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Daily Cuts - Trust stimulates trust: Venezuela's Project Alcatraz

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In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about Project Alcatraz - a social reinsertion program in Venezuela for young men with behavioural problems. Alberto C Vollmer, President and CEO of Ron Santa Teresa - Venezuela’s oldest rum brand, and Founder of Project Alcatraz, discusses how Project Alcatraz has succeeded in dismantling 11 criminal gangs without the use of violence. As a result, the homicide index decreased in Aragua state’s Revenga municipality after the project started.

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Daily Cuts - What happens to your data when you die?

Have you thought about who should take over managing your online data when you die? In today’s age where many “live online” and we put out a lot of our private lives there, should some legacy planning be made for our social media accounts?  On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dive into this conversation with Natalie Pang, Head and Associate Professor, Communications and New Media, NUS

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Daily Cuts - Monday Reset: How to maximise your bonus

Bonus season is here! But before you rush to spend (or save) all of your bonus salary, what can you do to maximise them?  Daphne Lye, Financial Planning Solutions Lead at MoneyOwl tell Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman.

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Daily Cuts - Smartphones, air-conditioning, overseas travel – why these are essential to Singaporeans

Insights revealed by SMU’s Household Needs Study, identifies what Singaporeans deem as essential items for a normal life in the nation. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman dive deeper into why certain items are considered essential, and what gaps need to be addressed for those who can’t achieve them with Pushan Dutt, Professor of Economics and Political Science, INSEAD 

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Daily Cuts - Understanding the French elections and what’s next for France

French President Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to force unity through a snap election has failed. With three clear blocs, France looks more divided than ever and Mr Macron’s own power is now diluted. On Aisa First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman follow up and get a better understanding of the situation in France with Dr Pascal Vennesson, Senior Fellow and Head of Research at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU

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Daily Cuts - Spain wins Euro 2024 – where did England go wrong?

Spain has won the Euro title for the fourth time in a row, thanks to a team of robust young players, sound coaching and clear strategies – leaving England to starve trophy-less for another tournament. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get a reaction fresh off the pitch with Dez Corkhill, Sports Commentator, Sports Centred Media Services

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