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The introduction of the new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Requests in Singapore heralds a transformative era not only for the traditional office sector but potentially for the residential property market as well. As businesses embrace greater flexibility in employee work schedules and locations, what are the implications for office space usage and rental trends and the demand for larger residential units, reflecting the trend observed during the pandemic, as individuals seek homes conducive to remote work. We look at the multifaceted impact of the FWA guidelines on both office and residential real estate sectors, with Nicholas Mak, Chief Research Officer, mogul.sg  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Alexander Morris, Chief Executive Officer, F/m Investments, discusses why investors should look more closely at longer term duration bonds and not to be overly worried about timing their trades perfectly. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG, discusses how gains in wealth and card fees helped offset a slight drop in lending income for UOB, and how resilient the bank's margins will be in the coming quarters.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In line with the newly launched OECD ministerial-level dialogue on decarbonisation, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for all countries to work together on climate change. But have you ever wondered what’s usually lacking in such high-level climate dialogues, and what needs to be put in place to get the gears oiled? On this episode of Morning Shot, Lawrence Loh, Professor & Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Prime Minister's Office of Japan

It’s all about the financial acronyms on Tiktok nowadays. Have you ever heard of DINKS? It stands for Dual Income No Kids, which describes couples who actively decide to delay having kids or not to have kids at all. They describe their two incomes freeing up a whole lot of funds that can be invested or spent on themselves - like nice vacations and shopping.  This is different from the DEWKS - Dually Employed With Kids: the group that has to think about long-term budgeting and parental responsibility. Come learn all the new acronyms with Audrey, Emaad and Ryan! Which one are you? Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with Alvin Tan, COO, Sphere Consumer Products Asia - a company with its origins in France that combines environmental stewardship with cutting-edge packaging solutions. Discover how this industry leader is shaping the future of sustainable packaging through advanced research, strategic investments, and a dedication to green materials in Singapore.  Presented by Emaad Akhtar  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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Let's face it: we're all willing (once in a while, or often) to fork out some of that hard-earned salary to satisfy our travel thirst. But what if there were ways to have an equal amount of fun on your globetrotting adventures whilst spending even less money?  Of course you'd take it! Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss some useful travel hacks you can try this year (if you haven't already)! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy, Citi Global Wealth Investments, discusses why healthcare stocks particularly MedTech are worth watching despite concerns about politics potentially creating uncertainties. Presented and produced by Ryan Huang

From heatwaves to flooding and storms, climate change is driving up the intensity of disasters all over the world. A recent report by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed that the problem is particularly acute in Asia, which is heating up faster than the global average. Experts say there is a narrow window for the region to increase its resilience and protect its hard-won development gains from the socioeconomic impacts of climate change - nature-based solutions. On this episode of Morning Shot, Colin Moore, Regional Carbon Advisor, Wildlife Conservation Society & SCeNe Coalition Nature-based Solutions Portfolio Lead shares his insights on how nature-based solutions can be adapted and scaled up. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ADB 

Fancy a Japanese cream puff or desserts in the wee hours of the morning and not sure where to go? Well, you can now get your dessert fix at Chateraise’s first unmanned store in Singapore that is open 24-7. We find out how it works and whether one is coming to your neighbourhood soon with Bryan Ho, Operation Manager, Chateraise.