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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sonny Lim, co-director, scriptwriter and founder of World-in-Theatre, as well as Danny van Noort and Angeline Kim-Kyna Tan, musical composers and performers. The three are the creative minds behind the theatrical staging of the 1922 novel “Siddhartha” by German author Herman Hesse. Produced by World-in-Theatre, “Siddhartha” is about a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfilment, self-awareness and the evolution of his consciousness. Lim, van Noort and Tan explain why the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and geopolitical conflicts resonate with the themes of this book-to-stage production.
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Along with the new brand and identity, Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill now unveils a new and improved menu, featuring more variety and diversity like King’s Chicken Fingers, Japanese Yakiniku for a more extensive and extra delicious good time. Eat Drink Singapore's Cheryl Goh speaks with Ryan Wong, Managing Director of Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill.
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Japan is currently experiencing a matcha shortage, and some stores have temporarily suspended the sale of some matcha products. Tea shops, cafes and supermarkets in Singapore reported they have felt the impact of the shortage, with some raising prices on products by 10 to 15 per cent since mid-October. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng examine the factors behind the shortage with Yuki Ishii, Editor-in-chief and community manager, Tealife
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Three childminding operators have been appointed for a pilot aimed at giving parents here another infant care option from Dec 1. Parents with Singaporean babies aged two to 18 months can contact the operators to engage childminding services at a childminder’s home or a community space. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with one of the operators, Becky Eng, Managing Director, NannyPro Care, to find out more
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Russia launched a new medium-range ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine, in the first known use in the war of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon with a range of thousands of kilometres. The air force reported the launch after Ukraine fired US and British missiles at targets inside Russia this week. Harianto Diman and Susan Ng look at the implications of this tit-for-tat move with Dr Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University
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Helena Chan and Sanvi Gupta are part of the founding team behind Ties of Love, a ground up initiative that supports vulnerable single-parent families and encourages the children of such families to rise above their circumstances. And they're doing this while they're still in junior college! Helena and Sanvi share the most meaningful encounters they've had through this journey and how these experiences have shaped their own values and perspectives.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Edmund Twohill, Co-Founder and Executive Director, ImpactSG, about building up a philanthropic culture in Singapore.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Hoo Wei Liam, Assistant Marketing Director, Motorist SG and Clifford Chow, Co-Founder of Asphalt, about using QR codes for immigration clearance going in and out of Malaysia.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Captain (NS) (Dr) Tan Yu Xiang, a Search and Rescue Medical Officer from 1 Medical Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force, about saving a life while returning home.
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Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Tay Soo Sien speak with Tan Chee Wee, Chief Executive, ECDA, about how their new childminding pilot will benefit Singaporean parents.
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In 'Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Janel Kok, marketing and communications lead for Asia, for the ‘Only in Madrid’ global campaign. Kok shares travel tips when exploring Madrid, the Spanish capital. Kok talks about the world’s oldest restaurant, the best buys at the old San Miguel market and which wineries offer the best experiences.
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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Izzy Formby-Jackson, super swing and dance captain, as well as Shakira Simpson, super swing. The pair talk about what the role of a super swing entails when it comes to the West End musical SIX, which is now being staged at Marina Bay Sands Theatre. Both talk more about the themes inherent in this 80-minute musical, where the six wives of Henry VIII tell their tales about being married to the former King of England.
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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Eric Wong, director of Cande Pictures which produced “Hi Noel”, a Singaporean Christmas movie slated for release on 28 November. He's joined by Dylan Quek and Jamie Teo, actors who play a feuding couple in the movie. Tune in for all the action and production that goes into the making of this film.
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News outlets have begun quitting X, formerly Twitter, over accusations that the platform enables the spread of disinformation under its owner Elon Musk. Sweden’s newspaper of reference, the left-liberal Dagens Nyheter (DN), joins Spain’s Vanguardia and Britain’s centre-left daily The Guardian as the third media outlet to stop posting content on the platform. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Nicholas Fang, Managing Director, Black Dot Research, to discover the significance of such a move for authentic news sites, and the impact it has on the platform.
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Resorts World Sentosa’s (RWS) casino licence has been renewed for two years instead of three, after its tourism performance was found unsatisfactory by the authorities. In a statement on Nov 18, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) said the renewal will take effect from Feb 6, 2025. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Lau Kong Cheen, Associate Professor, School of Business, and Head of Marketing Programme, SUSS, to find out how the casino can drive its numbers, and examine the fine balance between promoting gambling tourism and not positioning ourselves as a gambling hub.
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Rafael Nadal’s illustrious career came to an end, as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on an emotional night in Malaga. Spanish great Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, recently announced the men’s team event would be the last of his career. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Matt Fitzgerald, Senior Content Editor, Tennis Channel, to take a look at the legacy the ‘King of Clay’ leaves behind. They look ahead to who might succeed him as a tennis great.
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Shi Ruxin, founder and CEO of tech company Xintesys, shares how her ability to adapt to her circumstances paved her road to becoming a successful entrepreneur. From her earliest days helping her mother run her hawker stall, to being retrenched in her earlier corporate career, Ruxin recounts the most valuable lessons her journey has given her on tenacity, living with intentionality, and the value of family.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with Christopher Tan, Founder and CEO, Providend, about whether we should still tap on our CPF Special Accounts to save up money for retirement.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with transport analyst Terence Fan, who's also Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, SMU, about why COE premiums have dropped once more for most categories in the late November 2024 results.
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Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Tay Soo Sien speak with Darren Lew, Senior Principal Engineer with the Catchment and Waterways department, PUB, about how flood-resilient Singapore is.
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