Up for consideration this week…

Cruises have been called petri dishes and barred from countries for fear of spreading COVID-19. How badly will this billion-dollar industry get hit? (1:23)

What price can you put on a life…in the Philippines it’s about USD$200. What are the ethics of adoption in places of poverty? (8:50)

Also, a new therapeutic garden springs up in Telok Blangah - designed to help people interact with nature and improve their mental well-being. (14:02)

Finally, if the world’s got you down and you need a hug, a new service in Indonesia called Indocuddle might just be the answer. (17:55)

This week Steve is joined by Dawn Tan, host of Singapore Tonight that airs weekdays at 10pm.

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