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Daily Cuts - War in Ukraine: Russia’s new wave of troops from North Korea

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Evidence is growing of North Korea deploying some 12,000 troops to the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine, prompting protest from Seoul. The move is set to add pressure to an already intense and hostile situation that threatens to escalate further. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Professor Joseph Siracusa, Professor of Global Futures, Curtin University, Perth, Australia, to take a look at the potential risks of the reported move, particularly if we’re moving closer to a wider war. 

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Daily Cuts - The big bet behind Shigeru Ishiba’s snap election in Japan

Shigeru Ishiba has called for a snap election only a week after being named Japan’s new prime minister – the fastest dissolution of the Diet since after World War II. Andrea Heng speaks to Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Advisor, Fujitsu Future Studies Centre; Specially Appointed Professor, University of Tsukuba, to gain a deeper understanding into the strategy behind the move as Japan gears up for an election come October 27th. 

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Daily Cuts - Why polytechnic minor diplomas are gaining popularity

Normally offered at university, polytechnics in Singapore now offer minor diploma programmes amid increased interest among students. Andrea Heng speaks to Nancy Tan, Director of Academic Affairs & Planning Office, Ngee Ann Polytechnic. They take a look at what’s being offered and how students choose their pursuits of minors to give them an edge. 

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Daily Cuts - Hosting the Purple Parade for the first time as a person with disability

The Purple Parade is in its 10th year this year and it’s marking the milestone with a new direction in the ultimate demonstration of inclusivity – by having persons with disabilities as the event’s emcees! Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to a visually mpaired Singaporean, Amanda Yip, Artist in Training for Performing Arts, ART:DIS Singapore, who’s gearing up to be a co-emcee at this weekend’s event. 

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Tham Cheng-E on parenthood, optimism, and the courage to edit one's own narratives

Tham Cheng-E is a local author of three novels, the latest of which is "Claiming Susan Chin" which features a teenager with Down Syndrome as a central character. Cheng-E himself is the father of two boys, the younger of whom has a similar condition. Cheng-E shares the lessons and insights he's gained from his literary and parenthood journey.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Norhuda Rabani's recipe for overcoming setbacks, leadership, and family

When she first started her food business in her home kitchen in 2004, Norhuda Rabani, went door-to-door to sell her homemade rempah (food pastes). Today, Asyura Pastes is a thriving business run from an industrial kitchen, has a wide distribution network, and it's something of a household name particularly in the Malay community. Norhuda shares how, despite facing significant adversity — including the emotional weight of having been given up for adoption as a child, and an earlier failed business — she has grown to consider herself fortunate.

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