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Daily Cuts - What is an ETA and why are more countries like Thailand implementing it?

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From December, visitors to Thailand will need a mandatory electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for travellers from some 93 visa-exempt countries, including Singapore. But what is an ETA, why do we need one when we’re already visa-exempt, and why are more countries implementing it? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get an explainer from a travel expert, Aaron Wong, Founder, travel website The MileLion, plus what you’ll need to prepare for future travels. 

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Daily Cuts - What not to do while on a flight

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Consultant (Aviation), Asia-Pacific, Frost and Sullivan, about what could get you thrown off a plane.

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Daily Cuts - Are some condominium by-laws too extreme?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Oo Gin Lee, Member of the management council of The Hillside, about whether some condominium by-laws are too extreme.

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Daily Cuts - Internet bot use in Singapore: Boon or bane?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Justine Moss speak with Alfred Siew, Editor and Co-Founder, Techgoondu, about the issues around internet bot use here.

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Daily Cuts - How are travel apps evolving today?

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sng Yan Yuan, Country Head of Singapore, azgo, a travel rewards app. Yuan discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) and personalisation in travel can enhance the traveller’s experience and how banks are creating their own platforms such as Travel with OCBC and UOB Travel Insider. He also talks about advancements in technology that are transforming the travel platform ecosystem for the average Singaporean traveller, and trends like the key factors Singaporeans consider when selecting a travel app.

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Daily Cuts - Exploring grief and loneliness: Eternal Summer of My Homeland

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with  Agnes Chew an award-winning Singaporean author. Chew talks about her latest release, a compilation of short stories titled, “Eternal Summer of My Homeland”. She discusses various themes brought up in her stories – and experienced by her characters – such as loneliness, grief, envy and the lifelong consequences of improving one’s looks.

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