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Prof Ranga Krishnan is an internationally-recognised leader in the medical research field and has contributed significantly to Singapore's healthcare community. The chairman of the National Medical Research Council and founding chairman of the National Health Innovation Centre, reflects on an illustrious career in clinical research and shares the most valuable insights he's gained through his remarkable journey.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Chew Lip Heng, Consultant, OPSTAR and an Associate Faculty with the Public Safety and Security Programme, SUSS and Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness, about what could be holding some of us back from helping in emergencies.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG Asia, about why Singapore's key exports fell worse than expected year on year in October.
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In 'Destination Anywhereâ, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Alexander Welder, a solo traveller from Germany, under the Instagram handle @alexweldertravels. Welder recounts his adventures in Kosovo and North Macedonia, Southeast European countries rich in history and ancient old-world culture.
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In âCulture Clubâ, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Cat Bohannon, American researcher and author of âEve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolutionâ, her bestseller. Bohannon â who was a keynote speaker at the Singapore Writers Festival 2024 â discusses some of the scientific topics in "Eve", like why women tend to live longer than men and why male bodies have been mostly prioritised over womenâs in the name of science and research.
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A slew of new condominium projects is slated to be launched in November, with developers pushing out projects to catch the wave of rising sentiment ahead of the year-end holiday season. Six projects, boosting 3,551 units among them, will be booking sales. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Professor Sing Tien Foo, Department of Real Estate Business School, NUS, to examine the factors driving this anticipation.
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A new farm producing greens has sprouted in Changi. While times have been rocky for farms in Singapore, Dutch agritech company Growy hopes to reach full production capacity of 500 tonnes of leafy greens per year by April or May 2025. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Nicolas Seguy, Co-CEO, Growy, to find out the reasons behind this move, and the challenges faced in setting up vertical farms.
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US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping closed the book on their diplomatic relationship on Saturday (Nov 16), meeting for a final time amid uncertainty over what the next Donald Trump presidency might portend for their two countriesâ ties. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Robert Daly, Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, Wilson Center, to take a look at what transpired during the meeting, and how US-China relations could be moving forward.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School, about the appeal of collectables among Singaporeans and if they are good long-term financial investments.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Roland Wee, Board Chair, Great Place To Work ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand, about what makes a job uncool in this day and age.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Vairavan Shanmugam, Data Analyst, Ohmyhome, about how new private home sales in Singapore strongly rebounding in October could impact prices going forward.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, Head of the Public Safety and Security Programme, School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, SUSS and Kevin Reed, Chief Information Security Officer, Acronis, about rising fraudulent credit card transactions in Singapore.
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In âDestination Anywhereâ, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jonathan Heng, project manager of Fever, a global live-entertainment discovery tech platform. Heng talks about LEGO artist Nathan Sawayaâs Art of the Brick exhibition, which has been brought to Singapore by Fever after more than a decade. Heng shares a bit about the over 150 artworks, which include re-imagined versions of famous masterpieces like Michelangeloâs David and Da Vinciâs Mona Lisa. Heng also highlights other artworks like a 20-foot T-Rex skeleton and an innovative LEGO multimedia collection produced together with award-winning photographer Dean West.
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In âMade in SGâ, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Thong Kay Wee, programme director of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) and Eric Khoo decorated local filmmaker. Thong discusses what's new in SGIFF this year, which includes the revamped Audience Choice Award, and the festivalâs first-ever ambassador, Mediacorp actress Rebecca Lim. Khoo talks about his film âSpirit Worldâ, starring iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve.
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Many of us can't live without our mobile phones. It doubles as a wallet, a map, a torchlight... and the list goes on. We download applications for almost everything in Singapore, and thus Mobile App Protection is therefore critical to the way consumers choose and use mobile apps, and also critical in whether they choose to stay with and promote a brand. Work It's Cheryl Goh speaks with Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Security Evangelist at Appdome to find out more.
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Kunthaville turns one this month! As a gift, the culinary team has a specially curated 10-course degustation menu, with signature Kaychef chutneys and crazy hot sauces. This Ceylonese restaurant is a tribute to Sri Lankaâs rich culinary heritage, showcasing authentic spices sourced from Kunthavilleâs own plantations, blended with exotic ingredients and contemporary flair. Work It's Cheryl Goh speaks with Kuntha Chelvanathan, Founder and Chef Owner, who joins us in the studio.
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Ever wondered what it's like to work at the Happiest Place on Earth? 53 Singaporean students are currently living that dream! Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng hear from one of these interns, Muhammad Haikal Bin Nekla, Student, School of Hospitality, Republic Polytechnic, about his 6-month stint at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
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As abuse of court processes becomes more common in Singapore, a new bill has been passed that could criminalise time-wasting legal applications, making them grounds for contempt of court. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Jansen Aw, Partner of the Disputes & Specialist Practice, Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP, to find out what impact this change will have.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with automotive industry consultant Say Kwee Neng about whether distance-based charging would be equitable for Singapore motorists.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Ng Weiyi, Assistant Professor with the Department of Strategy and Policy, NUS Business School, about what you need to know in making a mid-career switch to the tech sector.
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