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Daily Cuts - Why is Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar so important to Russia?

Russian forces are reportedly preparing to capture Chasiv Yar, a small town in eastern Ukraine that represents a significant front in the war. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Joel Chua ask Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and Political Science, University of Toronto whether Russia’s moves will eventually land on NATO’s flanks.

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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