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Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco shares her perspective on the latest market reactions as Biden and McCarthy appear near to deal on US debt ceiling as default looms, the seeming disconnect between what the Fed is projecting versus what the market is expecting, an outlook on how China's scaled-back growth is weighing on the markets, and whether AI has been overbought. Presented by: Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

It is time to say bye-bye to mundane PowerPoint presentations in the classrooms or workplaces for complex-related subjects such as coding and cybersecurity.  In this episode of Mind Your Business, we’ll be exploring the exciting world of game-based learning and its transformative impact.  But we are not referring to digital games that have gained popularity, we are talking about analog board games that create an immersive and interactive environment, making learning dynamic and real-world oriented. Aditya Batura, Chief Executive Officer of Codomo and Peter Membrey, Chief Engineer of VPN Technologies at ExpressVPN, one of the world's largest VPN providers, share with us about the intersection of game-based learning, coding, cybersecurity, and the power of analog gaming. Presenter: Lynlee Foo  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

With the Aussie Dollar testing support levels against the US Dollar, are there concerns of a bottom? Shane Oliver, Head of Investing Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP Capital weighs in on the currency as well as its impact on the markets Down Under. Presenter : Sean Cheong This podcast is edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Associate Professor Hannah Yee-Fen Lim, Division of Business Law, Nanyang Business School, NTU dives deep into the historical context and issues behind Meta's latest fine in EU over US data transfers and how much bite the company has in its intended appeal. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Brian Shannon, Chartered Market Technician & Owner of Alphatrends shares a analysis of the latest price action from the markets coming on the back of a spike in Nvidia shares in extended trading after a huge forecast beat driven by AI chip demand, what the technicals are signalling and where investors are likely to look in the coming days. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

On Mind Your Business, we look at the transformative journey of creating a sustainable future for our built environment. With the pressing need to address climate change and achieve net-zero carbon targets, our focus turns to the crucial steps we must take. Sylvia Koh-Gratton, Managing Director, KONE Singapore, tells us more about innovative solutions, technology advancements, and collaborative efforts that drive sustainable practices in construction and design to shape the future of our cities and buildings through sustainable initiatives. Presenter: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

We are midway through the week and market movements in Asia are mixed so far. The Nikkei hit a 33-year-high earlier this week while the Kospi has been on a winning streak. The Hang Seng, however is at its lowest level since March. Meanwhile, China's Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent (BAT) are starting to ramp up its efforts in A.I. How do we make smart decisions then and seek alpha with all of this happening around us? Lee Kian Soon, the CEO of Astral Asset Management, joins us on the Bigger Picture to share some insights. Presenter: Sean Cheong This podcast is edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

As the mercury hits record-high in Singapore and across other parts of the world, people and businesses alike are increasingly affected by the blistering heat in one way or another. Professor Benjamin Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU weighs in on the extent of the likely consequences should the searing heat exacerbate as climate change extends its grip on the planet. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares his perspective on whether the banking turmoil is gradually easing, if an expected consumer spending deterioration is on the cards especially as core inflation remains hot, and whether the recent NASDAQ outperformance was an anomaly. Presented by: Sean Cheong This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

Srini Nagarajan, British International Investment’s Managing Director and Head of Asia and Tom Moody, Southeast Asia Regional Director for Climate and Energy at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office shines a spotlight on climate financing, coming on the back of UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, British International Investment’s latest injection of funds to boost clean and sustainable economic growth in the Indo-Pacific.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)