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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 - Putin visits China

Russian President Vladimir Putin is off to China to visit his counterpart, Xi Jinping from 16 May. The two leaders are meeting amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and fresh from the Chinese leader’s tour of Europe. Dr Samir Puri, Associate Fellow, Chatham House; Visiting Lecturer, Department of War Studies; Associate, Imperial War Museum gives Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman more insight on what the leaders will ask of one another, and who’s got the upper hand on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister

An historic moment for Singapore, as our fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his ministers are sworn in. Lance Alexander & Daniel Martin were LIVE during the ceremony, with their in-studio guests Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore and Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University. Listen to their real-time reactions to the key speeches from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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Daily Cuts - Roll with us and Xperience!

Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the second roller-skating rink to open in Singapore from Jack Ong, Project and Partnerships Director of The X Agency. Jack brings us on a journey through The Xperience at Clarke Quay and other games to expect there. He also gives us a sneak peak into Singapore’s first White Rabbit Pop-up Café.

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Daily Cuts - Singapore Kindness Movement – Kindness Day SG 2024

Melanie Oliveiro finds out how the culture of kindness is being further encouraged & nurtured at a Singapore Kindness Movement’s weeklong event held at Plaza Singapura. Called ‘The Kindness Day Singapore Festival’ this inaugural event features a series of activations to promote kindness – along with the theme “May Kindness Be With You”.

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Daily Cuts - Chronicles of Triologie

Melanie Oliveiro chats with Sylvia Lim, founder of Triologie, on the behind the scenes of her ‘affordable and purposeful luxury’ womenswear bespoke brand. She shares the A to Z of what goes on in production, including designing pieces that elements Singapore’s heritage.

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