Daily Cuts - Exploring The Landscapes of Azerbaijan with Pamela Loh
Melanie Oliveiro speaks to travel content writer Pamela Loh about her recent trip to the Caucasus region. Today's conversation centres around Azerbaijan. She tells us more about its fascinating landscape and the practices of mountainous people there. For more, you can check her out @pamgoestravelling.
Daily Cuts - Singapore oil spill: The long-term impact on our waters
As clean-up efforts continue on the oil slick coating Singapore’s southern coast, Asia First takes a closer look at the potential long-term effects of the petrochemicals on our waters and the determinants that would make it safe for us to return to water activities. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Professor Shane Snyder, Editor-in-Chief, Environmental Science and Technology Water, American Chemical Society.
Daily Cuts - Putin in Pyongyang: What Russia’s leader is seeking from North Korea
North Korea welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin for his first visit to the country in 24 years, in what’s been called a “friendly state visit” that will reportedly see the signing of a partnership agreement, which could include security issues. Asia First push the papers aside to find out what the Russian leader seeks from its Northeast Asian ally. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Lim Tai Wei, Senior Lecturer, SUSS.
Daily Cuts - The differences between Asian and Western films
Thai film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is gaining viral acclaim for being a major tearjerker – it’s even touted as the current number 1 film in Singapore. Familial tones with messages of filial piety are typical characteristics of Asian films – but what’s in our cinematic formula that sets our films apart from Western movies? Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Rachel Ho, film critic and founder, The Asian Cut.
Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: How buses gave Matthew Tay a roadmap to his future
At 25 years of age, Matthew Tay may very well be Singapore's youngest bus interchange supervisor. He discovered his love for public buses over two decades ago. His unique passion didn't always make it easy to fit in. But Matthew followed his heart rather than what others expected of him. Listen in as Matthew shares his story of conviction, courage, and community.
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