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Daily Cuts - US President Joe Biden goes to Vietnam

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US president Joe Biden has wrapped up a two-day visit to Vietnam, as both countries upgraded ties to the highest level. Mr Biden said that this was not an attempt to contain China. However, Washington and Beijing are at odds on a range of global issues, and Mr Biden has accused China of wanting to reshape the international order to its will. Dr Le Hong Hiep, Senior Fellow, Vietnam Studies Programme, ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute tells Arnold & Andrea if this meeting was a win for both countries. 

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Daily Cuts - Breaking the Cycle of drug use… with cycling!

With drug abuse increased among youths, the government is strengthening their efforts, this time calling for a community-based approach. Break the Cycle is one such initiative that supports ex-drug abusers by rallying them to go cycling. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua ask Andrew Ong, co-founder of Break the Cycle in Asia First how he came up with the idea.

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Daily Cuts - The fascination with Australia’s flat white

Australia is known for many iconic foods, but many would argue that its their coffee culture that reigns supreme. According to The Economist, the flat white is “Australia’s greatest culinary export” – more so than vegemite and avocado toast! But what makes it so special? Andrea Heng and Joel Chua brewed this conversation with Pran Kositthanakorn, Group Head Barista and Roaster, Sarnies Group on Asia First.

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Daily Cuts - As India heads to the polls, is PM Narendra Modi’s third term a given?

It’s the world’s largest democratic event. Almost a billion citizens in India are eligible to vote for members of the lower house of parliament, with the first phase underway. Incumbent leader Narendra Modi faces not only an ambitious opposition, but also resistance from the south and east. Karthik Nachiappan, Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS joined Andrea Heng and Joel Chua on Asia First to get a clearer picture.

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Daily Cuts - Exploring technopreneurship with Irene Ang

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Irene Ang, Founder, Fly Entertainment, about exploring technopreneurship.

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Daily Cuts - Potential impact on global economy if the Middle East conflict widens

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG, about what could happen to the global economy if the conflict in the Middle East widens and more countries get involved.

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