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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 Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

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

AI is rapidly evolving from a futuristic concept to a core component of today’s business strategies. Generative AI, in particular, is revolutionizing industries by reshaping roles, enhancing workflows, and sparking new innovations. As more companies adopt AI-driven solutions, the demand for AI-related skills is skyrocketing. So, how can individuals and businesses upskill themselves in this transformative field and prepare for an AI-powered future? Here's our conversation with Amos Tan, Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC Learning Hub. 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. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

In the wake of the pandemic, Singapore’s nightlife scene is at a crossroads. With the founders, who are former competitors, of iconic venues joining forces to create a first-of-its-kind all-in-one entertainment venue where you can work, dine and play high above Marina Bay, they aim to tackle the challenges of the current market while meeting the diverse needs of modern consumers. Can this new $12 million venture successfully revitalise Singapore’s nightlife and the entertainment sector? Here's our conversation with Joshua Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) & Phillip Poon, Co-Founder, Centre of the Universe (C.O.T.U) and Nightlife Expert. 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. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses the trajectory of oil and gold prices amid escalating Middle East tensions; whether China's latest set of stimulus measures will trigger a economic turnaround; the implications of US port strikes on the Fed's fight against inflation; and what this all means for the US dollar. Produced/Presented: Yeap Jun Rong

Singapore’s former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, after he was convicted of five charges, including obtaining gifts worth over S$400,000 over seven years, from two businessmen he considered his friends, as well as for obstructing justice. The sentencing comes more than a year after details of the probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau first came to light, and 10 months after Iswaran was first charged in court. On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law from the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University analyses the implications of this case on the public service, as well as the PAP. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: ST/Gavin Foo

Studies have shown that moving your facial muscles to form a smile (even if you fake it) generates positive emotions enhances your mood! Give it a try and see for yourself - no better time to experiment than on World Smile Day! Keep smiling! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President of independent financial research firm, CappThesis shares his expectations on unemployment data set to be released this week, implications of current events on the Fed's inflation fight, movements in the commodity space and whether the S&P 500 is likely to reach new highs at the end of this year. Presented by: Yeap Junrong Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer & Co-Founder, NovaPoint Capital shares his insights on the implications of a slew of bad news including Hurricane Helene and port workers strike across the East and Gulf Coasts; positivity surrounding AI stocks, as well as upcoming employment and non-farm payrolls data expected in the coming days. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AP/Ramon Espinosa, Bloomberg

Zane Aw, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses how much more upside the Straits Times Index has for the rest of the year. He also reviews the top winners and losers so far, and what will likely drive the STI further. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang