daily Cuts - Taiwan's presidential candidates

At first there were four, now there are three. Taiwan’s presidential candidates light up their campaigns. Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Ivy Kwek, Fellow for China at the International Crisis Group tells them what went into deciding on the coalition.

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Daily Cuts - A sustainable Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Joel Chua speak with Mark Shaw, Chairman, Orchard Road Business Association, about keeping the annual Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up sustainable.

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Daily Cuts - Green Jobs For The Picking

Sha-Ron Low, APAC Regional HR Director at ERM joins Stanley Leong & Tay Soo Sien on Work It and talks about the accelerated demand for talent in the green economy and the skills and competencies sought after by employers in this sector.

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Daily Cuts - Putien 101 Outlets Later

Eat Drink Singapore features Mr Fong Chak Ka, Chief Operating Officer of homeground restaurant, Putien. Twenty three years and 101 outlets later, he joins Stanley Leong & Tay Soo Sien to look back and look forward at what else awaits this promising Singapore brand.

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