Daily Cuts - World Chocolate Day: Is the cocoa shortage still posing a threat to our chocolateries?
Commodities broker Marex Group believes that better weather is accelerating the recovery of cocoa production, hopefully ending a cocoa bean shortage that sent prices spiking to record levels this year. This World Chocolate Day (7 July), Asia First asks a local chocolatier if his supply – and costs – have been substantially affected. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Jerome Penafort, Founder, Mr Bucket Chocolaterie.
Daily Cuts - Sunak vs Starmer: Analysing the results of the UK general election 2024
Asia First analyses the results of the UK general election fresh off polls closing, discussing potential delays and the impact of the outcome of Tory leader Rishi Sunak versus Labour’s Keir Starmer. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ben Wellings, Associate Professor, Politics and International Relations, Monash University.
Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Anthea Ong on the healing power of loving yourself
Former Nominated Member of Parliament Anthea Ong is well-known for driving many social movements for marginalised communities, mental health, and the environment. She shares how a "collapse" in her personal and corporate life led her on a soul-searching journey to discover a more profound sense of self-worth and purpose.
Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Homebaker Adeline Tan's recipe for hope
Adeline Tan — better known as dee_bakes on TikTok and Addieblesausage on Instagram — has gone viral many times for her colourful cakes. But few know that the young home-baker is battling an eye condition that could result in serious vision loss. She describes the demands of running a successful baking business by herself and her sources of emotional support.
Daily Cuts - Why some Singaporeans risk providing illegal short-term stays
Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, Mogul.sg, about why some Singaporeans take the risk of providing short-term stays here, despite the practice being illegal.
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