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

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 - Singapore companies to implement Flexible Work Arrangements

From 1 Dec 2024, all companies in Singapore must implement a clear process for employees to request flexible work arrangements, through three categories: flexi-time, flexi-place and flexi-load. But this could be potentially challenging for small and medium enterprises or SMEs. Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) relates his optimism to Andrea Heng and Joel Chua on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - Why is Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar so important to Russia?

Russian forces are reportedly preparing to capture Chasiv Yar, a small town in eastern Ukraine that represents a significant front in the war. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Joel Chua ask Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science, University of Toronto whether Russia’s moves will eventually land on NATO’s flanks.

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Daily Cuts - Training people to become successful CEOs

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Crystal Lim-Lange, CEO, Forest Wolf, about training people to become successful CEOs.

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Daily Cuts - Analysis: Handover of Singapore's premiership

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will hand over the premiership to his deputy Lawrence Wong on 15 May. Looking at the timeline, could General Elections happen as soon as September? Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, SMU and former Nominated Member of Parliament, to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - New Bahru

Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Tania Chan, Chief Marketing Officer from The Lo & Behold Group about a lifestyle enclave at Kim Yan Road – where the former Nan Chiau High School used to be. Find out how this space has been transformed and what lifestyle experience will be created for tourists and locals alike.

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