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As the reality of a second Trump term sets in around the world, Southeast Asia in particular is beginning to assess the opportunities and consequences of the return of Trump and his “America First” agenda. Many Asian leaders moved to shore up ties with Donald Trump following his re-election, even as questions swirl about what his return to power will mean for the region.  So, how is Asia bracing for Donald Trump 2.0? On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Have you heard of people who actively avoid the news? A global study has suggested that more people are now turning away from news, because they find it depressing, relentless and boring. In fact, it’s said that news avoidance is now at record high levels. Audrey and Ryan discuss the factors that contribute to people's desire to switch off the news, and social media's role in all of this. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Mark Newton, CMT, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors shares his insights on whether markets are showing signs of fatigue post-election, how changes in policies moved the technicals in the markets historically, and whether small caps are set to outperform in the new Trump era. He also weighs in on consumer spending expectations with a second rate cut still on the cards as we head into December. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors; Getty Images

Martin Hennecke, Head of Asia Investment Advisory, St. James’s Place discusses how investors should position themselves for the coming months as markets price in the potential implications of tariffs and trade policies by President-elect Donald Trump. He also discusses the impact of a strong US dollar on Asia. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office shares his insights on whether there will be a continued push in stocks as we head closer to the close of 2024, whether retail investors are starting to get more on board with bitcoin, as well as a lookahead on the next earnings season. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Have you ever taken stock of how much you’re paying for your subscriptions? And do you remember all the things you’re subscribed to? With the rise of multiple platforms, signing up for subscriptions is as easy as a-b-c, but cancelling might not be so. Well, that's why one Korean startup created a platform allowing you to better keep tabs your subscriptions on one platform, cancel them with more ease, and designed to help consumers take control of their spending. On this episode of Morning Shot, Junha Jang, Head of Global Operations at Whatssub Co shares more.  Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Whatssub; pixabay & its talented community of contributors

We’re diving into a hot new workplace term - it’s called shift shock! Ever started a job and thought, “Wait, this isn’t what I signed up for?” Well, you’re not alone—this is a growing phenomenon, especially among younger workers who are all about finding the right fit. Audrey and Ryan explore why it’s happening, what you can do to avoid it, and how companies can do better too. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Omar Slim, Co-Head of Asia Fixed Income, PineBridge Investments discusses the implications of potential tariff wars for Asian markets and currencies, and whether the threat of trade disputes between the US and China could weigh on regional growth. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Our phones unlock at the sight of our faces; Google knows what we’re looking for; and our email finishes our sentences with uncanny accuracy. Generative AI and Large Language Models have taken the world by storm, with technology showing tremendous potential to automate various day-to-day tasks. In line with that, Singapore is positioning AI as a key growth engine with an additional S$1 billion investment in support of its National AI Strategy 2.0. However, the need for a robust pool of AI talent is often a roadblock for organisations looking to hop on the AI bandwagon. On this episode of Morning Shot, Laurence Liew, Director for AI Innovation at AI Singapore shares more about the recently launched AI Apprenticeship Programme Foundation which has been specially designed to equip aspiring AI engineers with the essential AI and software engineering knowledge and skills required for this rapidly evolving field. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Singapore education group MindChamps made history recently as the first to secure patent protection for its methodology across three major territories: the US, the UK, and Australia. Its approach revolves around a core belief: that the key to unlocking a child’s potential lies in the intersection of five literacies - Numerical, Language, Social, Emotional, and Musical. Hence, unlike traditional education, where each subject is neatly compartmentalised into its own silo, this methodology draws on the shared concepts between them, with the aim of drawing a synergy which helps to amplify learning across the board. On this episode of Breakfast Special, David Chiem, Founder CEO & Executive Chairman, MindChamps shares more about their research-based methodology. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: MindChamps