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Daily Cuts - Surprise UK election: Rishi Sunak’s big gamble

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a general election, quieting months of speculation while also drawing reactions of surprise. The fragmented Conservatives may not be able to hold on to power after 14 years as Labour continues to stay ahead in the polls – Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the potential outcomes on Asia First with Professor Bruce Wilson, Director, European Union Centre of Excellence, Social Equity Research Centre, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University.

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Daily Cuts - Port congestion & shipping delays: why the impact to your deliveries is minimal

Shipment delays in Singapore have more than doubled, hit by a shortage of ships and containers, and congestion at ports. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out how this could translate into higher prices for consumers as a supply chain crisis looms with Jayendu Krishna, Director and Deputy Head, Drewry Maritime Advisors

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Daily Cuts - Print is not dead… yet

Publishers, collectors, readers believe zines and print magazines will stick around despite how digitally connected and dependent we are today. They liken the survival of print material to that of vinyl and insist people are still drawn to the tactility of the medium and the physical connections it fosters. But is having a community of magazine lovers enough to keep it alive? Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask a passionate hobbyist Timothy Stuart Wee, zine collector & lecturer in design communication at Lasalle College of the Arts.

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Daily Cuts - The set-up for the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024

The 2024 instalment of the Shangri-La Dialogue takes place against the backdrop of another war added from the previous year, slow progress in US-China relationship repair and emerging latticework defence alliances. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get an assessment of the possible outcomes and challenges from this year’s defence summit, which will also see a meeting between the US and China defence chiefs. They speak with Stephen R. Nagy, Senior Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Studies, International Christian University

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Daily Cuts - ArtScience Museum's "Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful." Exhibition

Melanie Oliveiro explores the new ArtScience Museum exhibition ‘Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful.’ Now on until 11 Aug, ‘Goddess’ pays homage to iconic superstars over 120 years of cinematic history, whose influence extends beyond the silver screen. Hailing from America, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, India and Singapore, the women in film and television featured include Marilyn Monroe, Halle Berry, Michelle Yeoh and Fann Wong. She speaks with Honor Harger, Vice President of Attractions and ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands & Deborah Lim, Curator of Exhibitions at ArtScience Museum to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - Artazzle

Melanie Oliveiro finds out where art lovers can go to view the exhibition “Indian Art Marvels: Celebrating Icons On Canvas”. Soon to be held at ION Orchard, “Indian Art Marvels” features the works of eight top contemporary and award-winning artists that aim to display the richness and diversity of Indian art. With these artworks, ARTAZZLE founder Shikha Sharma will take listeners on a journey of India seen through the artists’ eyes.

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