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As COP 30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil — the gateway to the Amazon — world leaders are marking ten years since the Paris Agreement with a renewed focus on resilience, equity, and climate action that connects to real lives.From the launch of the global “Beat the Heat” initiative to efforts strengthening carbon markets and adaptation finance, the talks are moving from pledges to practical progress. Audrey Tan, Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times and Melissa Low, Research Fellow, NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions join the Breakfast Show to unpack what’s taking shape at this year’s COP and what it means for Singapore and the region.

Artificial intelligence is changing the face of wealth management — not by replacing advisers, but by empowering them. From hyper-personalised portfolios to real-time risk analysis, AI is helping investors make sharper, faster, and more data-driven decisions. Amanda Ong, Singapore CEO, Arta Finance discusses how the shift from automation to augmentation is creating a new era of intelligent investing, where technology provides the insight, and humans provide the judgment. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Wall Street closed with a split performance as the Dow Jones surged to a new record, powered by healthcare heavyweights like Merck, Amgen, and Johnson & Johnson,  while the Nasdaq slipped amid renewed pressure on AI-linked names. Meanwhile, new ADP data hinted at a cooling labor market, adding another layer of complexity for investors. With Washington inching closer to ending the historic government shutdown, we break down what these market moves say about shifting investor sentiment with Jason Britton, Founder and CIO of Reflection Asset Management. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

She left a stable career in government, risked financial ruin, and built a business that now changes hundreds of lives. In this episode of Mind Your Business, the Breakfast Show speaks with Lydia Lok, Founder, Curious Thoughts Academy & Curious Thoughts Giving to learn how she risked everything to build a social enterprise that bridges education inequality.

CoreWeave burst onto the scene in March 2025 and quickly crossed the US$100 mark on the back of a booming AI demand wave. But after a strong Q3, the stock is slipping thanks to guidance cuts and data-centre delays.  Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore the upside, the cap-ex risks, and what investors should really be watching before buying into the hype.

Singapore has dropped its “30 by 30” ambition, the goal of producing 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030, and replaced it with revised targets for fibre and protein production by 2035. The shift comes amid farm closures, cost pressures, and a tougher funding climate for the agri-tech sector. Under the new plan, Singapore aims to produce 20% of its fibre needs, such as leafy greens, sprouts and mushrooms and 30% of its protein needs by 2035. Shabana Begum, Correspondent (with a focus on Environment and Science) at The Straits Times and Webster Tham, Co-Founder of Tomato Town (Singapore's 1st Vertical Hydroponics Farm) to unpack what the recalibration reveals about the realities of local farming in a land-scarce city, how urban and aquaculture farms are adapting to stay viable, and what the government’s proposed shared-facility model could mean for the next phase of food-security planning.

We often see shows about hoarders who refuse to throw out old DVDs and cassette tapes (what are those?). But now, more and more of us are hoarding something different. How many photos do you have on your phone right now? A few thousand? And what about your email inbox? If the numbers shock you, you might just be a digital hoarder. A local study found that about7 in 10 office professionals admit to digital hoarding — higher than the global average. Many of us just keep saving “in case we need it later.” Audrey, Ryan and Emaad chat about why we do it, and what we can do to tackle our personal mess.   Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Air India has not been having an easy time with its balance sheets lately - a situation made worse by the deadly crash of one of its 787 Dreamliners in Ahmedabad earlier this year. Now, the airline is seeking a US$1.1 billion lifeline from its shareholders, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. On the Bigger Picture Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, breaks down whether Air India's troubles could hurt SIA's image.   Produced and presented by Emaad Akhtar  

Assessments pertaining to an individual's industry knowledge, personality traits and interpersonal skills have become the primary means of determining candidate viability in the job interview process.  But in some quarters, gamification is being added to the mix to give employers a flavour of what it might actually be like to work with these candidates outside of stellar paper credentials and prepared answers. Emaad and Audrey share some examples on this edition of Breakfast Bites.    Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

What does it take to build a company around a technology most people can’t yet see or touch? After all, quantum technology isn’t science fiction anymore, it’s becoming a business. The Breakfast Show invites Dr Goh Koon Tong, Co-Founder and Chief Technologist of Squareroot8 Technologies to explore the use and commercializing cases of quantum technology, what the business model for a quantum startup looks like, and how companies in Singapore and beyond can start preparing for a quantum-ready future.