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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s push for home-grown technology stole the spotlight as its Premier Li Qiang scales back presence at China’s biggest political gathering of the year. “Two Sessions” refers to China's annual parliamentary meetings, where the two main political bodies of China - the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - reveal plans for China's policies involving the economy, military, trade, diplomacy, the environment and more. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences takes a deep dive into the key issues. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST, AFP, Reuters/Tingshu Wang

If you have spent most of your career within either the private or public sector, the prospect of moving between sectors and adapting to a different culture and environment may be a daunting one. For example, are your skills transferable? And for public sector workers, especially those with little or no private sector experience, can face significant challenges in convincing employers that their skills and experience are transferable to a more commercial environment. Emily Tan, Chief Executive and Country Director, Thales Singapore shares how she successfully transitioned from the public sector to thrive in the private sector. Presented by Emaad Akhtar and 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

First impressions count.  And with research showing that a first impression is formed in just 7 seconds, it becomes necessary for businesses to 'wow' prospects or investors right off the mark. In this episode of Biz-How-To, Lim Ee Ling, Executive Director, Market Launch, 500 Global offers tips on how to craft a killer elevator pitch to impress investors within seconds. 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, discusses whether companies' motives for engaging in ESG practices have changed in the past year; what more can be done to improve gender diversity at the corporate level and the benefits of setting specific targets; and how Singapore stacks up internationally. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her expert opinions on the inflation return, why she's watching silver, oil and sugar, what junk bonds are telling investors about the risks in the economy, as well as the optimism surrounding big-tech right now even as we see growing calls for Google's CEO to step down. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Gifts are wonderful, especially when they surprise us at our doorstep. But recent perfume subscription scandals have left people cautious. And a pair of sisters, Sadira Yeong & Co-founder, Scentses + Co & Sabreena Yeong, Co-founder, Scentses + Co have broken the code and share tips on how to spot these red flags.  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

On International Women's Day, we cast our minds back in history to celebrate some of the famous female inventors humanity has witnessed. We feature the inventors of computer programming, the life raft, groundbreaking telecommunication research, monopoly and the first 100% solar-powered house! Emaad and Ryan explore further. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In the heart of Sumatra lies the Leuser Ecosystem - the last place on Earth where several of the key Sundaland mega-fauna species can still be found together: the tiger, orangutan, elephant, and rhino. But all that are under extreme threat due to unsustainable development.  In the spirit of International Women’s Day, on this episode of Climate Connections - we feature the Chairperson & Co-Founder of Forest Nature and Environment Aceh, Farwiza Farhan, a fearless female voice who has succeeded in advocating for law enforcement against companies operating illegally and launched a citizen lawsuit that empowers local communities to have meaningful involvement in policy making. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits:HAkA, Joel Sartore, Paul Hilton, Ruben Hoekstra, Junaidi Hanafiah, Citra Drone, leuserconservationforum IG Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

In line with International Women’s Day, 10 women will be inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame this year. The list is secret for now but we reveal 1 out of the 10 on this episode of Morning Shot ahead of the induction on Mar 8. It’s none other than Sylvia Toh, Pioneering humour writer and the Grandmother of Singlish. She shares more about her personal journey carving a career in humour writing and how she become the "Grandmother of Singlish". Koh Yan Ping, CEO, Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations also weighs in on the level of gender parity within workplaces in Singapore and what can be improved. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Graphics credits: SCWO & Independent Market via Facebook

David Dietze, Managing Principal & Senior Investment Strategist, Peapack Private Wealth Management shares his insights on the possibility of a soft landing, why he's got his eyes on Pfizer, and latest data in the Federal Reserve's Beige Book. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors