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Daily Cuts - S1E141: Top scams involving investment, romance, job and online delivery

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The Singapore Police Force says the total number of scam and cybercrime cases rose by more than a quarter to around 33,600 in 2022 from the previous year.

In particular for investment scams, they are known as ‘pig butchering schemes.’ The scam involves entering into a romantic relationship with a victim, before asking them to put their money into a fake investment scheme.

To find out more, let’s hear from Sean Gallagher, principal threat researcher at Sophos, and Vitaly Kamluk, Head of APAC Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E165: Recognition for a true humanitarian

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Melanie Oliveiro speak with Janet Lim, Former Assistant High Commissioner for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about her humanitarian work which got her inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E164: Reflecting on how far Singapore women have come

This International Women’s Day we look back on how far the women in Singapore have come. From speaking up and pursuing their goals to breaking into boardrooms at a record pace. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Hany Soh, Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC and PAP Women’s Wing International Women’s Day Organising Committee member to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - S1E163: Singapore’s plan to train up our young football talents

A slew of initiatives have been announced under the Unleash The Roar! national football project to make Singapore football a force. There's the 'Football for Schools' programme by FIFA, then there's the expansion of the School Football Academies, then there’s the national development centres. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth and chairman of the Unleash The Roar! executive committee to find out more.

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Daily Cuts - S1E162: Unpacking the latest in China’s political scene

China’s new foreign minister Qin Gang accused Washington for having a distorted view of China. His comments follow Chinese President Xi Jinping's rare direct criticism of the US on Monday. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore to unpack the latest happenings.

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Daily Cuts - S1E161: Look out for 'Friendly Streets' coming your way

By 2025, 5 neighbourhoods will pilot a new initiative called 'Friendly Streets'. They will have widened footpaths, new barrier-free crossings with priority for pedestrians as well as calmer traffic on roads and markings to encourage gracious road behaviour. CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat to find out more.

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