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Phillip Streible, Chief Market Strategist at Blue Line Futures shares his insights on how Biden pulling out of the 2024 Presidential race is shaking up the markets, whether last week's rotation away from tech is seeing a reversal, as well as safe haven currencies and commodities. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

Sean Teo, Sales Trader, SAXO Singapore discusses how markets are pricing the news that Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee. He also unpacks the global IT outage that sent ripples through various industries last Friday. Produce/presented: Ryan Huang

Over the past week, China’s third plenum has been closely watched for hints on its top leadership's thinking and policy directions for the coming years, as China continues to battle a troubled domestic and external landscape. Following the closed-door meeting, Beijing released a lengthy document outlining sweeping reforms ranging from governance to the economy and social welfare over the next five years.  On this episode of Morning Shot, Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief at The Straits Times and Erica Tay, Director of Macro Research at Maybank share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Did you know that your brain as a computer could store 2.5 million gigabytes or 300 years worth of TV shows?!?! Our most complex (and fattiest) of organs has been meticulously studied over the decades, with one theory in particular falling under the microscope: the idea that each of us is left-brain or right-brain dominant. So what are the characteristics of left/right brain dominant people, and how true is the abovementioned theory? On World Brain Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey give you something to think about. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matthieu Rolin, Senior Portfolio Manager, Thematics Asset Management runs a fund which invests in companies that offers products and services for the physical and digital protection of individuals, businesses, and governments. He shares why this makes a compelling option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and hedge against market volatility. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

The gender gap in STEM persists. But industry leaders like Micron Technology are taking action. In our conversation with Sim Cher Whee, Vice President, People Strategy, Technology and Talent Acquisition, Micron Technology, we talk about their efforts such as their Chip Camp initiative and how it’s empowering girls to become the future of technology, the company’s vision for bridging the gender gap and the exciting future of semiconductors. 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.

If someone told you that they don’t sleep in the same bedroom as their spouse or partner, what would your initial reaction be? Now, more couples and experts are coming out to kill what they call an outdated stigma, and are swearing by the benefits of sleeping in separate rooms,and that youcan still have a very healthy relationship! Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about their sleep arrangements, who snores, and how sleep scientists say it's a-OK! Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Imagine experiencing climate change effects first-hand right under the hole in the ozone layer.  That's something that most people would not be able to fathom, but celebrated British polar explorer Robert Swan, the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles unassisted, experienced just that.   On his very first expedition to the South Pole in the 1980s, the prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light during parts of the trip which were directly under that ozone layer hole - permanently altered his eye colour from dark blue to light blue. Some years on, his team nearly drowned at the North Pole due to the premature melting of glaciers in the Arctic. Robert later founded the 2041 Foundation, an initiative dedicated to the preservation of Antarctica. Fast forward decades later, Robert's son, Barney Swan is following in his father's footsteps. In 2017, Barney became the first person to walk the South Pole powered only by renewable energy. Today, Barney himself is on a mission to combat climate change through his non-profit, ClimateForce, with a seven-year mission to reduce 360 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before 2025. On this episode of Climate Connections, Barney Swan, CEO of ClimateForce shares his personal insights walking on this green journey with his father. Robert Swan was a speaker at Ecosperity Week 2024, aimed at being a metaphoric springboard to accelerate climate and nature-positive action, seeking to deepen the collective ownership and commitment needed across all stakeholders, with a focus on radical yet regenerative solutions, to restore the one planet we call home. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Barney & Robert Swan Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Special thanks to Temasek for making this possible.

Are you a good listener?  On World Listening Day, Emaad puts Ryan and Audrey's listening skills to the test with a fun, but revealing exercise. Tune in to find out how they fared and to learn what makes a good active listener, including simple steps you can follow. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Louisa Fok, China Equity Strategist, Bank of Singapore discusses how investors should approach Chinese markets, as President Xi Jinping gets ready to lay out his vision for the economy post-Plenum. Following a rise of 4% in the MSCI China in 1H2024, she outlines some of the supportive factors for some sectors, especially Internet and platform companies. We also examine how much of headwinds trade tensions and tariffs may pose in the coming months. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang