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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election held on Sunday (27th October). According to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, the Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan for all but four years since 1955, lost more than 50 seats in an election for the House of Representatives, the influential lower chamber of Parliament. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party remains the top party in Japan’s parliament, and a change of government is not expected but falling short of a majority could make it difficult for Ishiba to get his party’s policies through parliament. Official results are expected later today (28th October) On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Advisor to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet and Specially Appointed Professor at the University of Tsukuba shares his analysis on what’s in store for Japan’s political landscape moving forward.  Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

If you have siblings or kids, ever wondered if your birth order might explain those classic sibling dynamics? Audrey (youngest) and Ryan (middle) talk about the famous Birth Order Theory, and explore whether being the firstborn, middle child, youngest, or an only child might just shape our personalities more than we think! Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Airport lounges have long been associated with exclusivity, but in 1998, the Plaza Premium Group (PPG) changed that when they introduced the world’s first pay-per-use airport lounge, opening the doors to all travellers. Today, as the world’s largest airport hospitality services provider, PPG continues to shape the future of airport experiences and has expanded since the pandemic. What makes its journey especially interesting is its leadership transition. A pair of siblings are now driving the company’s evolution, blending innovation with the legacy left by their father. How do they continue to build on this global success while navigating the unique dynamics of a family business? Here's our conversation with Song Mei Mei, Chief Transformation Officer, Plaza Premium Group & Jonathan Song, Chief Commercial Officer, Plaza Premium Group. 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.

Overnight, the softer US dollar and a pause in US Treasury yield rally offer a pocket of relief for global markets, but it could be the calm before the storm as we have Japan’s general elections looming. With more tech earnings coming up next week, and the US elections just less than two weeks away, what does all this mean for markets? Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist, AMP Capital weighs in with Yeap Junrong. Produced and Presented by Yeap Junrong Edited by Audrey Siek

Jason Britton, Founder & CIO, Reflection Asset Management shares his insights on whether the bullish momentum with the US Dollar will continue, why the sterling and euro are reacting so differently from the US Dollar, and whether the Fed will be pressured to keep current rates in the coming months. He also weighs in on the carry trade and upcoming Magnificent Seven earnings expected in the week ahead. Presented by: Yeap Junrong Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

With the rise in cost of living and inflation, prices of groceries are off the charts these days. But most of us are guilty of buying stuff and leaving them in the fridge... and before you know it, your food goes bad. But now, Tiktokers are trying to curb this wastage with something called The Pantry Challenge. For a set period of time, you commit to eating only what you already have in your home! Can you do it? Presented by Audrey Siek Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Industrial waste makes up at least 50% of waste generated globally. And much of that waste is the result of poor quality products from manufacturing processes, as well as the sheer complexity of manufacturing and supply chain management.  As consumer awareness about the environmental impacts of waste increases, recycling is expected to grow considerably in the coming years. By 2032, the global waste recycling services market is forecast to have surpassed a value of US$90 billion, registering a compound annual growth rate of 4.7 percent during the forecast period 2023 to 2032. But cost is often an issue. So, what can be done to scale up recycling within industries? On this episode of Climate Connections, Susie Burrage, President, Bureau of International Recycling, who will be actively involved in the World Recycling Convention, held in Singapore from 28th to 29th October, shares her perspectives of being a fourth-generation recycler. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo & music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital shares her insights on where markets are headed on the inflation front, pressure faced by mega cap tech names, how investors are pricing in the US Presidential Election, and what's happening with the credit spreads right now. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The United States has for the first time said it has seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, a move that could mark a significant escalation in Russia's war against its neighbour. In the latest of developments, South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul, to criticise Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine. This comes just a week after we heard reports of North Korea blowing up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South, with Pyongyang’s military vowing to permanently seal its southern border. On this episode of Morning Shot, Oh Joon, Professor of United Nations Studies at Kyung Hee University shares his insights on the escalating tensions between South and North Korea. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier discusses why he is still overweight on Japan in his equity allocation and what is in store for India as well as China market.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang