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By 2050, over 70% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas, driving an enormous demand for concrete, especially in Asia. As concrete production is a leading contributor to global CO2 emissions, solutions are urgently needed to curb its environmental impact. One company, backed by Amazon and Microsoft, offers an innovative solution by capturing and injecting waste CO2 into concrete, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Could this be the breakthrough technology that will reshape the construction industry and help mitigate climate change? We find out more from Jocelyn Campbell, Regional Director of APAC, CarbonCure Technologies. 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, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

We scroll through tons of information everyday, but most of us do not always consciously go through them. But with the proliferation of digital media platforms, media literacy has grown in importance in the 21st century.  Just recently, a survey by global market research firm Milieu Insight found that almost four in five Singapore students aged below 18 believe that their schools should include media literacy classes in the curriculum, and are mixed on current efforts such as games.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Carol Soon, Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies and Vice Chair of the Media Literacy Council shares her insights on how we can better discern the information we’re seeing online, and what can be done to build an eye for fake news. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: UC Davis College of Engineering

Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses why he believes the bull market in equities will continue during the quarter with a broadening to laggard sectors. He also shares why he is turning more bullish on Chinese equities - after holding a long-term overweight call on China stocks.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

China's struggling economy has had one costly consequence - a rising youth unemployment rate. Fed up with the lack of job opportunities in urban cities, the country's Gen Z and millennials are increasingly publicizing their discontentment, documenting their rural day-to-day "retirement" lives on social media. Emaad and Ryan dive deeper into this growing trend. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In the crowded food industry, one salad bar is proving that business can be a force for good. By combining healthy, accessible meals with a socially conscious mission, this company has grown rapidly while staying true to its values. Recently recognized as a Company of Good and achieving Social Enterprise Status, how does this unique business continue to expand while making a positive difference? We speak with Charmaine Low, Owner & CEO, SMOL, founded in 2017, showing that small steps can lead to big change. 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.

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) Photo credits: Doug Mills, Haiyun Jiang, Jenn Ackerman & Kenny Holston /The New York Times

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

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  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.

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