The US Presidential Election will be decided just days ahead of the world's most important climate negotiations at COP29.

Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump have divergent views on major foreign policy issues, including climate change, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

But be it a Harris or Trump presidency, there is no doubt that the new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges.

On part two of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Kal Raustiala, Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law at UCLA Law School and Director of the UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations shares his insights on how the outcome of the US Presidential Election will shape how the United States tackles global issues in the coming four years.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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As compact living spaces and white flats, an open housing concept, trend across Singapore’s residential landscape, opportunities arise for creative and sustainable design solutions tailored to urban lifestyles.

A Japanese home brand LIXIL is at the forefront, bringing adaptable, efficient innovations to the region.

Here, LIXIL’s Global Design Centre lead in Asia delves into the transformative power of personalised, sustainable designs that shape not only the look but also the cost and environmental footprint of modern homes.

Here's the conversation with Antoine Besseyre des Horts,  Leader for LIXIL Global Design in Asia.

Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

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Today's quiz is all about audio branding; when our minds can instantly identify certain sounds of iconic brands.

Many big companies use audio or sonic branding as part of modern marketing - usually in the form of short sounds or jingles and their logo would pop up along with it.

Audrey puts Ryan to the test to see how many iconic brands he can identify. Play along!

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

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With less than a month to go in the race to the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a neck-to-neck final sprint. 

Just recently, we witnessed an even-tempered and policy-focused vice-presidential debate - with few political body blows between their running mates, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.

With polling averages showing all seven battleground states nearly tied, what else must the candidates do to capture the much-needed vote share to emerge victorious?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College shares her insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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Have you ever thought about how often you mindlessly scroll through social media on a daily basis, and what kind of content makes you take a pause to watch, read or even engage? 

In a world that’s exploding with content, what exactly differentiates you from other content creators?

On this episode of Morning Shot, we decipher all that with SPH Media’s Head of Content Marketing & Lifestyle Media, Phin Wong - who had recently bagged several prestigious wins, including getting named as Content Leader of the Year at the International Drum Awards.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses how investors should reposition for a year of lower rates, as well as how to tap on the emerging trends of "quiet luxury" and "next generation infrastructure".

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We couldn’t believe the amazing story of survival out of the Alaska Airlines fiasco last week. Yes, no one was hurt; but a passenger’s iPhone was found fully functional after it flew off the Boeing 737 Max 9 and fell 4700m onto the street below. 

There have been many tales of smartphones making it through some harrowing stuff – including one that was at the bottom of a lake for 6 months.

Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about some expert tips on how you can try to maximise your phone’s chances of survival.

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

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Local or an overseas university? 

This question often pops up when students receive their A levels or IB results yearly.

What should parents look at when they consider the option of sending their children abroad? 

In this Breakfast Special, we discuss with Emma Chen, Marketing Manager, IDP Education Singapore & Elaine Koh, Recruitment Coordinator (Asia), of the University of Sydney, on the benefits of studying abroad and unveil exciting details about the largest education fair in Singapore in January (2024). 

Presented by Ryan Huang

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Ken Wong, Client Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments to discuss how 2024 is set to be a year of transitions for investors to navigate. As the world looks to potential interest rate cuts down the line, Eastspring believes that some of the global economy’s earlier resilience will give way, as the full effect of restrictive monetary policy kicks in.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

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Being pelted with eggs and fish and paraded through the streets, abstaining from using the bathroom for three days, and having feet whipped with fish and canes.

No, these aren't just random acts of bravery or (some might say) foolishness. 

Yes, they are quirky wedding traditions around the globe that continue to be upheld. 

Emaad, Audrey and Ryan share their thoughts on these strange customs welcoming couples into the realm of married life.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang 

Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar

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2024 is set to be a pivotal year for the United States as Americans head to the ballot boxes to elect their next President. Will we see a Biden-Trump rematch, and what’s at stake?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Austin Sarat, Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College unpacks the latest out of the US ahead of the GOP ballot in Iowa.

Presented by: Audrey Siek

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Amidst the surge in global space activity, we explore the ambitions of a Singapore-headquartered rocket propulsion and space launch start-up, which aims to redefine norms, combining innovation and determination.

From tackling challenges in the early days to envisioning a role in human space exploration, Simon Gwozdz, Founder & CEO, Equatorial Space Systems, shares what got him started and his aspirations to etch a lasting mark in the race to space. 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

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Highlights:

(0.13) Introduction

(1.26) What inspired you behind this space venture?

(2.54) What kept you going despite the challenges including the pandemic?

(4.19) What exactly do you do, and what do you hope to achieve?

(4.57) What sets you apart from other startups?

(5.47) Please elaborate on your patented tech.

(6.44) How safe are these rockets?

(7.26) What is the significance of your first commercially built prototype rocket test flight?

(8.19) What are the advantages of having a global presence in the space industry?

(9.13) Funding, are you facing any difficulties?

(10.08) How do you envision the role of Equatorial in the broader landscape of space exploration, including the goal of eventually sending humans into space?

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Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research Services shares his insights on the Magnificent Seven, how the market is pricing in on small, mid and bigger cap stocks, whether 2024 will be a year of normalisation and the areas of focus on investors' minds as the Fed signals rate cuts in the coming months.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

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Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com, recaps better-than-forecasted U.S. non-farm payroll data and its potential impact on markets and future Fed moves on interest rate cuts. He also gives his opinion on expectations for U.S. and China inflation numbers and Wall Street's Q4 earnings season, which gets underway on Friday.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

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Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses how markets are set up for the week after a stronger than expected NFP reading for September, and also previews the US earnings season to kick off on Friday with banks leading the charge.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

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This may shock you: but according to Dollars and Sense, 66% of Singaporeans in their 20s (and 53% of those in their 30s) have a side hustle! Main reason cited is because their regular full-time job just doesn't pay enough to counter inflation and the high cost of living.

Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about their own experiences, the most common side hustles and some unconventional jobs you can find today.

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

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From mixing chemicals in a lab to shaping sustainable financing strategies, our C-Suite guest’s career is a fusion of diverse experiences.

Anju Abrol, CEO and Head of Wholesale Banking Asia Pacific, ING shares about her transitions, delving into the intersection of science and finance, and uncovering ING's vision for 2024. 

She is also a great poker player, Top 100 in India in fact and she sheds light on how that helps her in reading the room and her leadership approach.

Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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A groundbreaking national climate change study has found that the weather here in Singapore is set to get even hotter by the end of this century.

You might also want to bring along brollies each time you go out during the wetter months, because we’ll also be seeing wetter weather during the rainy season. And meanwhile, dry spells will also get more frequent and last for longer. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Aurel Moise, Head, Department of Climate Research, Centre for Climate Research Singapore unpacks what all of that means for us here on the little red dot.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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In today's competitive business landscape, companies are turning to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to attract and retain talent, fostering an ownership mindset.

We draw some insights from an e-commerce brand builder that recently completed a company-wide ESOP buyback.

Our guest JJ Chai, Co-founder, Rainforest, shares the benefits, mechanics, considerations, setup procedures, potential drawbacks, implications for departing employees, and tax aspects of ESOPs.

We unpack of that in our weekly Biz-How-To segment where we share this guide for businesses considering this employee-centric approach.

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We all know someone in our circle who fancies that odd combination of pineapple on pizza.

But what about other strange food pairings? Think blueberries with steak. Or coca cola with chicken. Maybe even peanut butter with your burger?

On Breakfast Bites, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into these and other weirdly successful gastronomical fusions that you may want to experiment with in your free time.

Bon Appetit!

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar

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Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses why Shariah investing is set to become more popular amid growing interest to align investments with ESG values. He also shares why he sees better value in Asia ex-Japan stocks which have the potential to play catch up to global peers.

Edited/Presented: Ryan Huang

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In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we look at a family's journey from making scents at home during the pandemic to owning a successful brick and mortar store at the new Changi Airport Terminal 2 in Singapore in just 3 years.

The pair of mom and daughter, Delphine Tan, Founder, Lynk Fragrances & Datina Wee, Founder, Lynk Fragrances, share their journey as well as the exciting plans ahead in 2024.

Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Ben Emons, Senior Portfolio Manager at NewEdge Wealth weighs in on the rocky start for markets in the first few days of the new year, impact of global uncertainties and conflicts on the oil sector, expectations of Fed rate cuts and what's on his playbook in 2024.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

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Changes in climate and the effects resulting from climate change control how plants grow, how animals behave, which organisms thrive, and how they interact with the physical environment, especially within forests.

Through the fossils that ancient forests left behind, scientists who have tracked their movements over decades say that heat stress is one of key factors pushing forests to migrate. But with global warming rising at an unprecedented rate, can forests move fast enough to escape climate change? 

On this episode of Climate Connections, Shawn Lum, Senior Lecturer, Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University shares his insights on the resilience levels of plant species in forests and how tropical forests are holding up compared with their counterparts.

Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar

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Photos: Yeo Kai Ting

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Alicia García Herrero, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, speaks about the impact of China’s slowdown on Asian economies; the outlook for trade performance in Asia in 2024; cyclical opportunities and risks in the region this year; and how Fed rate cuts will affect Asian currencies and economies.

Presented by Ryan Huang

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

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From spending weekends in car workshops to driving digital transformation across Asia Pacific, this tech leader’s journey is a blend of passion and business acumen.

Having restored rare vintage cars and volunteered as a rugby coach in a school while juggling a high-profile corporate role, his dynamic approach extends into his leadership style, especially as he helps businesses navigate the AI revolution.

With AI set to redefine industries, what must businesses in Singapore do to stay ahead of the curve?

Here's our conversation with Terry Smagh, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan, Infor. 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar 

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She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Taimur Baig, Chief Economist, DBS Bank shares his outlook for digital assets and discusses the asset correlations are evolving around cryptocurrencies and how much they will be driven by wars, regulation, and inflation this year.

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Singapore’s labour movement recently refreshed their leadership slate, with veteran health union leader K Thanaletchimi taking over Mary Liew as the President of the National Trades Union Congress. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, K Thanaletchimi shares more about her key focus areas to ensure workers’ voices are heard.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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Calling all bubble tea fans! Now you’ll know exactly how healthy (or unhealthy) your favourite drink is, thanks to the new Nutrigrade labels that have been implemented on freshly made beverages. How will this new system and its advertising limitations help us all get healthier? 

Ryan, Emaad and Audrey share their favourite drinks on today's Breakfast bites.

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek 

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The new CEO of OrangeTee & Tie, Justin Quek, sheds light on Singapore's property outlook for 2024, covering market highlights, interest rate cuts, developer strategies, transformation in the west side, like the Jurong Lake District, as well as Chinatown and buyer sentiments and preferences.

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Cole Smead, CEO & Portfolio Manager, Smead Capital Management shares his insights on the economy and wages, Fed movements and rate decisions, whether the AI buzz will die down, and how 2024 looks like for banks as interest rates get pushed down.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

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Who would've thought wearing wet socks at night could potentially add some years on to your lifespan? 

To commemorate International Mind-Body Wellness Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some of the more unconventional yet simple habits we can all embrace to live a longer, healthier life on Breakfast Bites.

Nighttime wet socks aside, think sleeping on the floor, walking barefoot, talking to yourself and even fidgeting!

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar

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Since 2018, Artisan Green, a pioneer in hydroponics farming, has been at the forefront of advancing vertical farming and sustainable agriculture.

Now, they're taking it to the next level by partnering with the tech giant Siemens.

We sit down with Ray Poh, Founder of Artisan Green, and Isabel Chong, Head of Digital Industries, ASEAN, Siemens, to delve into their groundbreaking partnership, discuss their goals, and explore their shared vision for a resilient and secure food future in Singapore.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Those who have been out shopping since the new year started would have realised that the 1% GST hike has kicked in since January 1st. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Sumit Agarwal from National University of Singapore’s School of Business shares his insights on how much impact that will have on consumers and businesses, and how you can better manage your expenditure.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group shares his insights on the mixed performance investors are seeing in the markets right now, how much the small caps performance reflect how the US economy is faring and investors' risk appetite for cryptocurrency as bitcoin celebrates its 15th birthday today.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

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Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA, recaps the performance of the US stock market (equities, bonds, rates) for 2023; discusses key drivers of stock market performance in the new year; the chances of a potential recession; key events to watch out for this week; and what could drive a recovery in Chinese markets in 2024.

Presented by Willie Keng

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

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On World Cotton Day, Emaad and Ryan delve into the origins of this valuable material, its common properties, and some creative uses of cotton balls to trouble-shoot everyday issues!

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Edited by Emaad Akhtar

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As we ring in the new year, resolutions are pretty common as we set goals for ourselves. What are the most common ones worldwide? (Hint: If you plan on prioritising mental health, you're among 80% of goal-setting adults!) And, let's be honest: how many of us actually keep it up past February?

Emaad, Audrey and Willie share their personal goals on the first Breakfast show of the year, and tips on HOW to stick to your resolutions on today's breakfast bites!

Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Willie Keng

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek 

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In Singapore's high-pressure academic environment, children often lose out on the joys of childhood.

We explore an e-learning startup’s mission to transform math education, using technology and gamification to assist young learners and restore the joy of learning.

Charis Chio, Founder, Smartli shares her insights on supporting your child's education, improving balance and mental wellbeing in Singapore.

Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Singapore may just be a little red dot but it stands tall among giants on the international stage on many fronts. But what earned us that seat at the table? 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University shares his insights on Singapore's imminent political leadership transition.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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Ian Leong, CEO, Tiger Brokers (Singapore) shares the client trends he's observed in the past year, and how he intends to strengthen the broker's foothold in an increasingly competitive brokerage scene. He also shares what makes Tiger stand out from the crowd, on the back of winning the “Best Retail Broker” title at the SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards 2023.

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In this episode of family-run business on Mind Your Business, we look at how a homegrown iced popsicle brand is reshaping the frozen treat scene, answering Singapore’s call to battle sugar intake with their healthier offerings, as well as introducing a more environmentally friendly packaging to help tackle climate crisis.

Glen Lee, Co-Founder and Sales & Marketing Director, Frozt & Terence Lee, Co-Founder and Food Manufacturing and Operations Director, Frozt, the pair of brothers who are revolutionising this childhood classic delight, also share more about how they got their brand name, flavours for the local and overseas customers, automation as well as their favourite flavours.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Highlights:

(0.16) Introduction

(1.41) What's the origin of "Frozt"

(2.21) What is one key milestone since you started your journey?

(3.48) How do you balance sweet treats being healthy?

(6.17) Tell us more about switching from plastic to paper packaging?

(7.17) How has automation such as robots helped your business?

(9.58) Tell us about your expansion to Vietnam, with the support of Enterprise Singapore

(12.09) How do you adapt your flavours to a diverse pool of customers globally?

(12.43) What is your favourite flavours personally?

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Did you know that cows burp and fart just like humans? 

Each time a cow burps or passes out gas, a little puff of methane wafts into the atmosphere. In fact, a single cow can produce 70 to 120 kg of methane a year. 

On this episode of Climate Connections, we shine a spotlight on 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist Sam Elsom, Co-Founder and CEO of Sea Forest - a climate startup that has come up with a way to utilise red seaweed to reduce methane emissions from cows and other livestock.

Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Voiced by: Audrey Siek

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Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize

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Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge Group shares her expert analysis on whether investors should be expecting a positive spillover effect in the tech sector in the new year, how lower rates in 2024 will drive consumer spending trends, energy prices, as well as names that are on the top of her radar as we ring in the new year.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

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Anna Marrs, Group President of Global Commercial Services and Credit & Fraud Risk, at American Express looks at the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Finance and how AMEX will leverage its recently launched Singapore Decision Science Centre of Excellence.

Presented/edited: Ryan Huang

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CBRE's latest research has revealed a seismic shift in APAC’s commercial real estate, driven by the exponential growth of electric vehicle (EV) sales.

With projections indicating a staggering 10 million public charging points by 2030, the landscape is poised for transformation.

However, our scrutiny of Singapore's infrastructure shows a limited number of charging stations in malls and commercial buildings, raising questions about property owners' strategies.

We explore CBRE's insights with Sidharth Dhawan, Regional Head of Alternatives - Automotive & Flex, Asia Pacific, CBRE, unveiling both the promising opportunities and the challenges that lie at the intersection of EVs and commercial real estate in the dynamic Asia Pacific region. 

Presented by Ryan Huang

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Mark Matthews, Managing Director & Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer shares his insights on the factors that are driving earnings growth, production gains on the AI front, and how investors should get ready for the new cycle of normalisation.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

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China’s Golden Week holiday is often seen as an important time of the year to gauge China’s domestic demand, including retail and box office sales, tourism and catering. 

This has taken on extra significance this year, with economists and traders looking to see if President Xi Jinping’s latest stimulus blitz can reinvigorate the country’s downcast consumers.

So, how golden is this year’s Golden Week for the world’s second largest economy? 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Zhou Hao, Chief Economist, Research Department, Guotai Junan International shares his insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

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Steep price cuts and bargain hunts are becoming the new norm in China. And that comes amid falling pork prices to multi-year lows.

On episode of Morning Shot, Dan Wang, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China shares her insights on how those developments are hardening China’s deflation battle.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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Euan Munro, CEO, Newton Investment Management discusses where within income investing, he sees opportunities for investors looking for stable returns and the opportunity to compound income over time. He also highlights why he likes growth areas including technology, consumer, and healthcare.

Presented/Edited: Ryan Huang

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