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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 - Young Singaporeans are wiser with their money

A new IPS survey reveals that young Singaporeans are generally more prudent spenders, but a substantial number are still willing to purchase items that make them happy even if it affects their future finances. But does this mean they are any less vulnerable to financial risks and bad habits? Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua rationalise the findings with Dr Teo Kay Key, research fellow at IPS Social Lab and one of the survey’s lead researchers.

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Daily Cuts - Iran-Israel conflict: What’s weighing on Tel Aviv’s response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country alone will decide how to respond to Iran’s aerial assault over the weekend. However, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has warned Tel Aviv against taking any action in response saying it can unleash a far greater force if Israel violates its territory and national interests. What kind of solution, if any, would avoid an escalation? Asia First’s Andrea Heng and Joel Chua ask Dr Ran Porat, Lecturer and Analyst, Middle Eastern Affair, Monash University for his views.

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Daily Cuts - Family vacations to the East Coast, USA

Melanie speaks with Jonathan Sng, a marketer at Procter & Gamble, and also a father of two kids to find out about novel attractions in the East Coast and what they have to offer to kids. 

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Daily Cuts - Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the latest National Gallery Singapore (NGS) exhibition ‘Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer’ which presents over 30 paintings by Cheong from the 1950s to the 1980s. What sets this exhibition apart from most is that it uses in-depth scientific material analysis – from x-ray scans to infrared photography - to reveal insights into Cheong’s artistic processes and innovative use of materials. NGS Curator Teo Hui Min and BARC Labs’ Dr Diana Tay will discuss how they worked together to showcase the science of material analysis when it comes to Cheong’s artwork.

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Daily Cuts - Cloop: We are Earth x Fashion

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jasmine Tuan, Co-Founder of Cloop a local circular fashion enterprise about ‘We are Earth x Fashion’ a 10-day green-friendly extravaganza that celebrates Earth Day and Fashion Revolution Week at two locations. Tuan will highlight how Cloop and its partners aim to champion circular fashion and spread the green message in Singapore through film screenings, pop-up stalls, workshops, fashion art showcases, a live music performance, and other events.

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