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Do you feel lonely sometimes? If you do, you're definitely not alone. A report released by the Gallup State of the Global Workplace shows as many as 20% of employees globally experience daily loneliness. For those who always work from home and workers under the age of 35, loneliness is even more common at 22% and 25%.  It’s been called the loneliness epidemic. Not only is the global workforce experiencing loneliness, according to the Gallup poll, stress, sadness, and anger are also on the rise.  Audrey and Ryan talk about why this is going on, the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and what you can do to try to improve the situation. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting discusses the major events for investors to watch out for including Australia's next inflation print that could prompt the RBA to hike rates, bucking the trend in the region. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new deal that includes a mutual defence pledge, one of Russia's most significant moves in Asia for years that Kim said amounted to an "alliance". Both leaders have promised that each country would come to the defence of the other if attacked. This comes against a backdrop where the United States and its Asian allies try to gauge how far Russia could deepen support for the only country to have tested a nuclear weapon this century.  Meanwhile, China has kept its silence on the deal but has so far refused to condemn the war and continues to trade with a heavily sanctioned Russia. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Ryu Yongwook, Assistant Professor from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS and Andrew Nathan, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to traveling? A series of videos on social media of people saying no to those who asked to switch seats on the plane. Are all seats created equal (is it cool to ask to trade your middle seat for an exit row aisle seat?), and is alright for you to just simply say, "No thank you!"? Also, what do you do if nature calls and your neighbour is asleep? Is there a polite way to recline your seat? Audrey and Ryan talk about good practices, and how we can all be kind to one another while traveling! Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Influenced by the ancient Chinese wisdom, this tech industry veteran with more than 30 years experience, has forged a path that demonstrates the enduring power of philosophy in shaping visionary leadership. He believes in advocating the art of winning hearts and minds and has implemented this by seamlessly blending ancient wisdom with modern business strategies. This has created a workplace culture where empowerment, trust, and meritocracy reign supreme, driving innovation and fostering a collaborative environment where employees thrive. Ken Soh, CEO, Athena Dynamics & SGTech Chair for Cybersecurity shares more about that wisdom, the latest amendment in the Singapore's Cybersecurity Act 2018 and future trends of cybersecurity that will ensure a more robust protection for all businesses and institutions. 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.

Is your data a sleeping giant? If the answer is yes, then you might want to find out how to awaken its hidden potential and turn it into a powerful revenue generator. Chan Chong Yang, Managing Director of ASEAN & GCN, Qlik unveils practical strategies to unlock the true value of your data and fuel significant business growth. 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.

Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses what investors should look out for in the second half of the year that could derail markets from climbing higher. He also shares why there is more upside to gold's price rally. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group shares her insights on the commodity bull run and the metals space. But, is all that glitters, gold? Michele also dives into what's on the shimmery horizon and how trends in that space correlates to how investors are reacting with Nvidia and the tech bandwagon.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The construction industry is getting a sustainable makeover! A forward-thinking construction company and a cutting-edge battery storage provider have joined forces, slashing costs and emissions by a staggering 80%. Lawrence Ng, Corporate EHS Manager, Wai Fong Construction& Oh Jun Rong, Founder and CEO, Infinity Cube share more about the innovative technology paving the way for a greener future in construction.  Presented by Ryan Huang 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

It is International yoga day today! The UN designated June 21st to recognise its universal appeal, and for us to discover the benefits of yoga for mind, body, and community. Today, yoga is a renowned workout practiced by more than 300 million people across the world. While people often associate yoga with twisting the body in weird shapes and holding it for a long time, you will be amazed to find out that one of the most important and difficult poses in yoga, Shavasana, is not ‘difficult’ to do in that way... it's just lying down. What?? Audrey and Ryan discuss why it's so difficult to relax, and the benefits of yoga. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors