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Daily Cuts - World Kidney Day - Singapore's rise in kidney failure rates

Today, on World Kidney Day, Asia First focuses on a critical health issue in Singapore: the alarming rate of kidney failure. Singapore has the world's second-highest prevalence rate, after Taiwan, according to the United States Renal Data System. Joel Chua and Susan Ng speak with Adj Asst Prof Yeo See Cheng, Head and Senior Consultant from the Department of Renal Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He's also the author of the commentary: What this doctor wishes Singapore knew about kidney disease prevention

 

 

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Daily Cuts - Lead-up to 2024 US Presidential Election

Asia First gets an update on the US presidential election campaign trail. President Joe Biden has somewhat come from behind and is now neck-and-neck with Donald Trump in the latest poll. Andrea Heng and Joel Chua find out more from Rick Mullaney, Director, Public Policy Institute, Jacksonville University

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Is price key to vaping's appeal in Singapore

On #TalkBack, Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician, The Respiratory Practice, about whether price is a key factor in vaping's appeal here.

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Daily Cuts - Defining relevant work experience and skills

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Jessly Chew, Associate Director, Michael Page Singapore, about relevant work experience and skills employers could prioritise over other qualifications in the hiring process.

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Daily Cuts - How rising CPI could impact Singaporeans' living costs

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Barnabas Gan, Acting Group Chief Economist, RHB Bank, about how Singapore's rising core inflation could impact living costs.

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Daily Cuts - Beefing it up at Meadesmoore steakhouse

The steaks are high at Meadesmoore modern steakhouse, which has updated its menu to give well-loved classics a modern twist. On Eat Drink Singapore, Cheryl Goh and Stanley Leong speak to Executive Chef Victor Loy on what’s new.

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