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A night-time cycling trend that started with four Chinese students riding 50km for soup dumplings blew out to a reported 100,000 to 200,000 people recently, jamming major roads, overwhelming a small tourist city and drawing the attention of authorities. Following that, Chinese officials imposed restrictions on bike hire after the huge gathering blocked a highway between Zhengzhou and Kaifeng. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert & Professor at Soka University shares his insights on the reasons behind concerns over this phenomenon. He also weighs in with a broader outlook on persistent youth unemployment in China and how Chinese youths should adjust their mindsets when it comes to job market expectations. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Ma Jian / VCG via Reuters

With the upcoming changes to retirement and re-employment ages, senior professionals possess a wealth of experience that can greatly benefit companies. However, sometimes they may face the risk of being sidelined during workforce reductions. To effectively leverage their skills and knowledge, companies should prioritise strategies that recognize the value of senior team members. What practical approaches can help organisations support these valuable employees and ensure they remain engaged while contributing meaningfully to the workforce? We will be speaking with an experienced senior, who believes in continuing to work beyond the traditional retirement age. He is Stephen Lin, Asian Regional Managing Partner of the Haines Centre for Strategic - who once led over 700 technicians in Singapore’s Navy before going on to guide global organisations in strategic management, exemplifying a deep commitment to leadership and transformation across sectors.  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.

From residential homes to award-winning commercial spaces, one homegrown interior design studio has built a strong reputation, winning international awards and expanding its reach across the region. The co-founder’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience and vision, with successful collaborations on major projects like the LVMH Fashion Group’s Bangkok office. Her story is one of perseverance, beginning in a modest one-room flat, and now shaping the future of design in the region. How do these early experiences continue to shape her leadership and vision for the studio’s growth? Here's our conversation with Renee Lim, Co-Founder, Lemonfridge Studio 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.

Several notable companies are set to release their earnings this week, including Walmart, Nvidia, Baidu and ST Engineering. Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore weighs in on what to look out for, and what’s in store for Singapore’s economy as we head closer to Christmas. Presented and edited by Audrey Siek Produced by Yeo Kaiting

Have you deleted any apps this year? As we close into the end of the year, let's into the year’s biggest mobile app trends. Stick around to find out if your favorite apps made the cut—or if they are hitting the chopping block for people around the world! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management discusses how investors are starting to scale back their bets on a mid-December rate cut, as well as how he is positioned for 2025 with the latest US election results. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore-based Matwerkz Technologies has emerged as the grand winner of SLINGSHOT 2024, Enterprise Singapore's renowned deep tech competition. With its innovative product, Thermorphous at the forefront, Matwerkz is setting new standards for battery safety and efficiency, backed by Enterprise Singapore's expansive support. What does this win signify for Matwerkz, and how does Enterprise Singapore envision the path for deep tech innovation moving forward?  Here's our conversation with Dr Leong Yew Wei, Founder and CEO, Matwerkz Technologies &Cindy Ngiam, Director for Startup Ecosystem and Community, Enterprise Singapore. 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.

This week's quiz is airline themed, as school holidays kick off and people head out for their vacations! We know some really, really famous ones, but how many famous slogans do you know from airline carriers worldwide? Audrey puts Ryan to the test; and makes a blunder at the end! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

2024 is "virtually certain" to be the hottest on record. In recent months, the world has seen back-to-back hurricanes, catastrophic flooding, devastating typhoons and severe drought. It is against this backdrop that global leaders gather at the COP29 UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, where a draft text of the new climate finance target was published. The finance agreement - also known as the New Collective Quantified Goal - would apply when the current US$100bn per annum target ends in 2025, and will be crucial for scaling up finance for climate action around the world. With more than a week of talks ahead, the final outcome is still uncertain. However, the text contains many options still under consideration, as world leaders and negotiators work out a new financial target to support developing countries in their climate actions post-2025. On this episode of Climate Connections, Sophie Sirtaine, CEO of CGAP - an international partnership housed in the World Bank Group, dedicated to promoting inclusive financial ecosystems - weighs in on what’s at stake. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: Unsplash/Atul Pandey Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

We've all heard that famous quote: "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Is it? With intermittent fasting on the rise, which is also supposed to have many benefits to improve heart health, that means not eating until brunch or lunch time. So, which is better? Audrey and Ryan discuss the pros to having an early meal, and what studies actually say about eating early. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors