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In an increasingly multi-polarised world, what must countries do to find their standing, and balance between seemingly different views?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow from the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore shares his expert analysis. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

In the post-pandemic landscape, empathetic leadership is at the forefront as companies adopt a holistic approach to Human Resources management. For a HR company, which has always prioritised its people over business, this paradigm shift is not an issue. Gordon Ng, CEO of Talenox shares more about its transformative journey and how it emphasizes people over business.   Presented by Ryan Huang and 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. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

In this episode of UOB ASEAN Conversations, Tan Min Yeow, Head of Singapore Cards and Payments, UOB, sheds light on how ASEAN consumers are shaping their preferences for travel and lifestyle for this year end period, and how UOB has tailored its strategies to stay relevant.  Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Mitul Kotecha, Head of Asia FX and Rates Strategy, Barclays, weighs in on his shift towards a more dovish expectation with respect to Fed rate cuts in 2024; factors driving a rebound in the USD in Q1 next year; potential winners and losers in the FX space in Asia moving forward; the resilience of the Singapore dollar; and whether the Japanese yen will continue to remain strong. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we delve into the heart of a construction legacy - a narrative that unfolds from the founding father’s self-taught skills of laying gas pipes, navigating closures, to relaunching and embracing the digital age. This isn't just a story, it's a vivid display of resilience, reinvention, and the uncharted territories shaping the evolution of civil engineering. The second-generation business owners, Tan Lih Woei, Director, Lih Ming Construction & Chris Tan, Director, Lih Ming Constructionshare about their transformative journey.  Presented by Ryan Huang and 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. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Gordon Johnson, CEO & Founder at GLJ Research shares his insights on the momentum of the market rally, investors' expectations revolving the Fed's latest signals on interest rate cuts in 2024, sectors that investors should rotate away from, as well as investors' sentiments surrounding oil and gold.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

A little climate threat lurks in the form of a substance with a sight and smell that we are hardwired to be disgusted with - sewage. Little is known about the real extent of industrial discharge that ends up in our wastewater systems, but researchers have found that untreated sewage discharge brings more harm to the environment and living communities than surrounding land use. But, wastewater management isn’t always affordable or accessible. And to top things off, it consumes more energy than you think.  In this episode of Climate Connections, find out how 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist, Orianna Bretschger, Co-Founder & CEO of Aquacycl is reinventing the entire wastewater treatment process to make it simpler and friendlier to the planet. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP, weighs in on the upside for Asian markets on the back of the Fed's latest interest rate decision; the reasons behind Australia's first budget surplus in 15 years; the trajectory of the US dollar and its cascading impacts on other currencies; the winners and losers on the ASX; and why customers in Australia may one day be charged for using banknotes. Presented by Sean Cheong Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Chartered Market Technician, Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his analysis on expected effects of the Fed’s acknowledgement that the inflation “has eased” over the past year, how the rate cut dot plot would potentially look, how cautious investors should be as US equity valuations remain frothy compared with historical standards, and how bullish election-year seasonality will be for the markets in 2024. Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are escalating with both Koreas launching spy satellites into orbit in recent weeks. On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Daniel Pinkston, Lecturer of International Relations, Troy University shares his insights on the risk of an “armed clash” erupting as some analysts have warned, as well as the signals those satellites send. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)