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Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments discusses some of the unstoppable trends to watch such ad AI-propelled digitization, energy transition, healthcare and G2 polarization. Produced/presented: Ryan Huang

Extensive clean-up measures are underway to mitigate the impact of a 400-tonne oil spill caused by the collision between a dredging boat and a bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal. With the removal of oil from the sea and oil-soaked sand from affected beaches largely completed, authorities are moving on to the next phase of clean-up, which will be more complex and is expected to take around three months. This will involve cleaning up oil remnants in places that are not easily accessible, such as rock bunds and breakwaters, where oil could be trapped in crevices or deeper below the sand. Given the scale of the oil spill and other regional environmental challenges, what sort of longer term impact could we see in our marine ecosystem and fish farm business, and how can we better mitigate the negative implications?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Chester Gan, Marine Programme Lead, WWF-Singapore shares his insights.  Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AP/Suhaimi Abdullah

Think flowers are just for females? Well, think again! Meet the male florist who defied expectations and transformed his family's shop into a million-dollar business. Celebrating his 10th year since taking over the reins from his parents, he shares more about his journey, the unique approach to floral artistry leading to that impressive milestone, how he builds his team, the current trends of the floral industry and how he's redefining the world of blooms. Here's our conversation with Stanley Tan, CEO, Windflower Florist. 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. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Do you feel lonely sometimes? If you do, you're definitely not alone. A report released by the Gallup State of the Global Workplace shows as many as 20% of employees globally experience daily loneliness. For those who always work from home and workers under the age of 35, loneliness is even more common at 22% and 25%.  It’s been called the loneliness epidemic. Not only is the global workforce experiencing loneliness, according to the Gallup poll, stress, sadness, and anger are also on the rise.  Audrey and Ryan talk about why this is going on, the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and what you can do to try to improve the situation. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses the major events for investors to watch out for including Australia's next inflation print that could prompt the RBA to hike rates, bucking the trend in the region. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new deal that includes a mutual defence pledge, one of Russia's most significant moves in Asia for years that Kim said amounted to an "alliance". Both leaders have promised that each country would come to the defence of the other if attacked. This comes against a backdrop where the United States and its Asian allies try to gauge how far Russia could deepen support for the only country to have tested a nuclear weapon this century.  Meanwhile, China has kept its silence on the deal but has so far refused to condemn the war and continues to trade with a heavily sanctioned Russia. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS and Andrew Nathan, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP

What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to traveling? A series of videos on social media of people saying no to those who asked to switch seats on the plane. Are all seats created equal (is it cool to ask to trade your middle seat for an exit row aisle seat?), and is alright for you to just simply say, "No thank you!"? Also, what do you do if nature calls and your neighbour is asleep? Is there a polite way to recline your seat? Audrey and Ryan talk about good practices, and how we can all be kind to one another while traveling! Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Influenced by the ancient Chinese wisdom, this tech industry veteran with more than 30 years experience, has forged a path that demonstrates the enduring power of philosophy in shaping visionary leadership. He believes in advocating the art of winning hearts and minds and has implemented this by seamlessly blending ancient wisdom with modern business strategies. This has created a workplace culture where empowerment, trust, and meritocracy reign supreme, driving innovation and fostering a collaborative environment where employees thrive. Ken Soh, CEO, Athena Dynamics & SGTech Chair for Cybersecurity shares more about that wisdom, the latest amendment in the Singapore's Cybersecurity Act 2018 and future trends of cybersecurity that will ensure a more robust protection for all businesses and institutions. 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. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Is your data a sleeping giant? If the answer is yes, then you might want to find out how to awaken its hidden potential and turn it into a powerful revenue generator. Chan Chong Yang, Managing Director of ASEAN & GCN, Qlik unveils practical strategies to unlock the true value of your data and fuel significant business growth. 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.

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses what investors should look out for in the second half of the year that could derail markets from climbing higher. He also shares why there is more upside to gold's price rally. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang